In honor of so many who have died and who continue to face grave danger, we gathered in silent prayer yesterday at this Wall. Our tears have wet the ground where we kneel. Our cries have burned within our throats. Our hearts have been laid bare before You. Father, have mercy, please. Still so manyContinue reading “Rescue Us, O God. We Need You.”
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Praying Through this Collage of Crisis
Our hearts are grieved as we pray through so many crises in our nation and the world today. As God moves you to pray, head to the Prayer Wall, choose the crisis we are praying together about, and join us there. I didn’t have room to fit all of them in the photo, but youContinue reading “Praying Through this Collage of Crisis”
The One Who Rides on the Clouds
Hurricane Ida is now at a Category 4 as it approaches landfall in Louisiana near New Orleans today, marking the 16th anniversary of Katrina’s destruction of that same city. Let’s continue to pray for those in its path. Lord, we ask for Your protection for every person in the path of this storm. As weContinue reading “The One Who Rides on the Clouds”
Please, Lord, Calm the Storm
As hurricane Ida gains strength and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana tomorrow, let’s pray for those in its path. Last year, hurricanes and tornadoes ravaged the state, with no time to recover between, followed by an ice storm earlier this year. Now, just as Louisianians fight a devastating surge of the pandemic, theyContinue reading “Please, Lord, Calm the Storm”
Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan
After two suicide bombings at the Kabul airport yesterday, leaving more than 100 dead (including at least 95 Afghans and 13 US troops), and as the August 31 evacuation deadline approaches, … Father God, Lord of the Nations, we cry out to You. Please have mercy on the peoples of Afghanistan and on our nationContinue reading “Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan”
Continued Prayer for Afghanistan
I am still so grieved, as I’m sure you are, too. Today, I’m reposting this prayer from August 18, because it is still the prayer on my heart, and adding yet more prayer, especially now as the August 31 deadline approaches for getting people out of Afghanistan…. Lord, we ask You to be a ShieldContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Afghanistan”
Pray for Those Affected by Floods
These past few days have been devastating for families in Humphreys County, Tennessee, where at least 22 people died due to Saturday’s flash floods, and another 37 or more are still missing. In addition, Tropical Depression Fred swept through Haywood County, North Carolina, leaving 4 dead, and 4 still missing. At least 500 families from CrusoContinue reading “Pray for Those Affected by Floods”
Meet Us in the Fire
Isaiah 43, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Let’s pray for those in Algeria (death toll over 90), Russia, Greece, and the USA who are facing devastation and grief from recent fires. And let’s lift up those still fighting fires, especially in California and surrounding states. Pray protection over the 11,000 firefighters fighting the Caldor fire, and theContinue reading “Meet Us in the Fire”
Completely Yours
Several years ago, the Lord led me to begin a new habit. Before I opened my eyes or got out of bed or thought any other thought, I would think on Jesus and hand Him my day. He took me on a long, beautiful journey of surrendering not only every day and plan, but everyContinue reading “Completely Yours”
Pray for Myanmar
Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar earlier this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by security forces. In addition, friends of ours ministering in that area report that the effects of the pandemic have been devastating. As a result, I’m re-posting this today (originally posted April 8, 2021):Continue reading “Pray for Myanmar”
