[phoenix7]

I know there are bad things going on all over the world - but if you can spare some time for OZ - so far there are 115 dead and many more missing, whole towns burned out - please say a prayer if you pray or think rain thoughts for the people who are still facing the fires that unfortunately, it looks as if some were, deliberately started. -
it breaks my heart

[Corine]

Originally Posted by phoenix7

I know there are bad things going on all over the world - but if you can spare some time for OZ - so far there are 115 dead and many more missing, whole towns burned out - please say a prayer if you pray or think rain thoughts for the people who are still facing the fires that unfortunately, it looks as if some were, deliberately started. -
it breaks my heart

I will be praying.... so sorry to hear that..

[CJR520]

I have a penpal in Australia who lives in the southern part of Queensland, so I have really been thinking about everyone over there. We will pray for them all !!

[Michah]

I hear you Pheonix7. I am in Queensland so, not on the fire front.....Bit further north than that........I am fervently praying that no more dead.

Death toll at 130 now.......absolutely terrible.......

[scoobywho]

Thankyou for all your prayers, it is so devastating to see the heart ache that people are going through at this time.
We all have someone we know that knows someone that has been caught in this devastation.
A whole town had been wiped out with one foul swoop of the flames taking most of the lives there with it.
The prime minister is supporting bush fire victims with donations from Australia and across the world, We thankyou from the bottom of our hearts.

my prayers do out to all of you there
please stay safe if you can
muffy

[BlueFaith]

My prayers are with all of you and everyone affected by this tragedy. ((( hugs )))

[nowheretorun]

prayers for each of you, God shelters through the hands of helpful others

[multipixie9]

we had to flee a fire once while camping in a state park and even so that just doesn't come close to the idea of what has been happening in australia. It is so horrid and wrong if some fires were set deliberately.

may god have mercy and send real and strong and generous help to those still in need or harm's way.

i am so sorry this is happening.

leslie and littles

[Michah]

An update.......the Prime Minister is saying the arsonists should "rot in jail"........Over AUD$31 million has been raised through Red Cross.........The Queen is also making a financial contribution.......Our PM received a call from President Obama expressing his condolences and support.........180 fatalities and rising.

A picture........A man standing outside his burnt house.......nothing is left but white ash, thats how hot the fire was.........the bush around him is like the surface of the moon. He is covered in soot and ash and you can barely see 2 feet in front of him........And this is the true Aussie spirit.......while his world has been destroyed, he nurses a cup of tea and remains in shock but philosophical and says "mate" alot.

God, my heart goes out to him and all the others.......the cup of tea is what sticks in my mind......the only source of comfort for that man that day.

[turquoisesea]

I'm not here on this board very often, I don't really pray *hope that doesnt offend* but I'm sending all my best wishes that way, I think positive thinking can help sometimes, not sure how much, but I hope it does something

and, anyone over there, sending hugs and hope you'll be ok

[(JD)]

May God help them all be comforted (even those who don't believe in Him )
I heard that by this morning an area twice the size of LA California has burned. How terrifying that can be!

[reach]

My heart and prayer is with all who is suffering. Visualization of rain and the fire completely died is on my mind for those poor souls.

May they be blessed with all they need to overcome this tragedy.

[Zorah]

Originally Posted by _Sky

May God help them all be comforted (even those who don't believe in Him )
I heard that by this morning an area twice the size of LA California has burned. How terrifying that can be!

Thanks for that ((((((Sky))))))
as you know, we are unable to believe
300 dead, 7,000 homeless, 1 million acres of land burned
who knows how many dead animals ?
& that is just in this state

Please pray for RAIN, although we do not believe, they say we survived by a "miracle" last Saturday & we need another one badly

[Hunny]

Zorah and Australia
My prayer is for RAIN
for your protection
and
also now
that the world will
come to your aid

Sorry, my first prayer got bleeped but it's still in my mind and heart!!!!!!

[nowheretorun]

prayers for all in ((((AUS))))))

[Hunny]

And I agree To continue to pray for real help for the 7000 homeless people living in tents and for the air to clear with a little breeze (not enough to start up the fires though) and for rain to dampen all little embers so they will be put out.

And, also for those who are having a hard time breathing or for those with breathing conditions that they will get some deep breaths of good clean, clear air and some other help, if it's not happening.

I pray and pray more that all the support Therapists of Australia and first responders (who now may be in shock ) will get supported by the rest of 'the world' in order that the Australian T's can continue to help the clients they already have! (reasonable request, right?)

from one to another.

Ice

[nowheretorun]

((AUS))) i pray you are finding respite from these horrible tragedies... i send kind, caring thoughts for the pain and suffering, i pray a wholesome goodness will rise in opposition to the harmful ones in the midst, i pray for solace and recuperation, food, water and shelter for your suffering, i pray those with darkened eyes, darkened thoughts will come to the surface of light in their own way, in their own heart, to realize that the suffering of one is the suffering of all, that goodness and holiness is restored to your country in the good people who inhabit there, i pray God Spirit, the Spirit of decency and kindness visit your home and never depart there... i pray to the Highest Holiness that this be your hope, your spirit, your deliverance for all good things.. may the suffering end for all in all places.. amen

to all our friends in AUS my prayers are with you all
please stay safe
muffy

[possum220]

The wind is extremely bad today and will be for a couple of days, so is the humidity. They normally post a total fire ban when it reaches 50 points according to their factors. Today is supposed to be 200 points by the Country Fire Authorities gauge.

I just hope all the arsonists stay at home or get distracted some-how. Some rain is due tomorrow, but they keep saying that and it just doesn't fall. Wish we could tip Australia on an angle so the floods in Queensland would run down to Victoria.

Please keep all in Victorians in your thoughts......

Thank you so much

Possum

[BlueFaith]

I'm still keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the rain will come very soon. (((( Victorians and everyone affected ))))

[nowheretorun]

prayers, hopes... all the strength and love i have ((( AUS)))

[Zorah]

woohoo we had several hours of rain tonight, people were dancing naked on the roads here, lol
real proper rain, that lasted more than 5 minutes, we need more but this should save us all for days

thanks to everyone & keep up those rain dances, prayers, whatever you do, we know you are all helping us

thank you (((((friends)))))

[nowheretorun]

(((Z)))) i dont think you are being insane caring one

Originally Posted by Zorah

woohoo we had several hours of rain tonight, people were dancing naked on the roads here, lol
real proper rain, that lasted more than 5 minutes, we need more but this should save us all for days

thanks to everyone & keep up those rain dances, prayers, whatever you do, we know you are all helping us

thank you (((((friends)))))

That is so good news! I will continue with the rain dances I was taught in elementary school
Wish you all the luck and rains that you need