A Prayer for These Times

This week there's been a lot of talk of about whether or not the country should open back up. Some say that the Corona virus danger has past. Others say that by opening up again it'll come back. Still others say it's never left.

All week I've heard these opinions and I've noticed something. Most, if not all, of these statements seem to be driven by fear. Fear of not opening and the devastating effects it will have on the economy. Fear of opening and the devastation to our medical field and resources. And fear of people individual health and safety if this virus does still pose such a threat.

I have my own opinions on this but I'm not going to share those today. I'm not even going to discuss the merits of each argument. Instead I just want to pray. I hope you'll join me in praying that our leaders would not be driven by fear but would be given wisdom and discernment as they make decisions in the coming days, and that our citizens would use that same wisdom and discernment and they make decisions in which leaders to elect in the coming months.

Dear Lord,

Today I want to say thank you for your protection. As scary as this virus has been we know it could've been so much worse. Thank you for protecting us.

Thank you for the thousands of people who have stepped up to help combat this pandemic. Please bless them and their families for the sacrifices they have made and will continue to make until this crisis is over.

I ask Lord, that you would comfort those who have been adversely affected by this pandemic. So many who are sick, separated from their loved ones, lost their jobs or unable to find human connection during this quarantine. I pray for each and every person who has had a personal tragedy that may not have been caused by this virus but who hasn't been able to get the love and support they need because of the virus. Please comfort all those who are hurting and reassure of them of Your great love.

Lord, I just ask that you would give our leaders wisdom and discernment in what the truth is about how dangerous this is and about what is the right thing for our country. Please help them to weigh the risks and give them strength and courage to stand up against the naysayers as they move forward with the best plan for us, the people. I ask that you would be with all of us in the U.S. who have the right to vote. Please give us wisdom and help us to take into consideration all our leaders actions, both in this crisis and out of it, as we prayerfully consider who we should elect to lead us.

Lastly I just ask that you would help us not to be ruled by fear but to be led in Your Spirit. Please help us to take the lessons that we've learned from this crisis and move forward together, implementing them in our lives.

Thank you Lord,
Amen