Hi there. Thanks again for joining with us in united prayer. For nearly two years COVID has wreaked havoc around the world. Deaths and illnesses, fear and anxiety, loss of employment and cut off from loved ones have all resulted from COVID and the restrictions. It is still with us and likely to stay for a while to come. Divisions are evident within communities, churches, and families. Paul has a word for all of us in 1 Corinthians: “so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it” (1 Corinthians 12:25-26 NIV). Let’s pray for those who have lost employment, those who have been affected mentally, and those in other states who are not able to worship with their brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray for unity. Let’s also pray for the health workers, police, and government leaders.
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Welcome to today’s Month in Prayer. We are focusing on schooling as many children across the state and country have returned this week while some are returning today. The Book of Proverbs has this wisdom: “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it” (Proverbs 22:6 NLT). We are blessed in this country to have a variety of quality education offered to children – state, religious and private schools, plus distance education and home schooling. Of course, Hillcrest Christian College is one of our ministries at Reedy and we are delighted with its strong Christian emphasis for over 40-years. Let’s commit our children and their teachers to the Lord in prayer.
Hello and happy Australia Day. What a blessing it is to live in such a wonderful country as Australia. I have been blessed to visit many countries – first, second, and third world countries and each time I am reminded how blessed we are – our freedom, health and education systems, our lifestyles, so much to be thankful for. We are though far from perfect and yesterday we prayed for and remembered that for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders today is far from being a celebration. As we work together, seeking reconciliation, let us do what Paul tells the church at Thessalonica to do: “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 NIV). Let’s give thanks to God for our nation, our freedom, and lifestyle. Let’s pray for our governments, harmonious relationships, for the ending of racism, and that we will be a blessing to people from other nations.
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