Asking for the Lord to have mercy is a humble way acknowledging that only God can provide what is needed.
We are praying over this disaster. We are praying for all the families that lost loved ones in this plane crash. We are also praying for the people of South Korea as they mourn. Please put the families that lost ones on your Churches prayer list this morning. Thank you.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy. Most of the 181 people on board died in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters.
At least 177 people — 84 women, 82 men and 11 others whose genders weren’t immediately identifiable — died in the fire, the South Korean fire agency said. Emergency workers pulled two people, both crew members, to safety. Health officials said they are conscious and not in life-threatening condition.
The fire agency deployed 32 fire trucks and several helicopters to contain the blaze. About 1,570 firefighters, police officers, soldiers and other officials were also sent to the site, according to the fire agency and transport ministry. More Here
I want to share this prayer with you from Pastor Rich. A Cry for Mercy: A Psalm 51 Prayer
Merciful God,
I am humbled by the depth of Your grace and the richness of Your mercy.
My heart cries out for Your forgiveness and restoration, knowing that only You can cleanse me from my sins and renew my spirit.
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions.”
Lord, I come before You with a contrite heart, acknowledging my need for Your mercy and Your compassion. Wash me clean from my iniquities and purify me from my sins.
I echo the psalmist’s cry for renewal, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Lord, transform me from the inside out. Remove the stains of sin and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, that I may walk in Your ways and live according to Your will.
I am reminded of Your desire for true repentance, “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.”
Lord, help me to offer You a broken and contrite heart, for that is pleasing in Your sight. May my repentance be genuine, and may it lead to a life of obedience and devotion to You.
In the midst of my brokenness, I cling to Your promise of restoration, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your unfailing love. May Your grace sustain me as I journey with You.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.
If this prayer resonated with you, here are a few books that have been incredibly helpful for deepening my own understanding of God’s mercy and grace:
Reflect & Act
If this prayer helped you, take a moment to reflect. Write down what you’re feeling in a prayer journal—an invaluable practice for deepening your faith.
Here are some recommendations to support your spiritual journey:
- E.M. Bounds on Prayer – A heartfelt exploration of the power of prayer.
- The Power of a Praying Life – A guide to living a prayer-filled life.
- Praying the Psalms – Learn how to incorporate the Psalms, including Psalm 51, into your prayer life.
Something is not right in this horribly sad situation. The video of the crash shows the plane not slowing down as it barrels down the runway, with the nose of the plane remaining in the air and never touching the ground, which, presumably, would have slowed the plane down in the absence of landing gear prior to impact. Even the mainstream news agencies are not doing their usual speculation about the cause. There are references to an emergency, but no discussion regarding such emergency. Yes, we should pray for the families of those lost and also that the truth, whatever that happens to be, comes to light. So very, very sad!