As 2018 passed into 2019, I found myself thinking about how to pray for matters on a global scale. Having had some time to ruminate on it now, I’d like to share some of my thoughts with you. There is always a reason for hope for those in Christ. God, through His Son, has not only given us assurance of “good things to come” but also called us to actively participate with Him in reconciling this world to Him through Christ. The least a believer can do is pray for the poor and hurting in our … [Read more...]
We Pray for Those who are Working to Alleviate Poverty and Suffering
Creator of all things, King of the Universe, I praise you for the wonderful creation you have made, in which you have displayed your infinite wisdom, glorious creativity, almighty power, and love of beauty and complex design. I praise you also that you are a holy judge. When Adam and Eve rebelled against your law, you cursed your creation so that while it still bears abundant testimony to your creative goodness, it is now a continual reminder to us, as sinful descendants of Adam and Eve, of our … [Read more...]
