Opportunity to Pray

News got you down?

What does God’s Word say?

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

            So how can Christians use the news to do good? When you read or hear news, whether you get it on your phone or TV or wherever, stop and pray. God is not unaware of the life issues that concern us, and He is all-powerful, able to act for His glory and our good in all situations. And He tells us to pray.

            Here are some real headlines, with suggestions for how to pray about them. Once this becomes a habit, you’ll never think about news in the same way. We can earnestly seek this way of communing with our God!

“More than 1 Million cases of coronavirus have been reported in the US.”

            “Lord, be with all people who have this disease. Bring Your comfort, healing, and peace to them and those who love them. Help our medical personnel understand and find answers to cure. Help them to prevent any more attacks.”

“A second round of the coronavirus is ‘inevitable.’ “

            “God of Truth and Life, help us know what to believe. Help us to always hope in You and not depend on the world and what it thinks. Help us to use this opportunity when many are in despair to bring Your peace and Light.”

“Sister opens up about ER doctor who died by suicide.”

            “Lord, help the people involved see Your Truth. Heal those who are hurting, Great Physician.”

 “US weekly jobless claims hit 3.84 million, topping 30 million over the last 6 weeks.”

            “Father Who made the world, be with those who have lost their jobs. Help them to have hope. Help them to find new work. Help then to view work as Your blessing. Meet all their financial needs.”

“Pelosi says she is ‘satisfied’ with Biden’s response to sexual assault allegation.”

            Omniscient God, who alone decides right and wrong, bring Your Truth to our world. Let those in power know how much You honor individuals and care for their wall-being. Bring Your justice when it seems like evil is prevailing.”