A collection of articles, comments, and discussions offering prayer and support to those affected by natural disasters around the world.

CSMonitor.com: a Christian Science perspective

Hurricane Irene and safety in a storm

Prayer is a powerful force for everyone affected by a hurricane or any storm. Prayer can bring us safely through a storm. go

If a hurricane threatens

We can let go of worry and fear, and maintain our sense of peace right in the eye of the storm, having faith in God’s omnipotent law of harmony as more than enough to help us. go

Prayer in the wake of Hurricane Ike

This article was written in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. All who are praying after a storm has passed somehow know, deep down within their hearts, that God is still with each of us, calming, protecting, guiding, and shielding. go

time4thinkers.com prayer watch

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

The author of this blog invites all to join with her in prayer. Many have already contributed their thoughts and prayers to this discussion. Prayer Watches like this one gather our prayers and channel them in a strong band of unity against whatever seems threatening. Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:20). (You can add your own comments and prayers, too.) go

Spirituality.com article

No reason to fear in severe weather

This author tells of a time her mother drove through severe weather to pick her up from school. “When she arrived, she said that she had been dodging trees that were falling on the road as she drove to get me. She had been praying, knowing God’s protection is always present and she experienced safety. It was the first time I understood that God is not in destruction. We are protected from harm and destruction by God.” go

Christianscience.com discussion forum

There is no destructive power in God’s universe

Several members of the christianscience.com discussion community share thoughts about how to pray about Hurricane Irene and threatening weather conditions in general.go