Continuing reflection on the Prayer Card from the Christian organisation called Medical Missionary News (https://mmn.uk.com). Friday’s prayer is DISASTER SUPPORT & RELIEF
“Please pray for those who are suffering from either natural or political disaster. Pray for those seeking to get medicines and food to those who need it. Pray, especially for those on the ground who are seeking to help those affected, that as they show practical love, they will be able to share something of the hope that Jesus can give even in the most desperate conditions.”
I recall a statement from many years ago, possibly quoted in an earlier contribution. “I sat where they sat, and wept when they wept, then went home and forgot all about it.”
One of my daughters, living in the USA, attended a church with a large congregation, resulting in three services each Sunday. Following a disaster in Haiti, a group of volunteers went out as a team to do what they could. I understand that most of the team were excellent at DIY and, undoubtedly, would have been very helpful in all sorts of tasks for a period. But it wasn’t long before another disaster occurred, and Haiti was forgotten in the news, and it was a long time afterwards that I had a reminder of that team from an American church.
Even Jesus’ disciples had a problem staying awake when their prayer support was needed.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, most, if not all of us, live busy lives, and there is much that may easily distract us. Please remind us of people and situations that need our prayers and help us to be consistent in our support, even when we may never know the outcome of those prayers. AMEN