January 29, 2018

Our Refuge and Strength

Priscilla Morales (Puerto Rico)

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The Lord says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when through the rivers, they won’t sweep over you . . . Look! I’m doing  a new thing; now it sprouts up.” - Isaiah 43:2, 19 (CEB)

Where I live, the water department sometimes randomly cuts off the water supply. One day, I decided to store extra water before it was cut off again. I turned on the tap to fill the bathtub. I knew I had to turn it off before I left for work, but...

Today's Prayer

Loving God, help us remember not to be discouraged or afraid, for you will sustain us with your strong hand. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Isaiah 41:8-13

Thought for the Day

“God is our refuge and strength” (Ps. 46:1).

Prayer Focus

People recovering from floods

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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