DAY 30: Praise to the God who holds the future I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. – Psalm 121:1-2 In this uncertain world in which we live, with all its chaos and unrest, we mustContinue reading “DAY 30: Praise to the God who holds the future”
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Day 29: Teachers, Administrators, & School Employees
Day 29: Teachers, Administrators, & School Employees The same came to Jesus by night and said unto him, ‘Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for now man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.‘ – John 3:2 Teaching is more than just a job. It’sContinue reading “Day 29: Teachers, Administrators, & School Employees”
DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families
 DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. – Hebrews 13:3 We’re familiar with the phrase “out of sight – out of mind;” It’s easy to forget those that are in prison orContinue reading “DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families”
DAY 27: Mental Health
Day 27: Mental Health For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. – 1 Corinthians 13:12 Mental health has been a hot topic in various contexts for several yearsContinue reading “DAY 27: Mental Health”
DAY 26: All Leaders in Government
DAY 26: All Leaders in Government Daniel 2:21 “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” Do we actually think we have control over those who run our government, all power is in the hands of He whoContinue reading “DAY 26: All Leaders in Government”
DAY 25: Upcoming Election
DAY 25: Upcoming Election Moreover look for those from among you who are able, who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place them over the people Exodus 18:21 We are so fortunate to live in a nation that enjoys more personal freedoms than most any other country in the world. TheseContinue reading “DAY 25: Upcoming Election”
DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics
DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see the branch of an almond tree.” Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” Jer. 1:11-12 (NRSV)Continue reading “DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics”
DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer
DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer “Pray without ceasing.” – II Thessalonians 5:7 (KJV) “I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer” – Psalms 17:6 (NIV) Until recently I did not realize that every prayer I had ever uttered had been answered by God!Continue reading “DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer”
DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System
DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. – Proverbs 21:15 “The proper role of the judiciary is one of interpreting and applying the law, not making it.” Sandra Day O’Connor Lord, God we ask you to cause the judgesContinue reading “DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System”
DAY 21: Foster Care/Adoption
DAY 21: Foster Care/Adoption “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. God settles the solitary in a home…” – Psalm 68:5-6a Our God, who rides through the deserts (v.4) and in the heavens (v.33), delivers the most vulnerable, children in need of adoption and foster care. He makesContinue reading “DAY 21: Foster Care/Adoption”