Prayer on the approach of Hurricane Sandy

Holy God, who made the rain and sun alike to nourish the earth, the moon to pull the tides, and the shores to guide us home, bring us safely through the storm.

Dispel our fears and help us to rest our souls in the assurance of your loving care.

Guard all of your children and all places of shelter, especially our loved ones and their homes, and bring aid workers securely to their necessary tasks.

And, as the hours advance, guide our own hands to the work you would have us do in service of our brothers and sisters, and thereby in devotion to you.

In Christ, in whom we live and move and have our being,

Amen.