"And when all calls, I will answer all your prayers..."

Posting for today would be of melancholic mode; as I was watching the news about the recent horrifying earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan yesterday, I just could not help but feel overwhelmed with sadness for all those who have been affected with this tragic event, and as I was reflecting on what  to post for today's Saturday's Sights and Sounds'  feature,  the song "Cry" by Michael Jackson came and played in my mind immediately...

"If we all cry at the same time tonight..."

And I'd want to share this a little  prayer that was posted earlier at another site I recently found...  I truly believe in the power of collective prayer, PLEASE share this around...

Most merciful and compassionate God,

Giver of Life and Love,

hear our prayers

and let our cries come unto you.

We weep with your people in Japan

We hear the cries of orphaned children and laments of bereaved parents

We feel the desperation of those searching for loved ones

We behold the silence of vanished villages.

We see the devastation.

We are overwhelmed by the enormity of it all.

Our hearts are hushed, our minds are numb.

Let not our hands be stopped, our voices dumb.

God of the universe,

Open our hearts to feel your compassion

Galvanize in us the act of continued giving

Bond us to our sisters and brothers in need

Comfort and heal the injured, the bereaved, the lost

Strengthen the aid workers and medical personnel

Bolster the resolve of governments and those with power to help

Open through this tragedy pathways to partnerships and peace

In Your Name of mercy and healing and compassion we pray,

Amen.

prayer source: http://www.turnbacktogod.com/prayer-for-japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-victims/