Hello Carla,
Great idea and something I hope gets used as it deserves.
I have enormous faith in prayer especially when several join together to thank God or ask a special intervention from him.
Success seems to be so much seen in monetary gain in these times. I consider myself to be balanced, fortunate and caring and to be one of the most blessed humans ever on this earth in terms of: In the UK where I live the centuries are marked by war, both civil and international, by pain and suffering without pain reliefs etc., by denial of educational opportunity for people like myself, by poor travel and communication, by short life expectancy of self and family, plague, disease etc. etc. etc. BUT although many of these things do still exist they have had little direct influence on me, or most of my generation.
This is also true for millions of others in so called developed countries. I am 59 and as such have outlived in years scores of famous achievers who contributed so much more (apparently so) to their fellow men,however, this does not diminish the anguish that I feel at my own personal plight.
I consider myself (as I said) balanced and normal and until recently successful, however things change. I am not here to tell you about my specific problems but suffice it to say, through lifes accidents, my decisions, my health, my wifes health etc.I am faced with financial ruin on an enormous scale. To me it is horrible, personal, effects my family, my future and my old age. I'm scared.
I turn to God for help but am reminded that my plight is nothing compared to the people of Java, the victims of aids or Civil War etc. etc.
I ask that in your prayers you remember my personal torture but ask that God reminds me that, in asking his forgiveness and his help, I am demonstrating my faith in his judgement and love, to help all who seek his help whilst still recognising our tiny role in his overall plan.
I know that I am important to him and I know that if I were to lose everything he would not forsake me. I pray that all who suffer can feel the warmth of His love.
I ask that I have a tiny part in your prayers and that this will give me the power to make a difference in others lives.
Amen
Roger
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