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September 12, 2017

Heavenly Guardian

Agueda Suarez (Dominican Republic)

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On every side, the Lord’s messenger 
protects those who honor God. - Psalm 34:7 (CEB)

Some time ago while driving on the main highway in the eastern zone of my country, I noticed a car in the right lane traveling at a very low speed with its hazard lights on. I immediately thought the car was having mechanical difficulties. But as it turned out, it...

Today's Prayer
Merciful God, thank you for your loving care and faithfulness. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have 
forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:9-13, niv). Amen.
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Psalm 34:1-7

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