I’m almost 50 years old.
In my lifetime, the closest thing that I can relate to today’s COVID-19 pandemic is 9/11.
The world as we knew it had changed.
The loss of life was heartbreaking.
The uncertainty of the future made everyone uneasy.
Then something incredible happened.
People turned to God.
The nation came together.
I never felt the need to pray so fervently.
Fast forward to today as we have a global pandemic.
The loss of life globally is already 5 times the loss of life of 9/11.
I don’t see the nation coming together.
Sunday we cannot gather at church, but we will be holding a special day of fasting and prayer in our homes asking God to bless and inspire our leaders to combat COVID-19.
We will pray for those suffering from the physical, emotional and economic impact of the coronavirus.
In fasting we will abstain from eating for two meals.
We take that money, more if we can, and give a generous donation to the church for the poor and the needy.
Also, we can designate some money to go to a humanitarian fund which is used globally.
Whatever your faith, please consider joining us in this special day of fasting and mighty prayer as we pray for heaven’s help and blessings.
Take the money that you would have spent on those two meals, or more if you are able, and donate it to some reputable charity that can help those affected by COVID-19.
Jason Bringhurst
Port Angeles