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You may have heard about the earthquake, tsunami, nuclear reactors, deaths, and the overall devastation going on in Japan. The world considers this catastrophic event to be an "Act of God". Do you notice that God is the first to get the credit for all of the bad stuff that happens? Ironically, these natural disasters seem to get our attention and serve as a subtle reminder to us that we are not invincible.  

• I cannot imagine the feeling of being in a shelter not knowing if my family members are dead or alive.
• I cannot imagine the anxiety of leaving a loved one behind to increase my chances on foot of getting to higher ground.
• I cannot imagine being told to only buy up to 10 items at a time in the grocery store.
• I cannot imagine watching my home float away with the powerful waves.
• I cannot imagine my life drastically changing in a matter of 20 minutes.
• I cannot imagine everything I own being affected by radiation.
• I cannot imagine feeling like time has stopped.
• I cannot imagine the feelings of hopelessness and despair.

God can imagine because He is there and cares deeply about the people of Japan! I want to be there to provide food, medicine, clothing, grief counseling, warm shelter; to have meaningful conversations about Jesus Christ, to do something because that makes me feel better. Then God reminds me that prayer is the best thing for Japan right now. He's got this! Won't you join me in prayer?