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January 22, 2020

Befriending God

Enid Adah Nyinomujuni (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

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You bestow on him blessings forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence. - Psalm 21:6 (NRSV)

Being the last born in my family, I had no siblings to carry or play with. In search of something to care for and to befriend, I picked out a little lamb from my father’s flock that became my friend. I carried it around all the time. When it grew...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, give us a desire to spend time in your presence day by day. As we read your word, give us the fullness of joy that comes from a relationship with you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Psalm 21:1-7

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The time I spend reading the Bible is never wasted.

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