WHAT IS ALL THIS "NOISE" IN ROMANIA ABOUT?

There was a big uprising this past month in Romania - said to be the biggest since the Fall of Communism back in December 1989.  Thousands upon thousands of Romanian people gathered in protests in various cities throughout Romania; upset with the government and demanding change.  This went on for almost two weeks - riots and violence broke out (protestors were not violent in Cluj, where we live) - most news stations reported the violence was mostly due to the police desiring to silence the protestors and not the protestors attacking police.  Many people still have protest flags in their windows and more small scale protests continue; but the severe cold weather that has hit us, may have something to do with the quieting down of the protests.  These last days of January have brought us morning temperatures of about -23C (brrrrr!!!)

We live in what is considered the most corrupt country in Europe.  The country has long been under developed, the EU monies are gone (and supposed to be paid back).  The People of Romania are tired of making small salaries and having almost no pension funds; along with the high cost of medical care, medicines, food (gal of milk is approx. $5), clothing, gasoline ($8/gal.), and the list of high costing basic necessities goes on.  The tariff tax is at 25% on imported items and 24% sales tax on most major items, makes many of them impossible to reach for the greater majority here.  And, they are tired of the corrupt system of government here (us too!).

They are angry with the government being well off (many are well off due to bribes being paid), and the majority of people struggle to survive - making it impossible to better their lives.  They are demanding the resignation of current President Basescu and want a government for the good of the people - they want change and they want it now!

We agree when the Lord says:

 "Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord."  Psalm 33:12a

We pray for the Lord to use this to bring a spiritual revival to this country.  True change begins in the heart of men (and a righteous ruling) and we pray that salvation will fall upon this country - more than riches.  We care about the well-being of our fellow man and want to see that too but it begins in the heart:

 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."  Matthew 6:33

Please pray for Romania and her spiritual awakening!

Pray for God to use His church (for many who have been sleeping to arise).

Pray for Him to use Calvary Chapel to further His Kingdom here in Romania!

UPDATE 2/12/2012  The Prime Minister has resigned and current President Basescu is in the process of putting together a new cabinet and has assigned a new Prime Minister (the man who has been in charged of Romanian security).  The people of Romania are still protesting, but not on as large a scale - we believe this is mostly due to the cold temps. and that they may arise again.

Here is a news article telling more about the recent government attempt to change:
http://news.yahoo.com/romanias-government-collapses-protests-151141275.html