August 30, 2019

Running a Good Race

Sue Carloni (Wisconsin, USA)

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Paul wrote, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” - 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

My husband, Kurt, and I used to walk a mile each day on the indoor track at the YMCA. Besides getting exercise, we enjoyed lively conversation and simply being together. But after Kurt passed away, I stopped taking walks. It simply wasn’t enjoyable walking alone. When I finally convinced myself...

Today's Prayer

Lord God, thank you for sending Jesus to walk through life with us so that we are never truly alone. Help us to keep our faith strong until the very end. Amen.

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Today's Reading

2 Timothy 4:6-8

Thought for the Day

I may feel lonely, but in Christ I’m never alone.

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Someone whose spouse has died

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Seeing young people, both men and women, participate in and write their testimonies at The Upper Room daily devotional writers’ workshop in Yangon, 2019, has been a highlight for me. The event and testimonies led to the publication of the first Lenten devotional in the Myanmar language. I truly believe that through The Upper Room ministry, the Lord will continue to equip people in Myanmar to grow and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

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