How to Pray About Ebola

NOTE:  This article was updated on 10/28 to include more information on how you can pray for the Ebola outbreak.

I have put together just a few prayer points to consider when praying about Ebola.  This isn't an exhaustive list, and I pray that it will help guide your prayers.  If you think of other things to pray about, feel free to add those in the comments section.

God answers prayer so let's join together and pray about Ebola.

• Pray God will intervene and stop the spread of Ebola
• Pray God will heal those infected with Ebola
• Pray for the children orphaned as a result of Ebola
• Pray for doctors treating Ebola patients
• Pray for a cure to be developed and that it will be affordable/available to anyone who needs it
• Pray for the nations that are dealing with Ebola outbreaks - that they will respond appropriately and with wisdom and will have the means to respond properly.  The nations currently dealing with Ebola (as of 10/27) are listed below. (Please click on each nation for additional information and prayer needs.)

            *Guinea

            *Liberia

            *Nigeria

            *Senegal

            *Sierra Leone

• Pray that those governments that can send aid and help to combat this disease will do so
• Pray for Christian relief ministries that are combating the Ebola outbreak

             *Samaritan's Purse

             *SIM

• Pray that Christians will pray and give to help end the outbreak

Consider these verses as you pray:

• James 5:16-18
• Colossians 4:2
• Philippians 4:6-7