God Almighty...

John and I have just quietly sat down this evening and watched a video of the film “Bruce Almighty”. A lovely story, with many moments that stop and make you think. If you’ve never seen the film, it’s worth hiring it, just to watch how Bruce (played by Jim Carrey, and to whom God gives Almighty powers - and the responsibilities of being God - for just 7 days) handles prayer requests! The sheer volume of prayers, from just one part of God’s creation, is overwhelming to him. I have a much-loved, somewhat dog-eared book, inherited from my Dad. It’s called “The Speaker’s Sourcebook”, a compilation of quotes and stories, edited by Eleanor Doan. I found this on “Prayer”; The Prayer of a Child “And Dear God, I hope You’ll also take care of Yourself. If anything should happen to You, we’d be in an awful Fix” And also; “Two people praying the same prayers anywhere on earth will raise a commotion in heaven” Today has been a day spent in prayer for Pastor Tony – for his surgery, the skills of the Theatre staff, and for those who now care for him as he recuperates in hospital. For all the family, close and extended, and for us as a church family as we respond to this need. I believe it has also heightened prayer for Neil Cooper, also seriously in continuous need of our prayers. There is an awesome power in concerted, agreeing prayer – it does indeed cause a commotion in heaven. And it is always good to remember that God can take extremely good care of Himself – He has never needed us, or anyone, or anything, for Him to exist, or for Him To Be All that He is. And All that He is, is All that there ever needs to be, for today’s prayers, and for all prayers Pat’s Thought for the Day; How effective do you honestly believe your prayers are? Another little quote from this book reminds me, “Satan trembles when he sees, the weakest Christian on his knees”. It is not how we pray, or even the eloquence of prayer that ultimately matters – it is just doing it. Thank you to all who today have done just that