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Responding to the wave, reflecting on the "whys," and reaching for the Word.
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away (Revelation 21:4 KJV)."
"In the day of my trouble . . . . . . . . . . I will call upon thee (Ps. 86:7)."
"Breaking through the Silence"
"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou
disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet priase him,
who is the health of my countenance, and my God (Psalms 42:11 KJV)."

Someday the last question will be asked. The last injustice and calamity will be inflicted upon humanity. The Lord, will have the last word--a word of authority, casting down dominions and powers and evils from the beginning of time, and for all eternity. This fallen world will be renewed--and HE shall reign forever and ever.
Until that day, we believe. We trust. We wait, knowing the ultimate answer is in His keeping. And all is well!
Prayer: "Lord, I am full to the brim with unanswerable questions, both for my world and for my life. There ARE no answers, only YOU. Help me to know that You are enough; where there has been unspeakable trials, there will be unspeakable grace. I trust You, and commit the unanswered questions of my life--and theirs--into Your safe keeping. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Note: Read the full article, "Where in the World ARE You?" - by Peggie C. Bohanon.
Another related devo: "Earthquakes of the Heart"

Features: New York Times Tsunami Anniversary Coverage

The Life: Disaster, Grief, Answers, Evangelism
Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos,formerly of Naperville, Illinois, now Mercer Island, WA (USA), reveals a depth of sorrow we all feel as a result of the tsunami disaster in southern Asia. May we all join in prayer that God will comfort, heal, and give strength to the survivors of this terrible nightmare. May He bring help and healing to sorrowing humanity all over the world.

A Call for Compassion

by Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos
Mommy! A tsunami!
You heard your young child say.
But when you reached to take his hand,
your son was washed away.

Mommy! A tsunami!
You heard his sister scream.
You tried to run, but couldnšt move.
You woke. It was a dream.

For us, a figment of our minds
while blanketed in bed.
But for those who were swept to sea,
this nightmare left them dead.

Did panic fill their final thoughts?
I pray they sensed God near.
I hope their death was swift so that
they had no time to fear.

So why should we be spared such grief?
Do we deserve to live?
But since we dream what others saw,
can we do less than give?

For mommies robbed of babies,
for husbands who lost wives,
for kids without their moms and dads,
for all who have survived,

let's give help to the homeless,
let's fund the food they need,
let's pray for people we don't know
who claim a different creed.

Regardless of religion,
let's act on what we see,
for God is pleased when we reach out.
We are one family.

Copyright 2005 by Greg Asimakoupoulos, Naperville, Illinois.
Find this poem and also "The Day after Tomorrow" at The Partial Observer Web site.
More from the Poet's Pen:
"Post-Christmas Reflections in a World Deprived of Joy"
Other writings from the pen of Pastor Asimakoupoulos

"The Lord is near unto those who . . . . . . . . . are of a broken heart (Ps. 34:18)."
The Wave: Tsunami-related links and articles
The World's Worst Natural Disasters

- excellent for any grief/loss situation
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What about the Kids?
USA Freedom Corps for Kids
"Comforting Children in Times of Crisis
Helping Children Cope with Crisis--Family Fact Sheet, Family Life Communications
Surfing the Net with Kids - Tsunami resources

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Pray for the people of Southern Asia.
Messy Christian Virtual Prayer Room
Tsunami Prayers
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"The Lord is the strength of my life . . . . . . . . of whom shall I be afraid (Ps. 27:1)."
Tsunami Info, News and Photos

A/G Relief: Front-Line Report from Sri Lanka (Assemblies of God)
"Tsunami Backgrounder" (Scientific American)
MSNBC: "Countless Souls Cry Out to God"

MSNBC - Tide of Grief (Newsweek World News . . . Yahoo News - Asian Tsunami Disaster
Tsunami photos ... Cheese and Crackers ... Wave of Destruction
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Tsunami-related Articles

"Facing the Tsunami" - Christianity Today Magazine
"The Terrible Aftermath of Tsunamis - by David Sanford
"Tsunami Survivors Desperate for Aid"
Tsunami Blog: World Vision's $50 million goal - includes stories of faith.
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Relief organizations - the Tsunami crisis
Featured article: Tsunami Weblog: Combining the Gospel with Aid - CT
USA Freedom Corps
USA Support for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims - The White House
Christian Life Missions - Tsunami Relief Now in Asia
Convoy of Hope
Helping Tsunami Victims - Focus on the Family
Help Tsunami Victims - World Vision
USAID - Earthquake and Tsunami Relief - List of Charitable organizations

"Weeping may endure for a night . . . . . . . . but joy cometh in the morning (Ps. 30:5)."
The "Why?" - Questions and Quiet Time Thoughts
Highlighting: "When Disaster Strikes" ... Tsunami Disaster: How to Face to Tsunami Asian Tragedy
"Tsunamis and Birth Pangs" - a CT editorial
The Asian Tsunami - Thoughts from Chuck Swindoll
"The World Seeks Meaning" - Tsunami Weblog (Christianity Today) - 5* article
"A Grief Observed" - C. S. Lewis' thoughts on grief, pain, suffering
"Tsunami, Sovereignty and Mercy" (Desiring God/John Piper)
"God Isn't to Blame for Asian Tragedy"--Rabbi Daniel Lapin
Anglican Media Melbourne - Tsunami Disaster in Asia

Explore Faith: Responses to the Asian Tsunami
"God and the Tsunami" (Baptist Press)
"Tsunami Calls Forth Christian Response"
"Why Do Things Like This Happen? - Insight for Living
"Tremors of Doubt"--"What kind of God would allow a deadly tsunami?"
"The Benevolence of God and the Tsunami"--understanding why God allowed the tsunami

"Our soul waiteth for the Lord . . . . . . . . . . He is our help...and shield (Ps. 33:20)."
Comfort from God's Word: Psalm 27:1-11 (NIV)
The Word: Christian devotionals and articles to renew unwavering faith in God and His Word.

Daily Tower of Strength devotionals from Peggie's Place
A collection of contemporary devotionals for these crisis times!
"Tower of Strength" will motivate you to reach for the Word in the crisis YOU face!
"GOD, Where ARE You?" - a 9/11 devo by Peggie

Ocean/storm-related devos by Peggie
"Late-Breaking Waves
"Where's the Storm Guard?
Surf, Sand 'n the Sea
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"How to Handle a Crisis
"Where is God When Bad Things Happen?" - Luis Palau on the 9/11 tragedy
"How to Pray in a Crisis"--by Jack Hayford, Church on the Way

"How to Pray in the Midst of Crisis"--by David Sanford

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