A Serious Post that Requires Serious Action

Ruby was up early this morning and after spending some time
with the Lord, I set out to write a blog post.

I was going to write about an extremely fun
large-family-idea that my pile of treasures and
I did over the last few days to launch into some
{virtually free}
summer fun!

It was such a blast I just guessed that some of you
might want to do it too.
Our family will likely talk about it for a long
time to come.
Such sweet fun!

However, in the midst of
putting the pictures into that post and
getting ready to write about it,
the Lord spoke very clearly to my heart that
that was not the post for today.

But something else was.

Something very heavy.

Now let me interject right here,
what I’m about to share is not for the faint of heart.
It is not a fluff-n-stuff kind of post.

It is a serious post about some serious matters.

But in complete obedience
and with a passion for justice,
I put aside the other post and got busy 
gathering the information that was needed to share 
what needs to be shared.

So here’s your final opt-out:


If you’re not up for serious,
last chance –


opt out now….

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If you’re still here,
let me first share a little background…

The kids and I have long studied dozens of missionaries
and even some martyrs of the faith over the years.

We have a DVD series that has rocked our world.

One of DVD’s is about a woman named Perpetua.

Perpetua is known as the first woman 
martyr for refusing to deny Christ.

Her death occurred in about 203 AD.

I’ll be honest.
 I cannot watch the DVD of Perpetua
{and we’ve watched it many times}
without sobbing and I mean sobbing.
Perpetua was a true hero of the faith
and her story leaves me feeling overwhelmed
and undone totally humbled at
what others have done for the cause of Christ.
I feel like such a wuss each time I watch it.

Well…
 yesterday I heard about another
Perpetua-type woman….
only her name is Meriam
and her story is unfolding 
in a Sudanese Federal Prison as I type.


Photo compliments of Gabriel Wani

Meriam has been sentenced to


death

{by hanging}.

Her crime?


Twenty-seven year old 
Meriam Ibrahim, 
a medical doctor, 
has been sentenced to death 
because she refuses to denounce
the name of Christ.

Meriam has also been sentenced to 100 lashes
because she married a Christian man
rather than a Musl*m.  
The lashes alone could take her life.

Meriam’s story has been shared on many
news sources, including
FOX news, CNN and dozens of others.

Here is a YouTube video about Meriam Ibrahim
with clips from several different news sources:

This morning the Lord reminded me of this scripture….

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, 
I was thirsty and you gave me drink, 
I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 
I was naked and you clothed me, 
I was sick and you visited me, 
I was in prison and you came to me.’ 
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 
‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, 
or thirsty and give you drink? 
And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, 
or naked and clothe you? 
And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’  
Matthew 25:35-36

Do I know Meriam?
No.
But I do know that she is a sister in Christ
and she needs our help!!
I would love to imagine that if I was the one 
in prison, Christians around the world 
would spread the word asking others to take action!!
This morning our family Bible study was one of 
talking about martyrdom, Christianity,
Perpetua {they know the story well},
Meriam, her family and what we as family specifically can do.
When we had discussed a ton, 
we had a time of worship singing along with 
worship music from the computer…
and then I asked, 
“What can we do for Meriam?”
Immediately one of my littler treasures piped up,
“We can pray and we can fast!”
Yes friends,
this is a perfect opportunity to talk to our kids
about martyrs, the cost of following Christ
and 
fasting as a family.
All of the kids were on board 
and part of tomorrow we will be fasting together
as a family for Meriam to be released.
So what else can we all do?
1.  First, please stop and pray for Meriam…for strength,
grace, peace, health, favor, protection and her immediate release.
2.  Write or call the Embassy of Sudan and politely request 
that they release Dr. Meriam Ibrahim and her two children, at:
Embassy Of The Republic Of Sudan
2210 Massachusetts Ave
Washington DC,20008,
Ph: 202.338.8565
Fax: 202.667.2406
3.  Call the White House to urge President Obama to speak out against
 Dr. Ibrahim’s treatment in Sudan and to request she be 
given an immediate visa to travel to the US with her children. 
{Meriam just gave birth to a baby girl in prison in the last couple of days 
and has her 20 month old son with her as well.}
Comments: 202-456-1111Switchboard: 202-456-1414

I called this morning and spoke to a Switchboard comment operator 
who was very kind and took down the information.  
I will be calling each day until 
Meriam is released or until I hear that the administration has 
done something to allow Meriam to come to live with her 
American citizen husband. 
4.  Spread the word.  Ask family, friends and prayer groups to pray 
and take action for Meriam.
*******
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, 
and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
Hebrews 13:3

12 thoughts on “A Serious Post that Requires Serious Action

  1. Thank you Linny for spreading the word…..been following this story for a while and it is just well, there are no words really. Praying along with you.

  2. Thank you for this. We have been praying in our church family for Meriam for several weeks now. It is heart breaking. I understand that those advocating for her are trying to get the courts to agree to allowing her to feed the baby til weaning (2 years). If this can happen, they will have more time for appeals, etc.
    I will be praying with you today as well.
    Sandy in the UK

  3. I hate absolutely everything about this case. Thank you so much for providing the numbers. I spoke to someone at the White house but couldn't get through to the Sudanese embassy (come to think of it, if they are predominantly Muslims I'm guessing they're closed on Fridays).

    And of course, I will continue to pray.

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