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I have been thinking about... the world ... lately.

And specific nations, naturally.

Syria.
Romania.
Mexico.
... "I never want to go to Mexico - ever!"
Thus, I never saw that coming - and a handful of people can attest to this!
Japan.
Thailand.

And very specifically, India.

I have been made aware of an interesting opportunity in India after I graduate next year. So I was thinking and praying about it last night, mulling this opportunity over.

'India... India... hm. India.'

Suddenly, words just came streaming across the forefront of my mind. And so I picked up a pen and started scribbling furiously, trying to keep up with, well, myself. As the words slowed down, I put my pen down and took a deep breath. Then I slowly read over what I had written:

India, India, hear the Father’s call...
to leave behind your idols, and sit in His banquet hall.

India, India, do you know how you are loved?
Think of the gracious Father, looking down from high above.

India, India, dispel the dark and your fear.
The kingdom of the Living God is drawing ever near.

India, India, rise up from the systems and chains.
Turn to Hope, turn to Joy, be healed of all your pains.

India, India, step into the Light.
Because of His great love you will be rescued from all plight.

India, India, you can have eternal life.
Confess, repent, be baptized – put on love, not strife.

India, India, your time has truly come.
Can you hear the rhythm of the Lion of Judah’s drum?

He yearns for you, He knows you by name.
He desires for all the world to proclaim:
that He is God, the Lord of all.
India, India, do you hear His call?

A friend pointed out that truly, you could substitute any nation - or person - in place of the word 'India'. But I love knowing that God gave me these words as I was praying about India and her people. It is my earnest prayer that one day, these people - loved by my Lord God - will, indeed, answer His call and know Him as I do.