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October 24, 2016

The Joy of Obedience

Mary Ng Shwu Ling (Singapore)

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All these blessings will come on you and 
accompany you if you obey the Lord your God. - Deuteronomy 28:2 (NIV)

Recently, I saw a student rocking his chair in class. I 
reminded him that another student had fallen while rocking his chair and had needed to go to the hospital for stitches. I told the student not to rock the chair, and I continued helping another student with his mathematics....

Today's Prayer
Father God, help us to obey your commands, especially when we find it difficult. Thank you for the joys and blessings you give us. Amen.
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Deuteronomy 28:1-6

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