JONAS

This winter storm has been named "Jonas."

Here is the entymology of the name:

Greek etymology
Jonas possibly originates form the Greek word Ίωνας (Ionas), a member of the Greek tribe (Ιωνες) Iones or Ionians, who colonized western Asia. It is the Greek transliteration of "Jonah" (as in the Old Testament Book of Jonah).

Hebrew etymology
The Hebrew version of the name means Dove; That is because word 'jonas' comes from the Greek word οιωνός, (pronounced: e-oh-nos) which means "sign", because in ancient Greece believed that birds were sent by gods as a sign to people.

From this it is assumed that the name Jonas means a peaceful being. As a variation of Jonah, it can be considered to mean 'accomplishing', and a 'gift from God'.

May the storm live up to its name and go peacefully after accomplishing an introduction to winter weather after a very spring-like first month of the season.

PRAYERS FOR THIS STORM from CHPP

"The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)
We offer each prayer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

1. Pray for NO POWER OUTAGES, whether we are impacted by either snow or ice or both . . .
Decree: It is written: "Nothing is too difficult for Thee!" Jeremiah 32:17
2. Pray, asking our Lord to grant His SUPERNATURAL STRENGTH to all who will be plowing the snow this weekend, and all EMT's and National Guard who will be on the job, too. Most of these men and women will be asked to work 12-16 hour shifts, providing service to our communities nonstop through the duration of this storm, and afterwards.
Decree: It is written: "I can do all things through Christ who strengths me." Philippians 4:13
3. Pray that ALL will find shelter from this storm.
Decree: It is written: "My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19
4. Pray that there will be NO FATALITIES related to this storm.
Decree: It is written: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22
5. Pray for SUCCESS in battling this storm. Pray that all who are enlisted to deal with this storm will be able to function effectively, and that there will be excellent communication between all agencies (public and private) that are involved.
Decree: It is written: "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." Matthew 18:19
6. Pray for the MEDIA. Pray that they will release solid information about the path and the impact of this storm, and that all communication be clear. Pray that each reporter will refrain from creating hysteria among the population.
Decree: It is written: "If you ask anything in My name, I will do it." John 14:14
7. Pray for the HOMEOWNERS who will be impacted by this storm. Pray they use wisdom in caring for their property and, if they are unable to cope with this task, that they will be quick to ask for assistance from the many resources now being offered to them by city services.
Decree: It is written: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
8. Pray for the CHILDREN - that they will be happily occupied while they are "stuck inside their homes" during this blizzard. Ask for wisdom for the parents who are caring for each one. Ask for the SHALOM (PEACE) of God's presence to rest upon each household.
Decree: It is written: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
9. Pray for God's peace to rest upon all our people in this storm. Bind spirits of fear, anxiety, and claustrophobia; loose spirits of grace, mercy and strength. May many be drawn to open up the pages of that dusty Bible that has been lying on their bookshelves, and that its words would "jump off the pages" in the anointing!
Decree: It is written: "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17