A Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
O
God, we remember when the disciples of Jesus were terrified after a long
night on a turbulent sea. When they cried to you for help, you stilled
the sea
and brought them to safety.
We
ask now that you comfort and still the hearts of those suffering
from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. We pray for those who have
been displaced and who now must return to homes destroyed or damaged
by the storm.
We
pray for those whose lives were lost and for those who now must grieve
the loss of a loved one. We pray for those who are attempting to
offer help and relief to victims.
While
we wonder why such devastation can occur, where lives and property
can seem held so capriciously in the hand of what is uncontrollable,
we know, O God, that you count every hair on our head and that our
names are written on the palm of your hand.
Let
your loving grace wash over those who must now face damaged lives,
homes, and possessions. Hold them close to yourself until they are
sure of the security of your loving embrace. Calm their hearts and
still their souls, O Lord. We ask this for the sake of your love.
AMEN.
by
Renee Miller