California Mudslides and devastation...an appeal to God for mercy

A prayer for those affected by the California mudslides.

Please pray with me.

Heavenly Father,
Your Word:

Jeremiah 10:12-13
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

Psalms 40:2
And He doth cause me to come up From a pit of desolation -- from mire of mud, And He raiseth up on a rock my feet, He is establishing my steps.

Father, The devastation seems unending. The pictures and videos are horrific. People are frightened.

You control the weather, and many are tempted to say,

• "There is no God who cares."
• "How could a God who cares, allow this to happen?"
• "How could a God of love, do this?"

Have mercy O God. For You are our only true hope. Turn our hearts to seek You, that we may find help in this time of need.

Every part of my body wants to scream and plead with You as I look upon this devastation. Yet, You bid me to come with praise and thanksgiving and I submit to Your Word.

Praise:

• You are the One True and Living God.
• You are omnipotent; You are all powerful.
• You are omniscient; You know every detail of the California mudslides.
• You are omnipresent; You are there. You have personally witnessed all that has happened.
• You are the God of Life. You alone know the depth of pain at the loss of life.
• You are the God who heals the broken hearted. You know the hearts that are broken.
• You are the God who wants all to be saved. You know each of us and You are a personal God who cares.

Thanksgiving:

• Thank You that You are a just God. You rain on both the righteous and the wicked. Disaster finds its place in the lives of all; including those who put their trust in You.
• Thank You that You are not ignorant of what is going on here and You move with purpose.
• Thank You that You have told us to expect tribulation and suffering.
• Thank You that You have promised to be with us and that we can overcome and that we can have peace:

  John 16:33
  “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Petition:
For those who have lost loved ones.
Father, You alone know the depth of sorrow in these lives. Please comfort them in their angst. Be the peace that their troubled hearts cannot find. And direct them to seek You for answers to all the questions that plague their thinking. Bring people around them that can be Your presence. Have mercy on them O God, and pour out Your grace to them.

For those who have lost everything.
Father, You know the thoughts of those who survey the indescribable devastation: homes filled with mud. Huge rocks that cover the land that was a street or a front yard. Roadways that are impassable and piles of trees, uprooted like twigs. Even if we know You have given us all that we have accumulated, we nonetheless, suffer loss of our personal affects.

Inhabit the thinking of those who have lost so much. Direct their thoughts and establish Your thoughts for them. The road forward seems impossible. The work-effort needed to recover is beyond the imagination. What is the path forward? You alone know, O God.

Request for a miracle!
We need a miracle! You are the God of miracles!
Rise up O God! Fill California with Hope and Faith and may it be proclaimed. Establish undeniable miracle after miracle and may the receivers sing Your praises and give You the glory. May Your work be undeniable! Turn hearts towards You that they may seek You with all of their hearts and find Your grace to help in this time of need. And may person after person say:

• "This is a miracle from the hand of God."
• "Truly, God has done this! It is HIS work that has brought me through."
• "There is a God who cares and He has filled me with hope, faith, and peace in the midst of trouble."

I bring YOUR Word before You: You are a God of Hope! Establish faith in Your Word, that Your faithfulness may be proclaimed through this land. Father, may this land repent and be revived through this disaster.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Establish Your Word...these Words in this situation. Surely, without a miracle, this would be too much to bear! I ask for this miracle: establish faith and hope in the people who have lost so much:

Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Without Your help, we are lost and this event will be overwhelming. Establish our faith and hope in Your Word. Strengthen us to prevail and to do so by the power of Your Holy Spirit.

I proclaim Your Word, for it can not return void.

Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming. Amen and Amen!

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
Disaster Prayers
For the U.S.
Prayers of my heart
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

California wildfires...again a plea for help

California wildfires...again a plea for help

Please pray with me:
Please add your anonymous prayers at the end of this blog.

Heavenly Father,
Once again, California is facing devastation from wildfires. All that is in the earth is Yours. Our very lives. Yet the devastation is overwhelming.

In accordance with Your Word, I shall enter into Your gates with thanksgiving, and into Your courts with praise. I will bless Your Holy Name.

I thank You that You are a God who moves with purpose. Your purpose is focused on everlasting value. Thank You, that You are aware of every soul in California, both far and near the fires.

You are the God who cleanses and preserves, even though we cannot understand in the here and now. You are the God who brings healing...Thank You that You see the innermost needs of our lives.

Thank You that Your ways are not our ways. Thank You that we can trust You as we move through the destruction brought by these fires.

Your Word:

Psalm 24:1
The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Hebrews 12:27-29
27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Thank You that You see the desolation of hearts and souls, of lives, and that they matter to You.

For firefighters:
Father, may those in authority who make decisions, do so with the wisdom from above. Supernaturally, Grant them supernatural understanding and solutions that work.

Protect those fighting the fires. Especially those on the ground. May they protect each other, and may they have strength to continue to make progress against these fires. Strengthen their bodies and their minds. Father, if there is a time they should pull out - may they do so without hesitation. Protect them. Surround them and place Your hedge of protection around each individual. Give their families and friends fervent prayers during this time.

Father, surely these firefighters, these servants are concerned about their families. Keep their families safe. Families are concerned, constantly, for the safety of those directly fighting these fires. Satisfy their concerns that You are there. You are engaged. Protect them Father, please protect those that serve and protect their families.

For police, medical staff, those who receive the injured:
Father, these people are making life and death decisions, every moment. You are the God in the moment. Give these people decisive decision-making ability and decisive actions that save lives. I ask that the equipment needed to care for those coming through their facilities be available. I ask for ample medication, pain relief, bandages...beds, rooms, nurses, doctors...everything needed...may there be an ample supply.

