Chicago During Covid-19 #30

Everything is different. Everything is still the same.

Dandelions grow. Hubcaps fall off cars. People litter.

We still need the Lord. That is why we pray.

Chicago During Covid-19 #29

A weed grown tall.

Not valued, yet beautiful.

Like people. Too young or too old. Too poor or too prickly. Too . . .

But everyone is precious in God’s sight. Pray for one another (James 5:16).

Chicago During Covid-19 #27

Whiter than snow.

Make this prayer yours. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow (Psalm 51:7).

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 #23

Observe how the lilies of the field grow . . . not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these . . . So do not worry (Matthew 6:28-34).

So do not worry. 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).

Chicago During Covid-19 #16

 

Lake Shore Drive without cars and the Lake Front without people creates a peaceful picture. But Chicago is not peaceful.

Seek the welfare of the city to where I have sent you . . . and pray to the Lord on its behalf (Jeremiah 29:7).

Chicago During Covid-19 #15

A cross, whose message offers life and hope to all who pray, believing.

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Chicago During Covid-19 #13

A cluster of daffodils looks like people longing to be free.

You can find true freedom during lockdown. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36).

That is why we pray.