Standing With You

Greetings from Uganda, My Friend,

For all the times you have stood with me and held my arms upin prayer, I want to come to you today and let you know that I, my family, andthe families of Bulike and Buluya, are standing with you during this tryingtime which you are facing. It is times like these, Proverbs tells us, for whichbrothers are born: to help in time of need and stand together as loyal friends.While we cannot be there physically, our prayers are with you daily, and we areagreeing with you that this virus will quickly pass from the land. Until itdoes, may you abide in the shadow of the Almighty, for He alone is our refugeand our fortress. We will trust in him!

It is hard to believe how quickly things can change, but letme encourage you today in the one thing that does not change. The God we servewho has broken through the darkness here in the villages of Eastern Uganda, whohas thrown off the chains of witch craft and fear - this God who istransforming a generation who only a few years ago were headed down an endlessroad of hopelessness and despair - this God, our Father, will never leave younor forsake you. Let us pray together that He who reveals secrets (Dan. 2:29),will reveal to the minds of those working with this virus, a vaccine.

In closing, I'm praying a hedge of protection around you andyour family. God knows the end from the beginning, and we are hidden withChrist in God. In times like these, fear tries to push out our faith, but letme assure you there is no better foundation on which we can stand than the wordof God. It is this word that makes our faith strong, so let's hide it in ourhearts, stand on its promises, and shield ourselves with it from the flamingarrows of the enemy. May the God of all peace give you comfort and protect youas you go on your way. I'm so glad we are on this kingdom building journeytogether. Amen.

Your Friend and Partner in Christ,

Ronald

Dr. Ronald Kaluya

Founder/Executive Director

Uganda Counseling and Support Service