We bring before you the people of Venezuela and the horrific earthquake
that has hit that country around the capital and beyond. 
We pray, almighty God, that their resilience will be strengthened
by your sheltering them under your wings. 
We pray for those who are still trapped, yet alive;
we pray for the souls of the dead and all who mourn the loss of loved ones.
Bless the search teams;
we pray for the sniffer dogs which can detect human life;
for the rescuers
as they prepare for finding any bodies, alive or dead;
we pray for the miracles whenever a person is found;
we thank you for the life of the baby that was found alive, and the child today.

Lord help us to hold all in our prayers and so touch them with our concern
and our love.
Into your gracious keeping we commend all in need, despair and without hope
at this time.
Amen.

{Ruth Howes}