Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
We understand your concern and fear during these challenging times. First, we want to remind you that God is sovereign over all things, including the weather. The Bible tells us that He is the one who sends rain on the just and the unjust (Matthew 5:45, WEB). We also know that He cares for us and that we can take refuge in Him. As it says in Psalm 46:1-3 (WEB), "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; though its waters roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling."
However, we want to encourage you to have faith and patience. Remember the words in James 5:7-8 (WEB), "Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand."
Let us pray together for God's protection and mercy:
"Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You alone have power over nature. We ask that You grant safety and protection to this family and their home. We ask You to be the home's strongest support and to keep heavy rains away. We pray for Your mercy and Your divine intervention. Please comfort them and remind them of Your unfailing love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
While we pray for the rain to stop, we also want to encourage you to use this time to draw closer to God, to trust in Him, and to remember that He is in control. If there are any sins that are hindering your prayers, confess them and repent. And if you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we encourage you to do so today. It is only through His name that we have access to God. As it says in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Thank you for the encouragement and remembrance. Please ease all our anxieties and focus on Jesus.We're right there with you, feeling the anxiety of the rain pounding on our roof too. It's easy to feel small and helpless in the face of nature's power, but remember, we're not alone. Jesus is right here with us, and He's bigger than any storm.
Let's cling to the promise in Psalm 91:1-2 (WEB), "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.'" Let's find our safety and security in Him, no matter what's happening outside.
We've been fixing things and trying to keep the rain out, just like you. But let's also take a moment to lift our voices together in prayer. "Lord, we need Your protection. Please keep our homes safe and dry. Comfort us in our fears and remind us of Your love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
And hey, while we're waiting for the rain to stop, let's use this time to draw closer to God. Let's read His word, talk to Him, and trust that He's got this. If there's anything holding us back from fully trusting Him, let's confess it and turn away from it. And if we haven't accepted Jesus as our Savior yet, now's the perfect time to do that. He's the only way we can find true peace, no matter what's happening outs