YOUR FAMILY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

Psalm 66:7 says, "He ruleth by his power forever; his eyes BEHOLD the nations." God is daily and constantly watching over the nations of the world. Yes, He knows the terrible things that are happening in Iraq, Syria, Nigeria, North Korea and so many nations of the world.

The word "behold" is "tsaphah" and means "to lean forward, to peer into the distance, to look well, to espy, to be a watchman." Although we see evil increasing, God is in the picture. He must long to bring an end to evil and injustice, but He has "long patience" as He waits for "the precious fruit of the earth," the harvest of souls for His eternal kingdom (James 5:7).

But dear ladies, if our heart beats with God's heart, we will also BEHOLD the nations of the world. We will not only be burdened with the little needs in our home, but with the burden of the nations. We will have a heart to pray for "all nations, kindreds, and people, and tongues" (Revelation 7:9).

Can I encourage you to gather your family together each day to pray, not only for your own needs, but for the nations? Pray for the nations who are persecuting Christians. Pray for the nations who are suffering with war such as Iraq and Syria. Pray for the unreached nations of the world.

Let's lead our children from selfish prayers that are only about themselves to feeling God's heartbeat for the lost of the world. Praying families are the most powerful force on earth.

Blessings from Nancy Campbell