Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Prayer

'Prayer changes things.' 
'When we pray, God works.'
Pithy saying, full of truth, but of course not to be over-extended into absolutes.  This season I'm praying earnestly for two big things, that I thought I'd share with you. 

The Queensland and Brisbane flood crisis.   
See our national news website for updates - http://www.abc.net.au/news/
I'm praying that God would be merciful and spare lives, property and precious memories.  And also that amidst loss and grief will come opportunities for Christians to demonstrate the grace, generosity and love of God in Jesus Christ.  

The referendum in Sudan, to decide if the mainly Christian south should become a new nation and separate from the mainly Muslim north.  Especially that God would achieve peace, justice and freedom from persecution for all the people groups in Sudan. 

Do join with me in praying!