Here’s a prayer for all those hit hard today
by the tornado in Oklahoma City and surrounding area. It was written by Elizabeth Hagan, and posted
on Preacher on the Plaza.
Prayer for Oklahoma City
For all of those who woke this morning with
joy and sunshine,
only to end their day in utter devastation.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all those who have no place to lay their
head this night,
left only to the kindness of strangers.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all of those who hid in bathtubs, horse
stalls and storm shelters and survived . . .
and for all of those who didn’t.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all of the children whose homes and
schools are destroyed
and whose innocence was taken on this day.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all those relief workers
who are right now searching for those who are
crying for help.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all those who wonder why life is worth living
after moments like this.
Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer.
For all of those who ask, “Why God?” on a day
of so many tears.
Lord in your mercy hear our prayer.
Come close.
Keep this city safe tonight.
Be near to the crying, the hurt, those
sitting in the shambles.
Lead neighbors to be the hands and feet of
Christ on earth
to those who need it most.
Break through light in the darkness and peace
to the most restless of hearts. Amen.
~ written by Elizabeth Hagan, and posted on Preacher on the Plaza. http://elizabethhagan.com/2013/05/21/prayers-for-oklahoma-city/
