The Daily Lectionary for THURSDAY, June 27, 2019

The Daily Lectionary

THURSDAY, June 27, 2019

(Revised Common Lectionary Year C)

(Semi-continuous Reading Plan)

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

God’s Mighty Deeds Recalled
To the leader: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A Psalm.
1  I cry aloud to God,
     aloud to God, that he may hear me.
2  In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord;
     in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying;
     my soul refuses to be comforted.

11 I will call to mind the deeds of the Lord;
     I will remember your wonders of old.
12 I will meditate on all your work,
     and muse on your mighty deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is holy.
     What god is so great as our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders;
     you have displayed your might among the peoples.
15 With your strong arm you redeemed your people,
     the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.   Selah

16 When the waters saw you, O God,
     when the waters saw you, they were afraid;
     the very deep trembled.
17 The clouds poured out water;
     the skies thundered;
     your arrows flashed on every side.
18 The crash of your thunder was in the whirlwind;
     your lightnings lit up the world;
     the earth trembled and shook.
19 Your way was through the sea,
     your path, through the mighty waters;
     yet your footprints were unseen.
20 You led your people like a flock
     by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

1 Kings 22:29-40, 51-53

Defeat and Death of Ahab
22:29 So the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. 30 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 31 Now the king of Aram had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, “Fight with no one small or great, but only with the king of Israel.” 32 When the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him; and Jehoshaphat cried out. 33 When the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 34 But a certain man drew his bow and unknowingly struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate; so he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around, and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” 35 The battle grew hot that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans, until at evening he died; the blood from the wound had flowed into the bottom of the chariot. 36 Then about sunset a shout went through the army, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!”

37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; they buried the king in Samaria. 38 They washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria; the dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes washed themselves in it, according to the word of the Lord that he had spoken. 39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel? 40 So Ahab slept with his ancestors; and his son Ahaziah succeeded him.

Ahaziah Reigns over Israel
51 Ahaziah son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria in the seventeenth year of King Jehoshaphat of Judah; he reigned two years over Israel. 52 He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the way of his father and mother, and in the way of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin. 53 He served Baal and worshiped him; he provoked the Lord, the God of Israel, to anger, just as his father had done.

2 Corinthians 13:5-10

13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test! 6 I hope you will find out that we have not failed. 7 But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed. 8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect. 10 So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

Optional parts of the readings are set off in [square brackets.]

The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.

The Daily Lectionary is a three year cyclical lectionary. We are currently in Year C. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent in 2019, we will be in Year A. The year which ended at Advent 2018 was Year B. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect and digest on what they heard in worship. Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright © 2005 Consultation on Common Texts. www.commontexts.org
Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless ...

The Morning Prayer for THURSDAY, June 27, 2019

Thursday morning prayer

Lord on this day I remember that You go before me, so I pause to meditate on Your promises. Thank You Lord that You go with me, You lay a pathway, You watch over me like a shepherd. So I give You my fears, worries and anxieties. I lay all tension and stress at the foot of the cross. Thank You that You arose from the death, and that You bring life, freedom, hope and the promise of Heaven! Praise You that I am safe in Your presence.

Amen

Verse of the Day THURSDAY, June 27, 2019

Matthew 16:25 (NIV) For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

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Un dia a la Vez - Thursday, June 27, 2019

Te sigue la pista

Si desde allí buscas al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón y con toda tu alma, lo encontrarás.

~ Deuteronomio 4:29 (NVI)

Ayer te explicaba que el mejor remedio para los problemas es DIOS. Te lo digo con conocimiento de causa y no porque sea una persona religiosa. Tengo mucha experiencia de haber visto a Dios intervenir en mi vida en momentos que uno dice: «Bueno, ¿y ahora qué?».

Dios, que conoce toda tu necesidad, a veces te permite pasar por estas aflicciones, que en algunos casos son pequeñas y grandes en otros, a fin de que enfoquemos nuestra mirada en Él.

