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Romans 1:9  NLT  

God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by spreading the Good News about his Son.


It is the beginning of a new week, and there is so much going on.  There are needs for us to pray for and to meet.  There are people whose lives have been and are being changed by Jesus all around as well.


I just returned from an Emmaus Walk weekend.  These events are incredible opportunities for Christians to grow in their faith and to learn how much God love them and each of us.  I am grateful that we get to encourage others as well as be a part of their walk with God.


Maybe someone around you today needs to be encouraged by your walk with God.  Freely talk about what God is doing and how He is working in your life.  That very well might be the light someone needs to guide them, to lighten their load or even get them started following Jesus.


Then there are needs.  I am stunned by the devastation from last Friday’s hurricane.  From Florida to North Carolina and all around.  Pray for those impacted by this.  Ask God to rebuild lives and property.  Ask God to restore hope and to use all He can, and us, to meet needs when we are able.


You may know some people who have been hit by this storm as we do.  Let’s be people who speak up and lend a helping hand.  Pray for those in need and serve  when you see a need.


Colossians 1:11  NLT  

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,

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