Prayer for the Smokehouse Creek Fire
God you are never the earthquake, wind or fire,
but you are always and this week,
in them as One who weeps and walks
with those whose lives change forever,
and who guides those who rescue.
We pray for your presence among your children
in Texas and Oklahoma,
in the midst of the Smokehouse Creek Fire,
the Windy Deuce Fire, Grape vine Creek Fire,
Magenta Fire, 687 Reamer Fire.
Strengthen fire fighters and all who assist
with evacuations, medical care,
veterinary care, ongoing assistance
in loss of familiar places and financial security
that chars the spirits of your people.
Comfort those whose homes have burned,
those who grieve a friend,
and those whose cattle have died.
Gather the wild creatures, the birds,
the lost dogs and cats who have survived.
Grant wisdom to those who give aid,
for this week and the long seasons
of work to come, when others may forget. Amen.
-written by Maren Tirabassi
