[Faith-Talk] Prayer for disasters victims

[Ericka]

WI has been in the news lately with tornados and flooding. Our church shared this prayer.

God of healing and mercy, we come before you 
with our hearts filled with grief 
as we see the devastation in our state.
We pray that your presence would be felt 
by those who are grieving, who are injured, 
who have lost homes and livelihoods.
We pray for wisdom and safety for those 
who are responding to people in need 
and the many challenges left as waters recede.
We pray for your church, that it may be a witness 
to your compassion and care for all who suffer.
God, you are our refuge and strength, 
an ever-present help in times of trouble. 
Make yourself known in the places where upheaval reigns. 
Let us know the calm of your presence, 
You who still the raging of the storm.

- Adapted from a prayer of the Mennonite World Conference

Ericka