In the past couple of weeks, some amazing things have been happening in Africa. A vote was taken in Sudan which allowed Southern Sudan to separate and form a brand new country. This new country, the newest on earth, faces many challenges as it embarks on new territory, It is one thing to fantasize about separating; it is another thing completely to go about the enormous task of forming a government, a constitution, place leaders at strategic positions, formulate currency and economic strategies, and the list goes on and on. This new country is very fragile at this point, and it needs our prayers that God would raise up leaders who will lead with integrity and accountability. It would be awful if the efforts of the citizens of Southern Sudan were to lose all of their hopes for a better future because of self-serving and dishonest leaders.
Egypt is one of the most ancient of countries, but it is also going through a time of tremendous transition. Since they have ousted their leader because of an intense desire to have democratic rule, we must also pray for leaders who will lead Egypt with integrity and accountability. It is one thing to oust a leader because of dreams of a better life. It is another thing completely to make those dreams into a reality. Although Egypt is centuries old, it is in many ways as fragile right now as Southern Sudan. It would be awful if the efforts of the protestors, bathed in the hope for a better future, were to be dashed due to the ascendancy of leaders who are even more despotic and authoritarian than the one just dismissed.
Both nations need our prayers.
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