I know we usually make personal prayer requests, but I have felt so troubled about tis matter, and registered my protests with government, and now I feel I can do no more. Some of you will be aware that the Australian government has refused to allow about 400 "boat people" from Afghanistan, rescued from a sinking ship by a Norwegian freighter, in to our territorial waters. The freighter is off the coast of Christmas Island, and the captain is disgusted with Australia, and refusing to leave until we take these people. Because it is an election year here, and cruel public opinion is that we shouldn't accept these people, the government will do what buys votes. Australia is extremely multi-cultural, but has a deep-rooted heart of racism.
Please pray for these poor people - mostly families, I believe. Some died on the way here, I think. Please pray that a place will be found for them to find sanctuary.