If we reach a higher or more spiritual consciousness, acknowledge the power of love, prayer, and kindness, and see that we are more than just finite beings that we have a spiritual identity then there is hope. In prayer we can ask to understand this higher concept of humanity as genuine, and then challenge whatever isn t like it, each in his or her own way. There are no formulas. Periodicals of this church are full of accounts of healing from prayer. Many churches publicize accounts of results from prayers.
Prayer can lead to a higher consciousness and effective, neighborly action to help alleviate hunger.
I mentioned earlier that my wife, Betty, was both sad and mad at the starvation we saw in Somalia. She was mad because of the selfish acts by some politicians and armed militias that disregarded the well-being of the common people. Prayers can promote unselfish political initiatives, and can support concerned leaders and the right of all both to be fed and to use their talents to produce more food, as well as promote respect for everyone s human and political rights. Prayer and action. As individuals, we can pray, and we can be led by our prayers to contribute money, goods, or time to local organizations that are combating hunger.