Excerpt from "Growing in Faith"

Participation in the Church Universal
Dare to think globally even as you act locally. Think inclusively about your brothers and sisters in Christ of other denominations, races, cultures. Too often we emphasize the differences and even judge other sincere followers of our Lord. Let the Holy Spirit open your heart. Pray as you see the news of the world on your TV screen. Your prayers count!
(1) Pray big prayers! Be one member of the church universal who prays for the Coming of the King every day! After all, it is in that pattern prayer He taught us to pray! Thy kingdom come! Pray for genuine peace on earth. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6) Thank God the great Church of Jesus Christ is growing and is not limited to any one denomination.
(2) Pray about national and world affairs. Too many of us limit our intercession to family and known church needs. The prayer of literally millions of our brothers and sisters join together when we let the Holy Spirit guide our prayers for world leaders as well as national and world needs. Don’t leave important matters for others to care about. You pray about them! You are God’s precious child: your prayer is important!
(3) Turn criticism into intercession. It is only human to use our understanding of precious truths to draw circles and mentally exclude those we perceive to be outside. A negative attitude is deadly. Remember that Jesus is Lord of all His church and it is His to judge. Be thankful for all that is done in Jesus’ name. Pray for the Church of Jesus Christ in your town, and in your prayers deliberately include all who call Jesus Lord and Savior, and all who are sincerely seeking after God whether you know them or not.