Praying for our world can seem like more than we can take on when we're facing challenges in our own lives. But as we open our hearts to our neighbors’ needs, we in turn feel the infinite love of God that lifts us all.
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One thing that often comes out of global conflict is the world uniting in prayer. While no two prayers are alike, the motive is the same—turning to a higher power for guidance and help.
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This author shares how she prayed — for herself and for her neighbors — when a wildfire affected her community.
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An author who has served in the military shares “how we can pray effectively when we’re right in the middle of a human conflict.”
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A tragic side effect of the recent mass shootings is mass grief—the many broken hearts of those directly connected to the shooter’s victims and grieving hearts around the world reeling at the news. The author of this article throws a light on how we can deal with grief, by sharing her experience after her father died.
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All over the world refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons need support. Often that comes in very practical forms. But we can also pray that people feel embraced in the protection and care of God..
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—Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. xi
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Hymns have a unique ability to bring healing and comfort in times of difficulty. These selections emphasize the unbroken connection between each one of us and a God that is constantly providing for our health and safety. Click on “learn more” below to view hymn selections and information.
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