Thoughts on Haiti

So I'm sitting here watching TV including a news update on Haiti. I have to admit, no matter how selfish it may sound, but this is the only news coverage I've watched on the Haitian earthquake all week. Of course I've heard lots of facts/news/etc. throughout the week but have not intentionally watched any of the coverage. I think subconsciously I don't want to see the pictures or hear the true devastation because I know it will just truly break my heart and there's not much I can really do. I do intend to text the Red Cross to donate $10 but with so much destruction and tragedy happening there it barely seems like enough. I've heard the controversial comments and I have heard about the American spirit as well as the resilient Haitian spirit. Perhaps I'm just jaded...
And now the current president decides to compliment his predecessor when before all he had were negative comments about his presidency and his decisions. I guess it just goes to show you that tragedy indeed brings out the "best" in people.
I guess I say all that to say that my heart and prayers go out to all those in Haiti and all those affected by the events that have transpired this past week. My hope and prayer is these people truly get the relief they need and the assistance they will need to rebuild their home country. And most of all that they come to know the one source who can give them EVERYTHING they need as no human organization could.
Dear Father, please surround the Haitian people with your love and protection, wrap your arms around them and show them that you love them as they are with everything you are and you love them unconditionally. Provide for their earthly needs as well as their spiritual and emotional needs during this extremely difficult time. Help the organizations that desire to help, allow them to do all they can possibly do to show care, concern and shower hope on these precious people. You are the God of all including the God of Haiti. Please shower them with your presence, your hope, your peace and your love. Thank you for who you are and all that you can provide!