December 29, 2019

God’s Helpers

Tatiana Claudy (Indiana, USA)

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Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

Sent by my Russian church to a Christian conference, I was traveling to Budapest. Many worries occupied me: I had no idea how to find the conference location; I couldn’t afford a taxi; and I did not speak Hungarian. Among the passengers was an elderly Hungarian man who could help...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, help us to set aside our worry and instead trust you to be our refuge and strength. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 30:8-12

Thought for the Day

I will look for God’s helper in all circumstances.

Prayer Focus

Those who struggle to trust God

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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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—Rev. Sidwell Mokgothu, Limpopo Synod Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and board member for Africa Upper Room Ministries