For peace in the world...

Today I fasted and took time to pray for the people of Zimbabwe, for the suffering inflicted upon those who live in North Korea, for those whose lives are destroyed by war in the Democratic republic of the Congo, and for those who are being murdered in Gaza...

I find this simple discipline to be immensely helpful.

It was my birthday, but I thought that it would be a very small sacrifice to give up food and be reminded that not everyone lives in peace, experiences the blessing of love, and has freedom and joy. This reminder spurred me to pray for an end to war, hatred, abuse and the pain caused by bad religion and worse politics. I broke my fast this evening in a family meal (having fasted from before dinner last night) - it was special to be with my family and to experience their love.

Let us never forget that Christ is called the 'Prince of Peace', and that he pronounced blessing upon those who are peacemakers, saying that they shall bear the likeness of God.

And I heard a loud voice form the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more."

- Revelation 21:3-4

Thanks for the many wishes and kind words. I'm another day older, and thankfully not deeper in debt!

Comments

[Rock in the Grass (Pete Grasso]

peace be with you too - and love for your birthday.

[Rock in the Grass (Pete Grasso]

peace be with you too - and love for your birthday.