Prayer in the face of destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam

With humanitarian and ecological disasters still unfolding, it is already clear that tens of thousands of people have been deprived of drinking water, many are homeless, crops are ruined, land mines have been displaced, and the stage is set for long-term electricity shortages. Evacuation efforts are under way – about 3,000 have fled so far – amid a sense of despair as people try to wade through the rising floodwaters to safer locations. (Aljazeera)

Please pray for people to be saved, for rescuers and all who are helping to evacuate people.

Prayer for Kherson ( Херсо́н)and those parts of Ukraine which are flooding.

God, we pray for the  city of Kherson,
and the communities affected by the flooding caused by the attack
on the Nova Kakhovka dam.

Be with all those who have lost homes, livelihoods, and the things that sustain life;
farmers with destroyed crops, animals especially domestic pets abandoned; bewildered children and elderly;
those without pure drinking water and trying to cope with the destruction
caused by the wickedness and the evil of Mr Putinand those who, with him, commit crimes against humanity.

We pray for that other humanity, kind, caring and compassionate
who are involved in rescuing, sheltering, comforting all who are suffering.
For your blessing, Lord, on their unstinting and self-less actions.

In the face of all this mayhem, upheaval and despair,
May you be in the midst of all that pain,
upholding and sustaining your people in this time of great need.

Bless too, Mr Zelensky and all working with him as he faces more and more
difficulties in the face of which he must build up spirits and keep before his people
a vision which will one day be accomplished.
Sustain and uphold him and keep him safe.

Help us all, Lord, to hold in our hearts and our love those who are
stretching out their arms to us with hope and numbness.

Give us all the will to work for peace.
Lord, have mercy.
Amen

[Mr.G]