O God, you divided the waters of chaos at creation. In Christ you stilled storms, raised the dead, and vanquished demonic powers. Tame the earthquake, wind, and fire, and all the forces that defy control or shock us by their fury. Keep us from calling disaster your justice. Help us, in good times and in distress, to trust your mercy and yield to your power, this day and for ever.[1]
Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.[2]
We pray today for the people of Japan who have suffered the worst earthquake in hundreds of years and the tsunami that followed. Our hearts also go out to Japanese-Americans and others around the world who know not the fate of their loved ones.
The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.[3]
Lord, we pray not for tranquility, nor that our tribulations may cease; we pray for thy spirit and thy love, that thou grant us strength and grace to overcome adversity; through Jesus Christ.[4]
Amen.
Ref 1: “In Time of Natural Disaster”, Andy Langford, USA, 20th Century
Ref 2: Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)
Ref 3: Psalm 145:9 (NIV)
Ref 4: “For Overcoming Adversity”, Girolamo Savonarola, Italy, 15th Century
David Robert Lambert 
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