I just found out a "state of emergency" has been declared in Bangkok, Thailand - which happens to be where Rusty, and World Race coaches Michael and Kathy Hindes are at the moment.

 

According to Rusty, it's "no big deal". However, the news online had a different spin - 1 person killed, 44 injured (some from gunshot wounds),

3 regional airports closed and railways shut down. It seems a group called the People's Alliance for Democracy is protesting the government. Apparently, there's also a chance that the water and power supplies could be disrupted due to a union strike.

 

Thankfully, the World Race squad is already a few hours away on the island of Ko Samet, and Rusty, Kathy, and Michael are headed there right now. They'll be there for the next few days debriefing. Unfortunately, Rusty will have to return to Bangkok (where all this is happening) for a few days next week.

 

Please lift up prayers for this situation- that it will come under God's authority and be handled quickly and without any more violence.  From a logistics standpoint, it could cause problems in the team's travel plans in-country. From a safety standpoint I think they'll be fine (since this is anti-Thai government, not anti-Americans), but I can't help but be scared when I hear about things like this. I do trust God, but having the man I love in the midst of this (along with his coaches and squad, who are dear friends) can still be scary.

 

I just can't get over the fact that this sort of thing seems to follow this squad; wow will I be glad when they're all home! Getting held at gunpoint, motorcycle accidents, sickness, loss of loved ones, and now rioting - enough already! I'm encouraged though by something Michael said just last week: "There is no such thing as unopposed spiritual progress."  (or, as my Mom says, "If you don't meet the devil head on, you must be walking the same direction he is!")  I'm so proud of Rusty and his team for still GOING- despite all they've faced- to do what God's called them to do. I guess they're a pretty big threat the the enemy, or he wouldn't be messing with them so much!

 

Keep fighting E-Squad! Keep bringing Kingdom to earth! We're behind you!

 

Thanks for being people I can count on fight in the spiritual realm with us! You are truly loved and appreciated. Please continue to cover Rusty and his squad with prayer!

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