Texas Floods Kill 82, Leave 41 Missing Amid National Prayer Calls

Central Texas has experienced devastating flooding that has resulted in at least 82 deaths and left more than 40 people missing, including 10 girls and a counselor from a Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic. In response, the Trump Faith Office and the White House Faith Office have called on Americans to unite in prayer, citing Psalm 34:18 to offer comfort and hope to the victims, their families, and first responders. Christian leaders such as Evangelist Franklin Graham have also mobilized support through prayer and disaster relief efforts, with teams on the ground assisting affected communities and families. Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide Day of Prayer to encourage reflection and solidarity amid the crisis. The faith-based calls for prayer underscore the role of religious communities in providing spiritual support during this natural disaster. However, some criticism has been noted regarding Paula White, leader of the White House Faith Office, due to her controversial past statements and fundraising tactics.