At a time when fewer Australians are turning to religion, Gabrielle Saide says quietly praying is 'a powerful thing' and is strengthened by helping others.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleAretha Franklin topped the charts in the 1960s by saying "a little prayer" and 20 years later Bon Jovi was "livin' on a prayer". Fast-forwarding to 2023, Toowoomba's Gabrielle Saide says, for her, spending time in prayer is as natural as breathing.The same prayers are recited in gatherings across 170 countries"My life would be very empty without it," she said.
It commenced when women in the United States and Canada organised prayer on a specific day that focused on the needs of women around the world.This year's World Day of Prayer focuses on Taiwan. Jane Tseng and Samuel Miao are the ministers at one of Queensland's only Taiwanese church congregations in Brisbane."Because when you call yourself Taiwanese, it instantly becomes political because of Taiwan's relationship with China."
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