Almighty and all-gracious God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Your holy Word You invite us to pray and intercede for all people. In recent days You have revealed Your almighty power through the wind and waves. We lift up our hands in prayer for all who have suffered during the recent typhoon and tornadoes.
Your power stands in sharp contrast to our weakness. Send God-fearing messengers to comfort those who mourn the death of loved ones. Send God-fearing comforters to those who have lost their homes and their property. Touch the hearts of people to look up to You for blessings for both body and soul. Touch our hearts to care and to share our blessings through the agencies that will provide help to those in need. Teach people to come humbly and penitently to You, the God of all grace and mercy revealed through Your sending Jesus to be our Lord and Savior.
You invite us to call upon You in the day of trouble and You promise to hear and answer our prayers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.