Dear Divine Presence of Mercy and Light, in the midst of the rising floodwaters and the soaring prayers, we come before you with hearts open, carrying with us a tapestry of sorrow, confusion, gratitude, and hope.
We lift up the people of Texas, where nearly 70 lives have been lost to devastating floods, and where families still await, their hearts heavy with grief. We remember particularly the children of Camp Mystic, whose summer dreams were tragically swept away in the night. We honor the life of Dick Eastland, whose final act was one of courage and love—a shepherd laying down his life for the lambs in his care. May his memory be a blessing, and may all who mourn be enveloped in your comforting embrace.
For the survivors who recall the anguished cries of cars and trailers, for the rescuers who persevere through exhaustion and heartbreak, and for the communities rebuilding from the ruins, we grant them strength, healing, and the grace to carry one another forward.
As the world observes the expiration of tariff pauses and the uncertainty they entail, we pray for wisdom among leaders, that decisions made in boardrooms and briefings would not deepen divisions or exacerbate suffering. May justice guide our economies, and may compassion temper our policies.
In the hills of Dharamshala, where thousands gathered to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, we express our gratitude for a life devoted to peace, for a voice that has resonated with us, calling us to compassion, and for the enduring light of wisdom in a world often beset by fear. May his message transcend the celebration—that peace of mind begins with a benevolent heart and that love for all beings is the highest path.
For all beings—the grieving and the rejoicing, the powerful and the powerless, the seen and the unseen—may peace prevail, love lead, and hope endure. Amen 
Whispers of Grace 
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