A prayer:
O God, Master of this passing
world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee
obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude; you are still
the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over
which we have no control. During this hurricane season, we turn to You,
O loving God. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so
vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of
time. Gracious Father, all the elements of nature obey your command.
Calm the storms and hurricanes that threaten us and turn our fear into
praise of your goodness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your
Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever. Amen.
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And a prayer for those already affected by Harvey:
Lord, you who calmed the storm
at sea, quiet the fears, ease the pain, tend the grief, and light the
darkness of your children affected by Harvey. In stunned silence, be
their voice. In rages against the night, be their balm. In
bewilderment, be their hope. Lead rescuers to the lost, shelter the
waiting. Sustain those who work to make life's necessities spring forth
in this desert of gloom. Blanket the weary with your tender touch.
Shake us from our comforts to share out sisters and brothers' sorrow
and burden and assist and pray them into new life. We ask this in the
name of your Son, Jesus, who suffered and was raised to new life. Amen.
(both adapted from different sources)
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