A fire ripped through a “hijacked” building in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, killing at least 74 and injuring more than 50. (Gangs or other groups often “hijack” abandoned buildings and then lease out spaces for migrants and South Africans who cannot afford other housing.)
The wildfire in northeastern Greece continues to burn out of control along the Turkish border after nearly two weeks. Claiming more than 20 lives, it is the EU’s largest since record-keeping began in 2000.
Florida, Georgia and South Carolina in the USA have begun cleanup from the destruction and flooding of hurricane Idalia.
Taiwan, Hong Kong and southeast China grapple with Typhoon Saola.
Gabon‘s military overthrew the African nation’s president, unseating the Bongo family line that has ruled for about 60 years. The takeover is one more in a long line of former French colony coups over the past three years (Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Tunisia and now Gabon).
Let’s also continue to pray for Ukraine and Russia.
Lord, please awaken every heart in each of these countries and situations to Your love. So much danger, death and instability remind us of humanity’s desperate need for You. Please rescue those in danger, comfort those who grieve, and speak to the hearts of those who are afraid or hurting. Touch each heart in such personal ways they will at last realize You are the One they long for. When they cry out to You, answer them, O Lord, in a way they will recognize You. Give the lost a hunger for peace, meaning, acceptance and love; and then satisfy them with Your felt presence. Bring Christians to them to show them Your love, care for their needs and share the good news of Your salvation. Bless Your people abundantly so they will also abundantly share with those in need around them. Bring Christian counselors, medical workers and other aid workers to those in need. And set the captives free, Lord. Lift the veil from the eyes of the lost so they will see You as You truly are and surrender their hearts to You as Savior. In the midst of every trial and tragedy, push back the enemy’s purposes, and bring forth Yours. Convince us of Your truth. Let us feel Your love like never before. And bring forth Your Kingdom in every heart, home, city and nation. Yes, Lord, awaken the whole Earth to Your salvation. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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