Heavenly Father, in your Word you have given us
a vision of that holy City where the earth will be filled with the
knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea: Behold and visit,
we pray, the cities of the earth devastated by flooding. Sustain those
displaced by storms with food, drink, and all other bodily necessities of life.
We especially remember before you all poor and neglected persons it would be
easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick,
and all who have none to care for them; that, among all the changes and chances
of this mortal life, we may ever be defended by your gracious and ready help;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
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 Irma.
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.
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