Prayer: California Wildfires
Heather Wilson, UMVIM Western Jurisdiction Coordinator for the California-Pacific Annual Conference, offers this prayer on behalf of those affected by raging wildfires in California. Wilson works to train, promote, uplift, and connect short-term mission volunteers of all ages throughout the Western Jurisdiction to serve in long-term recovery efforts, disaster response, and building relationships built on the love of Christ.
Dear Lord,
You are faithful, good, and the Creator of all.
The trees, seas, mountains, and deserts speak of your glory!
The birds of the air and the animals of the land and in the sea are witness of your beauty and strength.
Lord, we ask for comfort and healing in the midst of the fires that rage throughout the land.
The land and trees burn and things are lost. Bless those that mourn.
Give strength and energy to those who fight the fire and bring food and shelter to those in need.
Give listening ears and open heart to those who will heed your call to respond to the recovery efforts.
Bless the scorched land. Replenish it once again to your fullness.
You are a God of new things. Your love endures and heals.
Amen.
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