September 20

Today is an important holiday for the people of Rio Grande do Sul. It marks the start of the revolution between the Gaúchos and the imperial government of Brazil. Ten years of warfare that left a lot of hurt and bitterness. The war was fought for independence and self-determination. Both of these are strong characteristics of the Gaúcho. Pray that this force of character would be changed to be used by the Lord in winning the Gaúchos to His love and grace. Pray that the Gaúchos would find true freedom in Christ.