Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; 
his love endures forever. - Psalm 118:1 (NIV)

Our family has been riding the emotional roller coaster of unemployment and job hunting. The morning I read the Nehemiah passage above, we had been particularly discouraged. My husband, David, and I typically began our day by praying as we walked around our neighborhood. But that morning we did something...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, Source of all blessings, thank you for filling our lives with good things, even during difficult times. Help us always to be grateful. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Nehemiah 12:31-43

Thought for the Day

Gratitude paves the way for joy.

Prayer Focus

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