February 21, 2019

Help Is Near

Melinda Lazor (Connecticut)

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Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let  your requests be made known to God. - Philippians 4:6 (NRSV)

The phone rang loudly one summer night. It was 10:30 p.m. The caller ID said it was the health center where my husband was a resident. Once again he was being taken to the emergency room for a short treatment. Suddenly, I was faced with a tough decision and felt...

Today's Prayer

Faithful God, thank you for offering us your love and strength when we are afraid. Help us to trust you. Amen.

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Philippians 4:4-7

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Each day God will give me strength for my journey.

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