Saturday, June 12, 2021

Praying the News Summary 24

Summary: Country of the Week: Turkmenistan
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for wisdom for people grappling with the racist attitudes and actions of people who had birds named after them. 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for grace to be poured over a school where several black students were upset by a school project asking them to clean cotton
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those in Canada as they grapple with the history and effects of residential schools for indigenous children. Pray for the US to do the same
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 40+ people killed in a train accident in Pakistan
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for police reforms so people can be taken into custody instead of shot & killed. Pray for the US to learn from other nations how to reduce deaths of civilians at the hands of police, as well as police officer deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for allegations of linguistic racism (treating someone as inferior based on their accent) to be thoroughly investigated and remedied
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in anti-Semitism. Pray for negotiations to find compromises that will have both the Israelis and Palestinians treated humanely and justly
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: A new law in Nevada bans racial mascots and sundown sirens (sirens that would sound to signify that non-white people had to leave town at the end of the day)
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to grapple with the legacy of those in the Confederacy and how to honor those who were enslaved by Confederates
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The Justice Department will require federal officers to wear body cameras when serving warrants or making pre-planned arrests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to support programs aimed at correcting past injustices and discrimination aimed at black and other minority people
Source: Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for those who are grieving the 100-160+ people killed in a village raid in Burkina Faso
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for places experiencing unrest, such as Dublin, Ireland
Source: Dublin
Summary: Pray for wisdom as governments work to address the causing that are driving people to leave their home countries and seek asylum in the US
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for environmental issues, such as the long-term effects of the ship sinking off of the coast of Sri Lanka
Source: Sri Lanka
Summary: Pray for those grieving afresh after the body of a 15 month old child was found in Norway after drowning in the English Channel last October
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the death of a 6 year old killed on the way to school. Pray for justice for and repentance from his killer
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a thorough investigation into the allegations of abuse that many Afghan policewomen suffer from
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 3 people killed at a graduation party in Florida
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving 4 of the 5 members of a Muslim family who were killed in an intentional attack in Canada. Pray for the hospitalized boy who survived
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a just investigation into the Capitol Riot as people work to prevent a similar attack in the future
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for prisoners to be treated humanely by guards
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in gun violence in the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 10 mine clearance workers shot dead in Afghanistan
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for refugees, asylum-seekers, and migrants to be treated humanely. Pray for order and compassion to pervade throughout the border situation
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Native American police on tribal lands as the Supreme Court ruled that they can detain non-Native people on tribal lands. Pray for tribal jails to be reformed so that people will not die in police custody
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for workplaces to support mental health initiatives, such as emotional support animals
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for crisis support teams that are responding to mental health crises in Montana, as an alternative to policing mental health problems
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Puerto Ricans experiencing power outages after a fire at a power station
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for an end to the death penalty
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those involved in the Capitol riot to face the just consequences for their actions, even as we pray for them to repent
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Syria. Pray for bombings to avoid hospitals, schools, and civilian areas
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 14 people injured in a shooting in Texas
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for voting rights to be upheld. Pray for states to find ways to continue to allow eligible voters to be able to have their votes counted, while preventing ineligible voting
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link and Link

Summary: PRAISE: The US is sharing vaccines with other countries
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for places reopening as cases decline, such as India
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those people who are concerned about the unemployment benefits ending during the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those people who are navigating (or uncomfortable with) a return to their workplace
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people as international travel is starting to open up again
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for places with rising virus varient cases, such as the US
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the pharmacist who deliberately ruined vaccines to repent as he goes to prison
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those concerned about eviction as the federal moratorium banning evictions in a pandemic is ending
Source: Link
Summary: Praying for the growing number of child labors as the pandemic continues
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those concerned about less frequent reporting of virus and vaccine rates by states
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for rural areas with low vaccination rates to get more vaccinations done
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Some vaccines are getting a longer shelf life, which minimizes waste
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for places delaying the end of their lockdowns, such as England
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for countries to continue to share vaccines with other nations
Source: Link

