DECEMBER 12 — To Get Noticed, Find A Need… Then Fill It
Today’s passage:
“Charity is not puffed up . . . doth
not behave itself unseemly . . .”
(I Corinthians 13:4-5)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, remind me to seek first Your kingdom.”
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DECEMBER 11 — Small Things Can Help Us Recall Great Events
Today’s passage:
“. . . Let us eat, and be merry; for this my son was dead,
and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.”
(Luke 15:23-24)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help us find the time to really
show love for the people we love.”
DECEMBER 10 — God Doesn’t Care About Our Handicaps
Today’s passage:
“And behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying
Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put
forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean.
And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”
(Matthew 8:2-3)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help free us from the problems that bind us.”
DECEMBER 9 — Christ’s Words In Luke 23:34 Are The Perfect Example
Today’s passage:
“Learn we the larger life to live,
To comprehend is to forgive.”
—Henrietta A. Huxley
Today’s prayer:
“Teach us that forgiveness is a two-way street, Lord.”
DECEMBER 8 — Say What You Mean And Mean What You Say
Today’s passage:
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright;
but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”
(Proverbs 15:2)
Today’s prayer:
“Make us honest and trustworthy servants of yours, Lord.”
DECEMBER 7 — Poets Have A Way Of Putting Things Into Perspective
Today’s passage:
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the
mercies of God, that ye present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service.”
(Romans 12:1)
Beyond the circle of the sea,
When voyaging is past,
We seek our final port in Thee;
O bring us home at last.
In Thee we trust, whate’er befall;
Thy sea is great, our boats are small.
—Henry Van Dyke
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, remind us that our love and service
are the keys to Your kingdom.”
DECEMBER 6 — Create Your Own ‘Spirit Lifters For Rainy Days’
Today’s passage:
“People who deal in sunshine
Are the ones who draw the crowds,
They always do more business,
Than those who peddle clouds.”
—Anonymous
Today’s prayer:
“Father, remind me that my attitude—
positive or negative—is contagious.”
DECEMBER 5 — Birth And Death Contain Striking Similarities
Today’s passage:
“In My Father’s house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have told you. I go
to prepare a place for you.”
(John 14:2)
Today’s prayer:
“Reassure us, Father, when doubts assail our faith.”
DECEMBER 4 — Love Doesn’t Need Logic To Justify Its Action
Today’s passage:
“He that loveth not knoweth
not God; for God is love.”
(I John 4:8)
Today’s prayer:
“Father, fill us with a selfless love
that only comes from You.”
DECEMBER 3 — God’s Grace Can Work Wonders No Matter Where We Are
Today’s passage:
“There is no secret for going far
Other than blooming where you are.”
—Anonymous
Today’s prayer:
“Inspire us, O Holy Spirit, to
see the best in each other.”