Pray for the families of those who died from the earthquake in central Italy last night. Pray that they would see God through this, and turn to him in faith and repentance. Pray that the Christians in that area would be available to comfort those  who are afflicted.

Read the report on the earthquake here.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

The earthquake is a reminder of just how fragile and short this life here on earth really is. May God awaken us with the reality that this life is a vapor, followed by an eternity of praising God or an eternity of complete separation from Him and all that is good. The 275+ who died last night probably went to bed anticipating they would eat breakfast in the morning.

O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath!  - Psalm 39:4-5