Dios desea que dependamos por completo de Él, no a medias o cuando nos convenga, pues quiere ser real en nuestra vida. Por eso cada vez que estés en esos torbellinos, no pongas tu mirada en el problema. Aprende que es hora de serle más fiel a Dios que nunca.

No permitas que te vendan la idea de que tú solo puedes salir adelante, porque no es cierto.

Es posible que lo logres por un tiempo, pero tarde o temprano tendrás que reconocer que sin Dios la vida es realmente un caos.

Dios te sigue la pista y quiere probar tu corazón. Así que es tiempo de creerle y saber que Él te sacará de esta situación y de todas las que pudieran venir.

Un Día a la Vez Copyright © by Claudia Pinzón
Ayer te explicaba que el mejor remedio para los problemas es DIOS. Te lo digo con conocimiento de causa y no porque sea una persona religiosa. Tengo mucha experiencia de haber visto a Dios intervenir en mi vida en momentos que uno dice: «Bueno, ¿y ahora qué?».

Standing Strong Through the Storm - Thursday, June 27, 2019

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

~ John 15:7 (NIV)

In the mid-1990’s, my Canadian co-worker, PJ, and I were leading a ministry trip of Canadians and Americans to Iran. This was the first trip with a sizable group of Americans so there was a lot of excitement about it. And as expected, it took us right to the wire (two hours before our air flight) to secure their visitor visas.

As we finally relaxed on the long air flight, we realized we’d been so busy with travel details we’d had no time to shop for gifts for the brothers and sisters we’d be meeting. So on the plane, we bought every box of chocolates that were on the duty-free carts.

On arrival in Iran, our women were all conservatively dressed in their black chadors allowing them to travel anywhere in the country and be accepted. It also enabled many discussions with other women on the street. Only their shoes gave them away as westerners.

One of our tasks was to deliver some funds for widow support for the several Christian widows of martyred pastors in the country at that time. We channeled this through Sister Takoosh who was the widow of well-known Pastor Haik, the leader of the evangelicals in the entire country until his untimely murder.

We sent our group of chador-covered ladies to meet Takoosh at night at her home. They were received with the traditional great hospitality of the Persian culture and Christian community. They drank tea together and enjoyed wonderful fellowship in Jesus after sharing the financial and other gifts they brought.

Just before leaving, one of the Canadians remembered something. She reached into her large purse and pulled out a box of chocolates. She handed it to Sister Takoosh and said, “The two Pauls sent this as a gift for you.”

Unexpectedly, Takoosh began to weep. She then wiped her tears and said, “I really love chocolate. And when I get any, I cut it into small pieces to make it last as long as possible. Just yesterday I ate my last piece. And I said to the Lord, ‘I know this is a very selfish request, Lord, but would You please bring me some more chocolate!’”

God is concerned about even the small things in our lives. Talk to Him about them.

RESPONSE: Today I will talk to God about every detail of my life and trust Him with the answers.

PRAYER: Thank You, Lord that You care about my every need. I will Trust You to take care of every detail.

Standing Strong Through The Storm (SSTS), a daily devotional message by SSTS author Paul Estabrooks. © 2011 Open Doors International. Used by permission.

Men's Devotional Bible - Thursday, June 27, 2019

“I’m Starving”

Genesis 25:27–34
Recommended Reading: Mark 9:43–48; Romans 8:5–16; Hebrews 12:14–29

This is a story that really connects with men. We can understand how Esau felt after he came in from a long day in the fields. He had been hunting, and he was tired, hot and famished. Hunger consumed him, so much so that his appetite, and his desire for immediate gratification, overruled his self-control. He had no thought for the future. He saw it, smelled it and wanted that stew—now.

We’ve all been there, literally and figuratively. Just before mealtime you’re raiding the cupboard or the fridge. “Where’s something to tide me over? Got to have something! So what if I ruin my appetite?” You want it now.

