If the democrats in congress would alow more drilling off our own shores and in Anwar Alaska then prices would drop dramatically and we wouldn't be dependant on other countries for our fuel...even talk of this drops prices.
Of course conservation and alternate fuels are important too. To say that this is Bush's fault shows a complete lack of understanding of the situation. By the way...did you notice prices rose once congress was democratically controlled? They even say (admitt) they want prices high.
This is an important problem and worthy of prayer. God wants us to come to Him with all things.

"What's the difference if the church is praying for poverty, or world hunger, or lower gas prices. "

The difference is that praying for lower gas prices is selfish, like praying for better clothes or for your acne to clear up. You're conditioned to think that you need a car, that you need gas...but you don't. Your children don't "need" to be driven to their 25 activities per week; you don't "need" to go to the mall. If using the bus or the car pool is too inconvenient, then obviously the gas prices don't bother you that much.

On the other hand, starving people NEED food, and poverty-stricken countries NEED aid. No one attending this church is going to die because of high gas prices.

Maybe He's waiting for you to double or even triple tithe. Couldn't hurt? Sow your seed if you expect a harvest, right?

"Bush can't solve it. McCain and Obama can't solve it. We're going to have to turn to God,"

i believe bush is 90% of the reason we're in this mess. and at the very least he's not doing much to "solve" this problem. this reminds me of the episode of the simpsons where homer was praying for a new snack. the result: bacon fudge.

You people are too critical. What's the difference if the church is praying for poverty, or world hunger, or lower gas prices. There are some people in this country who need help. The church is merely asking for help in times of need. The extra money these people are spending in gas could be used for unpaid bills, clothes, food, shelter, child care, etc. I agree that many Americans are wasteful, but NOT EVERYONE has money to throw away.

So does this mean that going to the Indy 500 constitutes a holy pilgrimage? That Jesus was into Mopar?

God did not create us with car keys in hand. The sooner we come to terms with this, the sooner we will make prudent decisions as citizens and believers (rather than consumers).

Unfortunately, publicity stunts are still utilized among some sects. This is the same group that meticulously counts the column inches of space (publicity) received in a given year, and they further make year-by-year comparisons of free space received.

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High gas prices are one of the main reasons other items are taking such a jump in price. How is that affecting the poor? Donations to charities and food banks are way down, volunteers are unable to help deliver Meals on Wheels, people are buying less causing companies to lay off workers. And some of you think that praying for lower gas prices is praying for selfish reasons? It must not be affecting you or a loved one yet.

As far as trying to change our habits, I know our family has. My husband switched to driving a motorcycle whenever and wherever he can, and I continue to pray for his safety. In the larger cities you can take mass-transit or carpool easier than those of us who live in rural areas.

The high gas prices are the top news story every night. I think we better keep praying, America!

gas prices are really not that bad people need to lighten up. why aren't they praying for milk its almost 4 dollars a gallon?

I drive 60 on the expressway to save gas and I am blown away by drivers going 70 or 80 (especially in Michigan). When I see drivers slowing down and when I see consumers buying smaller automobiles, then I believe that God will see that even though we are doing all we can it is not enough and we need His help. Right now most Americans (myself included) have been spoiled, and I feel it is very selfish of us to pray to God to continue to let us be spoiled.

All i can say is "Are you kidding me?" Anything to get some attention i guess.

What a bunch of fools. Why don't they just pray for an oil well in their back yard??

sweatshops, hunger, war, child abuse, murder, homelessness, racism, sexism, disease..... and yet these people are praying for lower gas prices. I am glad these people have their priorities straight....

How ridiculous. Instead of praying, as if the solution is somehow too hard to figure out ourselves, why don't they drive less, drive at slower speeds, car pool, buy more fuel efficient vehicles, use mass transit, and stop buying petroleum-based products? Quit looking for some external solution or someone else to blame, and take responsibility for your role in creating this problem!!

Naturally, prayer is good for any reason! However, exibition which draws attention is not the correct tact. I believe that going into your bedroom and, closing the door in prayer is the way to find true connection with your own higher power. That is humbling in his eyes!!
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just in reponse to the other posting. praying to the Lord Jesus Christ to help us in need sure isn't going to hurt; it can only help. with the cost of gas going higher and higher and groceries costs going up we need to go to work and make money so we can feed our kids. In order to get to work, we need gas for our car. some of us work 2 jobs and still live paycheck to paycheck. so, I think the good Lord understands and will answer our prayers

It is truly a sorry day when those whom associate themselves with the name of Jesus Christ seek to lend themselves a hand with the re-fueling of our vehicles.
We reap what we sow, my dear bretheren ! How about the multitude, worlwide, who cannot feed their families on a days wages ? OR...how about those faceless, nameless ones who die each day...due to STARVATION ! Let's get real, and real fast !!!