Prayer requests

Let's pause today and pray for our countries and for the world. Let's ask God in this time of uncertainty and sickness to help us. Throughout the history of the world, during times of deadly epidemics, people have turned to God in prayer for help, protection, and healing.

Just a couple of things to remember as we pray . . .

Let's thank God that He is the Great Physician who not only heals but is with us in our times of need.

Let's ask Him to protect our medical professionals who are courageously treating those who are infected. Let's pray for those who are already infected that they will receive prompt and effective care and be restored to health.

Let's pray for those who are most vulnerable to this disease: the babies, our elders, the poor, and those who are weakened by other health conditions. Let's pray for our leaders as they try to be informed and prepared, and as they make plans to try to mitigate the ravages of the virus.

Let's also pray for those who are trying to develop drugs to heal and vaccines to prevent the spread of the disease.

And let's pray that through this crisis, we will all be drawn closer to Him, we will increase in our compassion for others, and we will reach out in safe ways to help others.

Blessings to all who pause here and pray with us. May we all experience the comfort of His presence and the healing touch of His love.