Father, God, help us to seek ways to light candles of hope, however small, through our words, our deeds, and our prayers, to encourage our sisters and brothers to hold onto the faith in spite of the pain and suffering they are facing.
And help those of us who are among the fortunate ones, who have enough bread to eat, good health, and who live in relative peace, to open our hearts to learn from our sisters and brothers who are living lives of grace and forgiveness in the horrid circumstances which surround them.
Give us generous hearts, loving caring hands to seek and serve. Send us someone today who needs Your grace and care. This I pray in the strong and mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
Verse for Today: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
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