It is important in praying for the world to start our day with prayer, recognizing the presence and strength of God in our personal lives and in the universe. Prayer is not just a morning routine; it is a continuous thread that weaves through every part of our day, connecting us to something greater and guiding us in all aspects of life.
The Bible tells us to:
Pray without ceasing.
– I Thessalonians 5:17
Every thought counts
Christian Science involves more than just positive thinking. Christian Scientists ultimately address types of thinking in prayer rather than specific diseases or evils in the world. The mistaken conclusion that God is not present or supreme needs to be conquered and overcome in praying for the world. Evil can’t separate us from God or have power over us. As we counter evil thoughts and bring “into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ,” we see peace, stability, and progress in our lives and in the world.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;…
– II Corinthians 10:5
All things are possible to God
This is the first line in the chapter on “Prayer” in the healing book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy.
The prayer that reforms the sinner and heals the sick is an absolute faith that all things are possible to God, — a spiritual understanding of Him, an unselfed love.
– Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 1:1
Prayer and watching our thought and actions throughout the day are key to bringing healing in our individual and collective experience.
The test of all prayer lies in the answer to these questions: Do we love our neighbor better because of this asking? … If selfishness has given place to kindness, we shall regard our neighbor unselfishly, and bless them that curse us; but we shall never meet this great duty simply by asking that it may be done. There is a cross to be taken up before we can enjoy the fruition of our hope and faith.The prayer that reforms the sinner and heals the sick is an absolute faith that all things are possible to God, — a spiritual understanding of Him, an unselfed love.
– Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 9:5-7, 11
Inspiration to support your prayers for the world
The homepage of ChristianScience.com “Praying for the world and ourselves” offers inspirational content that supports your prayers. New items are added regularly, so visit often. The site says, “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.”
Current topics to support your prayers:
- It wasn’t God versus the flood
- Living under God’s government
- Who is my neighbor?
- The answer to hopelessness
- Prayer benefits “all whom your thoughts rest upon”
- Divine Love lifts all burdens
