Let’s be prayer partners for our country…to slow & stop the Coronavirus

As for me—I miss St James Lenten services—cannot imagine not having holy week services: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter—oh well, this too shall pass.

I am blessed to be able to work at home—abiding by the President's 15 day challenge…hunkering down--staying home…only going out when essential. My day consists of working at home, praying to God for my family, my country, my friends (including all of you—my St James family). I am never bored—I find this is a GREAT time to reflect on my life—ask God for direction on how I should spend the rest of my life, i.e. what I have done & what God wants me to do—less about me & all about what can I do to help others.

God has truly been speaking to my heart—nudging me to reach out to those I love & also to others I may not have been in contact with for some time too, i.e. phone call or Email visit versus in person—reaching out to those who have been important in my life--just to let my loved ones know how much I care about them. You know what? Reaching out has absolutely been a WONDERFUL experience for me…hearing from close friends, family & especially those I have not connected with for a while—in some cases for years—other than a Christmas card/note. This alone has brightened my days!

My challenge to you is: Let's keep in constant prayer for our country & for each other. Let's be prayer partners for our country... to slow & stop the Coronavirus.

Lord God, I pray for our beloved country, our President, Congress, scientists, doctors, governors, government/business & church leaders & my fellow Americans. Lord, please give our leaders wisdom & have our people follow necessary guidance given to us to slow down this virus & to save our country. Keep our American people safe/healthy & restore our economy in a positive way . Give us wisdom to reflect on our lives, what we can do to help our country survive…& have us decide how to live the rest of our lives—reaching out to one another. Please give us high favor. Bless us all with renewed faith in you. In Jesus name I humbly pray. Amen

Remember that we are Americans—strong, resilient, tough with faith in God. With God's help, we will get through this crisis together & we will be stronger than before!!

Humbly submitted, Love and Blessings from Connie Townshend Halkovich