Bishop Sharma Lewis has asked our Virginia Conference to share in a corporate time of prayer every day at 12:00 p.m. as we go through this time of crisis in our nation and the world.

This is the prayer Bishop Lewis asks us to pray together:

Almighty God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

We thank you for your blessings, past, present and future. You are our rock and the source of our hope in all things and at all times. As Jehovah Jireh, our provider God, we ask you this day to stretch out your mighty hand and eradicate from the face of the earth forever this virus called COVID-19 (coronavirus) that is spreading rapidly from continent to continent.

We also pray that you, Jehovah Rapha, our healing God, would place your hand upon all of those who have been stricken by this virus and restore them to full health. Be with those who have lost loved ones and are grieving. Protect all who are caring for those with this virus and keep them from contracting it themselves. Calm our fears and provide us with your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Strengthen us with the joy of the Lord and help us to hold firmly to the hope that only you can provide.