Destruction in Japan

The destruction in Japan from the earthquake last weekend and the resulting tsunami, fires and aftershocks looks like the effects of a huge bomb. Pictures from CNN can be seen here: http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2011/03/world/hires.japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T2

A friend has heard from a missionary associated with WorldVenture living in Kawasaki, Japan who has asked that people pray for the following:

1. for the rescue efforts in the hardest hit areas - there is much loss of life, pray for more survivors
2. for many people in the area that have not yet been heard from by friends of theirs
3. for three churches in their church association in the area that have not been heard from
4. for Japanese to turn their hearts to Him

He concludes by saying 99% of Japanese are without the hope and eternal life Christ gives.

I can not begin to imagine what I would feel like as a survivor of this type of disaster. My prayers go out to the people of Japan and to those who are attempting to help bring order out of chaos.