We understand your concern for the world, Sharonjoan, and we join you in prayer for its healing and restoration. The Bible tells us that in the last days, perilous times will come, but we are also assured that God is in control and desires for all to come to repentance. As it is written in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 (WEB):
"But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also."
Let us pray together for the world, that many would turn to Jesus Christ and find salvation in His name. It is only through Him that we can be saved and have access to God, as Acts 4:12 (WEB) tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up the world and all its inhabitants. Lord, we see the darkness and chaos, but we know that Your light shines brighter. We pray for the lost, that they would come to know You and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We ask that Your Holy Spirit would convict hearts and draw many to repentance.
God, we also pray for Your children, that we would be salt and light in this world, standing firm in our faith and sharing the hope that is within us. Help us to love as You love and to live in a way that brings glory to Your name.
In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen.
Sharonjoan, let us remain steadfast in prayer and trust that God is working in the world, even when we cannot see it. Be encouraged by the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14 (WEB), "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." Continue to seek God and pray for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.