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You Are There Prayer in A Time of Disaster

This document contains three prayers for times of disaster and distress. The first prayer asks God for comfort, grace, and peace during times of crisis like storms, earthquakes, fires or floods. It asks God to lift up those who have fallen, sustain rescuers, and fill people with hope. The second prayer asks God for strength, comfort, healing and wholeness for those who are suffering, ill or grieving. It asks God to grant mercy, relief and refreshment to all in distress. The third prayer asks God to sustain rescue workers and aid in recovery and rebuilding efforts after disasters. It asks God to surround those shaken by tragedy with love and hold them in faith.

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You Are There Prayer in A Time of Disaster

This document contains three prayers for times of disaster and distress. The first prayer asks God for comfort, grace, and peace during times of crisis like storms, earthquakes, fires or floods. It asks God to lift up those who have fallen, sustain rescuers, and fill people with hope. The second prayer asks God for strength, comfort, healing and wholeness for those who are suffering, ill or grieving. It asks God to grant mercy, relief and refreshment to all in distress. The third prayer asks God to sustain rescue workers and aid in recovery and rebuilding efforts after disasters. It asks God to surround those shaken by tragedy with love and hold them in faith.

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Charina May Lagunde
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You Are There Prayer in a Time of Disaster

Holy One, you are our comfort and strength


God of grace and peace, in times of sudden disaster, crisis, or chaos.
after the violent wind subsides, Surround us now with your grace and peace
after the trembling earth grows still, through storm or earthquake, fire or flood.
after the raging fire dies down, By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, sustain
those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with
when words seem empty,
the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ,
when lives are shattered,
our rock and redeemer.
when hearts are broken,

you are there …

in the cry of an anguished parent,


in the love of the suffering servant, A Prayer in a Time of Distress
in sighs too deep for words.
Almighty and everlasting God, You are strength to
Help us to be there too … those who suffer and comfort to those who grieve.
Let the prayers of your children who are in trouble rise
after the roads reopen, to you.
after the spotlight shifts, Hear our prayer.
after the attention fades,
We claim your promises of wholeness as we pray for
still sharing the good news: those who are ill or are suffering loss and long for
your healing touch.
the love that lives in humble service,
the peace that passes understanding, Hear our prayer.
the life that death cannot destroy; Make the weak strong, the sick healthy, the broken
whole, and confirm those who serve them as agents
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
of your love.
Hear our prayer.
Prayer by David Gambrell, Associate for Worship,
Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), To everyone in distress, grant mercy, grant relief,
and Editor of Call to Worship grant refreshment.
Hear our prayer.
As we begin to rebuild, we commend our
neighborhoods to your care. Give us strength of
purpose and concern for others, that we may create a
A Prayer for Rescue, Recovery and community where your will may be done.
Relief workers Hear our prayer.

God our help and hope when waters rise, God of compassion, you watch our ways, and weave
you brought Israel safely through the sea. out of terrible happenings wonders of goodness and
Sustain all those who seek to save others, grace.
so that they may repair the ruined cities, Hear our prayer.
raise up the former devastations,
Surround those who have been shaken by tragedy
and be the restorers of streets to live in;
with a sense of your present love,
through Jesus Christ, our eternal savior.
and hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief,
(based on Isaiah 58, 61)
may they find you and be comforted;
Through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives and
rules this world with you. Amen.
Prayers by the Office of Theology and Worship, PC(USA)

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