Today, Lord, we ask that You be ever more present for those facing the unknowns of this Covid-19 virus. For those who have the illness, for those who are caring for someone with the illness, for those who must work regardless of the virus, and for the many who remain isolated because of the virus, we pray. 

We remember in Your Word “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  (Deuternomy 31:6)

We also know that You are our Healer, as You showed many times “A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy.” (Matthew 8:2-3)

We know that when we don’t know what to do, You will show us the way. “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.” (Isaiah 42:16).

Today and every day, until this terrible pandemic ends, we call on You in faith, expressing our pain, our fear, our sorrow, and our hope. Be with us now. We pray in Christ Jesus’s name. Amen.