I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the Lord, who does all these things. (Isaiah 45:7)

Let us pray: God, we recognize your control and power over your creations. You formed the wind and water, fire and volcanoes, thunder and storms. We may not fully understand the reason behind every calamity that hit us but we do know Lord that you also calm them. Grant us faith to seek your mercy in times of natural disasters. Reach out your hand to us when we are afraid and helpless. Hear the cries of your people most especially those from children, women and the elderly. We pray through Jesus Christ, our light, hope and savior, Amen.