Then we cried out, “Lord, help us! Rescue us!” And he did! His light broke through the darkness, and he led us out in freedom from death’s dark shadow and snapped every one of our chains. So, lift your hands and give thanks to God for his marvelous kindness and for his miracles of mercyContinue reading “DAY 30: Mental Health”
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DAY 29: Teachers, Administrators, and Other School Employees
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. – John 14:6 St. Augustine said that “all truth comes from the One who said, ‘I am the truth.’” Our teachers have a tremendous responsibility—from the earliest stages of teaching the alphabet to the college-level courses that teach deepContinue reading “DAY 29: Teachers, Administrators, and Other School Employees”
DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come. – LukeContinue reading “DAY 28: Those Incarcerated and Their Families”
DAY 27: Praise of Answered Prayer
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 How blessed we are to have a Savior who encouragesContinue reading “DAY 27: Praise of Answered Prayer”
DAY 26: All Leaders in Government
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 The most important thing the believer can do for thoseContinue reading “DAY 26: All Leaders in Government “
DAY 25: Missionaries
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. – 1 Chronicles 16:24 As Christians, we are called to declare the glory of the Lord everywhere we go and to everyone we encounter. Our mission is to embody the love of our savior, being His hands and feet for ALL, and thereby,Continue reading “DAY 25: Missionaries”
DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. – Ephesians 6:10 The work that our firefighters, police officers, and paramedics do is challenging, difficult, and time-consuming. Every day they prepare to leave room for the unexpected. They drop what they are doing when an emergency arises. Too often we takeContinue reading “DAY 24: Firefighters, Police Officers, and Paramedics “
DAY 23: Safety in Schools
Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. When he had placedContinue reading “DAY 23: Safety in Schools”
DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System
Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations. – Isaiah 51:4 The justice system of a society tells the story of the values of that society. What is allowed and disallowed within a society reflects the character of thoseContinue reading “DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System “
DAY 21: Upcoming Elections
Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. – Exodus 18:21 We live in a nation with a constitution, which has been a blessing forContinue reading “DAY 21: Upcoming Elections”