A Prayer for These Times

Dear Mighty and Holy God,

We come before you today. These are unprecedented times. We ask that you would move mightily in our nation and in all the nations of the world. We bind the spirit of fear that would try to put people in a panic. We ask for your healing and saving power to sweep across our nation and the world. Let your people arise and share Your love and healing power. Let them proclaim your good news. Give us boldness and compassion to reach this world for you. Protect us as we abide safely under your wings. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

These Trying Times

God is my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

These are trying times. The hearts of the nations have been stirred by something as microscopic and seemingly insignificant as a virus.  Many are fearing for their lives. It is important that we be cautious, but we should not let the chaos flood our souls.

We can trust the Lord, through these difficult days, and we can also be a light to others. God is our Protector and Healer. He can prevent us from the Corona virus, but if we or someone we know should succumb to it, he can heal us from it.

We can show kindness and mercy to those around us. Our hands are healing hands. The Bible says in Mark 16 that believers shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. We can bring the miraculous power of God as well as His gospel to those that are suffering.  We can also pray and intercede for the nations. People everywhere need our prayers.

Let’s not cave in to the pressure that wants to swirl around our heads. Instead, let’s lift high the banner of love as we offer to others Christ’s mercy, healing and the message of the gospel.