0 degrees of separation

Pastor Erimus called today and we spoke for the first time. There is now 0 degree of separation between me and people directly affected by the earthquake. To listen to this man, on the other end of the phone, and hear him talk about his church, his people, their needs and appreciation of prayer... I can't even put into words what it was like to be directly connected with and speaking to someone there, to hear about their community first hand. And when he asked ME how my church is doing, how I am doing...I was humbled beyond words.

I got off the phone with my emotions and thoughts going 1,000 miles a minute for these people and what could I, one person, possibly do for him and his specific community very much in desperate need. I can't do anything, but thankfully "nothing is impossible with God" (Luke 1:37). And so I pray. I've stopped everything and prayed today for them and for God to direct me and lead me and use me in this situation in whatever capacity He chooses. Its not about me or what I can do, its about what God can do through me...