Another strong earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey yesterday,
only two weeks after two powerful earthquakes devastated the region
leaving more than 46,000 people dead and millions more homeless.
Various news media outlets have reported that aftershocks from this
latest quake were felt across Syria, and also in Jordan, Israel,
Lebanon, in Cyprus, and as far south as Cairo, Egypt.
According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.4 magnitude tremor struck
on Monday in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border. The center
of the quake was near the city of Gaziantep and impacted seven other
provinces of Turkey as well as a large area of northern Syria.
My heart and prayers are with the people of Turkey and Syria whose lives
have been so devastated in the wake of these tremendous natural disasters.
May God be with them in this time of terrible sorrow and loss.
Bring to them Your comfort and peace amid the turmoil, dear Lord.
And please, dear heavenly Father, bless the many relief workers who have
come to the region from all over the world to help in the rescue efforts.
Keep everyone safe in Your love and mercy, Lord.
In the mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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