UN post along the green zone

This photograph is of the U.N. tower in Lefkosa/Nicosia it is the only remaining divided capital in the world. The UN drew a green line across the map of Cyprus dividing the Greek Cyprus, with Turkish Cyprus. It is called the green zone where the UN is stationed, it reminded me a little of the divided city of Mostar in Bosnia where the Catholics are divided by Nretva river from the Muslims in that city. In this green zone you could feel the heaviness of oppression and could see the visible scars of war and violence.

God is giving me a growing sense that he wants us to become a part of seeking peace for this island.

One of the things that I’ve been praying for years is that God would fit my feet with the “Gospel of Peace.” I never knew gave much thought how God would answer this prayer. Since being involved in N. Cyprus I sense that there is a huge reconciliation work God wants to do here. Now, I’m not saying I have any idea of what that would look like, but I want to begin to explore options. Please pray that God would give me more clarity as to how we might be able to pray for peace and how we might be able to contribute to peace. (This was written by Warren our fearless leader who is now in South Cyprus researching where a second work in the south could be launched for next summer that would serve as a bridge betweem the Turks and Greeks that would work for peace and reconciliation to come forth through the Jesus)

Psalm 85:10 "Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other"