Let all who take refuge in you rejoice...
2 CORINTHIANS 6:4, 10 (NLT)
In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God.... Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Circumstances can't rob us of the joy that comes from living close to Christ Jesus.
DAILY FODDER
How do we live close to Christ when circumstances are pulling us away from him, or so it seems?
PRAYER
Christ Jesus, thank you for being my anchor when the storms are trying to pull me out to sea. But as I hold on to you I realize that it's you holding on to me. Yes, the bad things happening make me sad but your peace and joy are stronger than the storms. I rejoice in the security you provide. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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.
