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March 4, 2017

Missed opportunity

Lenore Warton (New South Wales, Australia)

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Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; 
make the most of every opportunity. - Colossians 4:5 (NIV)

I’ve become accustomed to television coverage of sporting events using instant replay. But real life has no instant replay. If we miss the moment, it’s gone. I realized this a few years ago while watching our grandson play cricket. My late husband and I didn't love cricket, but we loved...

Today's Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, help us to listen for your Holy Spirit’s promptings, ready to obey so that we may take every opportunity to serve you. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Colossians 4:2-6

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When we pay attention, we see many opportunities to serve God.

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