Oratio Ad Deum
And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
Ezek 22:23
PRAYER FOR OUR LEADERS IN THIS MOMENT OF CRISIS
Our Father God in Heaven, Ruler over all Your creation.
We come in humility to plead for your divine mercy in this prayer, as we pray for our governing authorities in the City of Zamboanga and for our National leaders in this country.
Our Father, you have commanded your people in 1 Timothy 2:2 to pray for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way and that this is good, and is pleasing in your sight oh God our Savior.
Give them the wisdom to understand the true reality of our situation. Reveal to them the most appropriate actions to take in these situations. May they have the courage to make difficult but effective decisions even if they are not popular to the people.
Protect their well being during these times when they have so much burdens to carry and that more and more people are being infected by a highly contagious virus.
Your Word in Rom 13:4 has taught us that they are your servants. Make them realize that there is a greater power above them who is Master of all and that they are simply administrators under Your divine authority. May they see themselves as humble servants and noble leaders at the same time.
Cause our people to rally behind our leaders that they might do their job without discouragement and misery.
Our Father, we ask for Your hand of anointing and guidance for the people who lead and rule over us, in the Precious Name of our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, AMEN.
PRAYER FOR THE FILIPINOS WHO HAVE BEEN INFECTED BY COVID19 AND THEIR FAMILIES
Our Compassionate and Gracious Father in Heaven, we come in brokenness to plead for your mercy for those who are victims of this pandemic and their families.
You said in Your Words that “if anyone is sick, let the church pray over him, and the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. (James 5:14-15)
Our Good Lord, we ask for your comforting presence with them. In their moments of suffering, let your Spirit turn their hearts to the One Who can truly forgive their sins through Your Son Jesus Christ.
May they see the helplessness of life without Your grace and providence. Cause them to see that this moment of physical sickness can be a moment of spiritual healing and salvation.
Bring to them the life giving promises of Your Holy Words that revives those who have faith. Destroy the blindness of mind that keeps them from seeing the hope of salvation through Christ.
May those who believe receive the power of your healing hand that leads to thanksgiving and praise to your Name.
Let their families be protected from being contaminated. Make them realize that “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble” (Nahum 1:7).
Divine Healer, we trust in You. Heal our people. Turn our hearts toward You. This is what we ask, in the Holy Name of your Son Jesus. AMEN.
PRAYER FOR OUR DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STAFF IN THE FRONTLINES
Our Sovereign and Glorious Father, we ask Your hand of mercy for our doctors and medical personnel in the forefront of the fight against this health crisis.
You are the God of Agape love and is always pleased with any selfless act of sacrifice for the sake of others.
You have commanded us to “be in humility and count others more significant than ourselves. That we are to look not only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Phil. 2:3-4)
Heavenly Father, these noble Filipinos are risking their lives for our sake. Grant that their health is strengthened, their hearts remain courageous and their efforts and sacrifice will never be in vain.
Use them to inspire nobility and selflessness in our nation. Make our people learn to leave our comfort zones thru their examples. And cause such transformation to this culture.
Mighty Lord, may Your hand of providence be upon their families and love ones whom they left at home to serve others. Be gracious to them. Sustain their needs and wellbeing.
Bring to our government the awareness of their plight and cause it to graciously support our medical frontliners.
Father, reward those who offer their lives by doing good to others at the risk of their lives. This is your promise (Gal. 6:9).
This is what we ask, in the Holy Name of your Son, Jesus. AMEN.
PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH DURING THE DAYS OF COVID19
Great and Holy God, our Father in Heaven, the Head oh the church, we pray for Your own people today.
Lord, you promised that “IF YOUR PEOPLE who are CALLED BY YOUR NAME humble themselves, and PRAY and SEEK YOUR FACE and turn from their wicked ways, then YOU WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN and will forgive their sin and HEAL THEIR LAND. (2 Chron. 7:14)
Mighty God, revive Your church today. Turn our hearts back to You, Lord Jesus, our First Love. Humble us. Renew a heart of devotion within us for your Holy Words. Restore the fire of true faith in our souls. Teach us to live with a vision of eternity and not to dwell on things that are temporary.
Raise a church that lives a life of nobility in meekness. A beacon of light and hope to people during this difficult days. Let this time of separation and isolation strengthen us to grow deeply in the spirit, producing spiritual maturity.
Remind us that You only bless a nation and a generation because of Your people within it. That if Your church return to You and glorify You, You heal our land.
Father, may your church seek Your Face and hear Your voice today and cause us to pray for our land in the brokenness of spirit. In faith, we believe, restoration will come.
Protect your church from discouragement and faithlessness. Make us strong and courageous today, rested in the peace of the Spirit and confident in Your Steadfast Love and Faithfulness. In the mighty Name of Jesus, our Lord. AMEN.