Isaiah 62

I am so convinced that Uganda will pull through these hard times (already it is better than it has been for the past 23 years). I believe that God's got huge plans for this country... to be a light and an example to the countries surrounding it, to raise up a generation of young Ugandans who can be leaders not only in their communities but also in the world.

The book "Girl Soldier" convinced me of this the first time, and as I read Isaiah 62 the other day, I was convinced again. I replaced the words "Zion" and "Jerusalem" with "Uganda" throughout the chapter. It also shows so clearly what my heart is for Uganda... I pray for Uganda, I won't keep silent until these people are healed. Here you go...

Isaiah 62

For Uganda's sake I will not keep silent, for Uganda's sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.
The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow. You will be a crown of splendor in the Lord's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
No longer will they call you Deserted, or name your land Desolate. But you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the Lord will take delight in you, and your land will be married. As a young man marries a maiden, so will your sons marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you.
I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Uganda; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Uganda and makes her the praise of the earth.
The Lord has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: "Never again will I give your grain as food for your enemies, and never again will foreigners drink the new wine for which you have toiled; but those who harvest it will eat it and praise the Lord, and those who gather the grapes will drink it in the courts of my sanctuary."