Faced with the fury of
storm and tornado,
our words seem inadequate –
like ash in our throats
as our hearts ache,
Stil, we pray, O God,
Again, we pray, O God.
Acknowledging
the poverty of our words
the depth of our dread,
the strength of our concern
and the power of your love binding us together,
we pray
for people and places who have
endured storms and tornado.
Particularly we pray for
Kentucky and its people and
Missouri and its people,
the places where death and devastation
are reportedly the highest.
We pray as well,
for places and people
affected by this storm system
whose stories did not make the news cylee,
yet who stand in need.
Make your presence and care
known all buffeted by storms and blasted by tornadoes
Comfort all who grieve
the death of family, loved ones, or friends.
Comfort all who mourn
the death of dreams,
the loss of pets,
the destruction of property.
Work healing
in all who are injured in any way.
Ease anxieties.
Calm fears.
Provide strength to cope
and courage to hope.
Protect and guide first responders
and medical personnel.
Support efforts to recover and rebuild.
Inspire responses to provide appropriate aid.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
This one came out in response to the recent storms and tornadoes. In many situations and circumstances, our prayers seem inadequate. Yet still we pray …
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