TODAY’S WORD…

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My child, if you are going to serve the Lord,

be prepared for times when you will be put to the test.

Be sincere and determined.

Keep calm when trouble comes.

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Stay with the Lord;

never abandon Him,

and you will be prosperous at the end of your days.

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Accept whatever happens to you.

Even if you suffer humiliation, be patient.

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Gold is tested by fire,

and human character is tested in the furnace of humiliation.

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Trust the Lord, and He will help you.

Walk straight in His ways,

and put your Hope in Him.

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–    Sirach 2:1-6   (GNT)

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QUOTES… 

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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

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–    James 1:2

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“It is good when a Christian gets into a lot of hot water … it keeps him clean!”

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–    G. K. Chesterton

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PRAYER FOR TODAY…  

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O Lord my God, in You I hope, in You I place my trust.

Lord, Your will be done – always!