NOVEMBER 12 — Prayers And Wishing Are A World Apart
Today’s passage:
“Every wish is like a prayer with God.”
—Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, our wish today is to live lives that will glorify You.”
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NOVEMBER 11 — God Is Better Than Clorox—He Removes Stains Permanently
Today’s passage:
“Whiter than snow,
Yes, whiter than snow,
Lord, wash me
And I shall be whiter than snow.”
—James Nicholson
Today’s prayer:
“Forgive my transgressions, Lord,
and keep me from repeating them.”
NOVEMBER 10 — Patience And Understanding Are The Key
Today’s passage:
“The goal in marriage is not to
think alike, but to think together.”
—Robert C. Dodds
Today’s prayer:
“Give us patience and understanding
in all our relationships, Lord.”
NOVEMBER 9 — Focusing On Others Brings Blessings To Ourselves
Today’s passage:
“There is no fear in love: but
perfect love casteth out fear.”
(I John 4:18)
Today’s prayer:
“Remind me daily, Father, that to
be Christlike is to subordinate self.”
NOVEMBER 8 (Election Day 1977) — To Vote Means To Take A Side
Today’s passage:
“He that is not with Me is against Me . . .”
(Matthew 12:30)
Today’s prayer:
“Make it readily apparent to all,
Lord, that we are on Your side.”
NOVEMBER 7 — It’s Amazing How Many Of Our Predictions Come True
Today’s passage:
“Optimism is the handmaiden of faith.
Together, they help us see light at
the end of tunnels yet to be built.”
—Anonymous
Today’s prayer:
“When I feel uncertain and fearful,
Lord, steady my wavering heart.”
NOVEMBER 6 — We Can All Take The Time To Help Others
Today’s passage:
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart . . .”
(I Kings 3:9)
Today’s prayer:
“Help me to be more responsive to the needs of others, God.”
NOVEMBER 5 — June Trimball Feared Dying—Yet He Fought Valiantly
Today’s passage:
“Cowards die many times before their death,
the valiant never taste of death but once.”
—William Shakespeare
Today’s prayer:
“Give me faith, Lord, to perform the duties required of me.”
NOVEMBER 4 — Send One Someone’s Way And See What Happens
Today’s passage:
“More things are wrought by prayer,
than this world dreams of.”
—Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Today’s prayer:
“Use me, Father, as a prayer station to
others who need Your life-changing love.”
NOVEMBER 3 — They’re All Around Us—We Just Need To Focus On Them
Today’s passage:
“Moment by moment, I’m lost in His love;
Moment by moment, I’ve life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
Moment by moment, O Lord I am Thine.”
—D. W. Whittle
Today’s prayer:
“Make us more conscious of Your constant nearness, Lord.”