A Godly reaction to disaster.

How should we react to a disaster like the cyclone which has struck Burma and left so much death and destruction in its wake?

1. Be affected
In these days of 24 hour news the impact of such disasters have lessened, the first question is do I really feel that loss. Such an event with its tragic loss of life should move us.

2. Be alert
It should heighten our awareness to do what we can do in the area God has placed us to alleviate suffering.

3. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ
Pray that our fellow believers would know God's strength in the midst of this disaster, that God would be their comfort and refuge. Pray that the church would declare the gospel to the world and beyond in the way it responds.

4. Pray for unbelievers
We should pray that it would awaken people to what is wrong with the world and that through the love God's people show them that they would come to faith.

5. Pray for ourselves
That we are not lulled into comfort by our lives, that we would live pressing on for goal not settle for what we have here.

6. Act
Give to alleviate the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Burma.