There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

In the winter I often walk through the woods with my dog. To make paths for us, sometimes I break off branches that are in the way. Most of them snap and easily break off, but some are so resilient that no matter what I do, they bend but don’t...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, help us to welcome both resilience and brokenness. Create new growth in us so that we may reach our highest potential. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Thought for the Day

Brokenness allows for new and beautiful growth.

Prayer Focus

To seek new growth


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