Psalm 88: 1-4, 12-13

1  LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

2  May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.

3  I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.

4  I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.

12  Are your wonders known in the place of darkness, or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?

13  But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you.

Prayer

Loving and Faithful Heavenly Father. We seemed to be disoriented when we woke up this morning. Everything is pitch dark inside and outside. But when we bow our knees before You and pray with tears in our eyes, the light of our hearts illuminates the room letting us see that there is a way out and the spiritual compass is pointing north. We firmly believe that whatever circumstances we are in, You will reward those who truly seek You. Add to our lamps spiritual fresh oil today and let our light shine.

Lord Jesus, May the power of Your blood cleanse our bodies, minds, and souls that we may raise our holy hands and form an altar. Let us enter into Your presence and let the edge of Your cloak brush the city. We pray that You would touch our sick relatives and friends with Your healing hand. Their lives are threatened and what is happening around them makes them panic. May You mend the spiritual wounds of our brothers and sisters whose souls have been traumatized. They are hiding in a dark cave in their sadness, sorrow, and despair.

Holy Spirit, may Your words of comfort give encouragement to our friends as we are too far away to walk through the dark helpless valley of Coronavirus pandemic with them. Give us joyful hymns to sing so that we can bring hope and blessings to those who are in despondent. Give us different musical instruments so we can play songs to praise healthcare workers for the risks and sacrifices they are making and to thank the frontline essential workers for their hard work and dedication to keep the city running 24/7. With music and song, we salute the heroes of the pandemic. Give us the sledgehammer of faith, hope, and love to penetrate the darkness. Let the light of the gospel enter this generation and chase away the clouds of haze. It is in Christ; we have ultimate victory.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Article quoted from：Ohana prayer #181