At a recent large gathering of followers of Jesus the altar call resulted in a couple hundred individuals responding for prayer and spiritual support. Afterwards it was reported (I do not know if this was accurate) that 98% of those coming forward needed prayer because of fear relating to personal issues, mostly finances. In recent conversations with both pastors and people in our churches, I have found the same reality. People are worried about their finances, the global economy, world events especially potential terrorism, and the future in general.
I understand the feeling! Thirty minutes into CNN or Fox News Network and I must remove myself from the tube and find something more edifying to occupy my mind. May I suggest a reprieve from the news? What would we miss if we did not watch the latest news reports, read the paper, or listen to the latest radio talk show. Can you do without the EIB Network for a week? Would you really be deprived if you gave up reading the newspaper or Internet news wire for a week?
You just might discover a refreshment occurring in your spirit. The anxiety may just subside as you take a little more time in the Word and listening to the voice of God. It is wonderful to live in an age of instant information and total connectedness with your neighbor, family, and the entire world of information. I am not opposed to that. However, the distraction can be insidious and dangerous when the voice of God becomes muffled or drowned out by the noise of the voices that clamor for our attention. Try it and see what happens. Then let me know what you discover.
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