I have received via email some pictures depicting Galveston, Texas since Ike and the first Scripture that came to mind was
Psalm 27: 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the LORD
In the land of the living.
14 Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!
Devastation, whether physical such as the aftermath of Ike or a medical report or the untimely snatching away of a spouse or a child, this passage speaks. It speaks so clearly, maybe no commentary is needed. Read it again. Just in these moments here at the screen, I have read them again and again. Lets not only read them but pray them. Pray and rely upon them for people; people assaulted by Ike; people ravaged by sickness or death or some other sort of separation.
ABBA, I don’t understand all You are saying within me as I read again and again these verses but somehow there seems to be a sense of comfort that I know is possible even in devastation. And it is for this comfort, this calm stillness, this un-explainable hope in the midst of devastation that I am praying for those who have lost ‘all’ or much either by Ike or by some other means. Ike and Gustav came and went leaving homes and businesses and landscape torn and riddled and flattened and these are things we can see with our eyes but the picture I think I am getting ABBA is that sin and sickness and disease have come to many and have torn and riddled, flattened and devastated the spirits of so many. And so based upon Your Word I pray for un-explainable hope to arise in people; the people of Ike, the people of Gustav, the people of this IDOK list. I pray for an un-explainable peace to settle in hearts; for a quiet un-explainable assurance to take hold of minds and emotions; for a comfort that cannot be seen but is even more real and tangible than a blanket around a shivering child to become a steadfast home in the spirits of people. I pray for people to receive from You a determination to believe against all human odds that they will in the here and now see Your Goodness. ABBA, You are Perfect Father, Savior, Friend. Thank You for un-explainable hope even in midst of rubble. And, Lord, even though I do not understand all that You Holy Spirit are doing and saying in these moments, THANK YOU. YOU ARE AWESOME. And I am so grateful to be Your Servant. Somehow, Lord, speak the power and comfort and un-explainable hope of these verses to every eye who reads them and every ear who hears them, and especially our IDOK Troops. Amen and amen. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Families and communities hit by Gustav and Ike. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Family from Olive Baptist. Bernie. Darlene. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance andFamily. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family,
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: T. Palin
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Hospitalized: Captain Tran
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 86°F and partly cloudy in Baghdad, IQ & the time there is 8:20 AM AST- on September 17, 2008
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