For those who are suffering:
O Father, this is hard. First, I pray for those suffering physically. Please get them to facilities that can help them. You know each person who has been burned. You know the lives that have been changed forever. Bring people to serve them. Bring comfort through those that know You and can bring Your Peace into this situation. May Your Word rise to these situations. Yes, and even those with pets, who may have been lost or hurt. Please save their pets, livestock...Your creatures that bring us so much enjoyment.

I ask Your healing presence. Send an army of Your servants to walk with these people, not just now, but in the weeks, months and even years to come. Father, may those who call on Your Name, go to help. May they bond with those who are suffering and maintain contact, such that Your care and love is demonstrated in meaningful ways.

Father, we are tempted to turn away from You, yet You are our only hope. We are tempted to be angry at the devastation. Yet You are the only true way. May everyone directly affected by these fires be drawn close to You. May they cry out and know You have heard them and will answer them. Give people words to come to You with their grief and sorrow...and find grace to help in this dire time of need.

For recovery:
Is there recovery without You? Do You not bring good out of all things? Your Word says:

Romans 8:28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

So Father, I ask that through this, many people will turn to Your love and find grace to help them. I ask that many turn to Your saving grace through this horrendous experience. Please call these people to be "according to Your purpose." I include the firefighters, the medical staff, the police and other public servers, the residents— may they know that You are God.

Help us. Raise us up. That we may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus' Name

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
California Wildfires...a plea for help...the prayers of one sinner (October 2017)
Disaster Recovery Prayers
For Revival in the USA
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. It is inspired by Derek Prince Legacy Radio podcast. This and other free and life-changing resources can be found at https://www.derekprince.org/.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/

California Wildfires...a plea for help...the prayers of one sinner

***California Wildfires...a plea for help...the prayers of one sinner Please pray with me:
Please add your anonymous prayers at the end of this blog.

Heavenly Father,
Your Word:

1 Kings 19:11-13
11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:

12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

13 And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?

We have received the wind, the earthquakes and now the fire. Will we now hear Your voice?

The fires in California are devastating...they are all-consuming. Yet, as You command, I shall enter into Your gates with thanksgiving, and into Your courts with praise. I will bless Your Holy Name.

You know what is happening in California and in this nation... Thank You. You are omnipresent and You personally witnessed every life that has been lost. Thank You for being there. There is nothing that I can tell You that You do not already know... I know very little. If I knew all that is going on, it would be too much for me— yet, You know.

You are the Almighty, One True and Living God. You are the omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God. You know all, You are everywhere and You are all powerful. Thank You and praise be to Your Name.

You are all powerful. There is so much devastation and You can stop it; but You have not done so. You could have prevented or minimized this loss; but You have not done so. The loss of property and of life is overwhelming...You know.

Father, people are suffering loss of all that they have worked for. Many have lost their lives. The grief of those who have lost loved ones... The grief of the loss of all property...it is staggering. Many lives were not saved. Many, trying to save others, were consumed.

Lives are changed forever. You know.

Psalm 24:1
The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

I acknowledge that all that is here belongs to You, including our very lives. Yet, how shall You be praised from the grave? How will people know that You are God. If You are going to pour out these consuming fires, then please, also pour out Your Holy Spirit. Otherwise, we cannot bear it. Help Lord! Help us.

With all the devastation, from hurricanes, from Las Vegas shooting, and now these fires, will we give our attention to You? Draw us to You that we may acknowledge that YOU are God. Pull our hearts to You Father. Although we cannot make sense of what is happening across our nation, without Your help, we will still not acknowledge You. Help us turn our attention to You O God and give us ears to hear.

Leviticus 20:22
Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.

Is this land so disgusted with our collective consciousness and actions, that it is spewing us out? Is the land itself revolting at our choices to silence the God of Creation? Murder children? Change Your definition of marriage and family? Is our land revolting on Your behalf? Is it so nauseated and appalled that it is vomiting us out? It seems so.

Father, will we be tempted to find our own reason and thinking regarding these devastating disasters that are plaguing our land? Please help us to turn to You for reason...Our pride has consumed us. We think we can control every aspect of YOUR world. Please forgive us and help us turn from our wicked ways. Help Lord.

Consume the pride we have had as a nation, that we turn to You, acknowledge the error of our ways, and repent of having thrown YOU out of our nation. Prayer, abortion, marriage, civil disobedience. We have raised up and followed our own desires. Forgive us...may these fires call us to You that we may find life again...for You are the God of life.

Hebrews 12:28-29
28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: For our God is a consuming fire.

Yes, all that we have, including our lives, belongs to You. Yet I pray that voices may rise up to Your throne of grace and be heard. Rise up O God, and show us the pathway back to You. I pray these fires exhaust us to the point that we turn to You. O Father, may it be so. Help us. I cry out to You...Help Lord.

I pray for comfort for those who grieve. I ask for Your Holy Spirit be poured out. May His comfort may be evident, sought after, and acknowledged. May these fires destroy our prideful spirits and soften our hardened hearts.

Many are experiencing utter loss... may they find and treasure Your presence in their lives. May You become central to us in this land. May we acknowledge that all that we have is temporal. Our lives are temporal.

May this be the turning point to put our thoughts and actions on that which has lasting value...on Jesus Christ. Salvation through Him and Him alone. May there be rejoicing in this land again...rejoicing in You alone.

Hear my heart before Your throne of grace and mercy,

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
http://ernestprays.blogspot.com/2017/12/california-wildfiresagain-plea-for-help.html
For the U.S.
Disaster Recovery Prayers
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. They are offered in good faith that others may find them helpful in their prayer life and that the Church of Jesus Christ may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

For encouragement and guidance, consider being a part of Intercessors for America. Join this army of prayer warriors. Consider visiting their website to learn more. http://ifapray.org/