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March 8, 2019

Compassionate Friends

Lucinda J. Rollings (Indiana, USA)

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In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice. - Psalm 18:6 (NIV)

My friend Virginia was overwhelmed and exhausted, having to go to work each day and also care for her husband, who was confined at home with terminal cancer. Tearfully, she would leave him each morning with his lunch and water within his reach and walk out the door with an...

Today's Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for your care, and for the hands of those who share it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Psalm 18:1-6

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God walks with me through the company of compassionate friends.

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