hurricane relief in Texas

With the horror of Hurricane Harvey still spilled it’s rain and flooding all over Texas we have an opportunity to step up in several ways. Within this devotion I ask that you create action steps, if you haven’t already to serve those in the deepest needs.

Colossians 1:11 NLT

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,

First and foremost, pray. Pray for those in harms ways. We continue to hear and see stories or people trapped due to flooding, of the destruction of property and the fear that is gripping those in the midst.

Pray that God would rescue those in need and that He would meet each and every need.

Titus 3:14 NLT

Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

Second and a pressing need, give what you can to serve those in need. IN our community the local police department is taking up bottled water to send with God’s Pit Crew to those in need. Mill Creek Baptist Church in Henry VA this Saturday from 9 till noon will be collecting a tractor trailer load of items to send for relief. Our partners with North American Mission Board (SBCV disaster Relief and others) are planning their help with recovery and will move in as flood waters start to recede.

Give what you can as far as physical resources. Go to NAMB.NET or REDCROSS.COM and give money to help those in need. Do what you can.

Another possibility is go. When you are invited to be part of helping, sign up, pack up and go.

Exodus 3:7 NLT

Then the Lord told him, “I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering.

Maybe you are in the middle of this disaster and you are reading this. God hears your prayer and is responding. Maybe you have family or friends, as I do, within these storms. God is at work there and will be continuing to work.

Know you are being prayed for that others are seeking to help. God has not forgotten you. He is working. We are in this together.

Proverbs 3:25 NLT

Do not be afraid of sudden fear …

May God hear the prayer and heal our land. May His peace and His presence be so real to all those involved.

We pray. We give. We prepare to go!

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