Continuing a series of posts - courtesy of Christian Concern for our Nation - giving shape to our life of prayer during these days.

Praying for society

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:37-40)

• For those doctors, nurses and other health professionals as they come under pressure and strain – that they would be kept free from illness

• That the threat of illness would help many in society recognise their own mortality and their need for hope in the face of death

• For scientists to be successful in finding a vaccine and other effective ways to protect people from the virus

• That people would be mindful of the effects of their actions on others: following medical advice carefully and being responsible when buying supplies

• That time in isolation from others would provide an opportunity for non-Christians to reflect, repent and turn to Christ

• For all those whose work or study is hit by the crisis – that we would be fair to all who are affected and look after those whose livelihoods are threatened