Isaiah 54:10-12
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be
shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion
on you. “Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you
with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli. I will make your battlements of rubies, your
gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
I had a peaceful 4 mile walk/run yesterday morning. Other than a preponderance of candy wrappers
along the way everything was so normal.
I ran by Judy and Pascal’s house (hill, ugh!) and by Beverly and Hugh’s
and Alan’s and Wanda’s and Rebecca’s lifting short prayers for my friends as I
passed their way. The sky was blue and
the air crisp. Even the crowing rooster
who lives somewhere between Scott and Becca is becoming the norm for me. My thoughts turned to the Northeast. Last week our son Robert was in NYC city
visiting friends. He posted pictures of
the sights he was seeing and the meals he was eating. He flew home Sunday on
the next to the last flight that left NYC before all flights were
cancelled. Last week his friends, and
their friends and neighbors and all those in that region experienced the same
type of normal life I experienced yesterday. Then suddenly all was upside down.
My prayers go out for them. The news is
filled with stories of individuals who are having to deal with wrecked
normality. The UMC is organizing ways in
which to be of help. In the meantime won’t you join me and other in prayer for
them?
Heavenly Father, the earth has been torn asunder in many
places. We pray for those who suffered
from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. We pray for individuals and businesses that
have lost property and the ability to produce.
We pray for the vulnerable who can’t care for themselves; for all
without power; for those in hospitals and for those responding to the disaster.
We pray that you will help begin the process of recovery and restoration. In Jesus name, amen.
Have a blessed weekend!
Paige
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