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JULY 15 — Even Old Peach Trees Can Bring Forth Wonderful Fruit

Today’s passage:
“You have heard that it hath been said, an eye for
an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto
you . . . resist not evil but whosoever shall smite
thee on thy  right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
(Matthew 5:38-39)

Today’s prayer:
“Give me a warm heart, Lord, and willing hands.”

JULY 14 — Even Our Smallest Acts Can Cause Others Much Happiness

Today’s passage:
“A man that hath friends must show himself friendly;
and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
(Proverbs 18:24)

Today’s prayer:
“I know that self-centeredness can be a sin, Lord.
Make me more sensitive to the needs of others.”

JULY 13 — There Is A Distinct Difference Between Right And Wrong

Today’s passage:
“Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith
let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.”
—Abraham Lincoln

Today’s prayer:
“Convince me, O Holy Spirit, of my sins and help me overcome them.”

JULY 12 — We Are Our Brother’s And Sister’s Keepers

Today’s passage:
“. . . Am I my brother’s keeper?”
(Genesis 4:9)

Today’s prayer:
“Open my eyes to both the inner and outer
needs of people, Lord, and spark me to action.”

JULY 11 — John Chapter 14 Has Some Good Bible Verses Of Hope

Today’s passage:
“I will not leave you comfortless.”
(John 14:18)

Today’s prayer:
“Be near to those who are newly bereaved, Lord.”

JULY 10 — Early Christians Had It Far Worse

Today’s passage:
“And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and
said unto the sea, ‘Peace, be still’. And the
wind ceased and there was a great calm.”
(Mark 4:39)

Today’s prayer:
“Thank You, Lord, for stilling the storms in our lives,
for giving us a peace that passes understanding.”

JULY 9 — Help Is There — We Just Need To Accept It

Today’s passage:
“If the Son therefore shall make
you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
(John 8:36)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help us to accept Your Good News and take it to others.”

JULY 8 — Relax And Don’t Panic — Four Good Words To Live By

Today’s passage:
“Fear knocked at the door.
Faith answered.
No one was there.”
—Source Unknown

Today’s prayer:
“Give me a clear head when in danger or under stress,
Lord. Remind me of Your promise never to forsake me.”

JULY 7 — A Dream, A Plan, Faith and Action Can Work Wonders

Today’s passage:
“And Jesus said unto them . . . If ye have faith
as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this
mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it
shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
(Matthew 17:20)

Today’s prayer:
“Help me know positively, Lord, Your plan for my life.”

JULY 6 — Even A Little Bit Each Day Can Go A Long Way… Over Time

Today’s passage:
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they
shall be called the children of God.”
(Matthew 5:9)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, don’t let me minimize the good that can
result when one person puts his faith to work.”