O God, who causes streams to flow in the wilderness and the desert to blossom as a rose, look mercifully, we beg you, on the plight of those who lack access to safe drinking water. You have bestowed upon us mercy that surpasses human comprehension already in the sacrifice of your Son. Yet we beseech you, the Father of all mercies, to supply nonetheless the needs of those deprived of clean water to drink.
This problem, O God, far exceeds the capacities of human ingenuity, and we can hope to combat it effectively only through your gracious assistance. Heavenly Father, grant the prayers of the poorest human beings, including many of your own people, for water that will slake their thirst without wracking their bodies with disease. In caring for the bodies of the poorest, O God, have mercy as well upon their souls, and let our prayers, their nourishment, and every facet of your creation abound greatly to your glory. These things we ask in Christ’s name. Amen.
