INSPIRASUNS

Living here in SW Florida, we’ve had our share of hurricanes over the past few years. So far it appears we will get through this season without a major event here in our little paradise.

Unfortunately, it looks like another paradise island, Jamaica is going to get the brunt of Hurricane Melissa. This storm is on track now to potentially be a category 5 hurricane, with the eye coming across Kingston. Lots of wind and lots of rain projected, like feet of rain 😦 . If they get the back side of the storm, what is known as the dirty side, it’s going to be even worse 😦 .

This morning friends, I think Jamaica can use all the prayers we can muster. Prayers that Father will take hold of this storm and calm the seas. We need to offer prayers that all in the path of this storm listen to their local authorities, prepare accordingly and evacuate if told. This is not a storm to second guess.

I found this prayer this morning, specifically for times of an approaching hurricane. I think it’s very appropriate for Jamaica.

Heavenly Father, at the dawn of creation, your Spirit breathed on the waters, making them the wellspring of all holiness. You created the oceans and rivers, and all that dwell within them, and at your word the wind and the waves were born.

The seasons follow your plan, and the tides rise and fall on your command. In both calm and storm, you are with us.

On the Sea of Galilee, even when the disciples began to fear, Jesus showed that he was Lord over the waters by rebuking the storms, so that all would know that even the wind and the waves obey him.

Father, we ask you to calm the wind and the waves of the approaching hurricane, and spare those in its path from harm. Help those who are in its way to reach safety. Open our hearts in generosity to all who need help in the coming days.

In all things and in all times, help us to remember that even when life seems dark and stormy, you are in the boat with us, guiding us to safety. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Keep your prayers up for Jamaica friends, Father hears them.

Mark 4:39
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.