Praying for our world

Reading the news about the breakthrough in the carbon emission deal between China and the US made for headlines all over the world.  So what pushes progress of this nature and what can sustain it?

Has thought reached critical mass to see that we need to drop the lesser posturing of politics and work together for life saving measures?  Have we reached a time where act together with an unselfish and pointed realization of our responsibility to safeguard the future? 

“Life demonstrates life.” This simple statement from Mary Baker Eddy assures us that all that is life-affirming and life-giving is the force behind progress.

“Good is not helpless....” is another simple statement that points to the power of good – of all that is helpful, sound, appropriate, and honest. Goodness, as a quality of God, is not passive. It will not be hid or passed by. Goodness demands expression, just as life demands life.

The US and China have promised to take steps that can profoundly advance the health of our planet.  Can this endure? Can this act lead to fuller cooperation? Our witnessing to God's law of harmony and trust in God's law of progress help to clear the path to greater works

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There are so many of us joining in prayer. Whether it is a prayer of petition, a prayer of affirmation or a prayer of celebration for the good done and to be done, all these earnest and expectant voices are not given in vain. In fact, some may say that this is what turns the world – a constant, attentive connection to God, Love and the insistent and persistent expectation for a better world.

• Praying the news – a non-denominational site from the people at Spirituality and Practice who offer spiritual resources for one's spiritual journey
  
• World in Prayer - a site offered by members of the Episcopal church with weekly prayer
• Eye on the World – articles about healing and prayer gathered from the Christian Science Publishing Society
  

In addition, one of my favorite sources for news is The Christian Science Monitor – daily international reporting written for thinkers serious about understanding the mechanics of peace, progress, health and opportunity for all.


Please feel free to share your prayer and news resources!

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