Prayer about Kyle...and congress

Prayer about Kyle... and congress
12:07 A.M., September 28, 2008

Our Father, our King. Whom have we in heaven but You, and having You, there is none on earth that we desire. We beseech Your attention now to a growing problem at this very hour of 12:07 A.M., approaching Sunday morning, September 28, 2008.

From You the Guardian of Israel, who watches all creation, we request mercy and intervention for the entire Eastern sea coast and the Northeast shoreline of the United States. A tropical storm named Kyle, has suddenly been upgraded to a category one hurricane. Forecasters say that winds of possible 75 miles per hour may batter the coast, with waves, and much water. We are concerned now because of possible loss of human lives, and rains have already saturated many coastal areas.

Forgive us for lack of earlier interest about this, since we had listened to weather reports which had indicated only a tropical storm and heading to the North in a projected path. And we had assumed an overly calm demeanor. For the sake of all others affected by this development, we plead with You to have mercy upon the land and the people of our nation. Spare the nation from the fury of that storm, just as You have done on previous occasions. We ask that lives be saved, and homes be spared, beach erosion be minimized, and emergency needs be met. Whatever is dear to the hearts of people, their livestock, their pets, belongings or property.

Father, there is not much time, and reports suggest that by Sunday evening all those regions will have been impacted. But, You are El Elyon, and there is no limit to Your ability to intervene. You made the thunder, the lightning, the winds, and the rain. You the God of Elijah, who spoke in a still small voice in the midst of winds and storm at the mountain. Get glory and honor for the sake of Your people and Your name. Speak now please. Speak now and calm the storm.

We close this prayer with another petition, and also offer praise to You for our great nation and its good people. Help our congress and leaders, as they seek a way to deal with and correct financial problems on Wall Street, banking, homeowners, construction, and Insurance groups. Forgive us for collective greed, and spiritual wickedness in high political places. May our hearts be turned to You, and to ethics, integrity, and honesty. Grant unity among our leaders, so that a good plan shall be implemented on behalf of all the people, with oversight, accountability, and success.

On account of Your great compassion we ask, and we ask not on the basis of our own righteousness, goodness, or merit. In Your Divine name we pray and trust.