From the latest news, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and North West Syria causing enormous devastion. From everything I can gather there were two earthquakes with the first striking in the early morning darkness and was followed by a second earthquake with a magnitude 7.7 in the middle of the day.

Rescuers are searching for survivors but as of the latest there seems to be a massive death toll of 1651 people within Turkey with over 11,000 injured and in Syria’s the death toll is at 968 people with 1280 injured. Unfortunately, I’m sure the death toll will rise in both areas.

This earthquake was so strong that it was felt in Cyprus and Cairo. And is claimed to be one of the post powerful quakes in the region in at least a century.

My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones in Turkey, Syria and to the Christian community also located in these areas. Pray for them as they go through this devastating time and please keep them in your prayers. Pray for healing, strength, faith and understanding during this difficult time.