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23 February 2011

Wordless: Prayers for Christchurch


Tears prickling as we watch the news. Our fellow Kiwis in Christchurch, devastated only six months ago by an earthquake and the thousands of aftershocks since... beginning to rebuild... and now... something so much worse.

Hearts breaking as we watch the rescuers. Volunteers and bystanders, some in business suits and ties, pulling aside the rubble with their bare hands, bravely risking their own safety to save the lives of workmates and strangers who are trapped in the pancaked buildings.


Disbelief.



Prayers for those trapped. More than one hundred of them. We pray you are still alive! Jesus put your angels with them. Lead the rescuers to them.


Nothing will ever be the same in this city.


Praying for the rescuers. Keep them safe. Give them Strength. Lead them to those who are trapped.




Prayers for leaders of the city, the country. For Wisdom. For strength. For help to come from all over the world (and it is coming. More tears prickle. World, Thankyou for caring.)


Miracles. We pray for miracles.


Strength for the people, stuck in their homes. Without water. Without power. Worrying for their loved ones. Fearful of the next aftershock. Oh Jesus, bring them peace.


Our hearts are heavy today. Our thoughts wander south as we whisper our prayers.
Miracles, Jesus. PLEASE LET THERE BE MIRACLES.


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9 comments:

  1. KatFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    It is so heartbreaking and the pictures are shocking.
    Let there be miracles indeed!

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  2. megFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    devastated. thanks for the offer of help Simone, you're a lovely friend x

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  3. LynsFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks Simoney - you have put into words my scrambled thoughts and prayers. I await news to trickle through about all those we love. I pray they are safe.
    Lyns xx
    ps. I see Grabone have donated $10,000 and have a $5, $10 or $20 donation set up on their website - all monies going to RedCross http://www.grabone.co.nz/christchurch/red-cross

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  4. count it all joyFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh Simoney, we're all in shock over here in Australia...the radio and TV is full of nothing else. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those in Christchurch. It must be so overwhelming. Bring on the miracles!

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  5. LauraFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    PRAYERS PRAYERS AN MORE PRAYERS !!!!

    I have such a hard time with the images...I was in the Northridge earthquake in Los Angeles, and it was the most devastating and frightening experience of my entire life. My heart aches today.

    love you

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    my heart aches for your country
    prayers love and light
    being sent your way!
    beautiful post Simoney.....
    you always touch my soul

    love and light

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  7. Natasha in OzFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Amen to your heartfelt post Simoney.

    Thinking of our Kiwi friends...

    Blessings always,
    Natasha.

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  8. JenFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Amen
    thinking of them
    crying for them

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Amen. Such a moving post, we are praying in the UK xx

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