Psalm 67:2 "Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind.
Prayer Requests for Japan (as of March 16, 2011)
1 Nuclear situation to come under control
- For the meltdown NOT to happen, so that it doesn’t blow up.
- Protection and wisdom for the 50 brave workers who have stayed behind to try to fix the reactors
- For the radiation levels to go down and stay down
2 No more earthquakes:
- There have been 464 aftershocks (as of March 15). One expert explained that there are three main tectonic plates under Japan. Two of them have moved causing the earthquakes and there is a good chance for the third plate to move causing more earthquakes and damage.—PRAY THAT THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN!
3 Pray for peace and pray against fear/trauma:
- Many people are traumatized and are operating under fear everywhere, even in cities that are not directly affected by the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear problems.
- For those who are stranded and stuck to be rescued quickly
4 Pray for the believers and churches across Japan
- Pray that believers everywhere will trust in the Lord and stand strong, especially during these hard times.
- That they will be witnesses and have opportunities to share the love of Jesus.
- Pray for salvation, for open heart towards the Gospel and people to be open and hungry for Jesus
5 Leaders of Japan
- Pray for wisdom and discernment as they coordinate the country’s efforts with relief work and nuclear containment.
- For accurate and useful information to be communicated to everyone.
6 Relief workers
- Pray for more workers. Pray for their strength and safety. Some are working in areas where there are still aftershocks and nuclear danger. Pray for their mental and emotional health. One report said many people (relief workers) broke down in tears out of trauma.
7 Resources
- Pray for food, water, blankets, gasoline, and other supplies to reach those in need. Majority of the evacuees do not have access to basic necessities. Even in Tokyo many stores and gasoline stands are out of a lot of the basic supplies.
- Electricity. Greater Tokyo has begun energy rationing via rolling blackouts. This has greatly affected the city.
