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Prayers for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Prayer for Those Affected by Hurricane Katrina
By The Reverend Wilma Jakobsen, Senior Associate for Liturgy and Peace& Justice, All Saints Church, Pasadena, CA
Most Merciful, Most Compassionate God
Hear our prayers for your people affected by Hurricane Katrina
And let their cries come unto You.
O God, the floods have engulfed the land
The storms made a wasteland of water
How can we sing to you
When so many have died or are missing?
Strengthen those who cling to life
Keep their hope and hearts alive;
Revive the weary rescue workers and tired medical teams
Renew the resolve of those who have lost everything.
Quicken all efforts to rush resources and aid
Send our people to help;
Open our hearts to give and give again
That we may be generous bearers of healing and help.
God of the Universe
Pour out your Spirit of mercy and compassion
In Your Name we pray. AMEN.
O merciful Father, who has taught us in your holy Word that you do not willingly afflict or grieve your children:
Look with pity upon the sorrows of your servants who have suffered from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and for whom our prayers are offered. Remember them, O Lord, in mercy, nourish their souls with patience, comfort them with a sense of your goodness, lift up your countenance upon them, and give them peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and sooths the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to the victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina as they wait in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make them the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness. You are God, and we need you. Amen.
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