Susan Narjala
Keeping it Real
A Prayer in the Midst of Powerlessness
I’ve been grappling about what to share during this time when the world as we know it seems to be collapsing.
If there’s one thing that this virus has revealed to us it’s our absolute powerlessness. Yes, we wash our hands for 20 seconds and disinfect every surface and sanitize our surroundings. But, ultimately, the power to end this, the power of healing, the power of life and death lies with a Sovereign God whose ways are far beyond our understanding.
So we ask:
In the face of pestilence and pandemics, God, may our instinctual response be prayer and not panic.
We don’t just pray for protection which only You can envelop us in.
We don’t just pray for provision which comes from Your generous and bountiful hand.
We pray for power over our innate selfishness and self-preservation. May we have eyes to see the hurting and the helpless. May we learn to serve and not hoard.
We pray for patience as we are closed into smaller spaces with the same old faces. May we see the good and ignore the not-so-good and love each other warts and all.
We pray for purposeful lives in the midst of the absence of activity. May we not allow this time to become one of lethargy or listlessness but God-glorifying daily living.
We pray that we will pursue You especially as much else has been stripped away. May this unprecedented quiet draw us into Your presence.
We pray for a posture of humility where down on our knees we discover the most high place. May we repent of our self-will and our desire to play god.
We pray for a peace that guards our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. May we be overwhelmed by Your love and not our circumstances.
We pray for a perspective that is eternal and not temporal. May we not surrender to fear as those without hope.
We pray for Your perfect presence in the midst of pain.
We pray for Your unquenchable power in the midst of our powerlessness.
We look forward to a time when we can come together as families and friends and communities and churches and schools to simply celebrate the joy of life.
Amen
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Mark O
Thank you, Susan. This is a powerful prayer for every day of our lives!
Susan Narjala
Thank you, Mark! We miss you and Marsha!
Kimberly Connor
Thank you for this wonderful devotion!
Susan Narjala
Thank you, Kimberly! I’m thankful it was a blessing. – Susan
Nina
Susan this sprit filled prayer has touched my heart – May God continue to use your ministry in for his glory – God bless
Susan Narjala
Thank you, Nina! God bless you.
David P
Amen Susan . Beautiful words .
Susan Narjala
Thank you, David. God bless!
Debra Winans
Excellent prayer. This is so true we are “powerless” but God is all “powerful”. Thank you.
Susan Narjala
Thanks, Debra! Yes, all power and glory be unto Him! Many blessings, Susan
Priya
Susan – that was a powerful God honoring prayer, for us believers. Thanks for a reminder on how we are to live in this pandemic. May all of you be blessed with His eternal goodness and may you share it with others.
Susan Narjala
Thanks, Priya! Hope you guys are doing well. God bless.
Tamara Hendricks
Amen. Thank you for this prayer, such a good reminder of how we can use our time wisely and be good stewards even while being at home.
Susan Narjala
Thank you, Tammy! We really need to unite our hearts and pray for this!
Pramilla
Susan, I could feel the prayer as I read it. We need all the prayers to give us strength to go through these difficult times. Stay safe , well & blessed.
Susan Narjala
Absolutely, Pramilla! Let’s all uphold each other in prayer.
D. Grant McClain
This is a marvelous prayer and perspective. Thank you.
Susan Narjala
Thanks, Grant! There is power in prayer!
Kaylea
Beautiful prayer!!
Susan Narjala
Thank you so much, Kaylea! 🙂