Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
Hundred Prayers for Jamaica – Voices of Hope after the Storm is a gentle companion for anyone still feeling the weight of Hurricane Melissa and all the storms that came before it. It is written by Jamaican author Joneil Donaldson, born and raised on this little rock, for Jamaicans at home, abroad, and everyone who loves the island.
Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
Across ten themed sections and one hundred short prayers, this book walks through the real journey of recovery:
- the first night after the news
- flooded lanes and broken streets
- anxiety, grief, and survivor guilt
- tired parents, crowded houses, and scared children
- neighbors helping neighbors
- leaders, workers, and volunteers on the ground
- the diaspora watching from afar
- deep gratitude and a brave vision for a safer, kinder Jamaica
- Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
Each prayer is written in simple, poetic language that sounds like home. You will hear the rhythm of yard, the honesty of real struggle, and the stubborn hope Jamaicans are known for. This is not a book of perfect church words. It is a book for people who are sweeping mud from the yard, waiting in long lines, counting bills, and still trying to believe that better days can come.
Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
Inside you will find:
- 100 heartfelt prayers for specific situations
- Reflection pages to write your own prayers and stories
- A Topical Index so you can quickly find prayers for grief, courage, provision, community, children, leaders, and more
- A “Treasure Box” section with comforting Bible verses, uplifting quotes, and Jamaican proverbs for hard days
How this book can be used
- Read one prayer a day for yourself, your family, or your community
- Share a prayer at church, in staff devotions, school assemblies, or community meetings
- Use the reflection pages to journal your own journey from loss to rebuilding
- Send it as a gift to Jamaicans abroad who are worrying from a distance
- Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
The proceeds from this book are intended to support relief efforts for those hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, especially in communities like West Green and Catherine Hall. When you buy it, you are not only comforting your own heart – you are helping another Jamaican stand up again.
Hundred Prayers for Jamaica
If you are looking for words when your own have run out
if you love Jamaica and want to hold her in prayer
this book is for you.