April 9, 2022

God’s Answer

Jeffrey Krodel (Pennsylvania, USA)

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The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7 (NRSV)

My family was celebrating the birth of our second child, a healthy baby boy. Then, in less than two weeks, we were fearful we were losing him after such a short time. At just 13 days old he contracted respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). My son was fighting for his life,...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, today we are afraid. But we know that in all things you are with us. Fill our hearts with your peace. Thank you for the care you have given us through the gift of Jesus Christ. In his name we pray. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Philippians 4:4-9

Thought for the Day

Prayer is our God-given answer to fear.

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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