Nancy Streza

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Coronavirus

For All Affected

Dear Father God,

You are all-powerful, all-wise and all-loving.

We come before you asking your mercy on us to stop the spread of the coronavirus throughout the whole world.

We pray for those already infected with this virus that they may receive prompt, effective and compassionate medical care that will restore them to health.

We pray your protection and grace for all medical professionals who are courageously testing and treating those infected with coronavirus. May they be shielded, strengthened and guided as they administer healing treatments and care.

We pray your protection over those most vulnerable to this disease, for our elders, our poor, our disabled and those weakened by other health conditions. Please pour out yourr grace upon them.

We pray for those under quarantine that they might be comforted by your presence and protected from disease, anxiety and fear.

We pray for those who refuse quarantine and are reckless with their behavior. Please stop them from spreading the disease.

We pray for our government leaders and our public healthcare leaders that they might be informed and well prepared as they deal with the coronavirus. Grant them the resources and manpower they need to use their wisdom in the best interest of public health.

We pray for those searching for treatments, cures and vaccines. May you guide them, reveal new ideas and accelerate their discoveries to fight this disease.

We pray for the communities, areas and countries hardest hit by coronavirus. Restore their sense of wellbeing and community. Sustain them, comfort them and give them hope.

We pray for all whose lives are disrupted by the coronavirus. We pray for families who have been separated and for those whose livelihoods have been jeopardized. We pray for those who are struggling to make ends meet. May they turn their eyes to You, Lord and put their trust in You to provide for them.

We look to you, Oh God, praying that the spread of the coronavirus will be halted and that many lives might be spared.

We pray that through this crisis you may draw us closer to you, grow our compassion and increase our knowledge.e

Thank you that you are the Great Physician who not only heals us but who is a a very present help in our time of need as the Bible tells us that you “Took up all our infirmities and carried our diseases.” (Matthew 8 :17 NIV)

We submit to Your perfect plan. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Thank you for hearing our prayer.

Amen.

For those with the virus:

You are the ultimate Healer. Father, we come before You to pray for those infected with this virus. We pray for not only their healing, but for them to be comforted while they heal. Lord, please eradicate every ounce of this virus from their bodies. Please heal every cell in their bodies, every infected part of their being. We pray for no lasting effects in their bodies from this illness. Father, please heal them inside and out and provide them with the medical care they need, with the medications they need, and with the healing not only physically but spiritually so that they may live life and life abundantly ahead.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

For Those Treating the Sick

Father,

We come to pray for those who are caring for the sick. It takes a kind and selfless heart to care for those who are sick, and so Father we pray for them. We pray that You would be their source of rest, their source of replenishment when weary, and their source of hope in such overwhelming times. Lord we know in Luke 6:38 that whosoever pours out shall be given back in proportion, so we pray blessings upon these caregivers. We also pray for their health that they may not fall ill. Father protect them with a hedge of protection against the germs of coronavirus and help those who are giving to be protected as they nurse others back to health. Bless them, oh Lord.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

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Psalm 107:20, “He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”

Isaiah 38:16-17, “LORD, by such things people live; and my spirit finds life in them too. You restored me to health and let me live. 17Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love, you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back.”

Addiction (self)

For nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37

Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. Isaiah 59:1

O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. - Psalm 63:1

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has wounds without cause? Wha has redness of eyes? Those who linger long at the wine. Those who go in search of mixed wine. -Proverbs 23:29-30

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For an addict::

Dear Lord Jesus,
I am desperate for You. I need You more than anything else.
Rescue me from this addiction. I cannot do it on my own. You alone are the Savior. I am bound. Please set me free. I am weak. Please be my strength. Take away all the cravings. Give me clear, rational thinking. Banish the demons far away away for me, silence their lies, and protect me by your Holy Spirit. When I am tempted to fall back, remind me that my thirsts and cravings can only be filled by You. Please deliver me completely from this addiction. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, please give me a new life - an abundant life - that you have designed for me. Lead me to Your Cross, to Your Word, and to Christian friends who will help me on this journey. I surrender and put my trust in You alone. Amen.

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(My 10-Step Prayer)

Lord God, My life is a mess. I am powerless to fix it. But God, I am choosing to believe You and Your Word now rather than Satan's lies. You are all-powerful. You alone can take my messy brokenness and make me whole. Because Jesus lived and died for me, I believe that I am more loved and accepted than I could ever dare hope. Through Jesus, I can be restored to a right relationship with You. Through Jesus, sanity and stability can be restored in my life. I admit that I’ve tried to care for myself and I can’t do it. I surrender my will to You. I surrender my reputation, my experience, my hopes and my dreams to You. I want You to take care of me from now on. I want Your thoughts to be my thoughts and Your ways to be my ways.
Lord, I am more sinful than I ever imagined. I have excelled at justifying myself and shifting the blame to others.
I have rebelled against You when Your plans didn’t align with mine. I have encouraged others to join me in my rebellion against you. My list of sins is long. I’m willing to have You point each one out to me. But I’m also trusting that Your grace is greater than all my sins. Because Jesus paid the penalty on the cross with my own blood, I am no longer guilty in Your eyes. Because He took my record of wrongs and exchanged them with His record of righteousness, I am no longer condemned. Lord, You alone can set me free from the burdens that weigh me down and the things that stress me out.You alone can take the hurts of my past and my present.I surrender them to you. I’m asking you, God, to make things right in my relationships with others. Give me humility to swallow my pride and take the first step towards reconciliation. Give me love to show grace – just as you have shown grace to me. Give me courage, wisdom and direction to make amends. Help me to pursue peace with the people around me. Help me to trust You. Help me to quickly turn away from sin. Please silence the lies of Satan and silence the lies within me. Help me to listen to Your voice and hear Your truth as I read Your Word. Help me talk to You often - about everything - in prayer From now on, I only want Your will for my life. Help me to fix my eyes on You. Help me to know Your will. Give me the wisdom, courage, faith, strength and direction to obey and follow wherever You lead me. I give up. I surrender. And I put my trust in You alone. Amen.