January 31, 2020

First Rainbow

Volya Koruderlieva (Varna, Bulgaria)

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God said, “Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures.” - Genesis 9:16 (NIV)

Last summer, my younger grandson and I went for a weeklong holiday to my country’s beautiful Rila Mountains. The weather was changing all the time there. In one day, we experienced sun, rain, and even hail. After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. This was the first...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, help us to remember that all you have created is a gift of your love. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Psalm 33:6-9

Thought for the Day

The beauty of creation reminds me of God’s love and glory.

Prayer Focus

To appreciate the beauty of creation

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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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