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A Hurricane Prayer for the Protection of the Virgin Islands

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After Hurricane Irma hit the Virgin Islands destroying everything in its path, I started to think about life differently. ⛈

No longer do I want to hold on to so many material things.  

I started perusing my file cabinet with a view to throwing as much as I could away.  

While sifting through an old file belonging to my grandmother, I found a hurricane prayer she saved.  

Now that the islands are under another hurricane watch, perhaps it will bring some comfort. 🙏🏼

Valerie Creque
Valerie Creque, My Grandmother

A Hurricane Prayer

Lord and Holy Protector, like the disciples who were caught in their tiny boat in the midst of a mighty storm, we come together to seek Your help.

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Prayer For Protection

We are fearful as we are surrounded by danger. 

We feel helpless and small before the great power of this perilous time, a power which is beyond our control. 

While everything seems dark and dangerous, we place our trust in You, our Lord and God.

Sheltered here in our home, we are also shielded by Your love against all that might harm us. 

We know that You hear all prayers; so we now, filled with confidence, lift up our petitions to You, our God.

Lord, We Fear for Our Home

Lord, we fear for our home, for our lives and for all we hold dear. 

Your sacred blessing is upon this home and upon each of us as well. 

We are sure in the power of that blessing. 

May the saving power of the Cross of Your Son, Jesus, encircle us and our home. 

May all evil, all harm, and injury, be repelled by that sacred sign.

May the light of this candle be for us a holy sign of Your Divine Presence that fills our home in the midst of this danger. 

Lord and creator of Storms and of Rainbows, be with us in this time of danger. Amen ✝     ~ by Edward Hays

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    • Valerie Sims says

      Your welcome, Peggy. It was such a coincidence to discover it for the first time. It reminds us all that we’re not alone and that our prayers are heard. Stay safe.

  2. Susie says

    That’s really cool Val!! Were you named after your grandmother?? I know the prayer meant to say, your SACRED blessing, not SCARED. :). Hope Mom & Bob are doing okay & the islands are pulling together as they recover & rebuild, prayers for continued safety. Xoxo

  3. Irene OBrien says

    Beautiful prayer. Love that it appeals to the “Lord and creator of storms and rainbows.” Thank you for sharing.

  7. Mindy says

    Val- Thanks for sharing! Praying this prayer in particular. Your grandmother was such a special spiritual person. I have such happy memories of times spent not only at your house but hers as well. I remember the grotto that she placed near her home and what a comfort I felt while passing it. Praying so hard for our beautiful islands to include Puerto Rico where the deLugo originally landed in the late 1500s.

  8. Dr. Mary Dean says

    A beautiful prayer. A keeper. How I love these beautiful islands, too. May God protect you all.