August 12, 2019

What Really Matters

Dennis Denby (Illinois, USA)

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Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. - Matthew 6:33 (NRSV)

My 92-year-old uncle lives by himself in Sarasota, Florida. As Hurricane Irma was about to hit southern Florida, he really didn’t want to leave his house, but his kids convinced him that it was time to go. He packed everything that meant something to him in two suitcases and left....

Today's Prayer

Dear God, as we weather life’s storms, help us to build our lives on the firm foundation of your Son so the world can see the source of our strength. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Luke 6:47-49

Thought for the Day

During life’s storms, Jesus is my foundation.

Prayer Focus

To focus on what is important

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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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