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Praying the News Summary 23

Summary: Country of the Week: Laos
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for acknowledgement, repentance, and reparations to be made for the Tulsa Massacre
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for businesses to tackle and address racial inequalities
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the black-owned businesses supporting social reform
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for acknowledgement, mourning, and reparations to be made for the mass graves of indigenous children found at residential schools
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for discussions on how to acknowledge and apologize for past genocides
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for all people to have access to vaccines. Pray for vaccine inequality to be tracked and remedied
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those instigating anti-Asian hate crimes to be caught and held accountable, even as we pray for them to repent 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to learn about critical race theory from the original sources, before supporting or condemning it. Pray for people to learn the full story of our history, including the negative parts
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for just verdict and repentance for Derek Chauvin
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The NFL will no longer be using a race-based formula to determine compensation for concussions
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for companies to investigate allegations of racial bias and work to remedy this
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for an end to anti-Semitism
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the indigenous children discovered in a mass grave at a residential school in Canada. Pray for lament, repentance, and reparations to be made
Source: Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for reforms to prevent mass shootings
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in anti-Semitic attacks. Pray for people to treat both Israelis and Palestinians humanely
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those facing natural disasters, such as sandstorms in Mongolia and lack of clean water after a volcanic eruption in DR Congo
Source: Mongolia and DR Congo
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 7 people presumed dead after a plane crash in Tennessee
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to find alternatives to gangs & gun violence
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just and equitable voting laws to be passed that do not make it harder for eligible voters to vote
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: Over 270 people were rescued from a ferry fire near Indonesia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 20 injured and those grieving the 2 dead after a shooting in Florida
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the environment as a oil-laden ship sinks off the coast of Sri Lanka
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those affected by the JBS cyberattack
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the people affected by a strain of the bird flu in China
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those impacted by a naval ship catching fire and sinking off the coast of Oman
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just investigation and trial for all those involved in the Capitol Riots
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for migrant workers to be treated humanely
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in assualt weapons owned and used
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Afghanistan as US and NATO troops withdraw
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the death of a man shot and killed by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Even though he had a weapon in his hand, we can still grieve the loss of life
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for Brazilians as protests over the government's handling of the pandemic continue
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The UK vaccines are contributing to reduced hospitalizations
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the Vietnamese as they deal with a new virus varient
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for children (and adults) facing malnutrition during the pandemic, such as those in Haiti
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the children orphaned during the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people and groups discussing in person meetings again
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Peru as it grapples with a higher virus death toll after a review of deaths
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for virus patients in India facing fungal infections on top of the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a global pandemic treaty that is in discussions
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people in lockdown and areas with virus surges such as in the state of Victoria, Australia and the countries of Malaysia and Nepal
Source: Victoria, Australia and Malaysia and Nepal
Summary: Pray for people to stop stigmatizing people and places where virus varients are emerging from
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for minority populations to have access to the vaccine and good health care during the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The US is sharing vaccines with other countries
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Canadians as they are approved to get any to shots of any vaccine (mix and match allowed)
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving someone who died in a traffic accident during the pandemic. Traffic deaths rose due to an increase in risky driving
Source: Link


