Katrina: Something To Pray About

The photo on the right was taken about three hours ago, at 5 EDT. Looking at those color-enhanced red arms stretching all the way to South Carolina and Missouri, and the well-defined eye close to New Orleans, it reminds me to pray for those who will suffer because of Katrina.

When I was about 10, we were in a typhoon in Japan that was so strong it blew the panes of glass out of windows, sending putty flying across the room. We were at a lake in the mountains, and the sailboats were capsized by the force of the wind against their skinny masts. These storms are just unbelievably powerful.

In addition to the residents who are at risk, be sure to remember the emergency personnel and utility workers in your prayers. They have some hard days ahead of them.