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October 1, 2019

Strength in Christ

Gozeila Bilal (South Dakota, USA)

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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. - Psalm 73:26 (NRSV)

I am the oldest of seven children. During my senior year of high school, my family had only one car, so I would have to wake up at 5:50 every morning and take my mom to work. After that I would come home to make breakfast for my younger siblings...

Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, give us the strength we need each day to continue in our work, always aware of your purpose for our lives. Amen.
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Philippians 4:10-13

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What may seem impossible for me is possible through Christ.

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