Pray for Texas

Pray for Texas

My heart breaks as I read the headlines about the devastating flash floods in Texas. According to the New York Times, July 6, 2025 edition, dozens have died and up to 25 girls from a summer camp are still missing. Families have been torn apart in an instant, swept into chaos by nature’s fury. I can’t imagine the fear, grief, and heartbreak the local communities are experiencing right now.

I pray with all my heart that the missing children will be found and reunited with their families. I also offer my deepest condolences to the victims who tragically lost their lives. May they rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and comfort in the days ahead.

This story hits close to home for me. In our own neighborhood, a powerful rainstorm once struck without warning. Within just a few hours, a beautiful local pond vanished before our eyes—overwhelmed by flash flooding. The sky opened up and the rain came down so violently, it felt as if the heavens themselves had burst. The memory of that moment—the fear, the helplessness—still lingers. Even now, that pond has not fully recovered.

When I think about the scale of what’s happening in Texas, I can only imagine how terrifying it must be. The uncertainty, the destruction, and the fear of the unknown. Nature’s power can be awe-inspiring, but at times, it is also deeply humbling and devastating.

Let us all keep the people of Texas in our thoughts and prayers. May the rescue efforts be swift and successful, and may the road to recovery be paved with community support, resilience, and hope. And above all, may we work toward a future where communities are better protected from the worsening patterns of extreme weather.