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SEPTEMBER 3 — Our Past Does *Not* Equal Our Future

Today’s passage:
“. . . Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the
least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.”
(Matthew 25:40)

Today’s prayer:
“Fill my heart with Your love, O Holy Spirit, and
cause me to act when I see people who need me.”

SEPTEMBER 2 — Not All Power Sources Are The Same

Today’s passage:
“. . . I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me
shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
(John 8:12)

Today’s prayer:
“Send the light, the blessed Gospel light,
Let it shine from shore to shore
Send the light, the blessed Gospel light,
Let it shine forevermore.”
—Charles Gabriel

SEPTEMBER 1 — Welcome To A New Month Of Possibilities

This month’s message:
God loves you, is for you, wants you to be well. If you  are
ill or carrying a burden for another who is, pray believing that
this very month He will bring  about a change for the better.

Today’s passage:
“. . . One day is with the Lord as a thousand
years, and a thousand years as one day.”
(II Peter 3:8)

Today’s prayer:
“Another summer has floated by
on that voiceless stream of years . . .
I kissed the wet lips of April,
Held close the violets of May,
Was fanned by feathery June breezes,
And slept warm in July arms all day

But September signals a parting
Ripe seeds break from their stalks
Green leaves learn they are mortal
Languid days shorten their walks

Another summer has floated by
on that voiceless stream of years . . .
And dear God, it was wonderful.”

AUGUST 31 — Rejoining Loved Ones Is The Best Kind Of Heaven

Today’s passage:
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

“When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus
We’ll sing and shout the victory.”
—E.E. Hewitt

Today’s prayer:
“When I wander from Your pathway, Lord, lead me back.”

AUGUST 30 — Goodness And Mercy Are Always There For Us

Today’s passage:
“Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“Fill us with assurance, O Lord, that
in Your hands our future augers well.”

AUGUST 29 — Even Small Rivers Can Enrich Many Lives

Today’s passage:
“Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“Father, make me a dispenser of blessings, not a hoarder.”

AUGUST 28 — We All Need Someone To Guide Us Who Knows The Way

Today’s passage:
“Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“Help me guide the hungry to Your sumptuous table, Lord.”

AUGUST 27 — Rods And Staffs Come In All Shapes And Sizes

Today’s passage:
“Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“When I am fearful, Father, remind me of your protecting power.”

AUGUST 26 — Hymns, Scripture And Prayer Can Do Amazing Things

Today’s passage:
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“Help me trust You today, Father—with my whole heart.”

AUGUST 25 — God Can Help Us Avoid The Snares And Brambles Of Life

Today’s passage:
“He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for His name’s sake.”
(from the 23rd Psalm)

Today’s prayer:
“Direct my path, O Lord, that I might
not sin against You or my brother.”