As dawn and a new day breaks here in Sydney, I hear on the morning news about a deadly tornado in Joplin, Missouri in the United States of America.
My heart and prayers go out to the people there.........

Lord have mercy on the lands devestated by tornado's
Have mercy on the lands where the weather has destroyed lives and livelihoods.
Prosper those who rebuild houses,
and strengthen those who rebuild hope
so that entire communities
may face the future without fear.

Amen