Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Thursday a statewide “Day of Prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The power of prayer and faith in God is something that has guided so many of us in good times and bad,” Reynolds said in a statement. “We have all been impacted by COVID-19. Some of us have lost a loved one and others know those who are sick.”
The proclamation urges “all Iowans to unite in prayer and ask God to comfort and bless all severely impacted; to protect medical care workers, first responders and all who are serving during this crisis; to grant wisdom, courage and strength to our local, state and national leaders; and give us all the hands and hearts to be generous with our time, skills, and resources to serve our neighbors within and alongside the many churches, non-profits, businesses, and other organizations providing...
The Iowa move comes as residents have now dealt with weeks of social isolation -- with some forced to stay home from work and many working overtime in response to the virus.“Whether you are a nurse on the frontlines fighting the pandemic, a grocery store worker, the truck driver making a delivery, or someone laid off at home, this has been a challenging and stressful time,” Reynolds said. “Let us join together and pray for our neighbors, communities and state.
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