Today's Reading
Luke 18:15-17

Thought for the Day

I can learn about faith by listening to young people.

Prayer Focus

Teenagers

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Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it. - Luke 18:17 (NRSVUE)

I like to listen to and learn from children and young people. Many times a young person has challenged me and deepened my faith.

A few days ago, I went to visit a family. I noticed their teenager drawing beautiful pictures, and she showed me one of her paintings. Enchanted,...

Today's Prayer
We thank you, Lord, for the examples of faith, trust, and praise that young people provide. Help us to follow these examples. 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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