Scripture Meditations for a Pandemic
Pandemics affect more than our bodies. They also infect our minds and spirits with fear, anxiety, and panic, turning our hearts away from God. To overcome this challenge, believers should find refuge in God by renewing their minds with his Word. To that end, the following Scripture verses can help us think well and grow spiritually in the face of overwhelming events like the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have additional verses to share, please leave them in the comments section at the end of this post!
Psalm 9:20
Put them in fear, O LORD, thatthe nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through thevalley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; yourrod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and Heheard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge andstrength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, eventhough the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midstof the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shakewith its swelling. Selah
Psalm 56:3
Whenever I am afraid, I willtrust in You.
Psalm 112:7-8
[The righteous] will not beafraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heartis established; he will not be afraid
Psalm 115:3
Our God is in heaven; he doeswhatever he pleases.
Matthew 6:31-34
Therefore, do not worry,saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?”For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knowsthat you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and hisrighteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore, do notworry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficientfor the day is its own trouble.
John 14:1
Let not your heart betroubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, mypeace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not yourheart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Romans 5:3-4
And not only that, but we alsoglory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; andperseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject tothe governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and theauthorities that exist are appointed by God.
Philippians 4:6-9
Be anxious for nothing, but ineverything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests bemade known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren,whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just,whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are ofgood report, if there is any virtue and if there is anythingpraiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned andreceived and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be withyou.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Fatherof our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, whocomforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those whoare in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted byGod.
1 Timothy 2:2
Therefore, I exhort first ofall that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be madefor all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quietand peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us aspirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
1 Peter 1:6-8
In this you greatly rejoice,though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by varioustrials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than goldthat perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, andglory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love.
