Leader: As shock waves subside and realities surge,
People: May the encompassing presence of God hold us secure.

Leader: As instinctual cries wane and deep longings rise,
People: May the Eternal One hear both our cries and deepest longings.

Leader: For the lives disrupted by the flames,
People: We pray for healing and strength.

Leader: For the homes lost, the families displaced,
People: We pray for shelter and peace.

Leader: For the first responders, tirelessly working,
People: We pray for their safety and endurance.

Leader: For the land scorched and the skies darkened,
People: We pray for restoration and renewal.

Leader: For the communities in mourning,
People: We pray for comfort and solidarity.

Leader: For the survivors, facing uncertainty,
People: We pray for courage and resilience.

Leader: For the fires to be contained, the smoke to lift,
People: We pray for the winds of grace and mercy.

Leader: For those who have lost loved ones,
People: We pray for solace and remembrance.

Leader: For the earth, scarred yet still breathing,
People: We pray for recovery and rebirth.

Leader: For the firefighters, volunteers, and medical teams,
People: We pray for their strength, compassion, and fortitude.

Leader: For all who have been touched by this devastation,
People: We pray for unity, healing, and hope.

Leader: May the winds of grace draw us together for the work of recovery,
People: And may the light of love be the way that leads us forward.

Leader: In the face of fire and devastation, we stand together.
People: We stand in faith, we stand in love,
All: And we stand on God, the Rock of our salvation and hope. Amen.