In the Aftermath of the Mega-Storm? Pray!

Let us be in prayer today following the aftermath of the Mega-storm named "Sandy" that hit the east coast of the United States last evening. The storm surge in lower Manhattan, New York City, produced the highest tide there since the year 1821.

Our daughter and her husband who live in a 5th floor apartment in lower Manhattan just contacted us a few minutes ago to say the high water is beginning to recede and except for a loss of electricity they are fine. In her words, "It's less scary now."

Devastation will be assessed in many of the north eastern states as the day unfolds. Loss of life is already being reported. Also, the stubborn storm is still wreaking havoc as it continues to move inland. Especially, those in low-lying regions are experiencing hardship unique to their own experiences. Let us pray for those who await rescue and for those who will arrive to rescue.

This song link pasted below by Kathryn Scott is on my heart this morning. Maybe some in the wake of this severe weather will listen and be encouraged and know that they are loved and there is Hope..

Click here: I Belong - Kathryn Scott - YouTube

Please, Lord have mercy... and speak to us "Peace be still."
Grateful

The Gift of Cold Water & Continued Prayer

For a few years now, a righteous remnant of Jesus, The Nazarene, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, have set up a tent at the town of Buena Vista's Labor Day festivities to simply but profoundly give the gift of ice cold water to everyone who passes by. It is indeed a true labor of love and and as a witness of the event I can also say it is indeed a "Buena Vista" -- a "beautiful view".

My wife and I were humbled to partner with the Rockbridge remnant for a few hours on Labor Day 2010. We helped to keep the water cold and the troops encouraged. Pastor Kris and the local church family he shepherds came together in the name of Jesus to distribute some 100 cases of cold bottled water to those walking by. Yes, that's over 2,000 bottles of cool refreshment given free to the fainting souls of their neighbors.

In addition to free water, this year a table was set up in to a private corner outside the tent for people to write out prayer requests to place in the prayer box so that long after the physical water distribution was over for another year, the prayers of the people could continue to flow for the people throughout the year. All glory to God and all good for the people of Rockbridge County, Virginia.

A generous person will be enriched and he who gives water will get water. -- Proverbs 11:25 (NRSV)

I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in My name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.
-- Words of Jesus, The Living Water, Mark 9:41 (NIV)

IF MY PEOPLE... WILL? I WILL! God's Promise in 2 Chron. 7:14.
Grateful

...Or Hurricane?

You are my hiding place from every storm of life..
-- Psalm 32:7 (TLB)

Lord, come hail, high water, or hurricane? You alone are my life-ring, rescuer, and refuge. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.

IF MY PEOPLE... WILL? I WILL! God's Promise in 2 Chron. 7:14.
Grateful