Under His Care

Psalm 31:21 Do your best, prepare...then trust God to bring victory" (The Message Version).

Greetings,

Hurricane Irma is out in the Atlantic Ocean headed our way with sustained winds of 185 mph. We are being told it is the most destructive hurricane in history, and I, who have lived in South Florida for 35 years, have never seen such a scramble to prepare.  Thank God my father-in-law, Chini, texted us Monday that we should get a head start before the maddening lines.  So we did, and my car is now safely tucked inside the garage with a full tank of gas, I have enough bottled water for two weeks sitting in my dining room, Hormone showed up the day before yesterday with 50 cans of soup and spaghettios,  the yard has been cleared, I have batteries galore, a crank radio, and the shutters are up on my windows; everything on my to-do list is checked off.  

The last thing I did was snap a few pictures of my property in case I need before &  after shots for the insurance. And I want you all to take a closer look at the picture that appears below.

For years and years that cross has hung between those two windows, and it's a constant reminder that my property belongs to Jesus.  This house and everything in it and all the people and pets who have graced us with their presence are under His care.  My faith is in Him, and I am trusting Him for protection and comfort. 

Let us do the most important thing any of us can do to be ready: PRAY!

Dear Lord,  The words of Psalm 91 are powerful and fresh on our minds from Tuesday's DEVO. You are our Shield from this storm. We are trusting You for divine protection from Irma. We ask that You send her out to sea away from people and property.  Let it fizzle down to nothing. You are all powerful, and we ask You to do this. Thank you that we will stand untouched because You have ordered Your angels to protect us. Let us be clear, Lord: YOU ARE WELCOME in our lives. We invite You to come and stay by our side. We want You and need You.  Spread Your wings over us and allow us to dwell is safety. In Jesus' mighty name, AMEN!