Wednesday, March 22, 2023
“Pray for Victims of Natural Disasters”
Today’s Lenten Challenge is to pray for those who have suffered (and continue to suffer) from natural disasters. The list of recent disasters is longer than most of us can name, but even those that occurred many years ago still create problems for people that will continue far into the future.
As one who has lived among tornadoes, winter storms, and hurricanes, I’ve had the unfortunate opportunity to experience the damage and aftermath caused by natural disasters. I am very blessed to have not been personally harmed by these occurrences, but I have been close enough to witness the impact on many individuals and communities. You may be one who has been personally impacted. If not, you probably have witnessed plenty of it yourself.
Today’s Challenge is to be intentional about praying for those who have been impacted by natural disasters. Storms, earthquakes, wildfires, and drought occur frequently enough to have plenty of prayer opportunities, as do the uncontrollable losses from fire and floods in homes and businesses.
The technological innovation of the last hundred years has connected us more than ever to disasters all over the world. We are more informed than ever. Although this information overload can often be difficult, it connects us to prayer opportunities that we may not have otherwise had available to us.
Today, let’s pray for those personally impacted by natural disasters, especially those who have lost loved ones, homes, property, and identity. The list is long. Let’s give it to God!
“The LORD is there to rescue all who are discouraged and have given up hope.” (Psalm 34:18, CEV)
