Dwelling in safety.

For You have been a defense for the helpless,

A defense for the needy in his distress,

A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat;

For the breath of the ruthless

Is like a rainstorm against a wall.

— Isaiah 25:4

Dear God, we have faced floods in the past; many have lost houses, lakes overflowed, and rivers crossed their boundaries. Some lost their businesses, and their vehicles. We seek Your protection for this rainy season, Lord. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on the delta regions. Have mercy on Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, and Tiruvarur districts, Puducherry, coimbatore Madurai, Tutucorin and Karaikal area. May You protect us and be our defense. Be a refuge for everyone in these places, Lord. May the children, the working men and women, and those with businesses be safe. Those who travel for emergencies, be safe. May the government officials, police, and volunteers be safe. May the poor on the road and the animals on the road be safe. Be merciful towards our city, dear Lord. May no damage to any lives occur. Keep us all under Your wings, Lord. May nothing harm us. We completely surrender ourselves to be covered with Your precious blood.

"The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

— Proverbs 18:10

Be our safety tower, dear Lord, we are running to You, seeking protection for our state and for our cities.

1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”

— Psalm 91:1-2

We trust You, our fortress, our shelter.

"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers."

— Proverbs 11:14

May every official who plans to guard our cities be filled with wisdom. Guide them and let our state stand tall and not fall.

"The prudent see danger and take refuge."

— Proverbs 27:12

May none foolishly play with the water bodies, may we take refuge to protect ourselves. May no harm come against our cities. We pray over our cities and every person in them to be under the protection of the Almighty. May His wings cover us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.