September 15, 2018

Renewed in Spirit

Rae Thompson (South Australia, Australia)

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We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we  are wasting away, yet inwardly we are  being renewed day by day. - 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV)

In the summer of 2016, disastrous bushfires raged through rural areas of South Australia. Lives were lost, and farms and homes were completely destroyed. Many not only lost their homes but also their livelihood. People rallied around to help with immediate needs, but many still struggle and some will never...

Today's Prayer

Thank you, Lord, for your love and forgiveness in times of stress. Help us to be open to you so that new growth can come. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Today's Reading

1 Peter 1:3-9

Thought for the Day

Just as God renews the earth, God can renew my spirit.

Prayer Focus

VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS

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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