We come before the Lord with hearts full of faith, knowing that He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The psalmist declares in Psalm 46:1-3, *"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."* You have called upon the name of Jesus, and we join you in lifting this request to Him, for there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and through which we can boldly approach the throne of grace.
The storms of this world may rage, but our God is greater than any typhoon, any wind, or any flood. You have asked for the blood of Jesus to cover your homes, your families, and your belongings, and we affirm this prayer, for the blood of Jesus is our protection and redemption. Exodus 12:13 reminds us that when the Lord sees the blood, He will pass over us, and no plague will befall us to destroy us when He strikes the land. We claim this promise over you, your family, your friends, and your homes. The Lord is faithful, and He will establish you and guard you against the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
Yet, we must also remember that our trust is not in the strength of buildings or the path of the storm, but in the sovereignty of God. Jesus Himself calmed the storm with His word (Mark 4:39), and He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). We pray that this typhoon would be redirected, that its force would be diminished, and that the Lord would command the winds and the waves to be still. We ask that the spirit of destruction and death would be rebuked in the name of Jesus, for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We also lift up your elderly parents and all your siblings before the Lord. May His angels encamp around them, guarding them in all their ways (Psalm 91:11). May the Lord grant them peace and protection, and may His presence be a strong tower for them in this time of uncertainty. You have expressed concern for the structures of your homes, and we pray that the Lord would strengthen the foundations and preserve every wall, every window, and every appliance. May no harm come to anything under your care, for the Lord is your provider and sustainer.
At the same time, we encourage you to prepare practically as the Lord leads. Just as Noah built the ark in faith while trusting in God’s promise, we too are called to act wisely while placing our ultimate trust in Him. Store up what is necessary, secure what can be secured, and help one another in love. But let your hearts not be troubled, for Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33).
We also take this moment to remind you—and all who read this—that our hope is not in this world alone, but in the eternal kingdom of God. If the Lord should call any of us home through such trials, we rest in the promise that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). Yet we pray earnestly for His mercy and protection over every life, that many would be spared to continue serving Him and declaring His glory.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister and all those they love. Lord, You are the God who parts the Red Sea, who stops the sun in its tracks, and who calms the raging storms. We ask You now to stretch out Your hand over this coming typhoon. Command it to turn away, to lose its strength, and to dissipate harmlessly over the waters. Let no destruction come near the homes, the families, or the cities of Your people.
We plead the blood of Jesus over every structure, every window, every wall, and every appliance. Let the blood of Jesus be a shield and a barrier that no wind, no rain, no force of nature can penetrate. Send Your holy angels to stand guard over every home, every family member, and every beloved friend. Let the spirit of death and destruction be bound and cast away in the name of Jesus.
Lord, we ask for Your mercy upon the elderly, upon the weak, and upon those who are unable to flee. Be their strength, their protector, and their peace. Let no harm come to them, and let Your presence be their comfort in this time.
We also pray for the hearts of those who do not yet know You in the path of this storm. May this be a time when many turn to You, the only God who can save. Let Your church rise up in faith, in prayer, and in action to be Your hands and feet to those in need.
Father, we trust in Your goodness, even when we do not understand Your ways. We declare that You are sovereign over every drop of rain, every gust of wind, and every path the storm may take. Our lives are in Your hands, and we rest in Your promise that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We thank You for Your protection, Your provision, and Your peace that surpasses all understanding. May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified through this storm. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
