On January 12, Haiti experienced an earthquake near the city of Port-au-Prince which had 2 million people. Our hearts are broken for our Haitian brothers and sisters who have lost their loved ones, homes, and livelihood. Please join us in offering prayers on their behalf...
"Oh God,
Please heal those who have been affected by this earthquake. Let those who have died now be in peace and find rest. Please comfort the peoples affected by this disaster. Bring their communities together in love, in prayer, and help them care well for each other. Let the world community pray and assist the people who were affected by this disaster with much compassion and show their caring in practical and abundant ways. Let those affected by this earthquake rebuild better than before. Let them be strong. May good come out of this time of sorrow.
Bless the earth. Bring peace and harmony to the lands, to the sky, to the waters... If there be a need for the earth to release its tensions in the future, let it do so in a way that is gentle and harms no one. Let the waters return to their natural ebb and flow. Let the earth be calm. Peace, Peace, Peace... Be calm. Be still. Let the healing begin..." -- a prayer from beliefnet.com
And a prayer for those who are there now giving aid and support in whatever way possible...
" O Lord our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be ministered unto but to minister: Bless, we beseech thee, all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of him who laid down his life for us, the same thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."
-- a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer
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