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Prayer Guide for Natural Disasters and Catastrophes

Written by:  Esther Dummer  3-2-2001

 

We are living in a time when the world is fast moving towards the end of the age.  The Bible forewarns us that all that can be shaken will be shaken.  The earth is moving beneath our feet, physically and spiritually.  This is a rich time of harvest as well, as God moves upon the land for His Divine Purposes. 

 

There is a truth that we all can take hold of during this time and that is:

                “The Power of Prayer to Change Things.” 

*Many tragedies have been averted that never happened, because of the faithful prayers of those upon the walls whom God warned of impending disaster.

*Many disasters that have come have not touched certain areas because of prayer. 

*Many storms have been lessened in their effect because of the pleadings of prayer warriors who took hold of the horns of the altar and asked God for Mercy in time of Wrath. 

 

Only eternity, when we stand before our Father God, will tell the full story of how many times that God has released vials of prayer and spared people and places that might have felt some level of destruction. 

 

In this season, as we all realize that Jesus is coming soon, we also realize that there is much at work behind the scenes that only prayer can turn aside.  We continue to pray in times of stress, war, flood, fire and earthquake, asking God to spare life and property.  There are many records of miraculous deliverance even for those who were caught in the middle of some disaster.  Many say, “God kept His hand on me.” Many tell of praying for help.  God has been so faithful to His people’s prayers as we have been faithful to pray and intercede on behalf of those who don’t know to pray or know how to pray.  God has always had a people who know how to pray and they have been powerful before the throne of God.  Some of them are seemingly weak here on earth and may feel that their prayers are feeble, but God gathers each one and they do move His hand on behalf of humanity.

 

“Where there are no Prayers, no Answers Come.”

 

Prayer Guide:

 

For the Church:

*Pray that they will prepare by establishing themselves on the Solid Rock, Jesus Christ and set their anchor there, as it is the only place of safety in time of storm.

*Pray that They will not move in fear as the world does, but that they will move in Love, Power and a Sound Mind, which casts out all fear.

*Pray that they will set aside funds and goods for disaster relief in preparation to help the unfortunate.

*Pray that the Spirit of Intercession will come and lead them to stand in the gap during these times.

*Pray that they will be ready to receive the harvest that will come in, as people are moved towards God during times of disaster.

*Pray that they will prepare spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically to face times of trouble and not be caught unprepared themselves.

 

For the Lost:

*Pray that their hearts will be softened and turned towards Jesus during these times.

*Pray for safety over them, as many are facing death if we do not intercede.

*Pray for them to find shelter during time of storm, both spiritually and physically.

*Pray for those who have lost everything or suffered great loss during times of disaster, that they will not despair.

*Pray against depression and hopelessness.

 

 

For the Intercessors:

*Plead with God remember Mercy in times of Wrath.

*Bind the hand of the enemy from working his destruction, deception, and death during these times.

*Pray for God to use these events to awaken and shake His Church out of their slumber.

*Pray for repentance and salvation to flow during times of catastrophy.

*Listen carefully to the voice of the Holy Spirit, what He speaks to you through revelation, prophecy, dreams and visions, which serve to alert you to intercede for impending disaster. 

*Pray for the Harvest to come in.

*Pray for safety for the region or city, state or nation, that it will be spared.

 

Words of Comfort:

Don’t forget that if you are caught in a disaster to rely upon your position, which is established in, by and upon the Lord. 

     *You are seated with Christ.

     *You are under the shelter of His Wings.

     *You are established upon the Rock, which can never be shaken.

     *You are anchored during times of storm.

     *The angels of the Lord encamp about those who fear Him.

Keep focused upon the absolute fact that God knows you and knows exactly where you are.  Remember that He is ever mindful of His Children.

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