These last few months have proven just how quickly the world as we know it can change. An unknown virus has infiltrated our lives in ways we could have never imagined. In addition to the physical symptoms the virus projects, fear is an emotional symptom, extruded by the unknown factors accompanying this coronavirus. This kind of fear brings out the best in some people, yet the worst in others. From our president to the average person, many are feverishly searching for ways to bring this medical (and resulting financial) crisis to an end.
All the while, others with selfish hearts and evil intent are creating an atmosphere of chaos laced with self-indulgent get-rich-quick schemes. At great expense, our government has been feverishly searching for a remedy. People are demonstrating that love for one another and love for country (the entire world) can indeed go hand-in-hand. Still others are determined to dampen this synergy by pounding out the sour notes of sinful clamor at the expense of the afflicted.
As the number of people contracting and succumbing to the virus steadily increases, the rest of the country has been confined to their homes in an effort to slow the spread. Jobs are being curtailed. The security that accompanies the paycheck has been replaced with the insecurity that coincides with the bare shelves in supermarkets. The perceived certainties of life have been trampled under by the uncertainties which are also a part of life. Few are qualified to be in the forefront in this crisis. Most are confined to the sidelines to watch the battle unfold with each news conference. There is, however, one extremely significant act in which we can all participate: PRAYER. While I’m sure that you have your own well-thought-out prayer lists, here are a few prayer thoughts I would like to suggest:
All the while, others with selfish hearts and evil intent are creating an atmosphere of chaos laced with self-indulgent get-rich-quick schemes. At great expense, our government has been feverishly searching for a remedy. People are demonstrating that love for one another and love for country (the entire world) can indeed go hand-in-hand. Still others are determined to dampen this synergy by pounding out the sour notes of sinful clamor at the expense of the afflicted.
As the number of people contracting and succumbing to the virus steadily increases, the rest of the country has been confined to their homes in an effort to slow the spread. Jobs are being curtailed. The security that accompanies the paycheck has been replaced with the insecurity that coincides with the bare shelves in supermarkets. The perceived certainties of life have been trampled under by the uncertainties which are also a part of life. Few are qualified to be in the forefront in this crisis. Most are confined to the sidelines to watch the battle unfold with each news conference. There is, however, one extremely significant act in which we can all participate: PRAYER. While I’m sure that you have your own well-thought-out prayer lists, here are a few prayer thoughts I would like to suggest:
- In this moment of crisis, may we ascertain the eternal significance
- Just as this virus attacked without advanced notice, so Jesus will come again “like a thief in the night”
- Are we ready?
- Just as this virus attacked without advanced notice, so Jesus will come again “like a thief in the night”
- In the midst of this crisis, let’s embody this sense of urgency
- Although we were not prepared for the onslaught of this virus, may we be prepared for the second coming of Christ
- May we prepare others for Christ’s second coming as well
- Although we were not prepared for the onslaught of this virus, may we be prepared for the second coming of Christ
- Just as we are willing to pay a tremendous price to stamp out this viral crisis, let us be willing to give our all for the One who paid the ultimate price for our sin
- May we begin now, living for Him, because He died for us
- May we do whatever God commands that others may be saved
- May we begin now, living for Him, because He died for us
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