Typhoon in Hong Kong via Wikimedia Commons

The story of Jesus calming the storm:
Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:36-41; Luke 8:22-25

Option: Add sung responses to the prayer.
Use one of the following songs or one of your own choosing:
You are my Hiding Place (CCLI Song # 21442)
Word of God Speak, chorus (CCLI Song # 3912788)
You Never Let Go, chorus 1 (CCLI Song # 4674166)
In Christ Alone, verse 1 (CCLI Song # 3350395)

Instrumental music continues softly during the prayer.

Prayer: In the Midst of the Storm
Optional Sung Response

ONE:
Jesus, we see You calming storms
Storm tossed seas and stormy lives
Extend Your power and grace again,
Upon us and our fear-filled world

Speak peace and healing over bodies and spirits
overwhelmed by the crashing waves of circumstance

ALL:
Jesus, speak peace.
Silence

ONE:
Speak peace and protection over minds and hearts
adrift in confusion or drowning in fear

ALL:
Jesus, speak peace.
Silence

ONE:
Speak peace and hope over people, families and communities
swamped by loss after loss

ALL:
Jesus, speak peace.
Silence

ONE:
You are the Prince of Peace.
You are the Resurrection and the Life.
You are strong to save.
Our hope and trust are in You

The congregation is invited to offer prayers of intercession, silently or aloud

Optional Sung Response

ONE:
When the waves rise high above our ability to see your face…

ALL:
Still my soul, Lord Jesus,
Calm the storm in me

ONE:
When the howling wind and the pouring rain drown out the sound of your voice…

ALL:
Still my soul, Lord Jesus,
Calm the storm in me

ONE:
When the thunder and the lightning distract us from Your presence
amidst the roaring ocean…

ALL:
Still my soul, Lord Jesus,
Calm the storm in me
Amen

Optional Sung Response

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Prayer: In the Midst of the Storm © 2014 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia and Nicole Sallee. You are welcome to use this work in a worship or other devotional setting with proper attribution. Contact the Lisa for posting and publication considerations.