Saturday, May 29, 2021

Praying the News Summary 22

Summary: Country of the Week: Uzbekistan
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for wrongfully convicted people to be let out of prison, with pardons and reparations
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for alternatives to prison for non-violent offenders
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to consider how laws have been used to maintain the status quo in the face of protests
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for an end to food deserts, particularly in minority neighborhoods
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for parents discussing racism with their children
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a prominent leader of the Black Lives Matter movement who is in critical condition after being shot in the head.
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to learn about the events of the Tulsa Massacre, make reparations for the past wrongs, and build a better future
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving George Floyd's death, one year later. Pray for positive policing reforms to prevent deaths like his in the future
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to research claims that disparage groups seeking justice and equality such as Black Lives Matter
Source: Link
Summary: Black women are at the highest risk for maternal death (when a women dies who is pregnant or has a newborn less than a year old). Pray for changes to be made to prevent these deaths
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the government to address and remedy the problem of lead in pipes, particularly in minority communities
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to learn about the Exonerated Five and implement reforms to prevent innocent people from going to prison
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the death of Manuel Ellis, who died after being restrained by police and complaining of being unable to breath
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to mourn past atrocities, such as a mass grave for 200+ children at a school for indigenous children
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline to anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for police to be trained away from using excessive force, especially on prisoners. 
Source: Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for the families grieving the 21 runners who died in an ultramarathon in China after encountering extreme weather
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the thousands of people who had to evacuate after a volcanic eruption in DR Congo
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a just peace between Israel & Gaza. Pray for negotiations and reconciliation, as well as a compromise that is palatable to both sides
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the 20,000+ children in US migrant detention centers to be treated humanely
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a peaceful transfer of power in Samoa
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Haiti to address its social unrest, poverty, and human rights abuses
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the deaths of 14 people in a cable car accident in Italy
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peaceful negotiations and reconciliation in Mali
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the hundreds of thousands without power after an explosion in Australia
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the reasons people migrant and flee their homelands to be researched and addressed
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just voting laws that do not block eligible voters while preventing ineligible votes from being counted
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for eligible people to be able to get the visas they need to travel. 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for places attempting police reforms
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for an end to the death penalty
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the ten people who died in a shooting in California
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Mozambique
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to treat people who are transgender humanely
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for governments to take responsibility for past genocides and atrocities, and make reparations
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for governments and companies to invest in countries with large amounts of migration as they work the remedy the causes of migration
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Columbia as the military is sent to a city after anti-government protests
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for the 8,800 people who are suffering from a black fungus in addition to the virus (or recovering from the virus) in India
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Research indicates that two vaccines are effective against the virus varient from India
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people with less access to virus testing and treatment, specifically in India in the article below
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those who are uncomfortable with and adjusting to the change in the mask policy. Pray for people to respect businesses still requiring masks
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Japan as it is experiencing a virus surge
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: Cases are declining in the US
Source: Link
Summary:  Pray for Croatia as it opens up more, allowing vaccinated travelers
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for schools as they decide on precautions and options for the next school year
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: More than half of adults in 25 states are fully vaccinated. Update: Half of American adults are fully vaccinated
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: a study found another vaccine is safe for teens
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for doctors on the frontline in the pandemic, specifically in India in this article
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to respect airline mask policies and not attack flight attendants who enforce said policies
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for children (and people in general) negatively impacted by the pandemic
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for businesses and employees navigating whether to require vaccines and how that works
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those travelling during the pandemic for holidays to take safety precautions
Source: Link


Saturday, May 22, 2021

Praying the News Summary 21

Summary: Country of the Week: Mauritania
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for a discussion about the current state of policing in the US and how to justly reform it
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to learn about, acknowledge, and work to end anti-Asian discrimination and hate crimes
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a just trial for the former officer accused of killing Daunte Wright
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The Supreme Court restricts the ability of officers to enter a house without a warrant
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving that the police officer who shot Andrew Brown will not face charges
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: A bill to counter anti-Asian hate crimes was passed by Congress and signed by the president
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage to have opportunities in the film industry and other industries
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to acknowledge and learn about the Tulsa Race Massacre, as well as make reparations to the survivors
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for black people to have fair home appraisals
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the people grieving the death of a jail inmate who died after restrained
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those hanging nooses at a construction site to be caught and face the just consequences of their actions
Source: Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. Pray for peaceful negotiations and reconciliation
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and CEASEFIRE and Link and Link and Link and Link and AID and Link and Link 
Summary: Pray for peace in Myanmar (military vs rebels), Guatemala (prisoner beheaded by a gang), Chad (turmoil), and Nicaragua (fair elections)
Source: Myanmar and Guatemala and Chad and Nicaragua
Summary: Pray for workplace reforms so long work hours will not be a factor in heart disease deaths and stroke deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those affected by natural disasters, such as a cyclone off the coast of India
Source: Cyclone
Summary: Pray for the 100-150 people injured and the families grieving the 2 killed due to bleachers collapsing in a synagogue
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in obesity
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom for judges, particularly the ones on the Supreme Court. Pray for compassionate laws that seek to help those with limited instead of seeking to punish them for wrong choices
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers to be treated humanely as they travel and seek refuge
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for an end to the death penalty
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Christians to steward the environment and encourage less single-use plastic use 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the manhunt for the far right soldier in Belgium
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just trial for the officers who arrested a 73 year old woman with dementia who are now facing charges
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the unaccompanied children to be treated humanely in US custody
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 11 people who died in a plane crash in Nigeria
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link

