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TODAY’S WORD…

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As Jesus walked along,

He saw a tax collector, Levi son of Alphaeus, sitting in his office.

Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”

Levi got up and followed Him.

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– Mark 2:14 (GNT)

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REFLECTION…

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“Follow me.”

This is what Jesus is telling us…all the time, “Follow me.”

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He loves us,

He came to teach us the truth,

to lead us by example,

to die for us and save us.

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He came to guide us along the narrow path

– a path of love and hope

that leads to life everlasting in His glorious presence.

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We know who Jesus is;

we know what He represents.

He is calling us.

Now it is up to us, individually, to decide

whether to follow Him

…or not..

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PRAYER…

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Jesus, my Good Shepherd,

thank You for the grace of knowing You.

Thank You for Your great love for me.

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Jesus, I have heard You call,

asking me to follow You,

and here I am, O Lord.

Please hold my hand and lead me.

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I need You to guide me along the way;

to pick me up when I fall;

to encourage me when I falter;

to talk to me and teach me

as I feel Your love along the way.

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I need You, sweet Jesus, to fill me

with that joy and peace that only comes from being with You,

I need to hang on to You, Lord,

as I battle with the urges and temptations

that seek to remove my focus from You,

intent on dragging me away from You

and on making me lose my way.

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Here I am, Lord Jesus,

holding Your hand;

following You.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Here I am, Lord Jesus, holding You hand

and following You.

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