Zimbabwe update

There was an article in the New York Times today describing the ever-worsening situation in Zimbabwe. Basically, cholera is rampant, children are being orphaned daily, people are fleeing to neighboring South Africa, and are being met with violence, robbery, and rape.

Read the article for yourself to get a better understanding of the current situation:

Desperate Children Flee Zimbabwe, for Lives Just as Bleak

I've been watching events unfold in Zimbabwe for over a year. Every time the nation gets a glimmer of hope, corruption and disease bring despair and hopelessness. Honestly, I feel so defeated. How much prayer, aid, and funds are needed to improve the state these children are in? Christ called us to care for the orphans and widows, and we can see so clearly that these people are the ones being exploited the most right now. It honestly breaks my heart and I hope it breaks yours too. So, what can we do?

I'm not sure, but I do know one organization that is offering the beacon of Christ in this broken nation. ServLife is partnering with an orphanage in Zimbabwe that is caring for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. We have the opportunity to sponsor every child who is staying in this orphanage for only $30 a month. It's not much, but we can have the confidence that we are doing our part to further the Kingdom of God in Zimbabwe. Go to ServLife.org and click on the Sponsor a Child link. In the comments section, type in Zimbabwe. How amazing would it be if we could have every child in this orphanage sponsored?

The state of Zimbabwe may be bleak, but we can offer the hope of a future through the power and grace of Jesus Christ.