HURRICANE HELENE
by Kristine Stanton © 2024"My heart is in anguish within me;
the terrors of death have fallen on me.
Fear and trembling have beset me;
horror has overwhelmed me.
I said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove!
I would fly away and be at rest. . .
I would hurry to my place of shelter,
far from the tempest and storm."
(Psalm 55: 4–6, 8, NIV)
Storm systems strengthen hurricanes
with wind speeds that increase.
They violate — they devastate —
they're strong — they leave no peace.
Helene released her wrath on land
and claimed so many lives.
She brought with her strong winds and floods,
but some did not survive.
A mighty force, so powerful
that whirled and circled 'round.
Helene uprooted home and lives
of many not yet found.
They're lost — they're scared — they are confused —
their hardship's hard to bear.
Their fear is real — it's not a dream —
it's hell —a bad nightmare.
So many are in dire straits
and need our help today.
They feel betrayed by government
who gave their funds away.
Let's help our people — those displaced
who cry out desperately.
They need our help — they need our care
let's answer every plea.
LORD, we pray You tend to the needs of those who are suffering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and for those who are answering their call for help. Protect each and every person at these sites and bless them mightily.
