There is no panic in heaven!

A major part of our calling in WPC is to pray for many people in the world, probably the majority, who live in one form of crisis or another. The result of all this crisis is that millions of displaced people are desperately searching for safety and hope; children and young people are being used as trade-offs in evil negotiations and fear and panic grip many people's hearts even in so called affluent societies.

We also have a duty and privilege to remind everyone in every form of communication at our disposal, that Jesus Christ the Light of the world, is Sovereign over all. Today in this same world, the light of Christ is shining forth in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church - the Body of Christ, so that every day thousands upon thousands from every tribe, every people group, every religion and creed are becoming followers of Jesus.

Every day we, as part of God's family around the world, from the rising of the sun to its setting, join with countless millions worshiping and praising God. In every continent the Kingdom of God is advancing, light dispelling darkness, faith overcoming fear and praise replacing despair.

Today with you, we stand in unity with our brothers and sisters in this global village, in the Middle East, across Africa, across Asia, across the Western world and say together, that by His Grace and Mercy we are not slaves to fear, we are not controlled by the warmongers, the traffickers, the financial institutions, or any power in the heavens above, we are sons and daughters of our Father in whose Kingdom there is no panic.

Written by Ian Cole, World Prayer Centre