The news can be hard to read. I admit, there are times it can make me anxious and even angry. It is easy to read stories and be left feeling a bit hopeless. The stories of wars or new tariffs that our country is dealing with, they can all add up. I know several people who have stopped reading the news and I understand why.

Most recently, in Canada, we have had to deal with a huge strike by a major airline. This strike affected my own family deeply. I know there are countless stories across the country of families who put there trust in this airline, booking tickets and making plans in good faith. All ending up in cancelled flights and deep disappointments and difficult predicaments.

As I was reading or listening to the news the thought came to me simply as to receive whatever I heard or read as a guide in how I ought to pray.

So, that is exactly what I have made my practice. If there is an important meeting about the ending of a war, I pray. If there is a flood or forest fire, I pray for those involved. Whatever is going on, if I read it and it grabs my heart I pray.

We are instructed to “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful”. Colossians 4:2

I would like to take this moment to encourage you to join me in praying about these hard things that are happening in the world. We know that nothing is too hard for God. This world is in desperate need of God’s wisdom and His intervention. Let’s pray for that. God is able. He invites us to pray, and prayer is a powerful thing! Leave all these huge things at the feet of God who is God Almighty. Then my friend, rest in Him and give thanks. Remember, our great Shepherd who is always near to us, also says multiple times in His word. “Do not be afraid”. May He calm our fears and give us the faith we need to trust Him even as we lay all these many problems at His feet.

Dear Father,

Thank You for being a God who is all Powerful and more than able. Thank You that I can leave all that is going in not only in my life at your feet, but also all that is going on in the world. I do pray that You Father, would intervene. Bring Your wisdom to our leaders and peace in these war-torn lands. Father, calm my fears. Minister to those who weep. Father, you see this whole world in a glance. I leave all the news of today with You.

In Jesus Name,

Amen