https://www.euronews.com/2019/09/21/earthquake-of-magnitude-5-6-strikes-off-coast-of-albania |
Lord God, we pray for the Albanian towns of Durres
and Tirana as they recover from Saturday’s earthquake. First, we rejoice that
the most powerful quake in decades to hit Albania led to no loss of life. We
are so thankful! Second, we pray for the injured, with estimates ranging from
30-some people to almost 70 having gotten hurt during the quake. Please help the
injured recover and return to regular life as quickly as possible. Third, we
pray for the emotional effects of such an event. Please help residents of these
communities find peace after such a terrifying experience. May they reach out
for help in this process if needed. Finally, Lord, we pray for the infrastructural recovery from the incident. We are primarily concerned for those whose homes
(whether standalone or apartments) are inaccessible due to safety issues.
Please provide them with shelter and help for as long as they need it. May
buildings be repaired or rebuilt as needed—with as much efficiency as possible.
Again, we celebrate that this earthquake did not lead to any deaths. May people
all across Albania take comfort in that, as well as your promise that, “though the mountains be shaken and the hills be
removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of
peace be removed” (Isaiah 54:10). In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
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