Earthquakes, Tremblors, And “The Ring of Fire”
A Survivor's Prayer
By Synthia Esther
Earthquake facts resource:
www.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic reports, “Some 80 percent of all the planet's earthquakes occur along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, called “Ring of Fire” because of the preponderance of volcanic activity there as well. Most earthquakes occur at fault zones, where tectonic plates – giants rock slabs that make up the Earth's upper layer – collide or slide against each other. These impacts are usually gradual and unnoticeable on the surface; however, immense stress can build up between plates.
“When this stress is released quickly, it sends massive vibrations, called seismic waves, often hundreds of miles throught the rock and up to the surface. Other quakes cann occur far from faults zones when plates are stretched or squeezed. Scientists assign a magnitude rating to earthquakes based on the strenght and duration of their seismic waves. A quake measuring 3 to 5 is considered minor or light; 5 to 7 is moderate to strong; 7 to 8 is major; and 8 or more is great.”
Gods' word speaks about the earths seismic destruction in Isaiah 24:3-6; 19-20, “The earth will be completely laid waste and completely despoiled, for the Lord has spoken this word. The earth mourns and withers, the world fades and withers, the exalted of the people of the earth fade away. The earth is also polluted by its inhabitants, for they transgressed laws, violated statues, broke the everlasting covenant. Therefore, a curse devours the earth, and those who live in it are held guilty. Therefore, the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left.”
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE - A MAY 2015 LETTER UPDATE FROM FRANKLIN GRAHAM
As a supporter, I received a letter from Samaritan's Purse (May 2015), and Franklin Graham, that provided an update on the Nepal Earthquake critical relief aid by land and air, that this Christian organization help organize and fund. Confirmed in this update letter was the enormity of the 7.8 magnitude quake, which was so powerful "it actually lowered Mount Everest". "Shock waves crumbled the stone walls of tens of thousands of houses - burying entire villages. Thousands of people died, and more than a million have nowhere to live, nothing to eat, and no source of clean water. We had staff on ground in the capital, Kathmandu, within 48 hours of the disaster", stated Graham. I thank God for Christian's who care to spread God's word, while they lend a helping hand.
Isaiah 19-20, “The earth is broken asunder, The earth is split through, The earth is shaken violently. The earth reels to and fro like a drunkard, And it totters like a shack, For its transgression is heavy upon it, And it will fall, never to rise again.”
A SURVIVOR'S PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray for the survivor's of earthquakes, as the loss of life and destruction is great. I pray for those who are left in these emergency situations, as the construction of buildings have fallen like toothpicks on the ground around them. Loved ones hurt, sickness abounds. As life is filled with stress and distress after the sudden earthquake tragedy.
Provide a way where there is none Lord. Reach the needs of your people as they call out your name. Bring back the inhabitants who are scattered, lay open the ground for survivor's yet to be rescued Oh Lord we pray. Lean your ear to their plea, provide for their sustanance, for we know you alone are the answer to their plight. You alone Lord are an ever present help in time of need.
May water reach their thirst, and food reach their stomach. May the earthquake desolation left in the city give up lost souls in need of help and your salvation. What Satan meant for harm Lord, use and turn around for your good (Gen. 50:20). The city of chaos is broken, in need of your healing hand of mercy, grace, and love. May the curse be broken upon the land of the living, giving glory to your works Oh Lord.
Take the hand of the survivor and give them hope as they wail in sorrow. Let them see with you Lord, that future tomorrow is bright, filled with life everlasting. Provide the survivor's spirit encouragement, and a sense of peace. Their outcry is great, but you Oh Lord are greater, and worthy to be praised. Though terror, pit and snare confront us, and transgression lies heavy at times. We know you Lord are the answer to all our problems in life. We pray you heal the earthquake survivor's heart and land, as they place their faith, hope, and trust in you Oh Lord.
We Ask These Things In Your Holy Name Lord Jesus.
Amen.
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