Prayer for those in Grief and Need
There are times, Lord,
where the darkness
feels so overwhelming
that it seems like
we are in a thick fog,
even though the sun may be shining,
walking each step
through some thick liquid,
feeling our heart pound
and our mouth go dry
as the moments stretch out forever.
I know you understand it,
as you walked that long last walk
to give all for love.
Help us who are in that place this time,
with one storm still reverberating in our minds,
in the enormity of loss,
and another nearly here,
find rest in your peace,
help,
the hand that makes
getting through all this possible.
Where there needs to be shelter, Lord,
open the hearts of those who have shelter to give,
where there needs to be food,
help those who long to be liberal
to find their outlet.
Where there needs to be a shoulder to cry on,
let that shoulder appear.
O Lord,
help those of us
far away from the hurt and the pain
realize the ways we too can help,
and help all of us see
that the people caught in these storms
are not people of no matter,
but children you hold precious,
and by helping them,
it is as if we help you.
Open our eyes,
everywhere,
what it is that really matters,
this day,
and always,
Amen.