Messages for Hard Times: A Collection of Messages and Prayers To Christians During Covid-19

By Flo Taber-Brown

This book is a collection of messages and prayers sent to members of a church during the covid-19 pandemic designed to provide comfort and guidance during based on the power of our Lord-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stratton Press
• Release date: Oct 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781648956119

Flo Taber-Brown

Flo Taber-Brown is a deacon in the Anglican church who has spent her life working with children and adults who need comfort and support. She taught special education for fifty years, coordinated a state project to train special educators on how to modify and use computers with students to compensate for their disabilities, and taught special education majors how to teach these students. After retiring, she went to seminary and now is instrumental in the service of God's work in His church.

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The Rev. Dr. Florence Taber-Brown

A Collection of Messages and Prayers

To Christians During Covid-19

Messages for Hard Times

Copyright © 2021 Flo Taber-Brown

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Contents

March 25

March 30

March 31

April 4

April 5

April 6

April 7

April 8

April 9

April 15

April 16

April 17

April 18

April 19

April 20, 2020

April 21

April 22

April 23

April 24

April 25

April 26

April 27

April 28

April 30

May 1

May 2

May 3

May 4

May 5

May 6

May 7

May 8

May 9

May 10

May 11

May 12

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May 15

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May 17

May 18

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 22

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May 24

May 25

May 26

May 27

May 28

May 29

May 30

May 31

June 1

June 2

June 3

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June 5

June 6

June 7

June 8

June 9

June 10

June 11

June 12

June 13

June 14

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 19

June 20

June 21

June 22

June 23

June 24

June 25

June 26

June 27

June 28

June 29

June 30, 2020

July 1

July 2

July 3

July 4

July 5

July 6

July 7

July 8

July 9

July 10

July 11

July 12

July 13

July 14

July 15

July 16

July 17

July 18

July 19

July 20

July 21

July 22

July 23

July 24

July 25

July 26

July 27

July 28

July 29

July 30

July 31

August 1

August 2

August 3

August 4

August 5

August 6

March 25

I thought this Lent prayer was helpful. I say it daily:

Lord Jesus Christ, during this time of preparation and reflection, keep our thoughts on you and your sacrifice. As we confess our sins, let us remember our part in your suffering and death. As we are granted forgiveness, may we be continually assured that our sins are covered by you robe of righteousness. Prepare us for service and worship as we await the coming joy of Easter. In your name we pray. Amen

The following is in my sending of prayers for strength:

Even in our toughest moments, Lord, we yearn to grow into fullest flower. Give us a faith as resilient and determined as dandelions pushing up through cracks in the pavement. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Habakkuk 3:19 The Lord God is my strength, and He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places.

March 30

Holy Lord, I pray for a strong spirit to stand against fears today. I pray that God will be by my side in frightening situations and that You will never leave me abandoned and forgotten. I pray you will shore up my own spirit and give me a sharp mind and deep faith so I can overcome any blocks in my life in the road to love, peace, and happiness, but also give me that extra bit of courage for the times you ask that I walk through the darkness alone. Thank you, Lord. In your Holy Name, Amen.

March 31

Even in our toughest moments, Lord, we yearn to grow into Your fullest flower.

Give us a faith as resilient and determined as dandelions pushing up through cracks in the pavement. We need that resilient faith now, Lord, as we face what we must do during this pandemic. In your Holy Name—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen!

April 4

Holy Father, be with us all through this pandemic. Help us to realize we are Your children, God’s children; and You will be with us to love and care for us during this rough time of isolation. In your Holy Name we pray—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

April 5

I pray to God Almighty that your Passion Sunday is full of the Passion of Christ, and as Holy Week starts, you will recall all the Lord has done for us. We pray that He will give us the patience and understanding to go through this Holy Week with the understanding that He is with us. In your Holy Name we pray—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen!

April 6

We all need strength to battle our feelings of frustration and impatience during this time. We must remember the source of strength is always the same: God. His strength is not temporary. His strength is there continually, an outgrowth of His mighty power. Ask Him for the strength He provides.

Heavenly Father, from your power, give me the strength I need during this trying time. Give me the strength to battle frustration and give me patience to endure this period of time. In your Holy Name—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen!

April 7

Hosanna! Save me, O Lord! This week bless my time in Your Word as I remember exactly how You saved me from sin, death, and the devil: Your death and resurrection. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! King of kings, I bow before You with gratitude for all You have done for me. In Your name I pray -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

As we go through this Holy Week may we all remember that God is in control and He is with us during this pandemic.

April 8

Hosanna! Save me, O Lord! This week, bless my time in Your Word as I remember exactly how You saved me from sin, death, and the devil: Your death and resurrection. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! King of kings, I bow before You with gratitude for all You have done for me. In Your name I pray—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

As we go through this Holy Week, may we all remember that God is in control and He is with us during this pandemic.

April 9

Just so you know, maundy means commandment, and on this day, what Christ shared was His command for us to love and serve our neighbor—everybody!

Dear Jesus, at this the time of your passion, remind us of your sacrifice for us and your love for us, shown in both big and small ways. Give us the strength and courage and perseverance to love our friends and neighbors in the same way. In your Holy Name we pray, Amen!

April 15

If your heart is heavy today, if you’re fighting to keep your head above water, take time to "present your