I was moved to tears this morning as I watched the reports of the tremendous devastation and tragedy in Haiti. As the cameras panned across waves of people and property, my heart swelled with empathy. I saw the anguished faces of fathers, mothers, and children as they lay in the midst of utter ruin. I saw the injured, I saw the distressed, and I saw those who were broken.

I thought about what it must be like to have your entire world shaken in a matter of moments; and when the dust settles you are left only with the grief associated with the horrifying losses. I felt a sudden sense of helplessness. I asked myself, “What can I do?” “How can I help?” “How can I make a difference?”

Then I watched as phone numbers and addresses flashed across the screen for the American Red Cross. I felt a sigh of relief at the thought that I could send a donation. A donation…but, “How far would my donation go?” “How much of a difference would my donation make?” The sinking feeling returned.

Brooding through my morning routine and commute, I arrived at my office. I sat at my desk for a moment of still quietness before beginning my tasks. And in my stillness, I heard in my spirit, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face…”2 Chronicles 7:14a

That was it! That’s what I could give! I could pray! Now, I know this sounds simple and seems as if prayer would have been a natural response of a Christian to begin with – And it was. In fact, when I first heard the news of what had transpired in Haiti, my very first words came out in the form of a prayer, “O God!”.

However, I recognized that what I could give was much deeper, much more meaningful than an “O God!”. I could make a commitment to fervent prayer. I could give my time and energy in prayer. I could take my same empathetic sighs and tears and direct them to entreat God.
So, I will make a donation to the Red Cross…But, I will be giving of myself in prayer for Haiti committing because of THE CROSS. Will you join me?

Be Inspired,
Katrina

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