May 6, 2020

A Lenten Challenge

Bryan Young (Texas, USA)

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Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. - Proverbs 3:27 (NIV)

During Lent our pastor challenged the congregation to step out of our comfort zone by faithfully tithing 10 percent, sharing the gospel with others, and helping our community through acts of service. I accepted the challenge. My first payday during Lent was the biggest paycheck I had ever received. Although...

Today's Prayer

Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all you have done for us and all you allow us to do in your name. Keep showing us the joys of serving you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Philemon 1:4-7

Thought for the Day

I can follow God’s word no matter my budget or schedule.

Prayer Focus

My church’s outreach ministries

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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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