"Wayfaring" (c) 2010 by Jim Yackel

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Prayer and supplication are what we have to live on wayfaring into this increasingly turbulent period. Prayer is the Wi-Fi connection that will keep us in contact with the Lord as we navigate this tunnel under our city in distress.

Our journey has become expanded as we are treading trails that weren't part of our original itinerary and it will likely be that way for you as well. Yes, we are crossing bridges and traveling through tunnels that we didn't realize that the path extended through. The bridges carry us over what appears to be placid water and the tunnels are taking us underneath riots, fire, and all manner of mayhem. And yet today, July 29th 2010 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time, all seems to be quiet...

Several days ago, over 800,000 gallons of oil leaked from a damaged pipe into Talmadge Creek which took the crude into the Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Benzene, a potentially harmful chemical released from the oil could pose a health hazard to humans who come in contact with the water or breath in the fumes. Combine this with the oil that is still leaking into the Gulf of Mexico and what we are confronted with is increasing low pressure that is feeding the multi-facted and highly-dynamic Storm that has still to come close to its full fury.

Again, I must remind you to bear in mind Psalm 146, verse 3, which reminds us not to put our trust in princes; in mortal men who cannot save. There is no politician that may be elected on November 2nd, 2010 that is going to turn back the Storm that has been set in motion. Politicians are mortal men and women with carnal desires just like us - only they have the position which allows them to effect their will. These politicians in their lust for money and power are in and of themselves fuelers of the growing Storm.
As we carry on down the path, over bridges and through tunnels, we must keep our sights focused on Jesus and our hearts and minds in a prayerful state. And I must extol you to do your level best not to walk into this growing maelstrom without others by your side.

The coming weeks and months that will close out 2010 will see increasing turbulence. It will be meteorological, seismic, economic, involve terror and military, natural disasters, and some of this will originate in the Spiritual. It is difficult to pinpoint days and locations of specific events, but we must believe that no place in America can be considered immune.
May we please pray?

Gracious and merciful Lord - please guide us today as we wayfare into unknown and uncharted territory, although on the surface it may seem familiar. Be the lamp unto our feet and the light unto our path as in these days of late July our visibility is obfuscated by a snow that is created by evil men in the natural who are driven by the supernatural. The day is coming Lord when you will crush these under Your foot and they will be a footstool under our feet, but as we walk today into inclemency, please guide us and hold us as we know that You will. Jesus, the name above all names, in your name we pray - Amen!