February 7, 2019

Faithful Service

Heather Artushin (Michigan)

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,  as working for the Lord . . . . It is the  Lord Christ you are serving. - Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV)

As a new social worker, I quickly realized that counseling teens through trauma, anxiety, depression, and conflict can be draining and overwhelming. I began to feel discontent with the job I had dedicated years of education to and was discouraged by the problems that never seemed to be solved in...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, help us to commit every moment of each day to you. Walk with us, and guide our words and actions so that we show your love to all. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 96:1-9

Thought for the Day

Today I will work for the glory of God.

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