If you have been keeping up with social media and the news, you might have heard the names, Harvey and Irma, too many times over the past few weeks. (No we are not talking about Steve Harvey). Who are Harvey and Irma you ask? They are two hurricanes that just hit two states in the United States.

Tonight, as I am sitting here in my bed at college typing this next post, there are people just like you and me, that lost everything. This is personal for me because my mom's cousins live in Dickinson Texas and they lost everything. If you are like me, I really want to find a way to help those who have been affected by the hurricanes.

There's been amazing support coming from other states to help with hurricane relief. In a world that is hurting it gives me hope to see people coming to help fellow Americans to get them back on their feet. That's what we are called to do. As Christians, we need to help our brothers and sisters in need.

We are in hurricane season right now and before it ends we most likely will see a few more hit somewhere. So what are some ways you could help in these upcoming months? Well, my first suggestion is possibly donating $5 or $10 to an organization that is helping; your local church, Red Cross etc. (just make sure it's not a scam). The second I have is to look into a possible mission trip opportunity. Maybe over an upcoming college break, get a group together and spend a week in either Houston or Florida in one of the areas to be the hands and feet of Jesus. The third and final suggestion is to pray. Pray for how you can help those who need it.

Let's start together by making a difference and help our brothers and sisters in Florida and Texas and helping them get their lives back to normal.

A prayer for the people affected by the hurricanes

Lord,

There are people out in our country tonight who have lost everything because of two recent hurricanes. Lord, sometimes we question "why does this keep happening?" or "what can I do to help?" Give us each a clear understanding of how we can make a difference in someone's lives by helping them recover from the recent hurricanes.

The people who have been affected by the hurricanes, Lord, give them hope. Help them to know that there are people out there who want to help them. Give them the strength to get through each day and remember to turn to you who will comfort and protect them.

I pray that you make it clear to those that what to help; what ways we should help by. Thank you for everything you do both big and small.

In Jesus name, we pray,

Amen