The impact of prayer on government

JOHN R. PETERSON

This world would be a much better place if more of us prayed for it to be so—and then acted consistently with our prayers. Spiritually based prayer and action inspired by it can be as effective in world affairs as in individual experience. Few of us have the opportunity to take an active part in government, but each of us can pray for it and can mold his words and deeds in conformity with his prayers.

How effective can prayer be? When it rightly invokes divine power, there is no limit to its effectiveness, for there is no limit to God's power. Omnipotence is the measure of the power of prayer.

Complex issues face government today. Often these issues seem so complicated with intricate technological considerations and clashing social interests as to defy understanding, much less solution. How can we pray effectively in such cases?

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