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Praying in Times of Uncertainty

Praying in times of uncertainty, such as we are currently facing in the midst of this COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, can be difficult because the actual facts of what is going on is difficult to distinguish from all of the opinions — both negative and positive.  The following photo, and text version below it, outlines some of what I’ve been praying in regard to our current situation and was written to help individuals have some “starting points” in their conversations with God as they responded to the president’s call for a national day of prayer on Sunday, March 15, 2020. 

COVID Prayer

Praying in the midst of uncertainty.

  • I pray that the virus would weaken and its spread would be halted. 
  • I pray that God would be with those who become ill and that they would seek out His presence to be their stronghold. 
  • I pray for courage and protection for those who serve our communities in ways that put them on the front lines of exposure. 
  • I pray for those who research ways to combat not only this virus, but also the many other diseases that exist. 
  • I pray that God would be made known through His children to those who are frightened and unaware of where to turn. 
  • I pray for the courage to live with joy in such a way that God’s love is spread to the fearful — especially to the children who so quickly pick up on the fears of the adults around them. 
  • I pray that our love for the most vulnerable among us would guide our decisions that may require sacrifice from us. 
  • I pray for a spirit of compassion and understanding to replace the one of judgment that seems so prevalent in today’s culture. 
  • I pray that the uncertainty and fear that seem to be battering this country would serve to ignite a spirit of love that will overcome the spirit of darkness and hatred that often gets so much air time. 
  • I pray that a heart of compassion would be awakened within God’s people in such a way that He is made visible to all. 
  • I pray that my eyes, ears, heart, and mind would be open to how He would have me respond in an individual way. 
  • And I pray for a revival to ignite within the people of God so that Jesus would be lifted up and even more people would come to Him in repentance and find salvation in Him.

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In prayer,
Tom Lemler
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Praying in Times of Storms

Praying in times of storms can be difficult because the storm often brings great confusion and uncertainty.  The following photo, and text version below it, outlines some of what I’ve been praying in regard to hurricane Irma.  I also believe it is a Godly approach to praying in the midst of any storm we, or others, experience in life. 

Storms

Praying in Times of Storms
  • I pray that the storm would weaken and/or change course so that the people in its path would be spared.
  • I pray that God would be with those who go through the storm and that they would seek out His presence to be their stronghold.
  • I pray that God would be made known through His children to those who become battered and bruised and face devastation that only He can heal.
  • I pray for a spirit of compassion to replace the one of judgment that seems so prevalent in today’s culture.
  • I pray that the storms that seem to be battering this country would serve to ignite a spirit of love that will overcome the spirit of darkness and hatred that gets so much air time in the media.
  • I pray that a heart of compassion would be awakened within God’s people in such a way that He is made visible to all.
  • I pray that my eyes, ears, heart, and mind would be open to how He would have me respond in an individual way.
  • And I pray for a revival to ignite within the people of God so that Jesus would be lifted up and even more people would come to Him in repentance and find salvation in Him.
In prayer,
Tom Lemler