Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Category 5

We've seen a lot over the last few weeks. A hell of a lot. People at their best and worst. We have seen the Worst Case Scenario.
How prepared are you?
If you had to respond in a crisis, how would you fare? Imagine that these are your stories. Its your house. Your children. Your mom and dad.
How tightly are you holding on to things that the wind and water could take from you?
How honest have you been with the people you love?
Make sure they know how much you love them. And say a prayer together for the residents of Southeast Texas tonight.

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!

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