Join us in praying for all those globally who’re facing change, uncertainty or loss due to COVID-19.
As we pray, hold onto the fact that God is our Heavenly Father who we can turn to in times of struggle. He is faithful and unchanging. And know that together with Compassion-supported children around the world we’re praying for you.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, the Compassion global family are coming together and rising as one in prayer. We would love you to join children around the world, our church partners and staff teams in this united effort.
Here are some of the latest prayer requests and needs from the children, families and church partners we serve: 
Africa 
Asia
Latin America 
1. For the most vulnerable around the world, including those living in poverty
Father God, we pray that you would protect those in our world who are most vulnerable to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We lift up the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions and those without access to good medical care. We pray they would know your peace, comfort and protection. Father, would you bring healing to those who are already sick.
Lord God, we pray particularly for countries in our world who have less resources and infrastructure to respond to the Coronavirus. Lord God, in your might and power would you stop the virus from spreading in some of the most vulnerable communities in our world. Give governments great wisdom as they put in preventative measures. We pray for any cases to be identified and isolated quickly. In Jesus name, Amen.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
2. The Church
Father God we pray for churches to be a light and support to their communities during this time of uncertainty. We pray people would know they can look to their local church for help. We pray you would help churches who are having to re-imagine how to do mission during this season.
Loving God, we pray you would help us as the church to love our neighbour. Help us to point others towards your love with our practical acts of love and compassion.
Lord, we pray particularly for Compassion’s local church partners around the world. We ask that you would empower and equip them as they seek to continue supporting children and families. Grant them great innovation as they look to continue offering Compassion’s programme in alternative, compliant ways where possible such as home visits and in smaller gatherings.
We thank you for our church partners who have been running Coronavirus awareness workshops for children and their families. May their efforts be hugely effective in increasing awareness of preventative health practices. Amen.
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:4
3. Governments and policy makers
Father God, we pray for great wisdom for our government and health advisers. Lord God, please guide their decisions and help them to communicate plans clearly. We pray they would make decisions which would quickly and effectively stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Sustain our leaders and grant them energy during a time where they will be working long hours under great stress and strain. In Jesus’ name, amen.
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6
4. Health workers and medical researchers
Father God, we pray for health workers around the world. We give thanks for the incredible NHS staff here in the UK. Lord would you sustain and keep them during these times. Grant nurses, doctors and other health professionals great wisdom as they make medical decisions and give them energy and resilience as they work long hours.
Father God, we pray for your blessing over medical researchers who are searching for a vaccine for the Coronavirus. Give them your wisdom and insight. Speed their work and make it effective in protecting lives. Amen.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12
5. Those who are particularly lonely and fearful
God, we thank you that your perfect love casts out all fear. We lift up those in our communities and further afield who are feeling gripped by fear during these times. We pray where there is fear, your peace would reign. Amen.
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18