January 4, 2020

In the New Year

Linawati Santoso (East Java, Indonesia)

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[The Lord’s compassions] are new every morning; great is [God’s] faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:23 (NIV)

As the new year approached, I took some time to look back on this past year. I thanked God for the abundant blessings, favor, and grace I experienced. But I also remembered how many times I had complained to God this past year. Whenever God’s plans differed from what I...

Today's Prayer

Beloved God, thank you for your love and faithfulness. Help us always to cling to you, both during struggles and each day of our lives. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Lamentations 3:19-26

Thought for the Day

God’s love and faithfulness enable me to live with hope.

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