The one who bears witness to these things says, “Yes, I’m coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! - Revelation 22:20 (CEB)

We were excited when our daughter who lives in Canada informed us that she planned to visit us in India. We were particularly eager to see our 20-month-old grandson, Jonathan. We began to make extensive preparations for Jonathan as Indian climate, culture, and food are quite different than Canada’s.

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Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, help us always to remember that we are strangers on this earth (see Heb. 11:13). Teach us to remain faithful as we wait for Jesus to return. We pray as Jesus taught us, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matt. 6:9-13, NIV). Amen.

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Today's Reading
Matthew 25:1-13

Thought for the Day

Christ’s return will be a joyful reunion.

Prayer Focus

Families who live far apart


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