Hurricane Ike hits hard and devastates...

Hurricane Ike has come and it has gone, but in its wake it has left devastating damage to Galveston and Houston and the surrounding areas. Galveston is largely under water and what isn't under water has been basically destroyed by the storm. Ike caused tons of fires which were unable to be put out due to the danger of the storm. Emergency workers were frustrated to have to watch from a distance as buildings and houses burned.

Thank the Lord that there was a very large and effective evacuation plan carried out. Let's be honest, if you wanted to get out of the area, you were given every opportunity. Local officials bussed out thousands in the days leading up to hours before the storm hit.

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 million people in Galveston and the areas surrounding Houston are left without any power. Approximately 60,000 people were left without power do to Hurricane Gustav and will most certainly not be getting power any more quickly after the fallout of Hurricane Ike.

Please continue to pray for those who have been hit hard by Ike. The devastation has been pretty signicant near the coast and many families will be rebuilding their homes and lives for some time. Pray that nobody has been lost to this storm and pray for those families who may have suffered loss.