Let us all seek the face of JESUS and pray over this situation. Please put this need of prayer on your Churches prayer list this morning.
HOUSTON (AP) — At least two people were killed and six more injured as several tornadoes touched down in Texas and Mississippi on Saturday, damaging homes and flipping vehicles as the storm system moved east across Alabama early Sunday.
The National Weather Service’s severe storm tracker indicated the system was moving east through Alabama into Georgia shortly before 4 a.m. The agency issued severe thunder storm warnings with the possibility of tornadoes in western Georgia and the northwestern tip of Florida directly above the Gulf of Mexico. More Here
AccuWeather: Multiple tornadoes touched down in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Saturday afternoon as a wintertime severe weather outbreak rumbled through the Gulf Coast states.
Thunderstorms started to erupt early Saturday afternoon in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi and continued into Saturday night, racing east as day turned to night. One of the first tornadoes of the day was spotted in Katy, Texas, a western suburb of Houston.
“Listen, listen. Sounds like a train,” one person said as they watched the twister from a distance.
I want to share this prayer with you from Pastor Rich. A Cry for Mercy: A Psalm 51 Prayer
Merciful God,
I am humbled by the depth of Your grace and the richness of Your mercy.
My heart cries out for Your forgiveness and restoration, knowing that only You can cleanse me from my sins and renew my spirit.
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions.”
Lord, I come before You with a contrite heart, acknowledging my need for Your mercy and Your compassion. Wash me clean from my iniquities and purify me from my sins.
I echo the psalmist’s cry for renewal, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Lord, transform me from the inside out. Remove the stains of sin and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, that I may walk in Your ways and live according to Your will.
I am reminded of Your desire for true repentance, “You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.”
Lord, help me to offer You a broken and contrite heart, for that is pleasing in Your sight. May my repentance be genuine, and may it lead to a life of obedience and devotion to You.
In the midst of my brokenness, I cling to Your promise of restoration, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and Your unfailing love. May Your grace sustain me as I journey with You.
In Jesus’ name, I pray.
Amen.
If this prayer resonated with you, here are a few books that have been incredibly helpful for deepening my own understanding of God’s mercy and grace:
Reflect & Act
If this prayer helped you, take a moment to reflect. Write down what you’re feeling in a prayer journal—an invaluable practice for deepening your faith.
Here are some recommendations to support your spiritual journey:
- E.M. Bounds on Prayer – A heartfelt exploration of the power of prayer.
- The Power of a Praying Life – A guide to living a prayer-filled life.
- Praying the Psalms – Learn how to incorporate the Psalms, including Psalm 51, into your prayer life.
