September 14, 2019

Freedom

Diana Allor (Michigan, USA)

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I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. - Psalm 119:44-45 (NIV)

When I walk our dog, Oliver, at the park off-leash, he loves to run ahead, sniffing the trees and chasing the squirrels. Allowing him the liberty to enjoy the park on his own makes me happy. However, I keep a lookout for other dog-walkers. When I see one in the...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, help us today to trust you enough to obey you quickly and cheerfully in all that you ask. Help us to remember that obeying you gives us freedom. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 119:44-48

Thought for the Day

Today, I will strive to cheerfully obey God’s commands.

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Gratitude for freedom in Christ

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