For Week of August 3, 2020

Monday

Pray again for …

The looming storms hitting the East coast and the Island communities. Pray for safety for citizens. Pray also for the dedicated workers who will reach out to others while risking their own lives.

Read and meditate on 1 Corinthians 15:58

Tuesday

Pray for …

The United States Congressional leaders as they wrestle with ways to provide relief for millions of Americans who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read and meditate on 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Wednesday

Pray for …

The Lord to inspire and raise up more authors like James Baldwin, the literary genius whose birthday is today, to challenge, confront and critique the American dream of democracy in order to make for a better nation.

Read and meditate on John 8:32

Thursday

Pray for …

The educators, staff, children, and parents as they prepare for the opening of the public schools through virtual means or otherwise.

Read and meditate on John 16:33

Friday

Pray for …

Landlords and renting tenants during this difficult time when many suffer financially due to the pandemic circumstances.

Read and meditate on Matthew 7:7

Saturday

Pray for …

Counselors, therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrists as they help to bear the burden of a fatigued and dispirited society.

Read and meditate on Proverbs 11:14

Sunday

Pray for …

The strain on married couples as they balance the needs of their families, their work commitments and their crucial relationships.

Read and meditate on Genesis 2:24