Forgettable Me

I was reading an article on an illustrator recently (his name escapes me), and he was commenting on his rendering of George Bush as Time’s Man of the Year. This got me thinking about the ongoing Iraq war. And the Afghan war. And as I sat at NTB waiting for my new car tires, CNN is sharing as to how Wycleff Jean is continuing to raise awareness for Haiti relief. And lest we forget New Orleans post Katrina. And of course our current BP oil fiasco.

We continue to be bombarded by our world, and the thousands (or is it even millions) of media outlets and influences which vie for our time and attention. I’ll admit, I had forgotten about some of the above issues. Shame on me, I guess. Throw in our own individual influences which pull for our time (work, family, etc.) and it is a wonder we have time to truly consider a lot.

While not a big list guy, and I certainly struggle with keeping things top of mind prayer-wise. Perhaps more self discipline is required in this area. How on earth can we pray for it all? Well certainly we can’t. But the Bible makes it clear that the Spirit groans for us in prayer (Rom 8:26). And understanding that God knows our hearts, he knows where our prayers would go—even when we forget. This helps. But I feel like I gotta do more. Or at least more often.

I am reminded of Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty when he’s substituting for God. And he is reeling and confused from all the prayers lifted up to him. Once again, thank God for God. He is so out of this world, that He can make sense of it all. Amid all of the chaos and unending need, He knows us individually. Knows our hearts, our prayers—spoken and unspoken.