Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Question for reflection: To “finish well” implies a conscious decision to use the resources of our lives by offering the very best gifts and talents to glorify God in ministry and service to all people. What can you offer in the New Year that is the very best of who you are for
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Prayer in a mixed-up world
Matthew 11:25-27 Prayer for the day: Lord of every gift, we often fail to see that what we possess is truly a gift from you, gifts that grow when we loosen our own grip. We are formed by the news and the markets to think our gifts are to be investments and not offered in
Implications
John 1:14 Prayer for the day: God of grace and truth, thank you for coming to earth in a form that I can relate to, as a human of flesh and blood. Thank you for showing me your love in such a personal way. Help me offer that same love to others. In the
Thermostat or thermometer?
Matthew 2:1- 6 Prayer for the day: We gather to greet Jesus, the child of peace. O God, you welcome us when no one else offered a place to us. Free our voices to praise you. May our hearts be renewed to living the good news. Amen. Question for reflection: What do you know