prayer against famine. O Lord of heaven and earth,
you are the giver of every good gift, the provider
who feeds the birds of the air and clothes the
flowers of the field. Today we lift our voices
to you in sorrow and urgency, as hunger stalks
the land and famine threatens your people. We
cry out for mercy, O God. Let not your children
perish for lack of bread. Send rain. upon dry
lands. Let the earth yield its increase once
more. Bless the labor of farmers and workers.
Restore what has been lost to drought, war, and
neglect. Forgive us where our greed and indifference
have contributed to others' suffering. Teach
us to share from our abundance and act with justice
and compassion. Strengthen the hands of those
bringing relief. Guide leaders to make wise and
courageous decisions, and stir the hearts of
nations to respond with urgency and love. We
look to you, our shepherd and sustainer, our
refuge in every storm. May your mercy flow like
rivers and your provision like rain upon the
land. Amen.