SPEAKER_00: It's easy to get into a rhythm of praying a list of our own prayer requests.
SPEAKER_00: But as we read the Bible, we get a sense that God's heart extends far beyond our own sphere of influence.
SPEAKER_00: He cares for all nations to know him.
SPEAKER_00: Our prayers can reflect that heart too.
SPEAKER_00: Psalm 67 paints this picture for us.
SPEAKER_00: It says, May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us, so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
SPEAKER_00: Notice the connection in this prayer.
SPEAKER_00: God blesses his people not only for their sake, but so that his goodness will be known everywhere.
SPEAKER_00: Today we are going to lift our eyes beyond our own lives and pray for the nations of the world.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to quiet your heart before God.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.