Chicago During Covid-19 #28

Created by God.

God richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).

Thank you, Lord.

Chicago During Covid-19 #26

A sunflower growing on a busy street.

A sunflower turns to face the sun; we turn to face God’s Son, Jesus. He is light and he is love.

Chicago During Covid-19 #25

The sunrises every day.

A daily reminder to pray with thanks to Jesus who rose from the dead, bringing light and life to all who believe.

In him was life, and the life was the light of men (John 1:4).

Chicago During Covid-19 #20

A Columbine growing in Chicago reminds me of Colorado.

 

What prompts you to remember the whole way the Lord your God has led you (Deuteronomy 8:2)?

We follow best when we humbly pray.

 

Chicago During Covid-19 #19

Parks and roads are closed all over Chicago. But road closures don’t stop God.

He makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind (Psalm 104:3).

His mercies . . . are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Plead for mercy when you pray.

Chicago During Covid-19 #18

I passed bright green bushes and pale purple pansies on my walk to the store.

I savored sweet smelling lilacs.

But the grocery store, a few steps beyond these flowers, was boarded up and closed.

If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).

God’s Glory Shines Over Chicago

The sun rose beneath dark and brooding clouds just before Chicago’s mayor issued a Covid-19 shelter in place order.

As you pray remember God’s glory shines in darkness.

How Esther Petitioned the King

Esther was humble and respectful when she petitioned King Xerxes.

Here’s how she began, “If it please the king, and if I have found favor with him, and if he thinks it is right, and if I am pleasing to him . . . (Esther 8:5).”

How do you begin your prayers of petition to the King of all kings?

To Your Faith Add Gratitude

Jesus healed ten lepers who cried out for mercy. One said thank you.

Jesus told that man, “Your faith has healed you (Luke 17:18).”

Be like the one.

 

Ask the Lord

Pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest;
Ask him to send more workers into the fields (Luke 10:2).

Pray that someone will influence your family and friends to faith in Jesus.