In Chiang Mai the Bangkokians used to fill the streets for Songkhran, the waterfestival. To Ubon they come for the Candle festival. A celebration with roots in buddhism, in memory of Bhuddhas first sermon. It also initiates the Khao Pansa, when the monks stay in the temples for the rainy season.
The symbols for both these festivals, the water, and the light inspires me to meditate on the true water of life, the Holy Spirit who fills us and quenches our thirst and makes us overflow to the world around us; and the Light and Truth of the world, Jesus '' I am the light of the world''. The light that overcomes the darkness, and darkness cannot comprehend it.
Isaan needs Jesus. He doesn't cheat or deceive anyone. He never lies, His light dispells darkness and the fears of darkness.
I pray the church of Isaan will rise and shine together as one big illuminated mountain (thinking of Daniel)so that the people of Isaan can see Jesus in us. And that we love God and love each other so that the world may see and believe.
Will you join with me in prayer for the people of Isaan!
Love Anna
The symbols for both these festivals, the water, and the light inspires me to meditate on the true water of life, the Holy Spirit who fills us and quenches our thirst and makes us overflow to the world around us; and the Light and Truth of the world, Jesus '' I am the light of the world''. The light that overcomes the darkness, and darkness cannot comprehend it.
Isaan needs Jesus. He doesn't cheat or deceive anyone. He never lies, His light dispells darkness and the fears of darkness.
I pray the church of Isaan will rise and shine together as one big illuminated mountain (thinking of Daniel)so that the people of Isaan can see Jesus in us. And that we love God and love each other so that the world may see and believe.
Will you join with me in prayer for the people of Isaan!
Love Anna
