Salvation Sound - June 2009

Posted on June 6, 2009

"If we care to think back over the years Where ever have they all gone? Whether one is old or middle aged Time is the same for every one. A year to a month, and then to a week Tomorrow will soon be today, Time is a mystery we can't understand As it flies so swiftly away."

So soon this year is halfway gone! Do you ever watch the Time Team on television? As the archaeologists dig and probe into the past, studying the material remains of peoples of long ago. I thought of them as I entered the cathedral at St.Albans City. It stands proud, towering into the sky, and I wondered about all of the artisans who had worked there in centuries past to make that marvellous church a place that spoke of God. Although no human voice at that time was raised to proclaim the faith, everything around me spoke of His glory.

This place had for hundreds of years seen people come and go; once it shone with newness, now it showed grandeur. Steps were worn, grooved and shallow in places, where pilgrims and tourists had visited throughout the years of its history. The sun shone through the myriad pieces of stained glass in the lovely windows, casting coloured patterns upon the floor. As I sat for a moment of meditation I became aware of other examples of small, beautiful aspects to delight the eye; crosses, crowns, flowers, worked in wool, the tapestry of the kneeling cushions, for use in times of prayer.

The majesty of my surroundings made me feel very insignificant for a time, until I remembered that however many other Christians are "talking" to God, I know that He can hear my words.

1 Peter 3 : 12. "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers."

Yes prayer is a conversation with God, so when you fold your hands together this is a rough guide to praying...

The thumb is nearest to you - begin by praying for those you love.

The index finger is the pointer - pray for those who teach.

The next finger is the tallest - pray for those in authority over you.

The fourth finger is the weakest - pray for those in trouble.

Then comes the little finger - It reminds us of our smallness in relation to God's greatness - ask Him to supply your needs.

Just talk, He wants to hear; you can pray wherever you are:-

"You don't need to make a fuss, When you need to pray, You don't stand on ceremony, In any way. You just talk to Him As you would a friend, With only one difference, Amen at the end."

Source: Focus, June 2009