~ Patricia Raybon- "At age twelve, Ibraham arrived in Italy from West Aftica, not knowing a word of Italian, struggling with a stutter, and forced to face anti-immigrant putdowns. None of that stopped the hardworking young man who, in his twenties, opened a pizza shop in Trento, Italy. His little business won over doubters to be listed as one of the top fifty pizzerias in the world. (Google image, Pizza)
His hope was then to help feed hungry children on italian streets. So he launched a "pizza charity" by expanding a Neopolatan tradition—buy an extra coffee (coffe' sospeso) or pizza (pizza sospesa) for those in need. He also urges immigrant children to look past prejudice and not give up. Such persistence recalls Paul's lessons to the Galatians on continually doing good to all. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). Paul continued, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers" (v. 10).
Ibrahim, an immigrant who faced prejudice and language barriers, created an opportunity to do good. Food became "a bridge" leading to tolerance and under- standing. Inspired by such persistence, we too can look for opportunities to do good. God, then, gets the glory as He works through our steady trying.
When I consider giving up, dear God, inspire me to endure in You."
Today's Prayer-
Father, we want to be found with pure hearts. We want hearts that see only what You want us to see. We're aware that we live in an impure world and sometimes our eyes are tainted by the things we see. Therefore we ask You to renew clean hearts within us and to help us stand strong. We do not want to fail in our faith. We want to be renewed with hope daily and for the faith to establish all our steps.
We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
#28 Testimony- Terry
"My husband was driving his propane truck. He stopped at a house to deliver propane. As he backed up he realized he was too far away, so he pulled forward to adjust and all of a sudden he had no steering.
He stopped the truck and went to look under the hood. He saw the steering rod hanging down on the ground. It had snapped right off.
If he had been driving down the highway and that had happened, he could have gotten killed or killed someone else. Praise God it happened the way it did!"
Recommended Reading-
TAKING OUR CITIES FfOR GOD
"In Taking Our Cities for God, you will explore dynamic and life-changing strategies to help you tear down the strongholds that have held your community back from its full spiritual potential. Remove the roadblocks that prevent your city from experiencing spiritual renewal and revival! this revised handbook with its thirteen-lesson study guide invites you to take part in a cleanup effort that will open the heavens above your city and allow God's blessings to flow freely."
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1166- Is. 7:4a "Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be faint-hearted."
1167- Pro. 21:5a "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to penteousness."
1168- Ps. 33:5b "The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD."
1169- Ps. 72:14a "He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence."
1170- Ps. 48:1a "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised."
#28 Hymn- O Jesus, I Have Promised
Written by John Ernest Bode (13 February 1816 – 6 October 1874) He was an Anglican priest, educator, poet, and hymnist.
Words from the Father in a journal:
"Let me tell you of My Love for you. I'm proud of you, and want to use you as an example. My grace has been, and will always be sufficient for your every need. I know you can't see into the future, and really, I don't want you to. You can't have simple faith in Me if you already know the outcome, and what you'll be doing.
Life is meant to be a mystery so you will keep your eyes on Me for guidance through each day. I want to show you each day that I Am in control of your life and will cause things to benefit you and bring honor to My Name. It is My pleasure to work things out, so as to bless you. You can trust Me to follow My will for your good. I know what will best please you in the long run. I know what to cause to happen, and will. I appreciate your trust in My judgment."
Words of encouragement:
~ "We are all saved through Jesus’ great love and sacrifice for us all. This is how God enriches each day of our lives with goodness, mercy, love, healing benefits, and forgiveness. Jesus is our true manifestation of grace, so together, we can pray to wake up and have peace for all" Julie Grenness Grace Woke Us Up
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23rd- CHOOSING TO LOVE- Emily Marszalek
30th- ARE YOU WALKING IN FREEDOM?- Andrea Merrell
4/6- BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION- Winn Collier
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