November 15, 2019

Faithful in Service

Cheryl A. Paden (Nebraska, USA)

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The father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, “I will, sir,” but he did not go. - Matthew 21:30 (NIV)

“Bob is celebrating his 90th birthday next week,” I remarked to my husband. “I could get him a card and bake him something. He’s been so lonely since his wife went into assisted living.” We had enjoyed Bob and his wife as our neighbors for 37 years. Regrettably, I never...

Today's Prayer

Loving God, open our eyes to opportunities to serve, and give us the motivation and energy to follow through. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Matthew 21:28-32

Thought for the Day

How am I procrastinating in serving God?

Prayer Focus

For opportunities to show kindness

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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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