And food is just the beginning: New electronic “toys” beckon. Our vehicle’s odometer turns over a certain number of miles, and we start thinking about a newer vehicle. The latest vacation spot beckons. So to get what we want, now, we unadvisedly bust the budget.

We see an alluring woman and lust sparks our desire. We take a step closer. Our appetite overrules self-control. But there’s always a price to pay.

There’s no doubt about it, while we’re in this body we’re consumed with a gnawing sense that we have this hole in our lives that needs to be filled. We long to fill that hole with any number of material things and experiences, both good and bad. But no matter how much money we make or what kinds of pursuits we chase after, that hunger for more still eats away at us.

Instead of going to God’s Word for direction when tough temptations loom, or instead of using the brains he gave us, we go with our gut. Or worse, we fly on autopilot, not giving a second thought to the consequences of our actions.

Like Esau giving up his birthright for some bread and stew, we sometimes exchange true joy for a temporary thrill, a blessed future for immediate fulfillment. We carelessly toss aside our imperishable spiritual birthright for a consumable—and fleeting—fantasy.

The rewards of obedience to God’s will are flushed away every day by such hasty choices. We give up our financial security or our own sexual purity for a rush that lasts only seconds. The regret, however, can last for years.

So before giving in, stop and pray. Give it some time. Then take another look at the price tag on that spiritual birthright God offers. It’s marked “priceless.”

To Take Away

• What “hungers” control you or draw you away from God?
• Do you think “living for the moment” can kill the soul? Why?
• What are some ways you can resist temptation and hold on more tightly to your birthright?

This is a story that really connects with men.

Girlfriends in God - Thursday, June 27, 2019

When I Was a Child …

Mary Southerland

Today’s Truth

When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.

~ 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)

Friend to Friend

I remember the first time I saw the movie, “Peter Pan.” I was a little girl, totally mesmerized by the character of Peter, wanting to be just like him. After the movie was over, I immediately ran into my back yard and jumped out of a tree – trying to fly! Fortunately, nothing was broken, and I quickly decided I could be contented with being like Peter in other ways. I immediately vowed never to grow up! I agreed with Peter that the adult world seemed frightening; it was very large and demanding, completely beyond my control.

However, life goes on and I somehow managed to navigate the treacherous waters of life, finding myself happily married with two children. Once again, I wished time would stop or at least, slow down so my children would stay babies. Of course, that wish didn’t come true either. But I am finding life today very sweet. Our son, Jered, is married to a beautiful girl and they have four beautiful children! Our daughter Danna is happily married to a great young man and has two amazing boys. Both Jered and Danna are wonderful young adults who bring us great joy and teach us so much about life. The desire to grow is a healthy desire and a natural process in human development.

The same principle is true when it comes to our spiritual development and growth. If the desire to grow isn’t present in our lives, there’s something wrong with our spiritual health.  Healthy Christians grow and mature. It’s natural for the Christian to grow and mature in Christ. God not only wants us to grow, He commands it.

The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church at Corinth, correcting them for their childish attitudes about the spiritual gifts of tongues, knowledge and prophecy. He encouraged them to grow up, to put away the less mature gifts and to seek the more mature gifts such as love, faith and hope.

We can apply this same encouragement to our lives today. It’s time for us to become mature believers by putting away immature attitudes and actions. One of the most obvious marks of maturity or immaturity is how we use words. Mature believers don’t speak like children. You never know exactly what a child is going to say but we naturally expect childish words to come from children. Paul is saying that a great measurement of maturity for us as Christians is how well we use words.

Our words need to be controlled. In the book of James, we find a sobering challenge. “We all make many mistakes, but those who control their tongues can also control themselves in every other way” (James 3:2, NLT). If we can control our tongues, we can control ourselves. James, a disciple of Jesus, compares the tongue to the rudder on a ship, a bit in the horse’s mouth, or a spark that starts a huge fire. The tongue is powerful and difficult to control. Our words can give or destroy life. Once a word is spoken, it is eternal.

