Shan Dai Advocacy

His Next Verse: Can praise to God be too loud?

July 23, 2007 on 1:27 am | In His First Bible, PrayerGrams | No Comments

The Psalms are filled with praise songs to our King and it is wonderful that the His First Bible devotional from Psalms 145 is beginning to be lived out among the Dai. Here is an excerpt from a recent literacy training class for the Shan Dai:

“We got a lot of complaints from our new neighborhood because we are quite loud. Though I told the participants every time that we shouldn’t be singing too loudly especially after 11 pm, it was still very hard for them to be quiet because they were so joyful and happy that they want to learn and sing. The landlord called to warn us twice because he got a few phone calls from the neighborhoods and one neighbor came to told us directly… We prayed a lot..the Lord is so worthy to be praised.”

God, may the Shan Dai be bold to “praise your holy name forever and ever.” Thank you for the joy that is theirs (and belongs to each of your children) who with soft hearts sing of Your goodness. Protect them Lord from the evil one who may want to use neighbors to squelch the praises that are due You. Draw these neighbors to You, opening their ears to hear not just loud noise, but the joy that comes from those who trust in Your goodness. Amen. Sing on!