(photo courtesy of the AP and ABC News)

God of creation, You created water for life, yet water destroys life. Bless those whose lives and livelihoods are compromised by water in the flooding in Vermont, Delaware, New York and the Missouri River Valley.

Comfort those grieving, angry, homeless and afraid; be with them and remind that that, despite this crisis, You will never leave them or forsake them, though it may feel this way. Bless those affected by flood waters with new life and help, that they may rebuild what is lost in You. Amen.