Summary: Pray for governments, organizations, businesses, and churches as they attempt to set policies in a partially vaccinated world
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those struggling to get refunds from airlines due to pandemic-cancelled flights
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those affected by vaccine shortages due to suspended exports from India
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for places opening up such as many parts of the UK and the EU
Source: UK and the EU
Summary: Pray for those administering and receiving vaccines, particularly in the COVAX program
Source: Link and COVAX
Summary: Pray for India as it deals with the rising cases and death toll
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom for scientists as they work to bust misconceptions about the virus, vaccine, and safety
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Northern US states are offering surplus vaccines to Canadians. The US is shipping 20 million vaccines overseas
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for hospitals which struggled during the pandemic
Source: Link 
Summary: Pray for those uncomfortable with and concerned about the changing mask guidelines
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for a virus outbreak Malaysia
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The Pfizer vaccine can be stored at warmer temperatures for longer
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 20 million Africans who are due for their 2nd shot, but lacking access to the vaccine
Source: Link


Saturday, May 15, 2021

Praying the News Summary 20

Summary: Country of the Week: Vietnam
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for the racial inequalities & discrimination that prevented black Americans from owning their own homes to be reckoned with, as the US makes amends for past wrongs to improve the present situation
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: The governor of Maryland issued posthumous pardons to 34 lynching victims
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for reforms in policing to prevent suspects being killed instead of taken into custody
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just investigation into the death of Andrew Brown Jr
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the Altanta spa shooter to get a just trial, to be held accountable for his actions, and to repent. Pray for those who are grieving. Pray for an end to the death penalty
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Georgia repeals its citizen's arrest law 15 months aftee Ahmaud Arbery's death
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the underfunding of historically black colleges and universities to be addressed and remedied
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those frustrated by a delay in the trials of the other officers present at George Floyd's death
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the family of Andre Hill as the city of Columbus pays a $10 million settlement for his death at the hands of the police
Source: Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 60 people who died in an attack on a school in Afghanistan. Pray for responsible to be held accountable for their crime, even as we pray for them to repent
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the Palestinians and Israelis grieving, hurt, and scared due to the ongoing violence. Pray for negotiations and reconciliation. Pray for a de-escalation of violence between Israel & Palestine. Pray for both Muslims and Jews to encounter & submit to Jesus
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link 
Summary: Pray for the 4 people injured in a supermarket stabbing in New Zealand
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those responsible for a shooting murder at an airport in Vancouver to be caught & held responsible for their actions, even as we pray for them to repent
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 1,000+ migrant men, women, and children who arrived at an Italian island. Pray for them to be treated humanely
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for peace in the country of Chad. Pray for the rebels and the military to be able to negotiate as they share their grievances and concerns peacefully
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 7 dead at a birthday party shooting in Colorado
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the 9 people killed in a school shooting in Russia
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those who fled the coup in Myanmar
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those struggling to get and use housing vouchers
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to recognize the benefits refugees bring to our communities
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for older prisoners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s to get hearings regarding a possibility for parole and release. Pray for a reform in prisons as we seek to rehabilitate and reform instead of punish
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the intentional deaths of patients at the hands of a nurse. Pray for the former nurse to get mental health treatment in prison and to encounter the saving grace of Jesus
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for just voting reforms that do not disenfranchise eligible voters even as fraudulent voting is prevented
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just investigation into the soliders charged with a scheme to traffic guns into Chicago
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those involved in the Capitol riot to be held accountable for their actions, even as we pray for them to repent
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people who are able to leave the sanctuary of churches to live in the wider community 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the people seeking asylum at the US border to have their requests considered. Pray for a just reform of the immigration system
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: there are fewer children in Border Patrol custody. Pray for a thorough investigation into allegations that children at the border were kept on buses overnight
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for state and federal legislatures to enact the legislation that their populations called for through legal referendums
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for reforms in the power industry so those with medical devices can have access to the power to run them
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a peaceful transition as troops leave Afghanistan
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates:
Source: Link and Link

Summary: Pray for India as its cases and death toll continue to rise
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: A vaccine hotline has been launched in the US to reach those without internet access
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those struggling with mental health problems due to the pandemic and its stressors. Pray for mental health care to be prioritized like physical health care
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the adolescents getting vaccinated in the US
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Muslims in Pakistan & around the world as they end Ramadan (month of fasting) in the midst of the pandemic
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for countries working on vaccinating their populations as they combat disinformation
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for communities and families under stress due to differing opinions on vaccination
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those affected by the Mt. Everest virus outbreak
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for rich countries to share their vaccine resources and research with poorer nations
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for businesses to offer safe environments and fair wages to encourage people to apply and accept jobs
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people researching the vaccines and virus variants
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for countries to release the true figures of pandemic cases and deaths
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 3.3 million deaths globally from the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom for government and health officials deciding how to respond to virus variants
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to follow CDC, government, and local safety guidelines. Pray for those concerned or uncomfortable with these changes
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people struggling to get food in virus red zones
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the Australians being repatriated from India and those waiting for their turn
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: A judge put a hold on their ruling to end the eviction moratorium. 6 million households in the US are behind in their rent
Source: Link

