Friday, May 4, 2007

A Unifying Prayer

A unifying prayer

Jesus gave humanity a model for prayer.


As a Virginia resident, I've been inspired by the prayerful reactions across the state – and across the United States – to the recent violence on the Virginia Tech campus. Prayer vigils and special church services are all contributing to ongoing healing in Blacksburg. This has led me to think about prayer as a positive and restorative force in our lives and in our communities.

That this first Thursday in May has been, since 1988, designated as the National Day of Prayer underlines the relevance of prayer in today's world. There will be many activities sponsored by churches and private organizations throughout the nation in the spirit of this Congressional legislation.  Click here to read the rest of this article.

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