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In his book, “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart,” Dr. Gordon Livingston (no
relation to me) shared some of what he learned during decades as a
practicing psychiatrist. One of his conclusions was that consistently
happy people seem to have three things in common: someone to love, something to do and something to look forward to.
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As a Christian, I filter that observation through the lens of my faith.
It brings to mind the last verse of the magnificent 13th chapter of St.
Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians: “So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” ( 1Cor. 13:13) |
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We see these great virtues — faith, hope and love — beautifully
expressed in the lives of families served through Unbound. Faith allows
them to persevere through hardship, hope gives them vision for a
brighter future, and love drives them to work hard so that their
children and their children’s children won’t be burdened by crushing
poverty.
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Perhaps that’s why, despite their many challenges, these families often possess a special kind of happiness.
It’s not momentary contentment or the fleeting pleasure that comes from
material possessions. Rather, it’s the happiness of those who are wise
enough to put their trust in God, in their own abilities and in their
friends.
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Know that they count their sponsors among those friends.
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Please pray
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God of faith, help us to believe and to put our belief into action. God
of hope, be with us when we are discouraged and help us to embrace
resurrection. God of love, break through our self-centeredness so that
we may be the living expression of your healing love in a world in need.
We ask this in the name of your Son and our brother, Jesus the Christ.
Amen.
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Blessings,
Unbound Prayer Team
P.S.
We welcome you to submit your prayer requests to us. These prayers are
offered in the chapel at Unbound’s headquarters in Kansas City and are
not shared publicly. Submit a prayer request. |
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