Prayer Guide Coronavirus
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1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. 2 Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, 3 though its water roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah 4 There is a river— its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. 5 God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns. 6 Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when he lifts his voice. 7 The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah 8 Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease throughout the earth. He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces; he sets wagons ablaze. 10 “Stop your fighting, and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.” 11 The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah
1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.
1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. 2 Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, 3 though its water roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil. Selah 4 There is a river— its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. 5 God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns. 6 Nations rage, kingdoms topple; the earth melts when he lifts his voice. 7 The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah 8 Come, see the works of the Lord, who brings devastation on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease throughout the earth. He shatters bows and cuts spears to pieces; he sets wagons ablaze. 10 “Stop your fighting, and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
1 God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.
PRAYER POINT 1: PRAY FOR AN END TO THE PANDEMIC
PRAYER POINT 1: PRAY FOR AN END TO THE PANDEMIC
PRAYER POINT 1: PRAY FOR AN END TO THE PANDEMIC
PRAYER POINT 1: PRAY FOR AN END TO THE PANDEMIC
Ask God, in His mercy, to stop this pandemic and save lives—not only in our communities but around the world, particularly in places that are unequipped medically to deal with the virus.
1 Indeed, the Lord’s arm is not too weak to save, and his ear is not too deaf to hear. 2 But your iniquities are separating you from your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not listen.
PRAYER POINT 2: PRAY AGAINST A SPIRIT OF FEAR Pray and ask the Lord to remind your heart of the truth of the Gospel. As Christians we need not worry or be fearful because Jesus defeated death and we have hope of eternal life with Him. , , PRAYER POINT 3: PRAY FOR THE GOSPEL TO SPREAD As people are worried and concerned, ask the Lord to give you clear opportunities to talk about the hope and peace found in the Gospel. , PRAYER POINT 4: PRAY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE Pray for the protection of those with weak immune systems and the elderly. They are most at risk. It’s important for our country to remember the elderly have been there for us, and “now it’s time for us to be there for them” as the Vice President challenged Americans. Pray also for those who have the virus, that they would fully recover. , , PRAYER POINT 5: PRAY FOR A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY In a time when we are all inconvenienced from normal routines, let us remember those who are at risk and those who have no options. Pray for attitudes of grace. Pray also for generosity in giving, to churches and ministries. Remember your neighbors who face financial hardship during this time. , PRAYER POINT 6: PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS At a time like this, we ought to be praying for those leaders making decisions at the local, state and federal level. We should all want them to succeed in their work. Pray for President Trump, Vice President Pence, and the Coronavirus Task Force. Pray that they would seek the Lord’s wisdom as they make decisions for the health and safety of all Americans. , ,
PRAYER POINT 2: PRAY AGAINST A SPIRIT OF FEAR
PRAYER POINT 2: PRAY AGAINST A SPIRIT OF FEAR
Pray and ask the Lord to remind your heart of the truth of the Gospel. As Christians we need not worry or be fearful because Jesus defeated death and we have hope of eternal life with Him.
55 Where, death, is your victory? Where, death, is your sting? 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
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10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.
PRAYER POINT 3: PRAY FOR THE GOSPEL TO SPREAD
34 Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
PRAYER POINT 3: PRAY FOR THE GOSPEL TO SPREAD
PRAYER POINT 3: PRAY FOR THE GOSPEL TO SPREAD
As people are worried and concerned, ask the Lord to give you clear opportunities to talk about the hope and peace found in the Gospel.
16 For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
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9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on him will not be put to shame, 12 since there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, because the same Lord of all richly blesses all who call on him. 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
PRAYER POINT 4: PRAY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE
PRAYER POINT 4: PRAY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE
PRAYER POINT 4: PRAY FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE
Pray for the protection of those with weak immune systems and the elderly. They are most at risk. It’s important for our country to remember the elderly have been there for us, and “now it’s time for us to be there for them” as the Vice President challenged Americans. Pray also for those who have the virus, that they would fully recover.
2 Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
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10 and if you offer yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted one, then your light will shine in the darkness, and your night will be like noonday.
PRAYER POINT 5: PRAY FOR A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PRAYER POINT 5: PRAY FOR A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
PRAYER POINT 5: PRAY FOR A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
In a time when we are all inconvenienced from normal routines, let us remember those who are at risk and those who have no options. Pray for attitudes of grace. Pray also for generosity in giving, to churches and ministries. Remember your neighbors who face financial hardship during this time.
7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.
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PRAYER POINT 6: PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS
2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
PRAYER POINT 6: PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS
PRAYER POINT 6: PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS
At a time like this, we ought to be praying for those leaders making decisions at the local, state and federal level. We should all want them to succeed in their work. Pray for President Trump, Vice President Pence, and the Coronavirus Task Force. Pray that they would seek the Lord’s wisdom as they make decisions for the health and safety of all Americans.
1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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14 Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.
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12 Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord— the people he has chosen to be his own possession!