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Pray for ALL OF US to listen to our leaders and heed their admonition for Social Distancing by staying at home

The following is from our Missionaries serving in Italy, one of the hardest hit countries with the most people lost,

“Please understand that your temporary sacrifice of American liberty is a gift of life to the elderly, the weak, and the sick. For those of you who have the attitude of, ‘nobody can tell me what to do, especially the government,’ - this attitude is lethal. Please be responsible and love others. This is true freedom!”

Father, your word is very clear that we are to obey those in authority over us. It is, then, the mark of a disciple as you tell us, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples”. We will be obedient not begrudgingly but out of a sense honoring your word and caring for our neighbors. Our obedience can and will save lives by staying home and, when we must go out for supplies, maintaining distance from those around us.

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.-Romans 13:1 (NIV)

Join others at 12 PM today to pray for our local and global community. Use the Zoom Link to join with others and pray together. 

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