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Tag Archives: wildfires
Turn Fury to Peace
“Praise to the Lord, who, when tempests their warfare are waging, Who, when the elements madly around thee are raging, Biddeth them cease, turneth their fury to peace, Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.” Joachim Neander, 1680 Trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1863 … Continue reading
Still Winds
A California reader reminded me that a torrential downfall could create dangerous mudslides and add to the damage. I don’t want to pray for greater destruction. Our God is the strong power behind both wind and water. Mark 4:39 (NIV) … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Mark 4:39, wildfires, wind and rain
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Let Us Pray
News of the California fires catches my attention. My first thought: Lord, send rain. Good start. 1 Timothy 2:1 (AMP) First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Timothy 2:1, pray, wildfires
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Safety for Firefighters
Our eyes see the images, and our hearts turn to those fighting the wildfires. Lord, honor their dedication. Protect them as they protect others. Keep them safe. On the capitol grounds in Sacramento, there’s a lasting tribute … Continue reading
Shelter from Heat, Ash and Flames
“Ashley Myers and her family . . . ate a breakfast of biscuits and gravy from paper plates outside the CrossPointe Community Church. The family had been at the church, now a shelter, for three days, after evacuating their home … Continue reading
Shelter and Rest
Raging wild fires in our western states have burned homes and still threaten others. Dozens are homeless after the tragic fire in New York City. Lord, we pray for safe shelter for those who recently watched their homes … Continue reading
What’s God Thinking?
Floods, wind, fire. Is God judging America? What do you think? Absolutely! We have it coming He wants the people to turn to him—this will do it It our opportunity to show how good we are This … Continue reading
Shelter of Biblical Proportion
As I drove to work, I listened to the top-of-the-hour news: Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose, wildfires in the west, the earthquake . . . and the North Korean nuclear threat. “Disasters of Biblical proportions, ” the radio voice announced. … Continue reading
Posted in Safe Shelter
Tagged earthquake, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Isaiah 6, shelter, wildfires
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