We come to you with a heavy heart and pray to you for all the people impacted by Hurricane Harvey and other disasters in last several days on this earth. Bring comfort and peace to those who have lost their loved ones. We pray for all who are still at risk on their houses, those in isolated areas and that places where the waters will still impact. Let them know that you are with them.
We thank you for the skills, patience and training of the search crews who are working so diligently to rescue people. Be their strength and give them encouragement in their labours.
Give wisdom and courage to the government officials and community leaders faced with difficult decisions when there are no good choices.
Lord, you are always with us. You are our shelter in the midst of every tragedy. In every situation you and your love stay and surround us. God of mercy, remind us to hold up before you the people impacted by Hurricane Harvey and other disasters in the world not only this day or week, but over the months even years that will be required to rebuild and restore damaged communities.
These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
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