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TODAY’S WORD…

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Jesus said,

“Many who are first will be last,

and many who are last will be first.”

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– Matthew 19:30 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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This is a word of caution

for those of us who may feel ahead of others.

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Many who are the greatest now

will be least important then,

and those who seem least important now

will be the greatest then.

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If we are truly gifted in any way,

– whether it is physically, intellectually, materially or spiritually –

we should always thank God

and use the gifts that He gives us to give Him glory

…and not to glorify ourselves.

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It is good to thank God always, and humbly,

for whoever we are

and for whatever we may or may not have.

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It is good for us to make our own

the words that Job so wisely and humbly expressed,

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,

and naked I will depart.

The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;

may the name of the Lord be praised.” (Job 1:21)

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QUOTE…

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Almighty Father,

all I have is from You

– help me use it to glorify Your Holy Name!

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Father,

if what I possess is now possessing me

and is drawing me away from You,

please remove it from me now!

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My God, all I need is You

– may Your Holy Name be praised!

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Amen

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Come into my heart, O Lord, and take over.

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