As the full scale of Helene’s damage comes to light may we as a nation pause to pray for our neighbors
Dr. David Jeremiah Issues Statement on Destruction from Hurricane Helene
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(San Diego, CA) A week after Hurricane Helene made landfall, we are learning more about the devastation this storm caused over a large portion of the Southeast, and our hearts break for all those whose lives have been upended by this disaster.
From Florida to North Carolina thousands of people have lost loved ones, homes, businesses, and entire communities. Not since Hurricane Katrina have we seen a storm produce so much devastation. As the death toll rises and the full scale of the physical damage comes to light, may we as a nation pause to pray for our neighbors.
The wreckage left in the wake of this storm is immense, and words can’t completely express the heartache experienced by those in its path or the sympathy from those of us watching it unfold. But where words fail, the Lord provides. The psalmist says that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). It will take time, but there will be joy beyond this pain. I believe that the Lord knew this storm was coming, His presence was with His people in the storm, His presence is with them now, and He will continue to be with them in the difficult days that lie ahead.
Heavenly Father,
The psalmist tells us that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
So I pray that the night will end and morning will soon dawn on all the towns impacted by Helene across the Southeast.
I ask you to keep this region in Your loving care. Provide wisdom to the leaders of each state, city, and organization leading the recovery efforts. Comfort those who have lost loved ones and bring peace to those filled with anxiety and fear.
May we as neighbors not only lift our brothers and sisters up in prayer, but may we also be Your hands and feet to so many in need in the days ahead.
May Your Spirit prevail and may sorrow be turned into joy. For we know that in You there truly is joy beyond the pain.
We pray this in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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