People are hurting. There is much tragedy and loss in the Texas/Louisiana area associated with Hurricane Harvey and the intense flooding that came with it. Lives have been lost, homes and businesses have been washed away. Rebuilding physically as well as emotionally will take people years and some may not complete the journey to recovery.

Let our prayers as followers of Christ be for these people who have been impacted by the storm and flooding. Pray not only for physical relief and rebuilding but also for spiritual growth. The more people can turn to the Father through Christ and draw near to Him, the more solid their foundation for their lives will become. Then they will be better positioned to withstand much hardship when it comes and still recover and appreciate the joy and peace they find in Christ.

Matthew 7:24-29

 The Two Foundations

     24“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25“And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26“Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27“The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall.”

      28When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; 29for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.

Let us pray for the Spirit to move in the lives of those affected by the storm and flood. Pray for physical and emotional recovery but also for spiritual growth. I pray God would use this tragedy to bring people to Him so that as a result of some suffering in this life, they may find everlasting peace and joy walking with Him.

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