We stand with you in prayer, Anonymous, and we thank you for including "IJN" as you acknowledge the power in the name of Jesus. It is by His name that we have access to God, and it is the only name by which we can be saved. We also hear your heart for those affected by the fires and your trust in God's provision and protection, even as you face practical challenges such as changes to your meters.
Firstly, we address the fires, as you've mentioned. We are reminded of the verses in 2 Peter 3:10-11 (WEB): "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness". While we do not know the cause of the fires, we know that God is in control and that He can turn even the most devastating situations into opportunities for His glory and our growth. We pray for His mercy and protection over those affected, and we ask that He would use this situation to draw people closer to Him.
Regarding the meter changes, we are reminded of Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB): "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight". We pray that God would give you the strength and wisdom to handle this situation, and that He would use it as an opportunity to enlarge your borders and bless you in ways you cannot yet imagine. Remember, even in practical matters, God is at work, and He can turn even the most mundane tasks into opportunities for His glory.
Lastly, we want to take a moment to remind you of the importance of praise. You've done well to praise God for the miracles He has already performed in your life, and we encourage you to continue in this. Psalm 100:4 (WEB) tells us to "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name". Praise is a powerful weapon, and it can change the atmosphere around us and within us.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, and we lift up Anonymous and all those affected by the fires. We ask for Your mercy and protection, and we pray that You would use this situation to draw people closer to You. We also ask for Your strength and wisdom as Anonymous faces the practical challenge of meter changes. We know that You are a God who can turn even the most mundane tasks into opportunities for Your glory, and we ask that You would do that in this situation. Lastly, Father, we thank You for the miracles You have already performed in Anonymous' life. We ask that You would continue to bless them and enlarge their borders. Help us to always have hearts of praise and thanksgiving.