“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 NKJV

As followers of Jesus and friends of this blog, I know that you believe and give; so this little poem is just one person’s story, of God leading her to a new place to live.

A woman named Danita, of the United States, was only a young girl of eleven, when her Dad sparked her interest in working for Christ and for the Kingdom of heaven.

They travelled to the nation of Haiti, joining in on a church mission trip there. Then, later, Jesus led her to Haiti again, for the needy to come under her care 

Not sensing God’s plan right away, she asked Him for what purpose she’d come. He led her to take in orphans, so that to poverty, even death, they wouldn’t succumb. 

Now her ministry has grown to be a trusted shelter for many people of that land. Thank God for this and other ministries, which have taken to heart His great “love command.”

P. A. Oltrogge

For a video of Danita Estrella Watts’s story, go to: www.danitaschildren.org

“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 NKJV

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Just on Monday, Danita wrote of political protests there–roadblocks, kidnappings, and gun violence and requested prayer for Haiti. We can pray and take authority over the unrest, especially over her place of ministry. Below is an excerpt:

People in Haiti are desperate for peace and we are on our knees in prayer for God’s divine intervention.

This week, in our town there have been endless gunshots, pillage of businesses at the market and around town, and multiple buildings have been burned. 

We humbly come to you asking for prayers for:

• Protection, wisdom and safety for our children and staff.
• Pray for the unrest to stop so that our school can resume, local businesses and banks can open and our community can return to normal.
• Pray for a peaceful transition of leadership and for peace to cover Haiti. 

It is our mission to care for vulnerable children and we are committed to serving them, no matter the circumstance.