Sustaining compassionate prayer can be a test of one’s spiritual persistence and determination. Yet, God has made us spiritually strong. We can pray, and keep right on praying, until there is peace and healing for those reeling from natural disaster or war.
One way is to begin prayer with God, good. “God is Love”. (I John 4:16.) He is the tender, compassionate, all-loving One. His love is ever-present. It guides, guards, governs, and sustains His dear ones. God gives His love generously, unconditionally. “Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals.” Mary Baker Eddy. Science and Health 13:2–3. Divine Love stands ready to assist. It never fails to respond to every call for help. It is abundant, dependable, constant. The Love that is God, and the love that He has for each of us, actively comforts, shelters, and protects. No one is left out. The love of God is vast and encompassing enough to meet everyone’s needs. No circumstance is beyond the power and grace of God.
Is sustaining compassionate prayer effective?
Yes. “Scripture informs us that “with God all things are possible,” — all good is possible to Spirit;” Mary Baker Eddy. Science and Health 232:9–12. At one time, my brother and I sang for troops in a war zone. Every day my mother prayed for our safety and wellbeing without knowing where we were, or what was happening to us. There was no way for her to know if her prayers for our protection and welfare were being effective. But that didn’t matter. My mother believed whole-heartedly in the effectiveness of Christian Science healing prayer, and in the power and immediacy of God’s saving love. So, she never gave up. She prayed and prayed and kept on praying for us. Such sustained Love-inspired prayer, was effective.. My brother and I returned home safe and sound.
Be proactive in prayer. Keep praying about solutions for safety, peace, and the need for shelter, food, water, or clothing. God is tender-hearted, so we can be compassionate, warm hearted. God is all-caring, so we can be caring of others. God is the divine Motivator constantly inspiring the prayerful generosity of His children. We can love and keep loving, give and keep giving, pray and keep praying. It’s His prompting that enables us to take practical action and keep on helping each other.
Draw on God’s love. I’ve proved the power of divine Love in life-threatening situations, when I’ve been exposed to contagious disease, needed a home, or been parted from loved ones. As a result of God’s great love, I’ve been comforted, sheltered, and kept safe from harm. My experience is not unique. God never tires of caring for us. His love is inexhaustible. It remains strong and active always.
Keep the faith. Stay strong. Never give up. God’s compassion is never dulled, so our compassion can never become deadened in the face of any disaster or war. “Divine Love always has met, and always will meet every human need.” – Mary Baker Eddy. Science and Health p, 494 We can keep praying for peace and restoration. and uphold the heartfelt, powerful conviction, that sustained compassionate prayer will lead to healing solutions.
Adapted from an article that first appeared on my previous blog site spiritualityandhealthconnect.com
Beverly, thank you for the listening and willingness to share, that brought this inspiration forward. Three of my favourite ideas are below, also the story of your mother’s prayer from afar making a difference in a war situation. 1.”God has made us spiritually strong.” 2. “God’s love is inexhaustible. He never tires of caring for us.” 3. “We must unite with others in prayer, maintain our faith, and uphold the heartfelt, powerful conviction, that sustained prayer will lead to healing solutions.”
Thank you Bill for your comment. I am glad to know that you were encouraged by the story of my mother’s sustained prayer for my brother and me during war, and the 3 points that you mentioned. Thank you for your continued prayers. They are such a blessing.
I have been waiting for your next post and was so pleased to get it this morning! It’s not just the feeling of compassionate burnout in the face of the pervasive media reporting of fires, pandemic, floods and constant rain, as well as the Ukraine situation. I too have felt that it is not possible to pray about all these things. And this morning your helpful and reassuring post that all our prayers must start with God and all that implies. They are effective and the quotes you include support this. Thank you for the encouragement and support you constantly provide.
Thank you so much Jenny. I was delighted that my post has been timely for you. I am grateful to know that you are encouraged to keep on with your compassionate prayers and you won’t give up.
Thank you again Beverly for this wonderful and inspiring article of Sustaining compassionate prayer. I just loved the idea and term – tender-hearted and compassionate prayer.
Thank you Leticia. It is so good to know that you are praying with the ideas in my post. Yes, our tender-hearted, compassionate prayers are so vital right now. Blessings to you for all your prayers.
Dearest Beverly,
Much gratitude for your beautiful Solo and healing comments,
Loving thoughts always Pauline R. Noorts ❤
Thank you dear Pauline. I am glad that you have found this post and my solo a blessing as you pray. My best to you.