World News in Prayer – Thursday, February 20, 2020
We offer our prayers for the growth of God’s kingdom in our world today, uniting our voices with Christ, who perfects our prayers. Let us pray.
Holy Rock, when our world trembles and quakes, when plagues of locusts take over, and when drought and wildfires wreak havoc on ecosystems, we come to you in prayer. We continue our prayers for the people of Puerto Rico, United States, and countries in southern Africa still experiencing drought, especially Zimbabwe. We pray also for Murrurundi, Australia, a small town that has not felt the relief of rains that much of Australia has. Restore among us a love of the earth you created and give us respect for all your creatures.
Your kingdom come; your will be done.
Friend to all, we pray for the 2,000+ people who have died from the Coronavirus and the approximately 75,000 who are infected. When we are tempted to turn away from your people and find new reasons to discriminate against one group or other, remind us that pointing the finger at anyone based on their ethnicity is wrong and that, before you, all people are holy.
Your kingdom come; your will be done.
God of compassion, we pray for the 32 people who were killed in the crossfire between security forces and the separatists during an attack in Cameroon over the weekend. We pray for the people of Syria, where Turkey and the Syrian regime have been attacking one another harder and harder. Be present with all those fleeing war and violence with nowhere to go. Inspire the hearts and minds of our leaders and our military that they may seek your righteousness and lovingkindness so that liberty and peace may dwell with your people.
Your kingdom come; your will be done.
Divine teacher, may our prayers manifest into actions that guide us toward your will. Send your Holy Spirit’s blessing to each one of us and all of your good creation.
Your kingdom come; your will be done.
Amen.
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