Father, we pray for all those affected by this storm system, especially those who experience flooding and wind damage. Comfort and provide for those who have lost property. Please give peace and hope to those who have lost loved ones - bring Your servants alongside to encourage and to mourn. We also pray for the utilities and public service and other personnel, that you will protect them as they work under stressful and sometimes unsafe circumstances, and that you will sustain them and give them energy and wisdom that they may be able to restore power and other services more quickly than anticipated. We know that You are Sovereign, and we know that You care for Your creation, especially man in whom You placed Your own image. We ask these things knowing Your goodness and grace, and in the name of Jesus who exemplifies Your love, amen.
"How easy it is to fly on paper wings!" (Helen Keller)