November 14, 2017

God of our Seasons

Joan Campbell (Gauteng, South Africa)

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There is a time for everything . . . a time  to plant and a time to uproot. - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NIV)

In a week’s time my daughter goes to college. It will be a big transition, moving away from home and leaving a sheltered Christian family life. My husband and I are also struggling, worrying about her safety and her ability to live independently, keep up with her studies, and meet...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, thank you for accompanying us through all seasons. Help us to look to you for guidance through every transition. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 1:1-6

Thought for the Day

With God’s help I will embrace each new season of my life.

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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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—Rev. Sidwell Mokgothu, Limpopo Synod Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and board member for Africa Upper Room Ministries