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government Greg AbbottR-Texas declared “Prayer Day” on Sunday, July 6th, as Texas is tackling a devastating flood that killed at least 91 people.
“I urge Texans of all faiths and religious traditions and backgrounds to pray that day for personal healing, the safety of first responders and public safety officers, rebuilding the community, and recovery of the areas hit by this disaster,” Abbott said. I said in the declaration.
Through a Breakfast Taco in Carville on Sunday morning, R-Texas Rep. Chip Roy posted a video of the restaurant streaming its First Baptist service. “Only in Texas… your loyalty is certainly great.” Roy said.
“Prayer is at work” Abbott Sunday morning said.
Camp Mystic Director dies while trying to save a child during the Texas flood
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Center toured Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after flash floods swept the area in Hunt, Texas on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gulio Cortez)
And then, crossing the political aisle, former Texas lawmaker and 2020 presidential candidate Democrat Beto O’Rourke; Encouraged prayers Donations to those affected by the flood.
“Please pray with me while more than 500 first responders continue to search for those who are still missing. Pray for us to find survivors,” R-Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw said he encouraged the Texans to join on Prayer Day.
Texas is one of the more religious states in the United States, particularly in the South. Pu Research Center A study of religious landscapes published in 2024. The same study found that 67% of Texans are Christians.
“Pray now for the Hill Country, especially Camp Mystic,” said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. I said it on Friday.
The crew is working on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Ingram, Texas, to remove debris from the Cadeloop Bridge along the Guadalupe River. (AP photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls. As of Monday afternoon, at least 27 young girls who were staying at Camp Mystic were confirmed to be dead. There were 750 participants when the water wall hit the camp.
Like many in Texas, Camp Mystic turned into prayer during a turbulent time in the young community.
“Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the devastating floods on the Guadalupe River. Our hearts are broken with families enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We pray constantly for them.”
First responders scanned the banks of the Guadalupe River on Friday, July 4, 2025 for individuals blown away by floods in Ingram, Texas. (via Michelle Fortier/San Antonio Express News)
“The water was on the door. The camp counselors took the rocks and smashed the window. They climbed the window with their bare feet,” Texas Li Li’s Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told the Fox News Channel on Camp Mystic.
“Continue to pray for the families affected by this tragedy,” Patrick urged the Texans.
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And Attorney General Ken Paxton said, “The Texans are praying for these families. God is with them in this age of unimaginable pain and suffering.”
Stephen Sorace of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
