thoughts on the news of the day: tsunami

hmmm…..

            First the earthquake, then the tsunami. You are probably living under a rock if you haven’t heard or read about the devastation of the last day or so in Japan.  There’s not much we can do about it.  We can’t be there to help with recovery efforts.  We can send money, etc. but it won’t get there for a few days.  About the only thing we can do immediately is pray:

            “Dear God, our hearts go out to the people of Japan.  They have been struck by devastation we can only imagine.  Give them the strength and the courage to cope with the wreckage and even more, dear God, give them the power to go on from here.  All of us who just sit and watch are awestruck by the power of movement and water and it reminds us of your strength and your power.  We know that you did not bring this destruction upon their land, but we do know that by your Holy Spirit you will be with them through this horrible tragedy.  We pray for all of those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake or the tsunami that followed.  Comfort them in their grief and give them hope for tomorrow when their world seems like it is coming to an end.  For those still lost in the rubble, give them courage to last until rescuers reach them and help them to be patient in the meantime.   We ask that you do all this in the name of love.  Amen.

            hmmm…..