This was shared by a fellow Covenant Pastor who is a chaplain at our Covenant Living Community in the Miami area...what a great reminder for prayer for the next few days...
Corrie Gustafson
August 30 at 1:55 PM
If you feel compelled to pray about things related to hurricane Dorian, would you please include one, many, or all of these less obvious concerns in your prayers? I'll make this post public so you can share. Please pray for...
1. Individuals or families who already face food insecurity and who now have to figure out how to stock up on food. Or even those who HAVE food but the uncertain length of the storm makes them feel insecure.
2. Medically fragile people who face extra anxiety due to possible power outages, disconnection from medical care, etc.
3. Those who live alone and are not well connected to those in their communities, for the extra vulnerability and isolation they may feel.
4. People cut off from their families, especially if we lose cell/internet service.
5. Emergency services workers, hospital staff, senior/assisted living staff, and utilities staff who are working longer shifts and some in dangerous conditions. Especially for their safety, for rest, and for physical endurance.
6. Leaders who have to make critical decisions in high stress situations.
7. Safe shelter for the homeless.
8. Hourly workers who are financially vulnerable and who will lose hours and pay because of the storm.
9. For all... Anxious, tried, vulnerable people often speak and act from a place of stress and insecurity rather than the security they have. Pray that we would give each other grace when we snap or act out. If someone is acting out, may their hearers resist defensiveness, remain calm, and respond with kindness. We all need extra measures of patience and compassion these days.
10. For calm, cautious, courtesy and safe driving/drivers as we go about preparing for the storm.
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