Our words need to be encouraging. One of the highest responsibilities in the body of Christ is to practice encouragement. A word of encouragement may be a life preserver to someone drowning in a storm of life.

Our words need to be truthful. Mark Twain said, “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Lies hold us in bondage while truth sets us free.

We need to be extremely careful what we say and how we say it because the spoken word is powerful. It can bless or curse, express praise or whisper slander. It can be a tool of blessing or a weapon of destruction. How we use the tongue is a dead give-away of our spiritual maturity. If we don’t learn to control our tongue, it will control us! It’s time to grow up!

Let’s Pray

Father, I confess that in many ways I am still so childish and lack maturity. I now lay those areas before You and ask that You take control, teaching me Your ways. Lord, help me control my tongue and speak words that would encourage and build others up. Right now, I give myself anew to You and pray that in the days to come, I will grow up so that others will see You in my life.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

Now it’s Your Turn

Take some time to evaluate the maturity level in every area of life – especially in the words you speak.

In what areas have you grown since becoming a Christian?

What are the areas in which you need to mature?

How would others describe the words that you speak?

___ Husband
___ Children
___ Neighbors
___ Co-workers
___ Friends

Who is there in your life that needs a word of encouragement today? How can you meet that need?

More from the Girlfriends

I know! It is hard work to mature. I often think it would be a lot easier to remain babies in Christ. But in order to deal with life…today…we need to set our minds and hearts on growing up in Christ. The words we speak are direct indicators of our maturity level. Ouch! If you are like me, you really want to use words as a gift of encouragement but seem to fail so often.

Well, let’s begin again! Let’s get into God’s Word so we will have good things to speak. Let’s pray diligently that we will be prepared to give a godly verbal response. And when we fail, let’s confess our frailty and celebrate God’s strength…and begin again. We’re in this together.

Need help? The power to control the words we speak is to get the Word of God into our lives. Sometimes we don’t really know how to do that. I encourage you to check out my book combo – You Make Me So Angry and How to Study the Bible for help in controlling the words you speak. And be sure to connect with Mary on Facebook or through email.

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LHM Daily Devotions - Walking Carefully

"Walking Carefully"

Jun. 27, 2019

When the days drew near for Him (Jesus) to be taken up, He set His face to go to Jerusalem. And He sent messengers ahead of Him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for Him. But the people did not receive Him, because His face was set toward Jerusalem. And when His disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do You want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?" But He turned and rebuked them. And they went on to another village.

~ Luke 9:51-56 (ESV)

There is an all-too-timely story about Jesus and the disciples. Jesus is traveling from Galilee to Jerusalem, and He decides to travel through Samaria, which lay directly in between. Now this was an unusual decision for a Jew in those days, because most Jews looked down on the Samaritans as half-breeds and outsiders. It was basically a form of racism. In fact, most Jewish travelers would take the long way around Samaria just to avoid contact with those people.

But Jesus didn't do that sort of thing. He was no racist. So He planned to travel through Samaria, and He sent people ahead of Him to prepare a place for Him to stay. Well, it didn't take the people of the village long to figure out that Jesus was a Jew, on His way to Jerusalem, their arch-rival city. Racism begets racism. They rejected Jesus and refused to have Him in their city.

Naturally, this made James and John angry. No doubt they thought they were absolutely justified when they offered to call down fire from heaven to destroy that village. After all, it had rejected the Messiah! They deserved God's judgment! James and John had to protect Jesus! (And incidentally, James and John would also be showing off their own great faith and righteous anger, doing such a spectacular miracle.)

But Jesus rebuked them sharply. Their hatred and anger were the exact opposite of what Jesus wanted. He did not come to destroy the people of that village, but to save them.

