Around the World Friday, October 25th, 2013 Read Psalm 67:1-7 Jesus said, “As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” (John17:21 (NRSV) When I open my computer each morning I’m excited to read the meditation from The Upper Room. Not only do I get a message that guides or uplifts me during the day; I also have fellowship with Christians all over the world. I have a chance to pray for the circumstances of the authors — for their bereavement, struggles of faith, or rejoicing. I next pray for the country where the day’s writer lives. Recently I have prayed for Japan, Germany, Spain, Australia, Canada, and my own country, England. The various U.S. states have been featured in my prayers as well. On my wall hangs a large map of the world to help me locate the countries I’m not very familiar with. Each morning I get a thrill as I realize that people all over the world are reading these same scripture passages and meditations and praying about the same concerns. Though we read and pray at different times, our problems, searching andrejoicings are similar, and we all can receive answers and help as we read. And because we read and pray at different times, as we do a wave of prayer moves around the globe. (Carol Purves Cambria England) Prayer All praise to you, faithful God, that you listen to us and have compassion on us. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:14:42 +0000
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