Christmas
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Luke 2:9–14)
To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings. The wakeful shepherd beholds the first faint morning beams, ere cometh the full radiance of a risen day. So shone the pale star to the prophet-shepherds; yet it traversed the night, and came where, in cradled obscurity, lay the Bethlehem babe, the human herald of Christ, Truth, who would make plain to benighted understanding the way of salvation through Christ Jesus, till across a night of error should dawn the morning beams and shine the guiding star of being. The Wisemen were led to behold and to follow this daystar of divine Science, lighting the way to eternal harmony.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. vii:1)
Inspiration
Inspiration for Prayers for the Wars in
Ukraine and the Middle East
“You are my place of safety and protection”
“Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you.’” (Psalms 91: 1, 2, New Century Version)
“I will give peace to your country; you will lie down in peace, and no one will make you afraid.” (Leviticus 26:6 New Century Version)
“God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble.” (Psalms 46:1, New Century Version)
From the Christian Science Sentinel, Nov. 14, 2011
by Josh Niles
"Prayer - a game-changer in times of conflict"
From the Christian Science Sentinel, Oct. 13, 2023
by Suzanne Smedley
"God is comforting Her people"
From the Christian Science Sentinel, Aug. 29, 2022
by Judy Cole
"Deliver me from 'the violent man'"
Music from keyboardist Tonia Herrin
A keyboard medley of “Let There Be Peace” and other selections.
From the Bible
"Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent men." - Psalms 140:1 (New King James Version)
"I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you from the grip of the terrible." - Jeremiah 15:21 (New King James Version)
"Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. .... Let Your work appear to Your servants, and Your glory to their children." - Psalms 90:1, 16 (New King James Version)
From Science and Health
"Let discord of every name and nature be heard no more, and let the harmonious and true sense of Life and being take possession of human consciousness." - Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 355
Also by Mary Baker Eddy
"Good thoughts are an impervious armor; clad therewith you are completely shielded from the attacks of error of every sort. And not only yourselves are safe, but all whom your thoughts rest upon are thereby benefited." - The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 210
Climate change and mental change
By Leslie Revilock
Published in the August 2022 issue of The Christian Science Journal
Leslie explains how our prayers and the way we live can help the world’s climate by affirming that all creaton exists and contnues within the atmosphere of divine Love.