Prayer to God

Let’s bow our heads and pray:
Eternal Father, you made the whole world stop spinning for a while.
You silenced the noise that we all have created.
You made us bend our knees again and ask for a miracle.
You closed your churches so we will realize how dark our world is without you in it.
You humble the proud and powerful.
The economy is crashing, and businesses are closing. 

Thousands of people are dying, alone.

Doctors and nurses are exhausted doing their best to save lives.

We took You for granted over the years.
We apologize for being too proud and appeared invincible.
We thought that everything we have and possess was the result of our own hard work.
We have forgotten that it was always your Grace and Mercy that made us who we are.
We run in circles looking to cure this disease, when it takes humility to ask for your wisdom.
We’ve been living our lives like we will be here on earth forever, like there’s no Heaven.
Maybe these trials are your mercy in disguise.
Maybe this virus is your way of purifying us—cleansing our souls and bringing us back to you.
In the past you serenaded us with Hosea’s song:
“Come back to me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart.”
You have been patiently waiting for us.
We’re so sorry for ignoring your voice . . . for our selfish ways.
Maybe we all deserve this, because we have forgotten you, Dear Father.
We’ve forgotten that you are God!
You only need to say the words, and our souls shall be healed.