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MAY 16 — Serving Others Daily Will Get You Ready

Today’s passage:
“Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest
Was not spoken of the soul.”
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Meri Pitman
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Deid 19 Agust 1857
“Preper tu mit thei Lord”
—Emos 4:12

Today’s prayer:
“Father, give me an obedient heart.”

MAY 15 — “. . . We Can Listen Twice As Much As We Speak.” —Mark Twain

Today’s passage:
“He that is of God heareth God’s words . . .”
(John 8:47)

Today’s prayer:
“Help make me a better listener, Lord.”

MAY 14 — Trying Times Can Produce Heroic Melodies

Today’s passage:
“God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.”
(Psalms 46:1)

Today’s prayer:
“In times of trouble, Lord, let me feel Your comforting touch.”

MAY 13 — Our World Is Far More Fragile Than We Think

Today’s passage:
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and
the firmament sheweth His handiwork.”
(Psalms 19:1)

Today’s prayer:
“Make me a worthy caretaker, Father.”

MAY 12 — Jean Valjean Can Teach Us A Lesson Or Two

Today’s passage:
“And as ye would that men should do
to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
(Luke 6:31)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, make me a channel of Your love.”

MAY 11 — Boldness Is A Gift From God

Today’s passage:
“Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you . . .”
(James 4:8)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, give me a bold heart in the face of danger.”

MAY 10 — We All Have Limits—It’s Best Not To Push Them

Today’s passage:
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
God, Who giveth to all men liberally . . .”
(James 1:5)

Today’s prayer:
“Help me make wise choices today, Heavenly Father.”

MAY 9 — Meditation Was Taught In The Old Testament

Today’s passage:
“The unexamined list is not worth living.”
—Socrates

Today’s prayer:
“Speak to me, Lord, during moments of rest.”

MAY 8, 1977 (Mother’s Day) — Mothers Want The Best For Their Children

Today’s passage:
“. . . Whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea;
and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe
that those things which he saith shall come to pass;
he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
(Mark 11:23)

Today’s prayer:
“Thank you, Lord, for Mother,
Whose love excels all other.”

MAY 7 — Use The Pleasure Of Others’ Appreciation To Keep Moving Forward

Today’s passage:
“We love Him, because He first loved us.”
(I John 4:19)

Today’s prayer:
“For Your constant gifts, Father, thank You.”