Martin Luther quote

"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on the trees, & in the flowers & clouds & stars." -Martin Luther

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day, everyone!

I just wanted to take a few minutes to post a few ways that you can make a difference this Earth Day and every day.

1. Pray. I would love if others would get involved in my quest to pray for every endangered species!

"Absolutely everything you ask in prayer, believe it and you’ll receive it." (Matthew 21:22)

2. Think. Before you buy anything, think about whether you need it or not. Then think about it again.

3. Click. Great website where you can click every day to help stop climate change, deforestation, and extinction (as well as hunger, breast cancer, violence...):

              Care2.com
              The Rainforest Site
              Ecology Fund

Update

No worries; I've still been praying, if somewhat sporadically. However, I have comprehensive exams in two weeks and will not be posting until that is done.

Struggling

As per usual, I have been struggling to pray as the semester gets into full swing. Prayers that I can motivate myself to pray without feeling like it's a chore!

Goals

I've been thinking a lot lately about the goals of this blog and what I'm trying to accomplish through it.

More than anything else, I want to encourage others to pray. Not necessarily about environmental issues, although those are important, but just about whatever you're passionate about. There is always need for more prayer. I know that through this personal challenge I've been praying more, not just for the environment but also for people I know, countries, churches, causes, and people I don't know. Prayer has become a big part of my life, and I love it. I pray that you, who visit this blog, will try out prayer for yourself and allow God to transform you.

Blessings on your new year!

Quote

“Prayer at its best opens earth to heaven.”

~Selwyn Hughes

Prayer Block

I really haven't felt much like praying lately--or perhaps I should say that I want to pray except when I sit down to actually do it. I pray that God will give me the patience and perseverance to keep praying even when I don't want to, and that He will hear my prayers even if they are not asked for with my whole heart.