Praying for Peace

It's a good season to pray for peace. Those of us who call ourselves Christian serve the one who came to bring peace. Heard recently on an NPR report that research shows that the percentage of life loss to war and violence is declining in the world -- even if media reports don't always reflect that. Our troops are coming home from Iraq. Let's pray Afghanistan is soon as well. And let's pray for those regions.

My son shared a Youtube link with me that I really enjoyed. Matisyahu is a Jewish reggae musician! Good message! Enjoy as you pray for peace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmBChQjZPs&ob=av2e

Today's Psalm - Talking to Yourself

If you thinking talking to yourself is a sign of being crazy well then the psalmists were one loony bunch. Take Psalm 42. It's a running dialogue between the writer and himself about why he is having a bad day. "Why are you cast down, o my soul?" I have been crying night and day, but remember when we had that great time of rejoicing. Trust God, it will get better. God, I can trust you, right? Have you forgotten me? I feel like have been wounded, run through by my enemies. Hope in God and times will get good again.

Talking to yourself and doing it so God can hear you is one form of prayer. Asking God questions like, "Have you forgotten about me?" is not faithless. When we quit asking questions, that's when we really lose touch with the eternal.

If you feel like chattering with yourself about life's troubles. Don't hesitate. If it helps to have a friend listen so you don't feel crazy, well then go right ahead. If you want to ask God all the hard questions of life, go for it.