STANDING WITH NEPAL AND ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DISASTER

I stand with the Nepalese today, many of whom I have as friends.  I say that God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Do not fear, though the earth has moved and removed all around you.  The waters has roared and the mountains has been shaken with the swelling thereof and had been carried into the midst of the sea. Know that there is a river, the river of Peace, Calmness and assurance that says you will rise from this ashes.  It will flow through your Nation saying to you God is in the midst of you.  May you receive strength and the peace of God to go through this phase – this phase shall pass.