I believe in my heart that the Father has given the world the grace of time. While many of us await the fulfillment of the the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,the troubles around us all continue. As christians and people of all faiths we are asked to pray for peace in the world and in our hearts; so we do our best to pray. But prayer is not only accomplished with words but in actions as well. The Lord does not want us to stand idly by while the world around us is crumbling down; instead He wishes us to help shore up the damage around us and work to repair it. This not only applies to the world around us but in our own lives, the lives of our families, friends and neighbors as well. Let us continue to pray for the world but also for the strength to do what ever is necessary to advance the Kingdom of God in our daily lives and the lives of those around us; in doing so we become true children of God by shedding His light to a world in darkness.