August 5, 2020

The Delight of Prayer

Dusty Reed (Iowa, USA)

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It is God who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us, by putting his seal on us and giving us his Spirit in our hearts as a first installment. - 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 (NRSV)

As a part of a prayer chain at our church, I delighted in the opportunity to pray for others. I was able to grow spiritually and offer God’s love to others.

Whenever I received a call, I would immediately step into my quiet space with Bible in hand. The Lord...

Today's Prayer

Thank you, loving God, for giving us the opportunity to pray for others. We know you hear and answer each prayer. In Christ’s name. Amen.

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Today's Reading

John 17:1-8

Thought for the Day

For whom can I pray today?

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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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—Rev. Sidwell Mokgothu, Limpopo Synod Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and board member for Africa Upper Room Ministries