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December 5, 2016

LEFT HAND — RIGHT HAND

Gale Richards (Iowa)

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Do not let your left hand know what 
your right hand is doing. - Matthew 6:3 (NIV)

My wife had surgery on her right hand and couldn’t use it for several weeks. She needed help to do almost everything; so I became her right hand. Some of the work and chores were unfamiliar, 
and I did them poorly. 
This experience helped me 
understand the idea of the...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for calling us into your service and for accepting our efforts. Teach us to give our best to you and trust you for the results. Amen.
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