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March 4, 2023

God Waits Patiently

Jim Weems (Mississippi, USA)

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The Lord is waiting to be merciful to you, and will rise up to show you compassion. The Lord is a God of justice; happy are all who wait for him. - Isaiah 30:18 (CEB)

My two-year-old Australian Shepherd loves to play fetch. Over and over again she brings me the ball, or the bone, or even the sock to throw for her. If I am busy, she patiently waits to get my attention. As soon as I put a book down, or a commercial...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for being patient with us, even when we are impatient with you. We pray as your Son taught us, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matt. 6:9-13, KJV). Amen.
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Today's Reading
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Thought for the Day

God is patient with me, and I will be patient with others.

Prayer Focus

For patience


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