The Ebola Virus Calls for Our Prayers

Last Sunday I prayed in worship that the Ebola virus would be contained and not spread.  I realize that it is not just the churches in Liberia and the other countries nearby that need to do the praying, but that this must be an international effort.  Just as various nations are going to help with dealing with this outbreak, there must be the prayers from folks throughout the world to deal with this devastating disease.

Now, it is reported that for the first time a patient in the United States has been identified with this disease.

We need to pray for the those afflicted.
We need to pray for the medical staff helping those who are afflicted.
We need to pray for other resources that are needed and are being provided.
We need to pray that this virus would not spread widely to other places.

Here is where you can come with prayer.  You may be one among many people praying.  Yet, I believe each person's prayer is respected by God.  I invite you to pray for the many different ways that help is needed.  It is a risk for the healthcare workers involved.  They are willing to help tackle this virus.  Hopefully, in short time the illness and death caused by this virus will disappear.