Praying for rain

Matthew 5: 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
  45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

You see, praying for divine intervention in Iran is a lot like praying for rain. When God doesn't intervene (and clearly He does not intervene in the starvation of children, the homelessness of people in our neighborhoods and a host of other "evils") we have a problem.

There are tactical reasons for prayer. One is to find an understanding of how things are here and now. We may get help from others, but more often than not the answer comes from within.  

Strategically, the reason for prayer is change within ourselves. Lord knows we are not a "perfect" lot but we are what we've got. If we look hard enough, we will find the sunshine and rain and with a little luck smell the flowers.

The State in Iran is like Babylon, Rome and even Washington. Like States everywhere, power rules in favor of the few and against the interests of many. The only "weapon" we have is strengthening ourselves and empowering others.

Peace be upon you.

Jim

Note: the quotation within are linked to the program Sword.