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OCTOBER 3 — The Young Don’t Have A Monopoly On Joy

Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: JOY)
“If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love . . .
These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might
remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
(John 15:10-11)

Today’s prayer:
“In You we find joy, God. Help us remember
this, when we search elsewhere.”

OCTOBER 2 — A Mother Killdeer Can Teach Us About Sacrifice

Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: LOVE)
“Greater love hath no man than this, that
a man lay down his life for his friends.”
(John 15:13)

Today’s prayer:
“Fill us with Your love, Father,
that we may serve selflessly.”

OCTOBER 1 — Paul Explained It Very Well To The Galatians

This month’s message:
Be positive, optimistic and hopeful this month
even in the face of personal difficulties. Know
that your Father in Heaven wants your life to
be full of joy and peace. Believe that He has a
rich blessing in store for you now and thank Him
for all His goodness, including that to come.

Today’s passage:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance . . .”
(Galatians 5:22-23)

Today’s prayer:
“Remind us, Lord, that we are saved by
faith, not by law keeping or good works.”

SEPTEMBER 30 — Prayer Can Change And Even Save Our Lives

Today’s passage:
“Pray without ceasing.”
(I Thessalonians 5:17)

Today’s prayer:
“What a friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer.”
—Joseph Scriven

SEPTEMBER 29 — The Author Learned 3 Great Lessons From Being Cheated

Today’s passage:
“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet
sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
—Anonymous

Today’s prayer:
“Lord,  help me overlook other’s faults in
the hope that they will overlook mine.”

SEPTEMBER 28 — Coal Mines And Cold Minds Have Something In Common—Darkness

Today’s passage:
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear . . .”
(I John 4:18)

Today’s prayer:
“Speak to me, Father, when my faith falters.”

SEPTEMBER 27 — A Setback Can Open Doors We Never Imagined

Today’s passage:
“When we feel we have nothing left to give,
And we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall,
And the darkness of night has descended . . .
Rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load,
Your work is not finished or ended—
You’ve just come to a bend in the road.”
—Helen Steiner Rice

Today’s prayer:
“Keep our faith from ebbing, Lord, even when all seems lost.”

SEPTEMBER 26 — Dolly Parton Has A Good Way Of Looking At Things

Today’s passage:
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee:
He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
(Psalms 55:22)

Today’s prayer:
“Show me Your solution, Father, and help me act accordingly.”

SEPTEMBER 25 — Faithful Worship Doesn’t Require Perfect Faculties

Today’s passage:
“He that is not with Me is against Me; and he
that gathereth not with Me scattereth abroad.”
(Matthew 12:30)

Today’s prayer:
“Father, teach me to give without thought of receiving.”

SEPTEMBER 24 — Take Life One Telephone Pole At A Time

Today’s passage:
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for
in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
(Galatians 6:9)

Today’s prayer:
“Father, keep me from discouragement
when my goals are out of sight.”