I heard today that relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina will be working through at least Thanksgiving to bring life back to normal in many of the devastated regions.
Although we know that God is already present with each and every person as they weathered the storm and as they begin rebuilding their lives in its aftermath, we should pray for health, recovery, and well-being for those effected. Our prayers connect us with people and give them support in more ways than we can see. The world is a community of people that is in constant interaction with God, with heaven, and with hell. Our prayers connect us in this network of relationships and strengthen us and those we pray for by reinforcing the connections with God and heaven. Prayer has real and lasting effect and empowers the work of God here on earth - as do the individual ministries of believers.
As we pray, we need to reach out with the gifts of time, expertise, and money that God has given us. We know that all good things belong to God, we're just managers. And so let us spend everything that God has given us to bring the gospel of hope, the ministry of support, and the kingdom of God to those who are in need. Let our lives be witness not just of our belief, but of our friendship with the Lord God Jesus Christ.
To find out about volunteering in the relief effort or to donate money, I would recommend contacting the American Red Cross: www.redcross.org or 1-800-HELP NOW
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