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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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In Times of Natural Disaster

Almighty God, by your Word you laid the foundations of the earth, set the bounds of the sea, and still the wind and waves. Surround us with your grace and peace, and preserve us through this storm or other calamity. By your Spirit, lift up those who have fallen, strengthen those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of your new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 654

Provenance

ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A prayer for use when natural disaster strikes, asking God who holds the seas in their bounds and calmed the storm on Galilee to surround us with grace, uphold the rescuers, and fill us with hope for creation renewed.