Probably the most asked question when people are searching for God is "Why is there suffering in this world?" As I read about the children in this passage my heart goes out to children in abusive situations and I begin to pray for the police officers, social workers, teachers, youth workers, Sunday School teachers, pastors, parents.... who play a role in making this world a better place for them. I also ask God to turn the lemons in these children's lives into lemonade. Father, I think of the Salvation Army officers I know who have come out of abusive situations and with their knowledge and compassion have made a positive difference in other people's lives. Father, I pray for the spouses who are currently living with an abusive spouse. Please give them the tools and support they require to handle the situation and the wisdom and courage to know whether to stay or leave. Lord, please give parents what they need to stand up to anyone who is abusing their child (as opposed to discipling their child). Father, please give us a good understanding of what healthy love is and help us to implement it in our lives with those in our circles.
Father, please watch over each person who has accepted You as Lord of their lives in Alpha. Give them the wisdom and the infilling of the Holy Spirit so that they can be salt and light in this world We know we are not in charge of this world, nor can we fix every situation but we can obey the next little thing You tell us to do.
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