July 16, 2020

A Good Deed

Catherine Pettie Hart (Georgia, USA)

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Jesus said, “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” - Matthew 25:35 (NIV)

Our senior ministry group has added a new line to the above verse: “We were stranded and you rescued us.” On a trip to Jackson, Georgia, our bus experienced transmission trouble. We noticed two vans in the parking lot of a nearby church. It was a long shot, but we...

Today's Prayer

Gracious Father, thank you for the kindness of your children who help others stranded on the road of life. Amen.

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Today's Reading

1 Peter 4:9-11

Thought for the Day

I can show God’s love by trusting others and offering help.

Prayer Focus

Those experiencing vehicle trouble

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