Thursday, May 30, 2002
Thursday, May 30, 2002
I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my
deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my
stronghold.
After a month of captivity, Terry and the other hostages were given Bibles. With nothing else
to occupy his time, Terry read and reread the Bible. He was particularly drawn to the Apostle
Paul. Paul struggled with his weakness and his pride just as Terry did. And through Paul's
struggles, Terry drew closer to Christ and was able to express his love of God.
He was also given another book while being held as a hostage, a book on prayer. But it was
not as helpful. The author claimed that prayer is always answered. But Terry says, "I'm not
sure anymore that it is even right to ask for anything, except patience and strength to endure
whatever comes, and help in understanding."
Terry's experience was extreme, of course. But he speaks as one with authority. God hears
our prayers.
(Psalm 18.1-2
NRSV)
Terry Anderson is no stranger to difficult times. He was held hostage longer than anyone else
in Beirut: for seven long years. Not everyone would have been able to survive what Terry did,
day after day, week after week, year after year. Terry will be the first to tell you that he
survived because of prayer.
Dear God, thank you for hearing my prayers and giving me the strength I need to faithfully
serve you. Amen.
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