In th eye of the storm, he's in the boat with us

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James Martin, SJ offers this prayer at In All Things, the blog at America.

A Prayer in the Storm
God of the Universe, at the dawn of creation,
your Spirit breathed on the waters,
making them the wellspring of all holiness.

You created the oceans and rivers,
and all that dwell within them,
and at your word the wind and the waves were born.

The seasons follow your plan,
and the tides rise and fall on your command.

In both calm and storm, you are with us.
On the Sea of Galilee, even when the disciples began to fear,
Jesus showed that he was Lord over the waters by rebuking the storms,
so that all would know that even the wind and the waves obey him.

Creator God,
we ask you to calm the wind and the waves
of the approaching hurricane,
and spare those in its path from harm.

Help those who are in its way to reach safety.

Open our hearts in generosity to all who need help in the coming days.

In all things and in all times, help us to remember
that even when life seems dark and stormy,
you are in the boat with us, guiding us to safety.

Amen.



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