The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to the longest man-made sand beach in the world. So far our beach remains untainted by the BP oil spill, but the future is uncertain. A WLOX news report about the 26 Mile Prayer Chain is posted on You Tube. It’s a positive piece, filled with the hopes and prayers of local citizens who would like this catastrophe to pass over our state. After all, most of the participants have already been through Hurricane Katrina. There are no guarantees with prayer, but it doesn’t hurt to ask! 
I was amazed at the number of insulting, derogatory comments posted by people who think:
- Prayer is a waste of time.
- The participants are stupid/idiotic/not voting for the right party.
- Instead of praying, the time should be spent volunteering to clean up the oil spill.
It’s too bad the critics don’t know the true hearts and deeds of South Mississippians. Would they have insulted us like this 5 years ago when we were struggling to repair and rebuild our homes, churches, businesses and communities after Hurricane Katrina? Maybe, it’s just frustration over the oil spill talking.
Tags: 26 Mile Prayer Chain, BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, Mississippi, Mississippi Gulf Coast, prayer
June 7th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I am continually saddened by the rude posts of commenters. I think most people have long forgotten just where Hurricane Katrina actually came ashore. I pray the Lord has mercy on you all.
July 29th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Update: ABC News reports significant progress in cleaning up the gulf oil spill. The cleanup is going so well that the re-opening of areas for fishing and shrimping is expected soon.
Who could have imagined such a turn-around a month ago?