Praying in times of storms can be difficult because the storm often brings great confusion and uncertainty.  The following photo, and text version below it, outlines some of what I’ve been praying in regard to hurricane Irma.  I also believe it is a Godly approach to praying in the midst of any storm we, or others, experience in life. 

• I pray that the storm would weaken and/or change course so that the people in its path would be spared.
• I pray that God would be with those who go through the storm and that they would seek out His presence to be their stronghold.
• I pray that God would be made known through His children to those who become battered and bruised and face devastation that only He can heal.
• I pray for a spirit of compassion to replace the one of judgment that seems so prevalent in today’s culture.
• I pray that the storms that seem to be battering this country would serve to ignite a spirit of love that will overcome the spirit of darkness and hatred that gets so much air time in the media.
• I pray that a heart of compassion would be awakened within God’s people in such a way that He is made visible to all.
• I pray that my eyes, ears, heart, and mind would be open to how He would have me respond in an individual way.
• And I pray for a revival to ignite within the people of God so that Jesus would be lifted up and even more people would come to Him in repentance and find salvation in Him.