I woke up to the news that a writer acquaintance's missing hunter husband had taken a fall in desolate country and died.
We in the United States are going through the most bitterly contentious and divisive presidential election since 1860.
The daughter of "The Piano Guys'" Jon Schmidt is missing near the Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon, and official search efforts have been called off, while family and friends soldier on.
So much sadness and despair. So many prayers being offered. What can we do?
I recently posted a meme with an image of Dr. Ben Carson, that tells us what we can do. In his words:
"When we have done our best, we also have to learn that we must rely on God. Our best - no matter how good - is incomplete if we leave God out of the picture."Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence has asked us to pray to God to heal America.
That's profound, and echoed by many other wise men and women of our day. Many people will be participating in a "fast" on November 6, with accompanying prayers and with repentant hearts to ask God to do just that.
I agree. It's time for the people of the United States to fall on their knees daily, not just on one special day, to give our hearts to God in supplication, not only for optimal results in a pivotal election, but to ask for comfort and healing for those who mourn.
I know God works in our lives. He has a plan for each of us.
We sing a little song in my church's children's program, in which I am privileged to play the piano. It's called, "I Will Follow God's Plan," written by Vanja Y. Watkins.
My life is a gift; my life has a plan.
My life has a purpose; in heaven it began.
My choice was to come to this lovely home on earth
And seek for God's light to direct me from birth.
I will follow God's plan for me,
Holding fast to his word and his love.
I will work, and I will pray;
I will always walk in his way.
Then I will be happy on earth
And in my home above.
Here's a version from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir:
What are your thoughts?
Yes, I heartily agree with your post, Marsha. But in praying, we must remember to ask how we may help, listen for the prompting and then ACT. In our sincerest prayers, may we not only believe in God, but believe Him and His promises through His power.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully expressed, Marsha! I had planned on sharing thoughts along the same line...but you said it so well. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the fast too. I think there are so many people who believe in this country's principles...but we are being shut out by those who do not. I sure wish Dr. Carson had made the presidential cut.
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