All living things look hopefully to you,
and you give them food when they need it.
You give them enough
and satisfy the needs of all.
LUKE 3:11 (NLT)
John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
THE ESSENCE
When we're generous toward the needy, we're participating in God's care mission.
DAILY FODDER
Who are the needy around you? If there aren't any needy people around you, what are you doing wrong?
PRAYER
Creator God, all living things look to you, anticipating your generosity. You've commissioned people like me to be a part of your care team. But, like so many others, I have lost sight of the mission because I'm so busy minding my stuff. Open my eyes to the needy around me and spur me to live generously. I want all to experience your generosity. 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.
