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January 21, 2019

Unburdened

Michael Medeiros (California)

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Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. - Psalm 55:22 (NRSV)

The members of our youth group were weighed down by heavy burdens and many worries. When the time came for our monthly hike, the leaders saw a great opportunity to help the teens to trust the Lord with their concerns. Each youth received a backpack and water bottle for the...

Today's Prayer
Compassionate God, thank you for lifting us up and sustaining us. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Matthew 11:28-30

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I can be free from the weight of worry when I lay down my burdens at the cross.

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