Good Morning, my friends. I’m sending out Happy Sunday Hugs to you! I pray that you have started your day with a smile on your face and peace in your heart.
This Sunday is not like our past Sundays. Most of us have been ordered to stay at home and most of our Churches are closed. It seems strange that I can even write “Most of our Churches are closed”. That is not a good feeling.
We are going through a scary, difficult time. We are constantly hearing updates about the numbers who have become infected and the numbers who have passed away from something related to the Coronavirus.
We become even more scared, more worried, more anxious when we stop and listen to all the statistics about the virus. We need to be aware, but I sometimes think it is worse for us because being aware makes us worry.
Don’t let fear and worry grip you. If you are doing everything you can to stay safe, don’t let fear come into your heart. Just pray and trust that God is going to send His angels to protect you.
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. ~Psalm 91:11.
God will cover you with His protection. He will give you calm in times of chaos and He will bring peace to your heart and home.
With this hug, I am praying a simple prayer for protection and calm: Dear God, We humbly ask that You provide a shield of protection over us all. Keep us safe from the Coronavirus and any other virus that we may be exposed to. For those who have tested positive, give them Your strength and make their recovery fast.
Replace our worries with Your peace and remove our fears and anxieties. Help us to remember that You are with us, You are in control and You can heal Your people.
Bless the doctors, nurses, first responders, law enforcement, and others who are working to care for those who are sick with this virus. Give them Your strength to carry on.
Bless us so that we may bless others and let us serve as Your light so that others may find their way in these dark times. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
With this hug, I pray that God blesses you and heals you. And whenever you need it, close your eyes and remember this hug and this prayer.
Sending you blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley