This morning, the Louisiana governor, Kathleen Blanco, called for a Day of Prayer in the state of Louisiana. To quote governor Blanco,
"As we
face the devastation wrought by Katrina, as we search for those in
need, as we comfort those in pain and as we begin the long task of
rebuilding, we turn to God for strength, hope and comfort.
I have
declared August 31, 2005, a Day of Prayer in the State of Louisiana. I
am asking that all of Louisiana take some time Wednesday to pray. Pray
for the victims and the rescuers. Please pray that God give us all the
physical and spiritual strength to work through this crisis and
rebuild.
Please pray for patience for those anxiously waiting
to hear from family members or to get word about their homes. Pray for
the safety of our hard-working rescuers and those they are bringing to
safety.
I know, by praying together on Wednesday, that we can
pull together and draw strength we need; strength, that only God can
give us.
In my prayers, I will also thank
God for the strong and resilient people of this state and how they are
working to meet this challenge."
Whether you are in Louisiana or not, I would like to see you join in this day of prayer for every single person who was affected by Hurricane Katrina and continues to be affected by the hurricane itself and its massive after effects.
Dei gratia,
Dee
