Praying for Haiti

I have been so overwhelmed with the conditions in Haiti. Overwhelmed to the point where I am even having trouble in knowing how to pray. It is so hard for my mind and heart to even process the pain these sweet people are experiencing from the sudden loss of loved ones. Because I can hardly process their heartache, I can barely even begin to grasp the reality of the conditions they are living in – no shelter, no food, no water, utter chaos, etc. I find myself at a loss of even knowing where or how to begin my prayers to our Father. I still pray, but I know that some of these prayers have been consumed with fear, confusion and a frantic and worrisome heart. My heart is so broken for the Haitians, and I realize that their reality has caused fears of losing my loved ones, fears that I already deeply struggle with, to enhance. What is so convicting is that I know this all comes down to trust. Trust in the One who knew us in our mother’s womb. Trust in the One who knows the number of hairs on our head. Trust in the One who created us and loves us unconditionally with a love that we will never truly understand the depths of. I know that God is still God. And in the midst of such tragedy I know that I must approach His throne with prayers of confidence and trust, knowing that the love and faithfulness of our Maker never has, and never will, alter or change. And I pray that this unfathomable tragedy the Haitians are walking through will cause them to bow down to the One who can truly save them. I pray that His name will be glorified.