It Shall Come To Pass [ Includes Prayer Request for COVID-19]

"It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear.” [Isaiah 65:24 NKJV]

Many people quote the phrase, "This too shall pass" and believe that it is in the Bible. However, the phrase is not in the Bible per se. But the phrase's meaning is true. Everything will pass away, but love. It means that the trouble you are currently experiencing will pass away. However, the phrase ”It shall come to pass," means it has not happened yet but it will happen. Jeremiah is saying that before we call on our LORD God, he has heard and already answered our prayers. He will take care of the situation before we finish praying NOT when we finish praying! He already has the answer to your prayer. In other words, before we call on Him, he has worked it out and His plans are made for our victory.   The LORD knows about our current trouble, situation or pandemic, he has already answered and heard our request.  We must learn to hear the answer in the whisper of His voice. The still quiet voice in your spirit.  It may be that you are sick and suffering doing this time, and something inside of your “gut” tells you to get up and go to the Urgent Care unit or call your friend or even put your protective equipment on before leaving the home,  be on guard at all times, call to check on a loved one or friend, etc. Do not ignore the ‘something’. If you know the Lord, it is most likely the Holy Spirit speaking to you, giving you directions about your particular circumstance. Every time you ignore the "whisper"  of God, it usually leads to more difficulties. One day, one action can mean the difference between life and death.

Believing that God has heard and answered you, brings peace and comfort.  Why?  Because, it brings assurance that He never slumbers or sleeps. He is watching over you. He has a plan whether you see it or not. He is Omnipresent, Omniscient and Omnipotent. Jeremiah proclaims, “ADONAI, GOD! You made heaven and earth by your great power and outstretched arm; nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 (CJB)  Jeremiah continues with these words, "You are a great, powerful God, whose name is ADONAI-Tzva'ot, great in counsel, might in deed!" My finite mind cannot understand an infinite God, but I do know this, I trust him and nothing is impossible for Him not even stopping this cruel, evil COVID-19 virus.  Let's keep praying. He has heard us. Let's trust and believe He is who He says He is. The answer is not on the way, He has already answered! 

Since we know that the LORD God hears and answer our prayers, please pray for the things listed below. 

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Updates 1 - Keeping safe. COVID-19: the worst week (April 06) in the US, 338,000 people are infected.  Pray for the healing and restoration of the mind, body and soul. 
  1. Pray for Physicians, Healthcare Provider, First Responders, Hospitals and Medical Support . 
  2. Pray for the Hospital Administration: for wisdom to plan and resources to execute their plans in this crisis with calm and strength.
  3. The Emergency Department, the ICU, any floor which cares for a COVID-19 patient: For the doctors, nurses and physician assistants, nurse practitioners, techs, respiratory therapists, specialists, janitors, registration, nutrition, security, basically every human in there who will serve the incoming patients: that all of them are covered by God’s protection so that they do not contract the virus from their patients. The care and health of their families at home. 
  4. Resources: For personal protective equipment, ventilators and any other equipment that my hospital needs will become available and no one has to lose their life because of a lack of resources.
  5. The First Responders paramedics, fire personnel, police personnel and their protection from the virus. the physical, mental and emotional strength to do their job safely, with excellence for care and health of their families at home.
  6. The COVID-19 patients in ICU and on ventilators:
  7. The sick COVID-19 patients coming in: for the correct diagnosis, treatment and healing and not one of them to lose their lives to this disease.  Pray for their family’s peace and strength; for the power of Christ to touch their lungs and bodies and raise them up to wholeness.
  8. Pray for the Grieving: For those who have lost loved ones to the disease: their comfort, provision and strength. Pray for God's love to wrap around them and carry them through this time. 
  9. Pray for the Salvation of the Lost: “Those who were not my people; her who was not loved I will call loved”. [Romans 9:25] 

NOTE: Please see the previous blog for additional updates on COVID-19 as of 04/06/20

May the Lord bless you and keep you now and always,
Pastor Patricia 


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