Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods

Gov Greg Abbott R-Texas declared Sunday July a Day of Prayer as Texas grapples with the devastating floods that have left at least people dead I urge Texans of all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to offer prayers on that day for the healing of individuals safety of our first responders and population safety officers rebuilding of communities and restoration of the region struck by this accident Abbott explained in a proclamation And over breakfast tacos in Kerrville on Sunday morning Rep Chip Roy R-Texas posted a video of a restaurant streaming a First Baptist organization Only in Texas Great is thy faithfulness indeed Roy commented Prayer works Abbott reported Sunday morning CAMP MYSTIC DIRECTOR DIES WHILE TRYING TO SAVE KIDS DURING TEXAS FLOODINGAnd across the political aisle a former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Democrat Beto O'Rourke encouraged prayer and donations for those impacted by the floods REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN REUNITES WITH DAUGHTERS AFTER TEXAS CAMP FLOODING THANKS COUNTLESS HEROES Please pray with me while over first responders continue their search for those still missing Pray we find survivors Rep Dan Crenshaw R-Texas commented as he encouraged Texans to join the day of prayer Texas is one of the more religious states in the U S particularly in the South according to the Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape research published in The same survey identified of Texans are Christian Please pray right now for everyone in the Hill Country especially Camp Mystic Sen Ted Cruz R-Texas noted Friday Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls As of Monday afternoon at least young girls who were staying at Camp Mystic were authenticated dead There were attendees when the wall of water slammed into the camp Like a large number of in Texas Camp Mystic has turned to prayer during the tumultuous time for the young district Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe river Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy We are praying for them constantly according to a declaration on the camp's website Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick advised Fox News Channel that at Camp Mystic The water was at the door The camp counselor took a rock and smashed out the window They climbed out the window in bare feet and nothing but a night gown on in neck-high water Please continue to pray for the families affected by this tragedy Patrick urged Texans CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAnd Attorney General Ken Paxton revealed Texans are praying for these families God be with them during this time of unimaginable pain and suffering Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this statement