Praying for the World

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“His arm encircles me, and mine, and all” 

Jeff Patzlaff

A man finds these words, “His [God’s] arm encircles me,” from a poem by Mary Baker Eddy, inscribed on a D-Day memorial headstone in Normandy, France—and he discovers that the spiritual signification of those words heals the grieving heart. 
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Self-aggrandizing evil: As pretentious and delusive as Goliath 

Name Withheld

When we encounter Goliath-type traits or actions in either small situations or larger arenas, we can learn from David’s biblical example of trust in God’s all-power and can expect to see evidence of the ultimate powerlessness of anything not of God. 

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Anthology of classic articles II

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From Free from Contagion

Bringing our prayers to the threat of contagion

Prayer can lift us out of the swirl of fear, and it can be a calming, healing influence in our communities as well.

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Editorial

Retribution—or restoration? 

Larissa Snorek

Working prayerfully for regeneration in her community, the author contributed to the significant turnaround of an individual who’d posed a threat to a large part of the community. This gave strong evidence of a Christly, restorative approach bringing healing.

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How have you been praying about a world issue or challenge? Consider sharing your inspiration and healing ideas with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to learn how to submit.

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Praying with confidence for your community 

Anne Melville

When something is stolen from her son, this author realizes that she needs to turn to God in humility, especially after authorities urge her just to accept that nothing much can be done.
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The peace that dispels danger 

With George Nutwell and Paige Matthys-Pearce

This week, we speak with George Nutwell, who shares inspiring stories and insights on God’s ever-present, practical help when we feel unsafe. Paige Matthys-Pearce also joins us. She was in Jordan when a conflict between Israel and Iran broke out, and shares how she prayed about—and witnessed—peace.
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How does divine Love meet every need? 

Abigail Mathieson Warrick

Divine Love meets people’s needs, no matter how dire, as the author saw when a man described to her how walking into a Christian Science service had prevented him from committing violence elsewhere.

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Changing your world

Listen to this Sentinel Watch series—and discover how your prayers can make a difference in the world.

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Shared reflections

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From Living the Lord's Prayer

'OUR FATHER ...'

The Lord's Prayer sparks the recognition that divine Love is always with us.

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From Overcoming grief

What death does not do

We go on gaining moment by moment in the understanding that God is the only real Life.

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How have you been praying about a world issue or challenge? Consider sharing your inspiration and healing ideas with others. Visit Writer’s Corner to learn how to submit.

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Image and Inspiration

Dusk in Zion National Park, Utah, US

Photograph by Steve Ryf,

“More than regal is the majesty of the meekness of the Christ-principle; and its might is the ever-flowing tides of truth that sweep the universe ...”
Sentinel Watch

How to pray about conflict 

With Chiemezi Elvis Ahanonu and Volodymyr Hrimov

This week, we hear from two guests, Chiemezi Elvis Ahanonu and Volodymyr Hrimov, who were both new to practicing Christian Science when they were faced with conflict in their countries. What they both experienced proves God’s ever-present power is real and tangible.
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The global embrace of God’s healing action 

Mark Swinney

As we pray for our world today, we can take lessons from what Science and Health explains about Jesus’ three days in the tomb and what led to his resurrection. Prayerfully surrendering to and trusting God’s universal healing action is vital.  
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Does God keep everyone safe? 

With Nancy Mullen and Nancy Harrison

How can we think about safety from a spiritual perspective? This week’s guests, Nancy Mullen and Nancy Harrison, share experiences of how they prayed during dangerous situations—and how they found safety not just for themselves but for others, too.
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Sturdier investing—in financial endeavors, and in life 

Joe Gariano

We are all interconnected by a global economy. How can we experience a sound, stable economy, individually and collectively? The author shares helpful spiritual insights. A foundational question is: “What are we basing it on?” 
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Peace within 

Wendy Kibler

The peace this author found through prayer led to protection from illness for her grandson and herself. She knew that contributing to a peaceful, healing atmosphere within the family had to ripple well beyond.