Creating God,
the earth split open in Venezuela
dealing destruction we struggle to comprehend,
filling us with horror and grief.
Still we turn to you.
We pray for those who died.
We pray for those who mourn.
We pray for the wounded.
We pray for the missing,
We pray for first responders.
We pray for medical personnel.
We pray for those who search amid the devastation.
We pray for survivors.
Particularly at this moment,
we pray for the children
who struggle to understand what has happened
who have difficulty sleeping
who remember the fear they felt
who worry about another earthquake.
May they know your presence.
May they experience the love of parents.
May they feel the support of friends and family.
May they receive the kindness of the community.
Guide who seek to care for their children
in this challenging time and difficult circumstance.
Grant them compassion and wisdom
to guide them so that they might care wisely and well.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Inspired by mi hermano Ricardo Corzo Moreno who is in Caracas.
Along the Graybeard Trail 