How to Pray Through a National Tragedy
In our sense of helplessness, we pray through a tragedy like this. Prayer is our first response, the only adequate response.
In our sense of helplessness, we pray through a tragedy like this. Prayer is our first response, the only adequate response.
No matter how frenetic the day is, there is nothing (other than forgetfulness) preventing us from praying.
Untreated sorrow can do harm, turning into anger, depression, despair. Pray through your sorrows.
It feels like praying when you read Scripture—but isn’t it also praying when reading links you to the holiest part of yourself?
Many times I have made a prayer request and waited for something to fall out of the sky…
When you are with others before God it’s clear yours is not the only problem in the world.
Praying for your enemies forces you to think about who they are and why they behave the way they do.
Learn the most important factor in asking for God’s help.
Don’t focus on the impossible; prayerfully allow a Hgher Power to prioritize for you.
You can pray with your whole body; just lifting up your hands can be a gesture of praise.
It is essential to be honest when we pray, to say all the difficult, unkind things that cross our minds.
We remember this very talented comedienne with a lovely story she wrote for the September 1977 edition of Guideposts.