Burma

Last week, a cyclone hit Burma. So far, over 60,000 people have died. A lot more are missing. The UN thinks the death toll is going to surpass 100,000. That's a pretty good size city that is going to be dead. The Burmese government is run by the military, and they are awful. They treat their people worse than Sadaam treated his. And now, that the cyclone has hit, and people are stranded, and disease is rampant, the government is letting in outside aid, and if they do, it's limited and restricted.
I just read an article on yahoo. that said the food that is being sent to Burma is being taken by the government, and then they are distributing lower quality and even rotten food. To me, this is horrible. I know our government is trying to help the people, which is great. However, I feel they aren't doing as much as they can. I'm wondering if it's because Burma doesn't have any oil. If they did, would we have stepped in already.
Anyways, my friend Jay Pratt is in Burma now helping with some relief. He has been living out there for about 5 years, and he absolutely loves the Burmese people. As soon as the cyclone hit, he started trying to make plans to get there to help. (He's been in the States because he is getting married in June). He's trying to negotiate with the Burmese to allow Christian organizations the opportunity to send in relief. He said they have 90 tons of supplies they want to bring in, but the government won't let them bring it in. So, this blog is asking for prayer for Jay, but most importantly for the people of Burma who have been affected by this cyclone. Also, pray that this oppressive government is taken out of control in Burma.