Prayer Offered for August 31, 2017

            God of mercy and compassion, we thank You for the outpouring of care and concern for all those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.  May they experience some consolation in this time of immense stress and anxiety.  And we pray in the words of Jan Richardson:

For all that enfolds us

for each word of grace

and every act of care;

for those who offer refuge

for each shelter given

and every welcome space;

for the healing of our souls

for balm and rest

for soothing and sleep;

for vigils kept and for lights kept burning;

we give thanks.—AMEN.