Richard Mouw gaves some rules for prayer competitors that are good to consider in our divided World. The bulleted items are Richard Mouw's, and the interspersed comments mine.
* Keep praying about what matters to you
Don't let the fact that others disagree dissuade you from praying your heart.
* Focus on the underlying issues
In other words, no outcomes-based praying. Pray for peace, not your own approach to peace.
* Pray for those whom you consider to be your enemies -- Matthew 5:44
This should be obvious.
* Acknowledge that you might be wrong in the way you view things.
Mouw gives a great reference to Psalm 139:21-24. In verses 21-22 the Psalmist tells God that he hates God's enemies. Then comes an "oops" where in verses 23-34, the Psalmist asks God to search his heart.
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