PRAYERS FOR THOSE SUFFERINGFROM EXTREME HEAT

Christian Prayer

Jewish Prayer

Heavenly God, we seek Your protection
from extreme heat and the dangers
it brings. Knowing that this heat is
intensified by climate change, we ask
that You shield all from harm and provide
relief to those suffering and at greatest
risk, especially the elderly, infants,expectant mothers, and those with preexisting health conditions. Grant wisdom
and resolve to our leaders to stop new
fossil fuel development, accelerate thedevelopment of clean energy, and devoteresources to cooling centers, regularbreaks for outdoor workers and otherprotections so that all may live safely andsustainably. Inspire us all to act for Your
creation, for “The earth is the Lord’s, andeverything in it, the world, and all who
live in it” (Psalm 24:1). We pray in thename of Jesus, who upholds the dignityof those who suffer and who insists onjustice for all.
Amen.

Adonai our God, spread a canopy of
peace over us. Shelter us in the shadebeneath your wings, and shield us fromthe intense heat and the sickness it cancause. Though we are responsible for therising temperatures, please send relief tothose among us in distress, especially theelderly, infants, expectant mothers, andthose with pre-existing health conditions.
Guide our leaders to stop new fossil fueldevelopment. Accelerate the developmentof clean energy. Devote resources tocooling centers, regular breaks foroutdoor workers and other means ofprotection so that all may live safelyand sustainably. Help us to be stewardsof your Earth, to preserve it for future
generations and to exalt the words of thePsalmist in recognizing that, “The earth
is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world,
and those who live in it” (Psalm 24:1).
Blessed are you Adonai, who spreads ashelter of peace over us and over all ofcreation.
Amen.

Modeled on the Hashkiveinu, whose main themes are
shelter, shade, and protection

Muslim Prayer

Hindu Prayer

O Allah, we seek Your protection from thesevere heat and its dangers, knowing that
this heat is intensified by climate change.
Grant us relief and safeguard our health,especially the elderly, infants, expectant
mothers, and those with pre-existing
health conditions. Guide our leaders to stop
new fossil fuel development, accelerate thedevelopment of clean energy, and devoteresources to cooling centers, regular breaks
for outdoor workers and other means ofprotection so that all may live safely andsustainably. Inspire us to be responsible
caretakers of Your creation, as it is statedin the Quran, “It is He who made the earth
manageable for you, so traverse its regions
and eat of His provision” (Quran 67:15).
Bestow Your mercy upon us and the world.
Ameen.

O Lord Vishnu, protector of the universe,
we seek Your blessings and protection fromthe scorching heat and its harmful effects,understanding that this heat is exacerbatedby climate change. Provide relief to those
who suffer, especially the elderly, infants,expectant mothers, those with pre-existing
health conditions, and all sentient formsof life. Guide our leaders to stop new
fossil fuel development, accelerate thedevelopment of clean energy, and devoteresources to cooling centers, regular breaks
for outdoor workers and other means ofprotection so that all may live safely andsustainably. Inspire us to live in harmony
with nature and to safeguard the Earth, as
the Bhagavad Gita teaches, “The SupremeLord is situated in everyone’s heart, OArjuna, and is directing the wanderings of
all living entities” (Bhagavad Gita 18:61).
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Buddhist Prayer
This precious Earth, our home, is experiencing extreme heat due to human-caused climatechange. May our actions be of benefit. May all beings find relief from suffering, especiallythe elderly, infants, expectant mothers, those with pre-existing health conditions, and all
sentient forms of life. May our leaders stop new fossil fuel development, accelerate thedevelopment of clean energy, and devote resources to cooling centers, regular breaks foroutdoor workers and other means of protection so that all may live safely and sustainably.
May we mindfully care for the Earth and all its inhabitants. May peace and wisdom prevail.