“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22: 6 “People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, ‘Let the littleContinue reading “DAY 29: Teachers, administrators, other school employees”
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DAY 28: Praise for answered prayer
Pilate therefore said to him: Art thou a king then? Jesus answered: Thou sayest that I am a king. For this was I born, and for this came I into the world; that I should give testimony to the truth. Every one that is of the truth, heareth my voice. (John 18:37) OBSERVATION: Jesus wantsContinue reading “DAY 28: Praise for answered prayer”
DAY 27: Those incarcerated (and their families on the outside)
For I was hungry and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord,Continue reading “DAY 27: Those incarcerated (and their families on the outside)”
DAY 26: For the spiritual leaders in our community
“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” PhilippiansContinue reading “DAY 26: For the spiritual leaders in our community”
DAY 25: Paramedics
Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teachers, then those who do miracles, those who have the gift of healing, those who can help others, those who have the gift of leadership, those who speak in unknown languages. 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NLT)Continue reading “DAY 25: Paramedics”
DAY 24: Police
“But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also…” Matthew 5:39 NRSV OBSERVATION: We often read these words of Jesus as a radical to passivity. In truth, His teaching calls for a much deeper confrontation than a reciprocal act of violence.Continue reading “DAY 24: Police”
DAY 23: Firemen
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13 To grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit – Isaiah 61:3Continue reading “DAY 23: Firemen”
DAY 22: Our judges and the judicial system
“For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every goodContinue reading “DAY 22: Our judges and the judicial system”
DAY 21: Praise of the Holy Spirit
“Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.” -Acts 9:31 OBSERVATION: The churches had been suffering persecution for which reason they experienced anguish and suffering, but God who has controlContinue reading “DAY 21: Praise of the Holy Spirit”
DAY 20: Kids in foster care
“He will bring justice to the poor of the people; He will save the children of the needy, and will break in pieces the oppressor.” -Psalms 72:4 NKJV OBSERVATION: Today we are mindful of the children who find themselves in foster care, the families they are taken from, the families that take them in, andContinue reading “DAY 20: Kids in foster care”
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