Prayer

My heart is breaking...

Last night an F3 tornado tore through the town of Joplin, MO. This is only a couple hours from here, where we went to school and lived for a couple of years and where many of our family and friends are still living. Thankfully, my sister and brother-in-law were not in the path of the storm, but many were not so fortunate. The tornado is said to have been at least a half mile wide and on the ground for at least 4 miles. One hospital, the high school, a Wal-mart and 2,000 other buildings were completely demolished. Complete neighborhoods were leveled. A lot of devastation in the town of Joplin.

Please pray specifically for a close family of ours who lost their home and all of their belongings. They have a 5 month old baby girl. Today a group from the church is on their way to Joplin to take diapers, clothes and other belongings to the family, as well to help with anything possible.

If you live near Owasso, our church is collecting cases of water to take up tomorrow. It can be dropped off at the church {101st & Garnett} anytime today.

There are also supposed to be severe storms today and tomorrow with the possibility of more tornadoes... pray, pray, pray.

I am also asking for prayer for another close friend who lost her husband Friday morning in a wreck. He was hit by a drunk driver and died at the scene. They have two sons: a junior in high school and a 5th grader. I cannot even imagine the pain she is going through right now- but I know she would covet your prayers for peace and comfort during this time.

Psalm 143:1
"LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief."