A Prayer During Times of Disaster
Leader: We come before the God of compassion who aches with those hurting in the world,
and before the risen Christ who heals. We stand in silence and offer up our prayers.
As the candle is extinguished, we acknowledge the darkness that disasters bring to the lives of many.
Leader extinguishes the candle.
Leader: Let us pray.
All: God of mercy, love and compassion
Christ who enters into the pain of the whole creation
We cry out to you for all the suffering people of the world,
and especially today the victims of natural disaster –
the dead, the injured, the bereaved;
and those who have lost everything and their livelihood.
Leader lights the candle
All: God of mercy, love and compassion
Creator who calls us to care for people and the earth,
Fill us with love for our neighbours that we may know
the encouragement that comes from solidarity
Give us the wisdom to act; generosity, courage and unity
Most of all we pray that the God
of all comfort and renewal will be powerfully present
In and through your people
In Christ’s name we pray.
Amen.
Prayer by Cath Taylor