Tsunami Survivor

As Japan reels from this morning's earthquake; as Hawaii breathes a cautious sigh of relief at the passing of the first tsunami wave; as the West Coast of the United States braces for the wave to strike; and as I pause every so often this morning to pray for those in the path or the aftermath of the tsunami - I think of this church in southern India that survived the terrible tusnami of just a couple years before.

Not only did this church survive the tsunami with no major damage, but I was told that the people of the town who took refuge inside the church also survived.

I pray for those all around the Pacific Rim who know Him Who is their Refuge and Strength, and will seek shelter in the shadow of His wings during this day of great anxiety in that area.

I pray that their sheltering in His shadow will be a testimony and an encouragement to those who are uncertain where their true Shelter lies.

And I pray that the rest of us will stay close to His sheltering love, ready to take refuge in Him and to "dwell in the shadow of the Most High" forever.
God bless us everyone!