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Prayer for Burma in the cyclone's aftermath
Originally appeared on spirituality.com
The powerful Tropical Cyclone Nargis that struck Myanmar (also known as Burma) a few days ago has had a devastating effect on this area. Landing on the low-lying Irrawaddy River Delta, the storm had nothing to slow down its powerful winds. News reports at this time indicate over twenty-thousand fatalities, thousands more missing, and at least a million people homeless.
Myanmar is governed by a military junta that in the past has been reluctant to accept outside help. But the scale of the disaster has, at least to a degree, opened the doors to humanitarian aid. The junta still wants to maintain at least some control over who comes into the country and what kind of help is rendered. Prayer, however, is one form of assistance that all can offer.
Perhaps one of the first things to affirm is that God, Spirit, is the Father and Mother of each individual, no matter what his or her religious beliefs may be. Divine Love cherishes all of its children, and is right now an ever-present help to those in need. Understanding that each of us is in fact spiritual changes the parameters of prayer. Instead of praying to a manlike God, we are turning to infinite Spirit, who is ever-present Love. With Love’s guidance, each need can be met.
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Rosalie Dunbar lives in Dracut, Massachusetts, United States.
