Prayer for progress in government

Bruce Fitzwater, C.S.B.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2:00pm ET - 3:00pm ET

Around the world, individual nations are facing economic and political challenges as they strive to respond to the continuing economic downturn, to tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, and concerns about energy supplies. Often a country’s leaders need to make difficult choices in the face of partisanship, obstructionism, and public anger. Here’s where everyone can lend a hand—or, rather, a prayer. The Bible advises prayer for “kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty” (I Tim. 2:1-2). In this chat you’ll get some ideas about how to pray to support your individual nation and about how your prayers can contribute to the larger, global condition as well.

About Bruce Fitzwater: Bruce was brought up in a family just being introduced to Christian Science. His present work in the public practice of Christian Science healing began in 1973, and he has been a teacher of Christian Science since 1985. Bruce served on the Christian Science Board of Lectureship for 11 years, and from 1997-2008 interacted with the Oregon legislature on issues of religious freedom and expression. He and his wife Cindy live in Portland, Oregon.

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