Greetings Prayer Warriors,
As time passes, people are shaken not only by the potential consequences the COVID-19 virus could have on their health, but by the unknown short- and long-term economic impact it may have on their future. Security, livelihood, shelter, food, healthcare, and other basic needs are uncertain for many. For others who remain employed, their work-life balance has changed drastically, bringing about other concerns.
Lord, we worry much. Help us to trust in you more.
Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
Matthew 6:26-27, 33, 34
Lord, this forced togetherness stretches us in new ways! Please advise!
Be hospitable to one another without complaining. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:9-10
Lord, when we begin to doubt your goodness and find ourselves in darkness, either physically, emotionally, or spiritually, shine your light upon us and bring us a new life!
What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5
Lord, we hate feeling out of control. Shatter our illusion that we ever were!
“God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.” So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:5-7
Jesus, we trust in you! Help our distrust!
The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ [Jesus] will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. To him be dominion forever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11
In confidence, let us cling to the certainty that we are CHILDREN OF GOD, and that a good Father never abandons his children. Instead, he calls us into his loving embrace!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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