Prayer Focus-Praying Through the News

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at praying through the news.

Jesus said in Matthew 24:7, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.”

We see that unfolding in our news headlines today. We need to be careful about how much news we hear in a given day or it might overwhelm us. But when we do learn of disasters in the world, there are some responses that are healthier than others.

With eyes of love and concern, we can pray for those who are affected by bad news. If we hear an Amber alert, pray for that missing child, and if we are in the same area, be vigilant. When we hear of droughts, famines, and floods, we can intercede on behalf of those people who are affected. We can support a relief organization or homeless shelter that reaches out to those who are struggling to survive. Prayer is a good starting point, followed by action steps as God leads us.

Praying through the News is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com