With the COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions, however, many American families are enjoying more meals together than ever before. For many, the evening commute is no longer a factor, evening activities are cancelled, and restaurants are closed. When we share a meal, we are called to receive it with thanksgiving. So as family meals increase, so should family prayers of thanksgiving.
Read MoreIn 1527, Martin Luther ministered during an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Germany.
In 1665, Puritan preachers ministered during the Great Plague of London.
In 1854, Charles Spurgeon ministered during a cholera outbreak in London.
In 1918, American pastors ministered during the Spanish Flu epidemic.
And in 2020, the global church faces the Coronavirus pandemic.
As we walk through these uncertain times, we do so prayerfully. And what should we be praying for right now? Perhaps one of the Puritan preachers of the 17th century might lend us some insight for our prayers.
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