December 18, 2017

Light from Darkness

Alex Pinder (North Carolina)

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Paul wrote, “I press on toward the goal to  win the prize for which God has called  me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 3:14 (NIV)

As a junior in high school, I am often swamped with work. Tests, projects, papers, and homework quickly pile up. Long ago I decided to stop procrastinating, so I work late into the night to complete assignments due the next day and to work ahead. Doing this prevents my school...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, comfort us when we are unsure about the future. Shed your divine light upon our path so that we can glorify you. Amen.

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Today's Reading

1 John 4:7-12

Thought for the Day

No matter how bad things seem, God’s light shines on me.

Prayer Focus

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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