Do
not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians
4:6-7)
Today
is World Day of Prayer, an international day of prayer celebrated in
170 countries around the globe on the first Friday of March.
Sponsored by ecumenical Christian women with the theme “Informed
Prayer and Prayerful Action,” women and men of various races,
cultures, and traditions are brought together with a common day of
prayer. They recognize that prayer and action are inseparable with
measureable influence in the world.
Please
join in the local community service this morning at 10:00am at
Franklin Community Church, 26425 Wellington, in downtown Franklin.
Today’s emphasis is “Prayer For All Seasons.” All are welcome.
Have
you noticed how much Jesus prayed in his ministry? Jesus went off
alone to pray, went to the hills, the mountains, to the wilderness.
He taught the disciples to pray, and even gave an example of what to
say with the text of the Lord’s prayer. Throughout both the Old
and New Testaments, prayers to God were continuously being offered.
How
does prayer have meaning in your life? How do you connect with God?
Do you pray without ceasing? When you promise to keep someone in
your prayers, do you?
“Seek
the Lord and his strength. Seek his presence continually!” (Psalm
105:4)
O
God, you taught us to pray and asked us to pray. May our prayers
nurture us so we may more closely follow you. Today draw this world
together, and draw us to you in prayer as we seek you and your
presence. Amen.
Lois
Poston
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