Gracious God, with sadness we lift before you this morning the people of Lebanon, following the explosion yesterday. We pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones, for those injured, for all medical staff trying to deal with the tragedy in hospitals already struggling to cope with Covid 19. So too Lord, we pray for all those who have now lost their homes or their businesses, as a result of the blast. Lord God, in a country already dealing with political unrest, food shortages, Covid 19 and a health system struggling to cope, this tragedy comes at a critical time. We pray that financial and medical support will be provided urgently to help the people of Lebanon deal with this additional crisis. We pray for all those in leadership tasked with coordinating a response, and we pray that leaders of other nations will give their support. May your Holy Spirit pour out healing and compassion across the land of Beirut, Amen.