‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear…’ (Psalm 46:1-2)
For those who are sick and frightened, and those who care for them.
Those who are fearful and anxious. May they be given peace.
For those who are vulnerable and isolated, may God be close to them and draw them to Himself.
For those in quarantine, that their spirits might be sustained,
and for those separated from people they love by the circumstances of this illness.
For those who mourn.
For all those who are serving so heroically in our Health services, may the Lord protect them and give them strength. May the Lord give them energy, and protection. May he provide for all their needs.
For those who provide food, or vital services at this time. Strengthen and help them Lord we pray.
For the government as it seeks to make wise decisions for the common good. May God cause them to look to Him, and may He give them wisdom and strength.
For Boris Johnson, our Prime Minister.
For the Queen, may she be empowered to give a lead to her people
For those who are selfishly panic-buying to be restrained.
For those whose employment is threatened.
For companies and employers struggling with this crisis.
For scientists working to understand the virus and to find treatment and prevention. May they be given great insight and skill in their work.
For us as a nation, that we might pull together in this crisis, and above all that we may look to Almighty God in repentance and faith. May the Lord have mercy on our nation, and on our world.
Please pray for national Church leaders, that they may step forward and proclaim the gospel, so that people may find comfort through salvation in Jesus Christ.
Please be praying for Church members who are vulnerable and self-isolating.
Please pray for those who particularly struggle with social isolation.
Please pray for those we know through our various ministries, that they will look to the Lord.
Please pray for church leaders at this time, that they will have wisdom and strength to respond to the challenges we face.
Please pray for the efforts of churches to reach out to those who need help in the community.
Please pray that the current straitened circumstances might cause God’s people to turn to Him, bringing revival in our churches, and then our communities.
Please pray for those who do not know the Lord, that they will hear the gospel and respond with faith.
Please pray for those in countries which are worse affected than our own, and who may not have adequate health systems, for their leaders, and all who are trying to help.
Please pray for those who are suffering from famine or persecution, whose needs are being overlooked at this time because of our focus on the current crisis.
Please pray for missionaries working overseas.
May the Lord Graciously hear our prayers