Day 99: Praying for those who find refuge in new communities (1972)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 99 of 150 days of prayer.

• 'Praise the Lord our God! Go and worship him on his holy hill, because the Lord our God is holy! ’ (Psalm 99:9, EasyEnglish Bible). 

1972

‘The Vietnam War (1955-1975) was in its final stages in 1972. Most of the US ground forces had been withdrawn. The Salvation Army was involved in providing relief in Vietnam; for instance, the Australian Red Shield Services and an American team involved in social work (for which, members of the team were awarded the distinguished medal of Xa-Hoi-Boi-Tinh by the government of Vietnam for work in social welfare field).’ 

(Beyond the Battlefield by Barbara A Exline)

In the May/Jun 1972 Deliverer, next to a photograph of a young Vietnamese woman, was the following: ‘This young woman from Vietnam is in this country to complete a course of journalism at Cardiff University. Her first contact and knowledge of The Salvation Army was when she was recommended to Northlands so that her new baby could be cared for while she continues her studies. She is deeply grateful at being so accommodated and hopes, before rejoining her husband in Vietnam, to see more of the Army so as to write about it.’

It was a small act of kindness to this young Vietnamese woman, compared to the immense tragedy of the Vietnam war, but an example of how small things can play a significant part in the human story. 

Prayer

• There may be refugees or others seeking refuge in your community. Pray that they will be supported and helped where possible by The Salvation Army.