Many people have asked if I would provide some encouraging scriptures as we battle coronavirus or COVID-19. This isn't a conclusive list, but I believe it is a good start in encouraging one another with scriptures:

1. Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.” Psalm 1:1 (GW) God’s Word Translation 
2. Psalm 34:19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. (NLT)
3. Romans 8:38-39 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below  —indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NLT)
4. Proverbs 11:14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers. (NLT)
5. Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (NLT)
   
6. Psalm 34:17 The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.
   
7. 1 John 5:5 And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (NLT)
   
8. Psalm 133:1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! (NLT)
   
9. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (NIV)
   
10. Psalm 81:10 For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things. (NLT)
    

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Many people have asked me, what can I pray? I always want to say that God hears our prayers and they never have to be fancy. However, at times like these sometimes we can struggle with what to say. Jesus said you have not because you ask not, so let’s make sure we are asking. We are also told to come boldly to the throne. So here we are:
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Jesus, thank you for being my savior and giving your life just for me. I’m forever grateful for this gift and all gifts you give me. I declare you the God of the universe, the name above all names, and I come before you and thank you for my many blessings. I forgive all who have committed wrongs against me so my prayer is not hindered and I ask you to forgive me of my mistakes and shortcomings. I pray for all the decision makers in the world and ask you to fill them with wisdom and understanding so they may guide us for our best interest. Thank you for providing food and I ask you to continue to provide for me. Continue to provide finances for me, let your angels surround and protect me from all harm. Keep my body healthy and fill me with your strength. Help me to be wise and not fall for deceptive traps, but stand firm to glorify you. Help me to draw closer to you and I commit all my actions to glorify you in the name of Jesus. Amen.