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FEBRUARY 9 — There’s A Reason Why We Worship As Congregations

Today’s passage:
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will
of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
(I Thessalonians 5:18)

Today’s prayer:
“Holy Father, thank You for providing
so many reasons for us to praise You.”

FEBRUARY 8 — When Life Is Out Of Focus Everything Becomes A Blur

Today’s passage:
“And gladly would he learn and gladly teach.”
—Chaucer

Today’s prayer:
“Father, don’t let inertia rob me of the wonders that are waiting.”

FEBRUARY 7 — Don’t Forget To Say ‘Thank You’ For The Little Things

Today’s passage:
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and
the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
(Ephesians 5:20)

Today’s prayer:
“Father, God, thank You, thank You, thank You.”

FEBRUARY 6 — Even Our Pets Can Be Remembered For Their Loyalty

Today’s passage:
“O Jesus I have promised,
To serve Thee to the end,
Be Thou forever near me,
My Master and my Friend.”
—John E. Bode hymn

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, teach us to be loyal to You, even unto death.”

FEBRUARY 5 — If You Can Make Sadies Smile, You Can Accomplish Anything

Today’s passage:
“Service of God consists in what we do to our neighbor.”
—Leo Baeck

Today’s prayer:
“Yes, Lord, there always is a Sadie. But
if I try, I can learn to love her—as You do.”

FEBRUARY 4 — Use God’s Radiance To Illuminate Your Best Work

Today’s passage:
“The word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.”
(Psalms 119:105)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, be with me in the work I do today.”

FEBRUARY 3 — There’s No Better Business Partner Than God

Today’s passage:
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me, the works that I do shall
he do also; and greater works than these
shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
(John 14:12)

Today’s prayer:
“God, thank you for the glorious, exciting
privilege of being Your co-laborers, and
for the Holy Spirit that leads us to know
Your will and purpose in our lives.”

FEBRUARY 2 — 24 Hours Is Long Enough To Hold Onto It

Today’s passage:
“. . . Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.”
(Ephesians 4:26)

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me to free myself from the weight
of angry feelings each day, here and now.”

FEBRUARY 1 — Sympathetic Vibrations Are The Way to Stay In Tune With God

This Month’s Message: Prayer For The Month Of Silent Slumber

O Father God,
Silent are Your woods now
Where the snow lies deep.
The days are rimed with frost,
The nights are long.
The world’s asleep, dreaming of sunshine,
Waiting for spring to come
With its warm green kiss
That wakens everything.
Sometimes my soul seems like the woods,
Silent, motionless and chill,
Waiting for a signal,
Unable to make it happen,
But knowing it will come.
Speak to my waiting soul, Lord,
Call me into the warmth of Your presence,
And Your love.

Today’s passage:
“He preaches well that lives well.”
—Cervantes

Today’s prayer:
“Lord, let my faith cause a holy resonance
in the souls of those near and dear to me.”

JANUARY 31 — Paul’s Great Truth Is Something We Can All Look Forward To

Today’s passage:
“They shall hunger no more . . .”
(Revelation 7:16)

Today’s prayer:
“Thank You, Lord, for the promised joys of Heaven.”