Praying about events in Japan

By several authors writing from different perspectives

A collection of articles, comments, and discussions offering prayer and support to those affected by earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.… God shall help her, and that right early…. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” (Psalm 46)

Christian Science lecture online

Listening to angels: messages of healing and love

Lecturer, Fujiko Signs, gave this lecture in Japanese in Tokyo. You can also hear an eight-minute clip in English. Both are at this link. go

From The Christian Science Monitor—a Christian Science perspective

Hope and comfort from Japan

“The only way we are improving this planet, our home, is to see earth more from a spiritual perspective, in order to realize the significance of ‘Thy kingdom come’ and ‘Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven’—Christ Jesus’ declarations in the Lord’s Prayerfor all humanity.” go. The Herald has posted these translations: French, German,Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and also in Japanese.

The enduring goodness of Japan

The author is sending waves of love to Japan as it takes courageous steps to recover and rebuild after massive devastation. go

The Japanese virtue of ‘gaman’

A core value in Japan is gaman, “patience and perseverance.” This quality enables people to express a high level of consideration for others, even under great stress. go

Finding a home in Japan

Prayer can support people today who are facing homelessness. go

To a friend, and to those I never met, in Japan

A message of love and comfort to a friend in Japan expanded to a prayer for all Japanese people. go The Herald has posted the following translation: Portuguese.

No lost hope

Letting hope, which is inherent in your nature, take the lead will open the way for solutions. go

From the Christian Science periodicals

“God—you are our Otoh-san [Father], Okah-san [Mother]“

Here are comforting, healing ideas. “As for my family and friends in Japan, I am letting You be their Parent.” go The Herald has posted the following translation: Japanese.

Japan’s nuclear power—under God’s care

A woman shares insights she had when her parents lived near Three Mile Island at the time of that nuclear disaster. go The Herald has posted the following translation: Italian.

Japan is in our prayers

A woman who lives in California and has experienced earthquakes in her city shares how she prays. go. The Herald has posted the following translations: Danish, French,German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

God is not in the earthquake

How insights from the Bible can help us in the face of erratic natural forces. go

Spiritual calm in the midst of natural disaster

Maintaining spiritual calm helps us to be receptive to God’s direction and solutions. go

Prayers from Japan about natural disasters

Although he wrote before this earthquake, the author is Japanese and lives in Japan. He shares how he has prayed about earthquakes. go The Herald has posted the following translation: Italian.

Are earthquakes and tsunamis “acts of God”?

While they are sometimes referred to in that way, this author would answer “Of course not.” God is the powerful force of good. go

Your Daily Lift podcast

A prayer for Japan

Listen to this short message or reminder of God’s love for all of us. go

Another prayer for Japan

This short message discusses how the ark in the Bible represents safety. A spiritual understanding has practical results. go

Words from Mary Baker Eddy

Quotations in Japanese

Here are a few statements of Mary Baker Eddy translated into Japanese. go

Spirituality.com chat

For healing and restoration in Japan

Listen to a replay of a chat which discussed the ways that prayer, as Christ Jesus taught it, offers a viable response to the situation in Japan. It was webcast on Tuesday, March 22. The guest was Fujiko Signs, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher who lives in Tokyo. go

Online discussion

Prayer for Japan

Join in this christianscience.com discussion on praying for Japan. go

The Christian Science Monitor—current news and ways to help

Check CSMonitor.com for articles and breaking news from Japan.

How can I help?

The Monitor has provided information on how you can help support Japan in the earthquake and tsunami recovery effort. go

The Committee on Publication—a guest blog

A prayer tsunami

Steven Salt shares his prayers to help stem a wave of fear. go

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