Dear Father in heaven, We pray for the poor in developing countries across the globe. We pray for the economic development of the countries where poverty is high. Let Your hand move upon the hearts and hands of people who hold positions of influence in these countries. Lord, we pray for long-term solutions that are based on strong free-market economic principles, help us to not settle for less. We pray for the academicians across the globe to become sensitive to the plight of poor … [Read more...]
We Pray for Justice and Peace
Dear Father in Heaven, We pray for justice and peace in our world. We pray especially for those developing countries where law and order is abused by those who are in powerful positions. We pray for those who are hurt by corruption. We ask for Your rule to be established in those places, and that You would change the hearts of the men and women there. We pray for the protection of individual rights and property rights. We also pray for an economy that helps the market to flourish, … [Read more...]
Prayer for a Free Market Economy and Energy Abundance
Dear Father in Heaven, We pray that trade and business across the globe would flourish. We pray for the leaders of the countries and various international institutions who decide economic policy. Please give them wisdom and let them uphold an economic system that is not restrictive. We also pray for an abundance of energy that will support the growing economies of the world. We ask You to help people understand the importance of conventional and clean energy sources like coal and … [Read more...]
Prayer for the Economy and Energy
Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You for Your wisdom and guidance that You have given Your children. You have enabled us to use our ingenuity to create economies that feed millions. We pray that You will continue to help us in creating stable energy sources that act as the backbone of developing economies around the world. We particularly pray for Africa and South East Asia, where economic growth directly impacts the lives of individual people. We ask You, Father, to help these regions to develop … [Read more...]
Evangelicals, Katharine Hayhoe, and Climate Change
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical scientist who desires the wellbeing of human society. She crunches data and helps people quantify the impacts of climate change. Sadly, her communication to the church has been anything but helpful. Dr. Hayhoe says, "The data tells us the planet is warming; the science is clear that humans are responsible; the impacts we're seeing today are already serious; and our future is in our hands." But is it? Does the church have to take her at her word because … [Read more...]
Walking from Calcutta to California: Poverty in Perspective
Walk in the streets of Calcutta (now Kolkata) and you will barely find space to move. Walk in the streets of some cities in California and you will barely meet a soul on the road. Two completely different worlds, with a simple reason for the difference—poverty and wealth. My first week in San Jose, CA was rather amusing. Unlike the cities of Vancouver and Norwich, in which I previously lived, the outskirts of San Jose had limited public transportation, which is understandable given the high … [Read more...]
Mother Theresa, the Environment, and the Poor in India
"Early this month, Mother Theresa was canonized as Saint Theresa by Pope Francis in a celebrated canonization ceremony in Vatican City. At this juncture, the same poor people in Calcutta (now Kolkata), whom she served with her life, face a different kind of threat to their lives—energy poverty caused by radical environmental policies. Sadly, these policies are supported by Pope Francis himself..." Read the full article at the Earth Rising Blog. … [Read more...]
Prayer for China
Dear Father in Heaven, Thank you for the grace and blessings that you have endowed upon the people in China. Help the people who are facing religious persecution for your name’s sake. We also pray that your divine presence shall guide the leadership in formulating future energy policies concerning coal and renewables in China. We pray for the health and well-being of the Chinese people, and for you to safeguard them from pollution levels that are extremely harmful. Amen. … [Read more...]
A Prayer for the Alleviation of Poverty in Africa
Dear Father in Heaven, We pray for the countries in Africa that are going through decades of poverty. We pray for those who don’t have access to clean water, nutritious food and basic educational institutions. Let there be peace in parts that are experiencing civil and militant wars. Provide us wisdom and discernment regarding disease control measures, so that millions of those without basic healthcare can be saved from diseases. We also pray for those on the ground in Africa, and … [Read more...]
A Prayer for India’s Energy Security
Dear Father in Heaven, We pray for the country of India and its future. Let your spirit guide those who are in positions to influence energy policies that are critical to the country’s economic growth. Let your grace be upon the leaders of the country and help them address the needs of the poor and afflicted. We pray for clarity in scientific policies and their impact on governance. Help the country come out of poverty. Give us the strength to speak and advocate on behalf of those who … [Read more...]
