”They have treated superficially the [bloody] broken wound of My people, Saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ When there is no peace.“
Jeremiah 6:14 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/jer.6.14.AMP
God,
It’s not a big secret that the world is a hurting place. There’s the war between Russia and Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas. These wars are causing pain to thousands who are affected by the fighting. Closer to home, the costs are rising while salaries are staying the same. Or, if there’s been a raise in pay this past year, the percentage increase in salary is lower than the percentage of inflation. There’s people battling cancer and there’s people burying their children. The world is grieving Lord. I am screaming for You to intervene and help the hurting people.
Lord, comfort those who are mourning. I pray that You will grant them Your strength to get through the day and Your peace to give them a calm in the midst of sorrow.
God, help those who are struggling financially. Help them to be able to afford the necessities and one or two luxuries to bring joy to their lives. If a job is needed, I pray that You will guide the jobseekers to the job that You have prepared in advance for them. If networking is needed, I pray for “random” encounters with friends and family, who can lead them to their next job.
God, please heal the sick. Heal those who are physically ill. Also, I pray for those who’s illness can’t be diagnosed. Guide the doctors in their research to find the right treatment. Lord, heal the emotionally sick and the mentally sick. So often these illnesses go undiagnosed, because they aren’t readily visible. Also, heal me, God. Let my health be part of my testimony to Your compassion.
Lord, heal the families. If there’s a rift in a family that is causing pain, bind up the wounds. If families are separated by distance or divorce, if possible, bring about reunification. God, I pray especially for those families who have a member or members that are fighting in harm’s way. I pray for a shield of protection for those who are fighting for freedom.
God, I pray for the persecuted. If someone is being demonized for being the person that You have called them to be, I pray for the end of the torment. For people of faith who are living in unfriendly and hostile areas, I pray for a special blessing. Please protect them and hide them in plain sight from those who seek to hurt or kill them.
You have created such a beautiful world with so many wonderful people. It breaks my heart when I encounter the pain in the lives of others, either in person or by way of the news. Please show those who are questioning whether they should live or die all the reasons why they should live.
Thank You, God, for listening to my prayer. I know that the there are good things happening in the world. But, it’s rarely spoken of on the daily news. Show us the good that is out there, or how we can be a part of good that is yet to be done. You are so loving and compassionate, that I know the pain breaks Your heart as well. You are not ignorant of it. I know that You care. I needed to remind myself of Your goodness while it feels like there’s pain no matter where I turn. I love You. Amen.
Journey with Monica 