A Prayer for Safety and Security throughout Winter Storms – Your Day by day Prayer – January 20


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A Prayer for Safety and Security throughout Winter Storms
By: Emma Danzey

Bible Studying: “Whoever dwells within the shelter of the Most Excessive will relaxation within the shadow of the Almighty. I’ll say of the LORD, ‘He’s my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I belief.’” Psalm 91:1-2

Learn or Hear Beneath: 

It’s tough to know what the winter climate goes to be like. There are such a lot of predictions and guesses for every of our cities, nonetheless, solely God is aware of what’s going to occur. I keep in mind a number of the biggest snow storms that I’ve been caught in with my household as a lady. As a toddler winter climate meant a celebration: no college, pajama day, sledding, and sizzling chocolate. Nevertheless, the truth is that winter storms may be very harmful and scary, they’ll trigger energy outages, slippery roads, and result in stranded people within the frigid temperatures.

Once we are tempted to worry the winter storms this season, could we be reminded of dwelling within the shelter of our God who’s the Most Excessive. We are able to discover relaxation in Him as we search Him and pray to Him. He’s our refuge, He’s our fortress, and we belief in Him. This doesn’t imply that we’ll keep away from the storms and every part will at all times go the way in which that we hope, but it surely does imply that our souls can have continued safety and relaxation in figuring out that our eternity is established by Jesus and the non permanent hardships is not going to final ceaselessly.

Whether or not it’s vacation journey, residing in a snowy state, or being caught in an surprising storm in a hotter place, we will affirm Who sees us and cares for our wants at present and anytime once we want a reminder. We are able to remind our hearts of who God is and the way He’s working amid our winter messes. Nothing surprises Him, nothing is simply too exhausting for Him, and people who consider in Jesus are at all times protected and secure ceaselessly.

Let’s Pray:

Pricey God Over the Storm,

Thanks for by no means leaving us or forsaking us. Thank You for seeing what is going on this winter and you might be totally conscious of the storms which have and can happen. Will you please assist us to relaxation in You within the unknowns of this chilly menace. We pray over these first who do not need heat houses or locations to go. Father, heat them, present shelter for them in native rescue missions, open up our hearts to serving to these with nice primary wants. You inform us to take care of the poor, remind and convict our hearts to take action within the chilly.

We additionally pray for many who are working in regulation enforcement, fireplace rescues, hospitals, and metropolis staff. We pray for particular discernment the way to navigate the roads, the sick, and the ability outages. We pray for peace for households who wait anxiously for his or her return residence. We pray for these watching the climate and giving us their greatest predictions. Would you assist them to be as correct as attainable and warn communities in superior to assist them put together effectively.

We pray for defense and security on the roads and touring on holidays to see family members. Hold everybody alert and conscious of these round them. We pray towards wrecks, impatience, reckless selections, and ice. We ask so that you can information us on the very best instances to go and are available.

We pray that You’ll assist our hearts to dwell in Your Shelter Almighty. Cover us within the shadow of Your wings. Hold us near Your coronary heart as we’ve fears and uncertainties. We affirm that You might be our Refuge and Fortress, the God whom we belief. Information us in the way to put together for storms, what provides to have for our households, and who we ought to be checking on. We pray particularly for the aged and widows who is likely to be neglected. Put particular names on our hearts to take care of and test on throughout and after the storms. Assist us to reside missionally this winter. Give us the enjoyment in our hearts to serve others and be beneficiant to fulfill their wants. Thank You for taking care of our wants. We reward You that we do not need to worry the storm as a result of You might be with us. Amen.

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Emma DanzeyEmma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. Considered one of her biggest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the residence, however loves to offer articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian life-style. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the #1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) and a number of books and devotionals for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming Via Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You possibly can view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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