Jesus, during Your ministry on Earth You showed Your power and caring by healing people of all ages and stations of life from physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Be present now to people who need Your loving touch because of COVID-19. May they feel Your power of healing through the care of doctors and nurses.
Take away the fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or under quarantine. Give them a sense of purpose and protecting others from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.
God, as more people get sick, healthcare workers and first responders are working longer hours with fewer supplies and with more risk. Renew their energy and bring Your protection upon them as they work with patients. Multiply their supplies they need to stay safe on the job. Inspire and enlighten the research doctors developing vaccines to prevent it.
Father, we seek Your wisdom daily. Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world. We pray that they communicate clearly, truthfully, and calmly — with each other and with the public — and that their messages are received and heeded. May truth and empathy be the touchstones of people setting policies for our protection.
Holy Spirit, as families adjust to everyone being home as businesses and schools close, we ask that You guide people in their new realities. Give spouses grace for each other. Prompt worn-out parents to speak words of kindness and encouragement to their children. Help children find creative ways to experience the beauty of all You have created and continue learning.
Lord, we are so grateful for all the people who continue to work each day so that people are able to eat. We ask that You bless and protect them as they serve. Give them grace to handle customers patiently during supplies shortages. Keep their bodies healthy as they unload and stock boxes of supplies. And protect them all from contracting the new coronavirus.
Because of the LORD’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Bless and heal this world and each one of us.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy spirit.
Amen