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Handling immigration issues—a prayerful approach
In these times of immigration turmoil in countries around the world, many rightfully ask, “What can we do to make things better?” This question came to my thought recently as I pondered the troubling problems at America’s southern border that have received so much publicity. There has to be some resolution, some way forward, some relief from the challenges faced by both immigrants and the citizens of the countries to which they desire to relocate.
At times these problems may seem so complex that we don’t know where or how to begin. However, I’ve found the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, an effective place to start. These can serve as practical spiritual guides during challenging times.
The Bible assures us, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16, New International Version). I certainly want my prayers to be powerful and effective, and not an empty exercise in wishful thinking, and this Bible verse is stating the condition for that to happen: I need to start with myself and live as righteously as I can. So I begin my prayer by making sure that I am not harboring anger, impatience, resentment, animosity, fear, or any other quality that does not emanate from God. To the extent that we do this, our prayers reflect the power and effectiveness of God that causes them to bring tangible blessings. And this puts us on a firm footing in our desire to help heal larger issues, such as immigration, with the confidence that our prayers will bring to light steps of progress that will be good for all.
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