This morning we awoke to the news of another major earthquake and the devastation that has and will continue to follow.

Today we ask that you take some moments to pray for these communities who need to be lifted up. Japan (today) and New Zealand (a couple weeks ago) have been physically devastated and people have been broken. Please pray for strength for these communities. Pray that the Light of our Savior can shine through this and renew the people, families, and communities.

We pray for the relief efforts that have already begun in Japan and for those ongoing efforts in New Zealand. Pray for the relief workers who are giving so much of their lives to support those in need.

If you feel led to assist, I have always found The American Red Cross and Samaritan's Purse trustworthy, deliberate and resourceful with donations aimed at directly helping those in greatest need. Their websites are:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org and http://www.redcross.org

Thank you, in advance, for taking the time today to pray today for those all around the world that have been effected.

Prayerfully,
Michael W. Smith
and the entire MWS Team