Shan Dai Advocacy

Proverbs

March 23, 2007 on 12:58 pm | In His First Bible, Old Testament, PrayerGrams |

“Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it” (Proverbs 8:10, 11). Precious stones are valued worldwide. Stones such as rubies and jade are still mined from the mountains where the Shan Dai people live. Jade of various shades of green is especially treasured and is often carved into dragons, Buddha images, or shaped into balls strung together and worn to bring good luck. For those seeking things that shine, silver, gold, and rubies are available in local markets in varying degrees of quality and price. A stroll through the market can also put you in contact with young Dai men without arms or legs begging for money. Tragically, the dynamite used in extracting the precious stones has removed the limbs from some of the workers. Wisdom indeed is needed—not just for those in the mining business—but for all Shan Dai people. Father, wisdom begins in You and we pray for the Dai as they make a wide range of choices each day that effect themselves, their families, and ultimately their eternity. God, You shine brighter than any gold ever fashioned and, more than that, You are the Creator of each person precious in Your sight. We pray asking You for wisdom, wisdom to choose You over any other option that vies for our attention. May Your wisdom be mined out by the Shan Dai people and esteemed even greater than life.