When GOD appeared before Abram he said, "I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Allow me to walk you faithfully through life and you'll truly live."
JOHN 20:27 (CEB)
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here. Look at my hands. Put your hand into my side. No more disbelief. Believe!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Believe for yourself.
DAILY FODDER
Why did Thomas have a hard time believing that Jesus had risen from the dead? How did the encounter with the risen Jesus change his life? What about all the people who don't get to look at Jesus' nail-pierced hands and wounded side, how do they come to believe in him?
PRAYER
Faithful and gracious God, you take our hands, and if we don't pull away, you lead us into the new and improved lives you've called us to. Forgive us for the impulse to pull away and walk on your own. With your nail-pierced hand, take my hand and lead me. I believe that I can get used to this kind of service. 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.
