Praying for the world brings healing
When not feeling well, this author found that praying for the world helped her find healing relief.
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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.
Here you can access inspirational content that supports your prayers for yourself and for the world around you. New items are added regularly, so please come back often.
Find inspiration and gratitude with the Thanksgiving Bible lesson
No matter where you are and when you celebrate Thanksgiving, you are welcome to study and share the Thanksgiving Bible lesson online for free.
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Meeting relentless conflict with unrelenting prayer
As a protracted war in Eastern Europe and conflicts and general unrest elsewhere drag on, praying for a peaceful end to hostilities can require persistent effort. Relentless conflict, in our own lives or the world, calls on us for unrelenting prayer.
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Drought conditions and earnest prayer
Much of the world is experiencing unusually hot temperatures. But even where we face large-scale challenges, it’s possible to see God’s law of harmony in action.
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Reparations debate: Mending the past, forging the future
What does it mean for a society to atone for systemic and enduring harms? This special series explores efforts around the world to seek justice and restitution for communities subjected to historical harms.
And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
Now, as then, these mighty works are not supernatural, but supremely natural.
—Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. xi
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Heavenly Hymns
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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