JULY 25 — We Can See More With Our Heart Than Our Eyes
Today’s passage:
“. . . The God of our fathers hath chosen thee . . .”
(Acts 22:14)
Today’s prayer:
“Lift the scales from our eyes, Lord,
that we may see Your way clearly.”
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JULY 24 — Saul’s Questions May Very Well Be Our Own
Today’s passage:
“Lord, what wilt Thou have be do? . . .”
(Acts 9:6)
Today’s prayer:
“Lead, kindly Light, Lead thou me on . . .”
—John Newman
JULY 23 — A Light From Above Is Usually A Good Thing
Today’s passage:
“And as he journeyed, he came near
Damascus: and suddenly there shined
round about him a light from heaven.”
(Acts 9:3)
Today’s prayer:
“Thank you, Lord, for sending Your Truth to us.”
JULY 22 — Always Remember This — Most Shortcuts ARE NOT!
Today’s passage:
“Only the Lord give thee wisdom and understanding . . .”
(I Chronicles 22:12)
Today’s prayer:
“Take the reins to my life and guide me in the right direction, Lord.”
JULY 21 — Even Apes Can Be Greedy
Today’s passage:
“Let your conversation be without covetousness;
and be content with such things as you have . . .”
(Hebrews 13:5)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me separate the wheat of life from the chaff.”
JULY 20 — Lilies, Lilacs Or Lavender — They’re All God’s Creations
Today’s passage:
“He’s the lily of the valley,
The bright and morning star,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul . . .”
—Gospel Hymn
Today’s prayer:
“Though the grass withers and the flowers fade,
Lord, I know your word shall stand forever.”
JULY 19 — Serving With A Smile Goes A Long Way
Today’s passage:
“It is high time that the ideal of success
should be replaced by the ideal of service.”
—Albert Einstein
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.”
—St. Francis of Assisi
JULY 18 — Homemade Anything Is Always Better Than Store-Bought
Today’s passage:
“. . . Where two or three are gathered together
in My name, there am I in the midst of them.”
(Matthew 18:20)
Today’s prayer:
“Fill me with a cooperative spirit, Lord.”
JULY 17 — “It’s Only Me — And I’m Scared To Death!”
Today’s passage:
“Cast all your care upon Him;
for He careth for you.”
(I Peter 5:7)
Today’s prayer:
“O Holy Spirit, please be near when I’m immobilized by fear.”
JULY 16 — Satisfied With Your Possessions Is A Great Start
Today’s passage:
“. . . I have learned, in whatsoever
state I am, therewith to be content.”
(Philippians 4:11)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, remind me that true peace is found only in You.”