Greetings Prayer Warriors,
As each day passes and the orders to “stay home,” “stay healthy,” and “stay safe,” remain in effect, many have increasing anxiety not only from the isolation but from the loss of a job and the elimination of a paycheck. In some instances, increased anxiety can lead to substance abuse, angry outbursts, and possible physical and emotional abuse of a spouse or family members.
Let us pray to our Heavenly Father for both physical and spiritual protection on marriages and families.
Lord, when one has difficulty trusting in your promise, “I will never forsake you or abandon you,” respond to their plea,“I do believe, help my unbelief!” Hebrews 13:5; Mark 9:24
When one’s own pain and helplessness leads them to lash out at their spouse and family members, Lord, heal them with your grace, fill them with hope, and speak gently within their heart.
“Now you must put them all away: anger, fury, malice, slander, and obscene language out of your mouths. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience”. Colossians 3:8, 12
When one is panicked at their lack of control over their situation, and fear and anxiety rise to a crippling level, Lord enhance their gift of faith, that they may believe in your Word.
“Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 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? But 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: 25-27, 33-34
Lord, in your mercy, just help us to love, for "Love covers a multitude of sins. "1 Peter 4:8
“In everything God works for good, with those who love Him” Romans 8:28
Pray pray pray!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Keep the faith, endure in hope, and make Love your foundation. Pass it on!
