A Call to Prayer for Rapid Response Team

Prayer Requests:

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16, NKJV

Stillwater, Oklahoma, Fire Response: Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) chaplains deployed to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to provide spiritual and emotional care following a massive outbreak of storms that produced more than 130 fires, burned 170,000 acres, and destroyed nearly 300 buildings. Please pray for all those affected by these fires, that the Lord will be near as they pick up the pieces.

Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Tornado Response: BG-RRT chaplains deployed to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, following devastating tornadoes that caused extensive damage and took several lives. Pray that the Lord will speak through our crisis-trained chaplains as they minister to this community. Pray that He will bring comfort and peace as they process the aftermath of the disaster.

Pikeville, Kentucky; Mingo County, West Virginia; Flooding Response: BG-RRT chaplains deployed to Pikeville, Kentucky; and Mingo County, West Virginia; following severe flooding that killed at least 22 people and displaced hundreds more. Please pray for all those affected by this severe flooding. Pray that the Lord will bring comfort and peace to those that lost loved ones.

Southern California, Wildfire Response: BG-RRT chaplains deployed to Los Angeles County, California, to provide emotional and spiritual care to those affected by wildfires that have burned thousands of acres of land and killed at least 29 people. Please pray for all who have been affected and for the firefighters and first responders during this devastating time.

Southeast Hurricane Responses: As our BG-RRT chaplains conclude their time of ministry in the Southeast, will you continue to pray for residents who are still recovering from this devastating hurricane? Pray that God will continue to provide for them as they rebuild their lives.

Law Enforcement Community: Ask God to protect law enforcement officers as they serve our communities. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they assist in keeping order and safety in our streets. Lift up the families and agencies who have lost loved ones in recent days or years. Pray for God to comfort them like only He can.

Ukraine Response: BG-RRT chaplains continue to offer the love and compassion of Christ in Ukraine. Ask God to use their efforts of ministry and training. Pray for Christians in the area, that they might encourage and point all who are suffering in the current crisis to Jesus Christ as their hope for the future. Ask God to continue to protect all who are serving.

Preemptive Prayers Relating to Man-Made Disasters: Please pray for God’s love and truth to penetrate the minds and hearts of those who might consider creating havoc that would result in injury to themselves and/or others. Invite God’s powerful presence to draw them to Himself, that they might know life in the fullest measure through Jesus Christ. Pray against the plan of the enemy to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10), and that the main focus will be hope in Him.

Our Nation: Ask God to bring healing, unity, and restoration within our nation. Pray that those in authority over us will legislate according to the Word of God. Believe with us that He is still able to do far more than we can hope, think, or imagine (Ephesians 3:20), and can bring blessing and a restored future.

Thank you for praying!