
A Message of Hope from Edward Grinnan: A Prayer for the 4th
Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief shares that on the 4th of July, he’ll be praying for our country to continue to progress in its quest for freedom and equality.

Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief shares that on the 4th of July, he’ll be praying for our country to continue to progress in its quest for freedom and equality.

The faith of the Zarephath widow inspires words of hope during economic uncertainty.

Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart.—PHILIPPIANS 1:3–4 MSG

These verses can steer you through fears, economic worries and unsteady moments.

Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief shares a story of his mother’s inclusive faith in urging us all to pray for peace and unity in these tumultuous and troubled times.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.—ROMANS 12:12 NIV

But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then His disciples urged Him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.”—Matthew 15:23 (NLT)

In this story from December 1963, the Oscar winner recalls a wartime Christmas Eve when his practice of praying before turning in for the night proved an inspiration to his fellow soldiers.

Are you spending quiet prayer time with Jesus daily? If not, start today.

The pandemic brought surprising answers to the long-held prayers of Guideposts staff and contributors.
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