Universe-making God
who set the boundary of the seas
and Jesus, Son of Man, who walked on them
have mercy on the millions of people, animals and things
caught in the path of destructive storms and floods.
As Florence unleashed her trillion gallons on North Carolina, Manghut dug ditches in the Philippines.
Awestruck we gape at you, God of might.
Jesus kept Peter from sinking, so we wave arms for a life ring.
Bless the tireless efforts of emergency personnel to rescue and save.
And give government and civic leaders — and hey all of us — wisdom, resources and charity to respond now
and in the long months to come.
Amen.
Sunday, September 16, 2018