Theme of the Day
Feel the safety of God's presence.
Readings of the Day
Mark 7.14-37-Jesus healed a woman's daughter and a deaf man.
2 Samuel 18-David's army wins the fight against Absalom and his army but David is saddened by the death of his son Absalom.
Daniel 11.21-45-God is present in history.
Matthew 10.5-23-Jesus sends the disciples out to heal and be with the people.
God's Word of the Day
I came to heal and forgive and be with My people. I have equipped you to do the same. Now go!
Story of the Day
The woman in the nursing home was on in years. Her mind just didn't function like it used to. She certainly wasn't as sharp as she had been only months ago. For that matter all of her physical functions had slowed and deteriorated. But on the sight of a child the woman would perk up. When the child would smile the woman would gain back some of her youth and begin to open up and talk about her past. This baby would bring out the mother in this elderly woman and open her mind to memories of her past. No, it wasn't all like what seemed normal to the visitors present, but this didn't matter. The baby child brought youth back to the woman and joy and happiness of life that she normally was missing the rest of the day. The child brought back life to the elderly woman. The child was sent to bring life to her and in this life the woman gained purpose of being.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, you came as a child, grew and suffered as a man. You came down and brought life to Your people. You restored an old and fallen people to life in you. Then you fill us with the joy of this new life and give all of us, Your children, calling and purpose. As we go this day into Your Kingdom to heal and teach and serve with the gifts You have given, let Your Light shine through that we may bring a smile and the youth of a new life to those we meet and greet this day. ---Amen.
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