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It is no secret that we live in a corrupt world. Sadly, turning on the news has become a painful action we sometimes feel obligated to take. However, it is crucial that we are knowledgeable regarding current events so we are capable of taking action and changing the world. Some choose to volunteer time, some donate food, some give financially, and some pray. With the recent attacks in Paris, it seems that more have awakened to the tragedies that this world is unfortunately facing. Here, I have constructed a list of places/people/things that you can pray for alongside Paris, France. Of course, this list is in no specific order. All are equally deserving of awareness.

1. Pray for Paris and all those affected.

2. Pray for those affected by flooding in Southern India.

3. Pray for the 20 million+ adults and children who are exploited in human trafficking.

4. Pray for those affected by the bombings in Beirut.

5. Pray forracial equality.

6. Pray forthe refugee crisis.

7. Pray for the millions of men, women, and children who are homeless.

8. Pray for families who have an empty seat at the table because of a school shooting.

9. Pray for the shooters, suicide bombers, and those who planned these attacks.

10. Pray for the innocent civilians being targeted and killed in Syria.

11. Pray forthe 41% of transgender people who have attempted suicide.

12. Pray for a world that would accept, love, and embrace differences and change.

13. Pray for those who overgeneralize entire religions as extremists.

14. Pray for those affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan.

15. Pray for the 795 million people who do not get enough to eat.

16. Pray for the next generation.

17. Pray for peace.

This list does not even begin to scratch the surface. I invite you to share this post and add something you believe needs to be prayed for and called attention to.


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