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Praying the News Summary 19

Summary: Country of the Week: Myanmar
Source: Link

Racial Injustice
Summary: Pray for those mourning the death of Andrew Brown Jr. who was shot and killed by sheriff deputies
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: Mexico apologizes to Mayan people for historical abuses 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a decline in hate crimes against Asians
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Derek Chauvin to accept the jury's verdict and to repent of his actions that led to George Floyd's death
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to repent of white supremacy
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for wisdom as the Supreme Court considers sentencing disparities in drug cases. Pray for God's justice to prevail
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just trial for the police officer accused of shooting and killing Rayshard Brooks
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the man arrested for stabbing two Asian women to be held accountable for his actions. Pray for him to repent. Pray for the women as they recover in the hospital 
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to learn about the effects of systemic racism so we can work to reverse it
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for reforms in policing and our country so black parents are not fearful of how their children will be treated
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just trial for the 4 officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights
Source: Link and Link

Other Requests
Summary: Pray for those arrested in May Day protests around the world and for those in leadership to hear the frustration of the protestors
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for police officers (and just people in general) to treat people with disabilities (mental or physical) humanely
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for a just investigation and trial of a state lawmaker accused of letting protestors into the building
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people grieving the loss of 3 lives due to a gunman in Wisconsin
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those voting in India and pray for the newly elected officials
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people grieving the four people who died when a boat capsized near San Diego
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for police officers in Columbus, Ohio to obey a judge's order to stop using tear gas and rubber bullets against non-violent protesters
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the parents and children separated under the previous administration to be reunited
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for refugees and agencies which support refugees
Source: Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 23 people who died when a Mexico City metro overpass collapsed
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Myanmar
Source: Link and Link
Summary: PRAISE: Columbia withdraws its controversial tax hike
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 97 people found in a Texan home without proper documentation. They were confined in 2 bedrooms without food & water for multiple days.
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to repent of murder
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to examine and incorporate steps people, organizations, and governments can take to reduce climate change
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for peace in Afghanistan
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those grieving the 25 people killed in a shootout in Brazil
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for the three people wounded by a shooting at a school in Idaho
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just voting reforms and laws that will not prevent eligible voters from voting, even as they prevent fraudulent voting
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for just and humane immigration reform
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to donate useful things in good condition instead of broken and useless items
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the 130+ Palestinians and 6 Israeli police hurt in clashes at a mosque
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for an end to the death penalty
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the new Zulu king
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for the police to be trained in the use of non-lethal force
Source: Link
Summary: Join Nazarene Compassionate Ministry in praying for recent events and projects.
Source: Link


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
The latest global numbers from John Hopkins: Link
The latest US numbers from the CDC: Link
Summary: Live Updates: Over 152.9 million cases including 3.2 million deaths globally
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Summary: Live Updates:
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Summary: Pray for India as their cases and deaths rise. 20 million cases according to the 4th link
Source: Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people to follow masking requirements on airplanes
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for rural areas to have the resources & information to vaccinate locals
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for minority group leaders to encourage their communities to get vaccinated
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for children suffering from the virus
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for places considering their travel policies
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those impacted by rising virus cases at Mount Everest
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for people & companies to act ethically and safely (ie not wash and resell used nose swabs for virus testing)
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for people to get vaccinated and those unsure about the vaccine to do research and ask their doctor questions
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for Haiti to continue to keep the virus under control
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: the US is backing a UN motion to waive property rights to vaccine patents to boost the global supply of vaccines
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for extreme risk countries to have access to vaccines
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for global support in vaccinating people. While we thank God for the vaccine program to help lower income countries get vaccines, we boldly ask for international help in setting up vaccination training and drives in those countries
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those researching, testing, and improving vaccines
Source: Link
Summary: PRAISE: Australia is resuming repatriation flights from India after backlash. Pray for unaccompanied children in India to be reunited with their families in Australia
Source: Link and Link
Summary: Pray for Pakistanis as their country enters a partial lockdown
Source: Link
Summary: Pray for those in the Philippines impacted by a hospital bed shortage due to the virus
Source: Link