Michael Belluomini: If you need a rain prayer, clip this out

Last year many of us prayed for rain. Though our prayers were answered with abundant rain and snow, experts now tell us the state remains in a drought cycle and more rain is critical. We’ve had 2.3 inches of rain this season when the 7.8 inches is normal. Some organizations encourage people to “pray for rain.” When people say “pray for rain” it helps to have a prayer handy. So here is a prayer asking God’s help:

Holy God, King of the Universe, our Father, we are your people, your servants. Look with compassion and pity upon us and our parched fields. You are the source of all good things, without you we have nothing. Forgive our sins, arrogance and injustices, and show us your kindness. We were reduced to the verge of poverty, hunger, and suffering by the lack of rain and snow until you answered our prayers last year. With contrite heart and humble spirit we beg for your mercy again. We put our trust and hope in you. Grant us water as you did to your chosen people at Meriba. Deal with us in your kindness and great mercy. Hear the cry of your people and bring glory to your name. Amen

This story was originally published February 28, 2018 at 3:59 PM with the headline "Michael Belluomini: If you need a rain prayer, clip this out."