(I was hoping to get this out earlier this week, but my to-do list has been seriously disrupted by a whopping case of bronchitis. Sorry for the lateness of this post.)
Today is a day of fasting for those of my faith (although, wouldn't you know it, in our particular area, we had our fast day last week because we have different meetings this week). Anyway...I was asked to post something about a day of prayer and fasting for world peace...that our leaders will be able to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts that rage.
There are a host of opinions about the war in Iraq and foreign policy in general. I like to think of this faithful effort as something beyond any political points of view. I think any of us, regardless of specific feelings about the war, ultimately want peace. I hope we can include that hope in our thoughts and prayers today.
As for me, I hope we can have peace domestically as well. I don't think the angst and divisiveness that surrounds this issue is helpful toward the overall goal of peace, either. I hope for more peace in the United States as well as in the world at large.
If you feel so inclined, you are invited to join in the effort to pray for peace today.
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Thank you for the invitation. I think I'll join you. :)
It felt really good to do so today, knowing that there were others around that were uniting their hearts for this cause.
Our children hear so much of war, it was nice to focus on peace today.
Thanks, Samantha and Téa, for your comments. I think it's good to unite in efforts like this once in a while.
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That reminds me of the Mel Brooks comedy, "To be or Not to be", where Adolf Hitler says that all he wants is a little peace. And then goes on to sing, a little piece of Poland, a little piece of Greece, a little piece of Africa etc.
But in all seriousness I do pray for peace each day. It is a thing we should all be praying for. And the internal peace for people in their own conflicts within the family and community. It is so important to get the gospel out and into hearts.
Thanks, Doug. I agree that we should be praying for peace regularly.
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