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March 23, 2020

Priorities

Abhilasha Morris Paul (Uttar Pradesh, India)

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Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. - Matthew 6:33 (NRSV)

It can be easy to prioritize many things over God: our families, jobs, studies, sports, or music. When I was a teenager, I gave importance to things like the cinema, games, music, and TV programs. But when I came to know my Lord Jesus, he reminded me: “Abhilasha, you are...

Today's Prayer
Lord Jesus, help us to seek you and your kingdom above all. May we make you the center of our lives. Amen.
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Matthew 22:34-40

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