It's a Woman Thing

Tomorrow (Friday) is the World Day of Prayer. "What is the World Day of Prayer?" you may ask. It is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. Through World Day of Prayer, women around the world affirm their faith in Jesus Christ and share their hopes and fears, their joys and sorrows, their opportunities and needs. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world.

Don't know what to pray about? Then let me offer a few suggestions. Our world right now is suffering from the ripple effects of the consequences of the sins of greed, corruption, self-centeredness and irresponsibility that have gone on for a long time. Even though most of you reading this are not personally responsible for the collapse of a large corporation and have not taken a huge bonus at the cost of others, we all need to seek God's forgiveness for these sins of our society and beg for His mercy and blessings. We need to pray for the leaders of this country and others. We need to fervently seek His favor and ask for His guidance.

If you can't think of an individual who might need your prayers, consider those on my side bar listed in the "Special Prayers for Special People" column. If your name is NOT listed, then you are blessed. For special consideration from that list right now is a young father (of four) named Eric. He got the devastating news the week before last that he has stage 4 cancer in several places in his body. He is on his way to the Houston cancer clinic today to find out some options. He and his family are steadfast Christians and they are praying boldly for Eric's healing. Wouldn't you like to be in on that "action"? Join in prayers for Eric.

But if you think about it, every person you know or come into contact with needs your prayer support. Every person on this earthly journey has a need and/or a burden. If you get into the habit of praying for others you'll find yourself caring more about others. And...in my humble opinion...that is what we are all on this earth for.