Audacious

 

Found: one tiny bat, hanging upside down under the bathroom door. Fortunately, Doug found it, and he has removed the odd bat from the house before. It is now resting outside, hopefully preparing to swoop off as night approaches.

Bats have such a bad rep. Mom used to say they carried rabies. I don’t know. I do know Covid could have come from them. So, not a creature welcome inside, for sure.

Still, this one looks cute, in a weird sort of way.

Walking with my neighbour this morning, we had to pause as the farmers moved a herd of cows, mothers and babies, a couple of which were the long-haired Highland cows seen in pictures. Aw. So cute, in a cuddly sort of way.

Two types of creatures, both created by God.

I’ve just read 1 Timothy 2:2. ‘Pray…for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.’ The world is watching the horror unfolding in Afghanistan, and I am convicted that we’re not praying enough for those in authority, because our leaders are failing dramatically.

Today I am praying for leaders. I am praying also that the Lord will change the hearts of the Taliban. Is that too much to hope for? Nothing is impossible with God. He turned Saul around.

I’m praying protection for all those who have been marked for punishment by the Taliban, for taking on western values or collaborating in some real or imagined way. Is that too much to hope for? I’m praying to the Almighty God who released Peter from chains and sent angels to lead him to safety.

Two types of humans, both created by God.

May the Lord show mercy to Afghanistan. May he deliver the long-suffering residents of that beleaguered nation. May your prayers join with mine, and we all be given faith to believe these audacious prayers are rising even now to the throne of grace.