Pray for me to help others get biblical messages and pray better about racial reconciliation

I have had trouble sleeping lately. This is rare for me. The matters in the news have disturbed me far more than ever before.

My consumption of ice cream had been a few times a week. And it is up to daily as my go-to comfort food.

I seek to find ways to be a part of the solution instead of worrying about all the complex problems. 

I cannot control other people but I can use my time to serve others.

I have been doing hours of online research about racial reconciliation. I have located some books, podcasts, articles, and sermons. 

Besides links to resources, I want to share simple guidelines for intercessors during this critical season. Some examples include meaningful police department policy reforms, powerful sermons on repentance, and lasting friendships between Christian leaders of all races. 

I will put these into a document that I will share with some of my contacts soon.

When I am asked if I have a prayer request I instantly say that I want wisdom. The book of Proverbs says that wisdom is the best thing to want. And James 1:5 says that God will gladly give wisdom when asked. I notice that the context of that promise is during times of difficulty. 

So I request prayers for wisdom from God in how I can gracefully respond to the news so that I am guided by God to be part of the solution instead of stewing on the problems. 

Shalom

John S. Oliver