Oklahoma

Today is a prayer dedicated to Oklahoma tragedy victims. I pray in the authority of the name of Jesus Chirst. God, thank you. Thank you for physical safety and for the vital things I forget to daily count as a blessing from you. I forget, so easily, that I am divinely cared for and protected.

"...they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." -Psalm 91:12

Thank you for the lives that you spared this week. Thank you for the people that you positioned in safety from the violence of these storms. I don't understand fully why there were such a number of deaths, and it is just such painful news, but I do want to acknowledge that I truly do believe you divinely protected so many lives. We acknowledge that-thank you!!! Bring peace that transcends understanding over the unanswered questions, like, "Why?"

Release peace to fall and cover like rain.

I pray for comfort for the teachers who lost their classrooms, for elderly who lost their homes, for moms that lost the house they cared for and dads who lost their place of work. I pray for kids who lost their parent and parents who lost their kids...and on and on and on...I ask that you, Comforter, would wrap your arms around these people. May they feel and know your embracing comfort. It is so real. Open eyes and soften hearts to truth so that the hurt will receive.

For Oklahoma, as a state, may their be a spirit of HOPE and unification. I pray for the leadership to follow wisdom and courage to make the important decisions necessary to move forward in restoration. May those in charge, look to you for help.

I thank you God for compassion. Thank you for organizations that have quickly rushed in to aid the scene of this tragic happening. Bless those who have given time, monetary donation, and gifts of love.

I pray for America. May we stop and look to you today, God...May the believer and the unbeliever stop and search for you. May we look to you for answers, for strength, for divine guidance, and for love. Clearly- WE NEED YOU. Thank you that nothing is too difficult for you.

In the Healing name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.