Pause for Prayer: THURSDAY 7/10

A friend on Facebook posted a verse from Psalm 34 as a reminder to pray for those who have suffered the floods in Texas.  Her scripture quote prompted my writing the prayer below for those who have died, those who are grieving and those who are working on recovery efforts  in Kerr County.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
He saves those crushed in spirit...

Psalm 34:18

 

Lord, we lift up to you the young and the old 

who suffered the death-dealing flood:

    take to your arms those who died

    and fill with peace the ones who survived...

 

Lord, we lift up to you those who grieve

the loss of family and friends:

    hold them all in the palm of your hand,

    gently, with care and compassion...

 

Lord, we lift up those who lost their homes,

who have no where to go, to live:

    raise up in your people a generous spirit

    to welcome them in with love...

 

Lord, we lift up the first responders

and those still seeking the missing:

    give them strength to do what must be done

    and rest from their sad, sad labor...

 

Lord, we lift up those who survived the floods,

whose families and homes are in tact:

    fill their souls with praise and thanksgiving

    and open their hearts to their neighbors' needs...

 

Stay close to the brokenhearted, Lord,

    and lift up those whose spirits have been crushed... 

 

Amen. 

 

The Brokenhearted by Scripture Melodies 

 

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In the depth of sorrow,
When tears fall like rain,
I find my solace,
In Your healing name.

The Lord is near,
To the brokenhearted,
Saves those crushed in spirit,
From their pain departed.

When my heart is shattered,
And hope seems dim,
I find my refuge,
In the arms of Him. Bridge:

Oh, healer of hearts,
Mend my soul,
With Your love,
Make me whole.

The Lord is near,
To the brokenhearted,
In His loving arms,
I am safely guarded.

 

 

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