Wild Fire by Susan L.

  My thoughts and prayers go out to those in Fort McMurray who have lost so much because of the monster wild fire labelled "The Beast". Many of those who fled the blaze no longer have a home to return to. Lord, be with them as they come to terms with the losses.
  The city looks like it's been bombed.
  Prayers of thanksgiving are in order for those who are running shelters to give the evacuees a place to stay.
  Bless the Red Cross for their aid efforts and fundraising to help those in need. The government will match all donations made to this organization for Fort McMurray relief so, please, give as you are able!
  Rain is desperately needed to help get this thing under control. Lord, let it rain and rain some more!
  Prayers of safety and blessing go out to the men and women who are working so hard to tame this monster: the firefighters, pilots, heavy equipment operators, volunteers. Lord, I ask You to protect and sustain them as they work in such a dangerous environment. Comfort them as they, too, deal with the devastation the Beast has caused.
  All other workers are included as well. Long after the flames have gone out, Hydro crews face a massive job of rebuilding an entire power network from the ground up. Actually, entire neighbourhoods need to be rebuilt from the ground up. I pray there will be no shortage of materials or labour. I pray money will flow either from insurance or donations.
  Disasters have a way of bringing out the best and, sadly, the worst in people. Lord, keep the scoundrels away who would use this disaster to line their own pockets by defrauding those in need.
  "Save, Lord! May the King answer us when we call." Ps 20:9