I have felt many emotions this week. I have had the joy of meeting a new friend, the sorrow of a strained relationship, the images of France, co-workers going through struggles that broke my heart. Through all of the emotions I have felt small. I am just one person and sometimes being one is overwhelming. I think that is why we are called to worship together to build one another up, because one isn’t as good as two. (Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12)

I am also at peace when I pray. I know my God is so much more than anything I could imagine. Jesus acted and knew what was needed throughout the bible. God knows, even when I don’t.

I hate watching loved ones struggle. I hate violence. Here is where my hearts aches every person comes from God. We as Christians are called to pray for our enemies. (Matthew 5:44)  I have prayed for others who were horrible towards me, my heart changed towards them when I prayed for God to bless them. At first I didn’t want to pray for the person, I was angry but I did pray begrudgingly. Slowly my heart changed where I wanted the person to come to God and have peace. God granted me the chance to see the person’s heart changing, which was beautiful.

I can only imagine how many actively praying Christians are out there.

What if we prayed for change? What if we humbled our self before God?

What if we asked God to restore our planet and the people?

What if every Christian acted after prayer when God prompts us to do something? I know I have been guilty of ignoring the Holy Spirit and the guidance of being taught? Faith without actions is dead. (James 2:17)

My thoughts are burdened with so many emotions this week. I am so thankful for a God that listens to my prayers. I have peace knowing my God is so much bigger than this world and the problems in it.

Prayer for today: Thank you God for the gift of prayer, thank you for listening, thank you for your actions. Please restore our hearts as humans let us come back to you. In Jesus name, Amen