Almighty God, The storms of life are raging all over the world, and so, I join my voice with others, calling on you for help. Flooding in Texas has cut life short for men, women and children. Comfort those left behind with their grief, and the treasured memories of their loved ones. Assure them that their loved ones live on with you in the promised eternal heavenly place. Bring hope and perseverance to those who have lost homes and their livelihoods as they rebuild their lives. Thank you, for those who bring help to these broken lives. There are wars and threats of war, not only in the Middle East and the Ukraine, but in other areas of the world that we don’t hear much about in the media. Protect the displaced and frightened people. Help efforts for peace making bring understanding and new beginnings for the people living in those devastated areas. Politics and policies of governments around the world, including here in the U.S.,are causing division and pain. Please, call out to leaders in government to turn to you for wisdom and compassion. Awaken your church with your Holy Spirit where it is weary, to share the love and peace of Christ to help heal and unite our broken and lost communities and the world. And, Holy Father, as I hear of these storms, I feel weighed down with sadness and worry. Refresh my spirit with joy and hope by the promise that my Savior is with me always. This is my prayer, in Jesus’ name. Amen.