ISAIAH 1:17 (CEB)
Learn to do good.
Seek justice:
help the oppressed;
defend the orphan;
plead for the widow.
ACTS 11:28-29 (CEB)
One of them, Agabus, stood up and, inspired by the Spirit, predicted that a severe famine would overtake the entire Roman world. (This occurred during Claudius’ rule.) The disciples decided they would send support to the brothers and sisters in Judea, with everyone contributing to this ministry according to each person’s abundance.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Active concern for the poor is a characteristic of all those who are under the influence of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
DAILY FODDER
How do we stay engaged with the problems of poverty when they are so prevalent that we can't escape them? How do we keep from tuning it all out so we can carry on with our lives?
PRAYER
Gracious Lord, thank you for seeing homeless and oppressed people, often invisible in the eyes of society. Have mercy on those of us who turn away in the presence of poverty. Increase my awareness of the needs around me. Give me fresh ideas on how to relieve the widespread problems of poverty in this country and around the world. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
