The spirit of the sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners, to announce the year when the LORD will show His favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn, to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the LORD to reveal His splendor. Isaiah 61:1-3 NET
{tweetme}God, You know that COVID-19 constitutes a major crisis in many nations. Oh Lord, over two million have now been or still are infected with it. You call us to show Your deep love and compassion to all those infected and affected and to make every effort to save lives. {/tweetme} We pray Your covering over the sick, their loved ones, those grieving loss, the healthcare professionals and first responders around the world. We believe that Your teachings and example, as well as the transforming power of the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ, are central to the Gospel response to COVID-19 that our world so urgently needs. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray deliverance, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!