Prayers for Humanity: A Hopeful Form of Media

Nearly no one can deny the amount of negativity in the world and in the media. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us the world is a dismal place. Flip on the news and you’ll see horrifying statistics thrown at you about deaths, murders, premature pregnancies, and other unpleasant details. Newscasters and TV producers tend to lean toward the shock effect to gain viewers and ratings for their programming. With all these overwhelming influences, humanity seems small, petty, and heavily flawed.

Thankfully, there are those who seek to represent the world in a better light. Through prayers for humanity, we can remember the good and positive aspects of this world through media that perpetuates the word of God. This media does not focus on man or what his deeds may be, but on God’s role in our lives. These written prayers highlight God as an all powerful being who shows us that love as the most important and universal truth. After all, His greatest commandment was to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” And in heeding this commandment, we can follow His second commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves.

There are many ways to present this idea of cherishing God and loving our brothers and sisters. Prayers for humanity are typically written down in creative ways through poems. Joyful poems exalt God and all that He does for us to lift us up through our daily trials. Poems of encouragement do not belittle our trials but allow us to follow that strait and narrow path and see beyond our afflictions. Through this uplifting poetry, we may see a brighter horizon and find freedom and contentment.

There are several people who could benefit from this form of media, not just talking about those discouraged by newscasters’ reports. Many individuals are caught up in the negativity and stress of daily life. They are often so rushed and consumed by the demands of our modern age that they may forget about spirituality. Sometimes these people just need to be reminded about God’s influence and blessings He can give them. These gentle poems might not seem helpful, but reinforcing a knowledge and awareness of the Lord’s goodness can give certain souls not only the spiritual uplift they need, but the ability to handle life’s pressures. Prayers for humanity invite all the positivity and spiritual fortification not found in many worldly places. Partaking of this art can ensure happier and more spiritual individuals in this world we live in.