Christian Emergency Network (CEN) Founder and CEO Mary Marr has called upon Christians everywhere to make prayer a priority for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and those assisting them. “It is important for Christians to remember, that as so many people just now begin to comprehend the losses they have experienced, that we remember the admonition of the Apostle Paul, who said, ‘Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus’” (Philippians 4:5-7). Marr explained, “The scope of damage and needs are unprecedented in American history. The need for victims to experience God’s grace, and for rescuers to have the strength and resolve to serve is essential. So we must pray.”
Presently, Tuesday, Sept. 6 has been designated as a national day of prayer and initial planning of the details has just begun. Additional information will be in future advisories. Additionally, Greater Calling, a non-profit Christian teleconferencing ministry that helps believers pray, teach and reach beyond their immediate area by using technology is hosting, in conjunction with the National Prayer Committee, a free prayer conference each evening at 8 p.m. EDT. Those wanting to know more can visit www.greatercalling.org
Marr listed a number of specific prayer requests. Immediate prayer is needed for the following:
>Please pray for adequate food,water and shelter centers to be established quickly and efficiently(there could be as many a one million displaced people).
>Continued search and rescue efforts.
>Smooth coordination betweenfederal agencies, non-profit relief organizations and local churches.Pray for trained fresh recruits to relieve weary reliefworkers.
>Pray for a halt to looting andviolent crime in the affected cities.
>Speedy repair of the levees anddraining of the floodwaters.
>Pray for protection from theoutbreak of disease caused by contaminated floodwaters.
Let us join with the states thathave been hit by Katrina, and stand with them in this time of not onlytheir desperate physical and emotional needs; but the deep spiritualneed in our entire nation!
>Pray that out of their place ofdesperation that the people will cry out to the Lord and receive Hisgrace, help and salvation.
>Pray that Christians would becompelled to share God’s love through the giving of theirresources, their prayers and their bold witness.
>Prayer To learn how you can pray for those in need and demonstrate the love of Christ, visit, http://www.centoday.com/ministry_corps/prayer/prayer_main.php
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