We are truly saddened to hear about the earthquake that struck the area. As a praying group we want to first address that we only have access to God through Jesus Christ. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB. We have no access to God without the blood of Jesus Christ. It is in Jesus name we pray and approach God. We pray for the people living in and around the affected area, that God's will be done.
In times of distress and calamity, we trust in the Lord's goodness and sovereignty. "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight," Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up the people affected by the recent earthquake. We pray for Your comfort and protection over them during this difficult time. We ask that You guide the efforts of rescue workers and provide strength and endurance to those who are helping others.
Lord, we know that Your will is perfect, and we trust in Your sovereignty. "And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose," Romans 8:28 WEB. We pray that through this trial, people would turn to You and find hope and salvation in Jesus Christ.
We also pray for the provision of needed resources and for the quick recovery of the injured. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of those affected, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus," Philippians 4:6-7 WEB.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.