The pastor of Nancy Guthrie's church led his congregation in a moving, Scripture-anchored prayer this week, interceding for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has now been missing for 10 days.
From the pulpit, Pastor John Tittle opened the prayer by invoking Psalm 23, acknowledging the gravity of the moment while calling the church to collective faith. "Lord God, here we are, in the valley of the shadow," he prayed. "And we turn to You, Lord, in our hour of need and we cry out for mercy. God, we pray that, out of darkness, Light will shine."
Standing before the congregation, Tittle pleaded for Nancy's deliverance and protection, asking God for her rescue and safe return home. He continued by drawing on the words of Jesus, reminding the church that Christ "came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many," before beseeching God to "deliver us from evil."
The prayer extended beyond Nancy herself to her family, asking for divine peace, strength, and supernatural covering. "Lord, we pray for protection over Nancy in this moment - body, mind, and soul," Tittle said, also asking that God would send His angels to surround and minister to Nancy and her loved ones during the ongoing ordeal.
As law enforcement continues its active investigation, faith communities across the country have joined in prayer, lifting up the Guthrie family and standing in hope that light will pierce the darkness of uncertainty. The moment underscored the role of faith as both refuge and rallying cry in times of crisis, as believers unite in prayer for mercy, protection, and restoration.
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