Lord God Almighty, I stop right now to acknowledge You in my life. You are my creator, my healer, my source of strength. You are my provider, my daily bread and my Abba Father. You are faithful and true in my life. Always. You never leave me nor forsake me. You carry me when I am weak and I feel weak all the time lately. You are my Life. Thank You.
Today I pause to lift up all who are in the affected areas of Hurricane Irene. Please Lord allow people to get out of the storm’s path and give extra strength to the workers. Please calm the raging seas before it hits the coastal areas. Redirect its projected path. Protect our land. We need Your mercy and fast. We need relief.
God, I don’t think I will never understand the power of water and wind together, but I do believe You can use this for our good and Your glory. Often times it takes hardships to unite people together and to make us realize what matters most. And it’s not our houses.
Please bring something beautiful out of this. You are more than able. Nothing is too hard for You.
Lord, forgive us for choosing our own way. Forgive us for taking You out of our nation in so many ways. America was founded on Christian principles, I pray we turn back to the Truth, to You. I pray many will come to know You as Father, friend and first love. That’s where real hope is found, in the shelter of Your wings. In Your hand. In You.
Thank You for holding onto me today.
I love You, Jesus. Amen.
