One of the traditions of the Christian Faith is to entreat God though spoken requests or pleading, to command that something happen through the power of God, or simply to have conversations with the Creator of all things. Each of us does this in their own way; some in silence, some through memorized chants, some through indiscernible utterances, and others through curses. As it is the Christian belief that God is present in every place at every time, we might say that all thoughts and spoken words are, ultimately, prayers.
The mission to Kosovo/ Montenegro took place primarily in two cities: Mitrovica, and Ulcinj. Both cities have nearby hills which offer vantages both beautiful and in some way humbling. When I look at an entire city and think to pray over it, I think “where do I begin? How can my prayers be of any use? Does God not know the things I would ask of Him already? Does God need my prayers to realize where health is lacking?”
Prayer is a discipline like any other. Spending time with loved ones, getting exercise, eating for life, talking to strangers, service in secret, laughter, reading the Bible, and getting enough rest are all important parts of the life God wants for us. Prayer, like all of the others, is important no matter how we feel, no matter what we would rather do. I would encourage any friend of mine to pray for their city. As you pray, listen to what it is you are asking for. God’s answer to your prayer might begin with your own realization of what it is you feel is lacking, where you would most like to see God move. As you listen to yourself, listen to God and be a part of the solution you are seeking. If it is for a friendlier city: be more friendly, if it is for a city with less pollution: drive less and purchase fewer plastics, if it is for a city free from hunger: cook six extra plates of food on Saturdays and hand them out to the homeless people you would otherwise walk past.
My prayer for Mitrovica is that it would be a bright example of the healing power of Jesus. I pray that people will look at the city and say “I never would have thought that that city would be free of the bonds of hatred, that Serbians and Albanians would live out of love for each other. Mitrovica was a dark spot on our planet, but look at it now. It is a place where people come to study the nature of true, miraculous reconciliation.” Please pray with me.
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This is why I love you…thank you 🙂
Thanks Stacey. I knew there had to be a reason.
I am praying for my hometown, thank you for the message of encouragement through prayer.
Thank you for your prayers.