For Week of August 31, 2020

Monday

Pray for …

The family of Jacob Blake in the midst of dealing with his critical health issues and growing protests around the nation regarding law enforcement and Black Lives. We pray for Jacob and his life course and young men in our society who are vulnerable.

Read and meditate on John 16:22

Tuesday

Pray for …

Good and responsible law enforcement officers around the nation. Pray for their safety and for their wisdom during these troubled times. Pray for their loved ones and families who carry the load with them

Read and meditate on Romans 13:1-7

Wednesday

Pray for …

People living with and fighting the evil disease of cancer. In particular pray for children who suffer and pray for the parents and guardians who walk with them and are present for them.

Read and meditate on James 5:14-15

Thursday

Pray for …

The escalation of gun purchases and gun violence in America. Pray for the
growing tension between races, cultures and political ideologies that threaten to destroy the unity of the nation.

Read and meditate on Matthew 26:52-54

Friday

Pray for …

Those who depend on pubic transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been reported that ridership on public transportation, buses, subways and light rail is down as much as 90%. Pray especially for the large cities where so many people depend on public transportation.

Read and meditate on Lamentations 3:25-26;40-41

Saturday

Pray for …

The United State Congress and decisions regarding urgent help for the growing numbers added daily to the unemployment ranks. Pray for the important stimulus bills to assist regarding evictions and property owners, all of whom are challenged at this time.

Read and meditate on 1 John 3:17-18

Sunday

Pray for …

The President of the United States, that God will grant him wisdom during these times. Pray that he will receive the wisdom of the Lord and the advice of good counselors around him.

Read and meditate on Proverbs 3:13-18