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August 27, 2017

By Still Waters

Pam Lewis (Essex, England)

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Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” - John 10:14

Once when I was out walking after a heavy thunderstorm, I saw some sheep desperate to get away from flood waters and onto higher ground. But they were obstructed by deep water in front of the gate. Scared and bleating loudly, they started to panic, running around in circles.
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, hear us when we cry out, and help us to trust that you will lead us to where we should be. Amen.
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John 10:14-18

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Christ hears my cry and will lead me to safety.

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I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.” 

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