Father Stephen Freeman has a wonderful brief meditation posted at his blog. It fit perfectly what I was thinking tonight as I reflected on the role prayer has played in the birth of a new Anglican Province in North America tonight. Bishop Bob Duncan and others acknowledged the vital importance of all the prayers that have been lifted up. Our prayers are not a small thing. May the Lord give us grace to continue praying. This is only the beginning… much more prayer is needed. (KB)
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It is not true that the little things do not matter. It may well be that the little things are all we will ever encounter. It is true in every great battle. The historians write about large movements of troops and the effect of terrain – but those who actually do the fighting are aware of each stroke of the sword, of the difficulty of fighting wounded, or without food or rest.
By the same token, those who take up their prayers and beg for the mercy of God, may appear to be engaged in a very small thing. Yet prayer is never small. If it has gained the ear of the God of the universe, how can it ever be small?
No act of kindness is ever too small. No generosity of spirit is ever insignificant. No harsh word not spoken is a minor act of restraint. No effort of forgiveness is without value.
This is the day of salvation. It may come in a thousand discreet moments, every one of which is alive with the fire of God. May He gives us grace to know that all that we are, have and do, is truly great and worthy of every prayer and effort of grace.
Lent & Beyond 