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Lord, today we pray for the Italian
island Ischia in the
aftermath of its earthquake. Almighty God, our first concern is that the unaccounted-for
be found. We pray for searchers to have great strength, endurance, insight and
effectiveness as they seek out those who are missing. We pray for quality
equipment to be moved and used effectively. We pray for those who may be
trapped to hold onto hope and to have special resourcefulness in surviving and
alerting rescuers to their presence. Lord, we pray for the family members of
the one confirmed dead. Give them peace and comfort in the midst of their
grieving. We are thankful civil protection crews were already on-hand to
address this crisis. Please bless their efforts. Next, we pray for the
makeshift emergency treatment centers. Grant them great resourcefulness and
effectiveness in their treating of the injured. Finally, grant the entire
island peace and togetherness, rather than fear or greed. May both the residents
and visitors on Ischia seek you in the midst of this natural disaster, and may
they set an example to the world in how they respond in crisis. In Jesus’ name
we pray, amen.
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