I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
1 Timothy 2:1
- PRAY FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF THE VIRUS
- PRAY FOR THE ILL AND ISOLATED
- PRAY FOR THE LONELY
- PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES
- PRAY FOR PROTECTION OF THE VULNERABLE
- PRAY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERS
- PRAY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- PRAY FOR THOSE AFFECTED IN OTHER WAYS BY THE PANDEMIC
Jehovah Shalom, Lord of Peace, we remember those living in isolation. May they know your presence in their isolation, your peace in their turmoil and your patience in their waiting.
Prince of Peace, you are powerful and merciful; let this be their prayer – “May your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need. Help us, God our Saviour, for the glory of your name.” (Psalm 79:8)
God of all Comfort and Counsel, we pray for those who are grieving, reeling from the sudden loss of loved-ones. May they find your fellowship in their suffering, your comfort in their loss, and your hope in their despair. We name before you those known to us who are vulnerable and scared – the frail, the sick and the elderly.
God of all Comfort, you are powerful and merciful; may this be our prayer – “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” (2 Corinthians 1:10)
Jehovah Rapha, God who heals, we pray for all medical professionals dealing daily with the intense pressures of this crisis. Grant them resilience in weariness, discernment in diagnosis, and compassion upon compassion as they care. We thank you for the army of researchers working steadily and quietly towards a cure – give them clarity, serendipity and unexpected breakthroughs today. Would you rise above this present darkness as the Sun of Righteousness with healing in your rays. May this be our prayer – “Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jeremiah 32:17)
God of all Wisdom, we pray for our leaders: the World Health Organisation, national governments, and local leaders too – heads of schools, hospitals and other institutions. Since you have positioned these people in public service for this hour, we ask you to grant them wisdom beyond their own wisdom to contain this virus, faith beyond their own faith to fight this fear, and strength beyond their own strength to sustain vital institutions through this time of turmoil. God of all Wisdom and Counsel, you are powerful and merciful. And so we pray: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalms 46:1-2) Be blessed with the words of Psalm 91:3-7 “Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.” “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” (Psalm 4:1) “Rescue me from every evil attack and bring me safely to Your heavenly kingdom. To God be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:18)
Be Still Breathe deeply, thank God for His presence and release into His hands all you’ve prayed. (Psalm 46:10)