Praying for Strength and Faithfulness

Witnessing the strong typhoon (Glenda) raging from the 8th floor was quite an intimidating experience. I saw loose metal roofs being violently blown away and torrents of rain just pouring sideways; then the loss of electricity and water that lasted for many hours.

While we were safe inside our home; I can't help but pray for those living without even a roof over their heads to shield them; families of those who lost loved ones; and homes totally devastated.

Let us pray for the Philippines -- a constant recipient of typhoons and earthquakes. May we Lord, as a people, draw strength from You and remain faithful despite the many blows and punches we take. Endow us with the power to rise up -- ever resilient, more heroic, and with higher hopes.  

"...storms that rage may blow the day, but let your hearts rest in our God. He will shield us all the way" (from the song: Strong and Faithful)