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<p>God of earth and sea,<br />
Of ocean and shore,<br />
Source of All,<br />
This storm is relentless and unyielding,<br />
Bringing destruction and chaos.<br />
Who will suffer? Who will stay secure?</p>
<p>God of mystery and awe,<br />
Grant us safety as the waters engulf our homes and our lives.<br />
Protect us. Shield us. Guard us.<br />
Grant peace to those in fear.<br />
Grant food and clothing,<br />
Warmth and shelter to those in need.<br />
Bless emergency and rescue workers with the tools and skills they need<br />
As they risk their lives for the sake of our families, communities and friends.<br />
Grant healing to those who are sick or injured,<br />
And solace to the bereaved.<br />
Bless us with common sense throughout the squall<br />
And with kinship and cooperation when the storm passes.</p>
<p>God of awe and wonder,<br />
Our Rock and our Refuge,<br />
See us through the torrent.<br />
Watch us through the days and nights,<br />
For comfort, security and well-being,<br />
So that we may serve You<br />
And each other,<br />
In love.</p>
<p>© 2017 Alden Solovy and <a href="http://www.tobendlight.com">www.tobendlight.com</a>. All rights reserved.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://reformjudaism.org/blog/2017/08/28/5-jewish-ways-help-after-hurricane-harvey">Learn more about how to join the Reform Jewish community's hurricane response efforts</a>.</strong> </p>
<p>For other prayers on this topic, see also: “<a href="http://tobendlight.com/2012/10/safety-during-a-hurricane/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Safety During a Hurricane</a>” and “<a href="http://tobendlight.com/2012/10/safety-after-violent-weather/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Safety After Violent Weather</a>.” </p>
<p>Please also check out my ELItalk video, “<a href="http://elitalks.org/falling-love-prayer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Falling in Love with Prayer</a>,” and <a href="https://www.ccarpress.org/shopping_product_detail.asp?pid=50380" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Grateful Heart: Psalms and Prayers for a New Day</a>. For reprint permissions and usage guidelines and reprint permissions, see “<a href="http://tobendlight.com/using-these-prayers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Share the Prayer!">Share the Prayer!</a>” To receive my latest prayers via email, please subscribe at <a href="http://tobendlight.com">tobendlight.com</a>. You can also connect on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ToBendLight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="To Bend Light on Facebook">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ToBendLight" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="To Bend Light on Twitter">Twitter</a>.</p></span>
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