Surviving Tropical Storm Fay

Because of Tropical Storm Fay, which contributed to 11 deaths in Florida, one in Georgia and one in Alabama and caused millions of dollars worth of damage, affected areas have been declared major disaster areas by President Bush.

Beyond the flood of rain, there also have been a flood of prayers. Florida Today looks at how pastors have been addressing the devastation in their sermons. One example was from Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church:

Pastor Harvey Riley spoke of patience through adverse times. Many shouted praises to God and stood as Riley talked about waiting on God.

'This week we anticipated that the rain would stop,' Riley preached. 'But God let it go on. Then God spoke to Fay and told her to move on. We just have to remember to be patient.'

Let's pray that some FEMA funds become available to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay.