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November 23, 2016

Hungry and Thirsty

Marion Turnbull (Merseyside, England)

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[God] has filled the hungry with good things 
but has sent the rich away empty. - Luke 1:53 (NIV)

“Come on, boys; dinner’s ready!” My daughter called her two young sons to the table. James came running and sat down, looking to see what delicious food his mother had prepared. Jonny came slowly, bringing some of his toy cars to the table. “Put them away now, and eat up,”...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, we come to your table hungry and thirsty for you. Thank you for giving us nothing less than your own self. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation” (Luke 11:2-4, niv). Amen.
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John 7:37-39

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