Let Them Pray

James 5:13 (NIV)

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 

Prayer for COVID 19 

The Coronavirus is the culprit that has shaken the global world. Like rockets unemployment soars, death rates are paralyzing, hospitals are overflowing with COVID-19 patients, and front-line workers are pleading for help. Sorrow grips the hearts of people around the world as we watch families perish to this hidden enemy. Our eyes do not deceive us as we witness dead bodies towed away in large trucks in the epicenter of NYC. Scientists work diligently to find a cure to eradicate this hostile invader.  

World leaders enact Stay at Home Orders to flatten the curve and preserve lives. I pray that you touch the heart of your people. Let us trust the mandate and “stay home!”

Ezra 10:4 (NIV) 

4 Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” 

Honestly, it is hard to understand all that has become of our world. However, King Solomon scribes in Ecclesiastics that there is nothing new under the sun. Therefore, I decree and declare that just like the Swine Flu, Ebola, COVID-19 has no dominion over God's people. If we want to see change, we all must humble ourselves, pray, seek God, and repent.  

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) 

14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 

Our Heavenly Father,  

I fall on bended knees to worship and adore the Lord God Almighty. There is no one like you. Sovereign Savior, I know you hear me when I seek with my whole heart. El Roi, it is me, please see my concern as I call upon your name “help us!”. I search in spirit and truth, have mercy Lord. Please cleanse us of all unrighteousness, forgive our sins against your Divine Majesty. I repent and desire to be in a daily love affair with you, the lover of my soul.  

Father, this world is in critical distress and we need your hands of grace and mercy to forgive our sins and heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV). Lift us out of this despair. Heart-broken, bruised, discouraged, perplexed that is who we are Father. COVID-19 is so vicious, claiming the lives of families, destroying businesses, breeding discouragement, and leaving many lifeless. 

Open the eyes of our hearts to be enlightened, that we may know hope in the Lord of our salvation. Fierce winds leave your people chilled to the soul. Your indwelling presence offers comfort. We need wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of you to conquer the forces that threaten our mere existence. Jehovah Nissi, lead us toward the victory over fear, allow the world to overcome the negative impact of COVID-19. No one comes to you unless you draw them, please turn our hearts toward heaven. 

When I am weak you are strong, therefore, I give my life, and cast all my cares into your hands. Father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, hear my humble cry, forgive our sins, and heal our land. I decree and declare that I shall live and not die! Jehovah Rapha you alone can heal. 

In Jesus Name, 

Amen

Have you personally been impacted by COVID-19? Is there anything that you need God to forgive in your life? Do you need to repent? Will you join me and pray for our world?

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