In a Blow to Businesses and Workers, the Feds Extend Clamp-Down
President Trump declared an extension to social distancing — and the shutdowns that have brought economic pain to tens of millions of people — through April. “The peak in death rate … is likely to hit in two weeks,” he said. Fatality estimates have ranged wildly, and are made even more unreliable by the fact that tests are limited and at times have questionable accuracy. The US death toll sits around 3000 people, while 20-25% of people have lost work and/or jobs. The majority of US workers live paycheck to paycheck and have sizeable debts.
Pray for Christians to stand firm in the faith against persecution. Pray for neighbors to help one another during these lean times. Pray for clear thinking to prevail despite rising fear and anger. Pray for national repentance. Pray for discernment, calmness, and godly wisdom in our leaders as they respond to the threat. Pray for leaders to resist the temptation to take — and keep — more power during the crisis. Pray for discernment as people are bombarded by information, some of which is false, and much of which is frightening.