Less than a year ago our city battled the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
Today, as numerous wildfires are raging in our state (at the Royal Gorge, LaVeta, Black
Forest and other areas), we ask for prayer.
The blaze closest to Colorado Springs
is the Black Forest fire. So far it has burned more than
8,000 acres in one day and is 0% contained. That means it is burning out of
control.
Hundreds of firefighters, police, National Guard and others
are helping to battle flames in the 90+ degree heat.
Thousands have been evacuated statewide and nearly 100 homes
have been lost in the Black Forest fire—only miles from
my home.
Today, the air is hazy and you can smell the smoke for
miles. It smells like campfire, residual from the blaze still being battled.
Thankfully,
Colorado Springs
is a community that rallies to help each other. I was at
Care and Share foodbank today dropping of boxes of energy bars (for firefighters on the front
lines) and the line of cars went on for BLOCKS…so many people willing to help!
Will you pray for the Colorado fires burning nearby?
For
rain to come and the high winds to die down
For
the fires to be contained and stop (they predict it will burn for days)
For
the many people who have evacuated—for comfort in their loss of homes and
properties—and for food and shelter in their time of need right now.
For
the police, firefighters, National Guard, Army and other first responders
to be safe and to have the energy and strength to battle this blaze.
For
people, property and pets to be safe.
Lord, we need you. Come and heal our land—and the people of
our city affected by the fires. We ask believing! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Click for live updates on the Colorado wildfires from The Gazette
Photo credit (fire): Huffington Post; Photo credit (cars): Jackie Johnson