So what did happen to the people of that village? As far as we can tell, nothing at all. Jesus rebuked His disciples, and then they went on to a different village and stayed there—a different Samaritan village, it seems pretty clear. As for the original village, well, Jesus went on to Jerusalem to suffer and die for them as well as for the rest of the world. They might not have loved Him, but it didn't matter. He loved them—just as He loves us.

And what of us, when we are righteously angry with people (or think that we are righteous)? Jesus shows us the way. We are not to harm them in any way. We are not to threaten them, or to force them, or to abuse them. They, too, are people for whom Jesus died and rose from the dead. They are valuable to Him, just as we are.

This is not to say we should become doormats, but it is to say that when we come into conflict with others, we should walk extremely carefully in whatever we do, with love and gentleness. Our enemies are not targets for our wrath. They are people Christ died for—people He loves. Let us treat them that way.

THE PRAYER: Lord Jesus, You know how hard it is for me to show love to certain people. Please help me, and make my heart like Yours. Amen.

Reflection Questions:

• What considerations do you take when traveling in unfamiliar territory?
• Sending "fire to come down from heaven and consume them" is some pretty stout language. Do you think the disciples really believed God might do this?
• What is your first reaction when you feel spurned or slighted?

This Daily Devotion was written by Dr. Kari Vo. Use these devotions in your newsletter and bulletin! Used by permission; all rights reserved by the Int'l LLL (LHM).
What considerations do you take when traveling in unfamiliar territory?

Devocional de la CPTLN del 27 de Junio de 2019 - Caminando con cuidado

ALIMENTO DIARIO

Caminando con cuidado

27 de Junio de 2019

Se acercaba el tiempo en que Jesús había de ser recibido arriba, así que resolvió con firmeza dirigirse a Jerusalén. Envió mensajeros delante de él, y ellos se fueron y entraron en una aldea samaritana para prepararle todo; pero los de allí no lo recibieron porque se dieron cuenta de que su intención era ir a Jerusalén. Al ver esto, sus discípulos Jacobo y Juan dijeron: «Señor, ¿quieres que mandemos que caiga fuego del cielo, como hizo Elías, para que los destruya?» Pero Jesús se volvió y los reprendió. Y se fueron a otra aldea.

~ Lucas 9:51-56 (RVC)

Hay una historia muy oportuna sobre Jesús y los discípulos. Jesús viaja de Galilea a Jerusalén y decide hacerlo a través de Samaria, lo cual era algo inusual para un judío en esos días porque la mayoría de los judíos miraban a los samaritanos como mestizos y forasteros. Era básicamente una forma de racismo. De hecho, la mayoría de los judíos preferían tomar el camino más largo bordeando toda Samaria, con tal de evitar el contacto con ese pueblo.

Pero no Jesús; él no era racista. Planeó viajar a través de Samaria y para ello envió personas delante de él para que prepararan un lugar donde pudiera quedarse. A la gente de la aldea no le tomó mucho tiempo darse cuenta de que Jesús era un judío que iba camino a Jerusalén, su ciudad archirrival. El racismo engendra racismo, por lo que lo rechazaron y se negaron a tenerlo en su ciudad.

Naturalmente, eso hizo que Santiago y Juan se enojaran. Sin duda pensaron que estaban absolutamente justificados cuando se ofrecieron a hacer que cayera fuego del cielo para destruir esa aldea. Después de todo, ¡habían rechazado al Mesías! ¡Merecían el castigo de Dios! ¡Tenía que proteger a Jesús!

Pero Jesús los reprendió severamente. Su odio y su ira eran exactamente lo opuesto a lo que Jesús quería: no había venido a destruir a las personas de esa aldea, sino a salvarlas.

Entonces, ¿qué pasó con ellos? Hasta donde sabemos, nada en absoluto. Jesús reprendió a sus discípulos y fueron a quedarse a un pueblo diferente. Un pueblo samaritano diferente; que quede en claro. En cuanto a la aldea original... bueno, Jesús fue a Jerusalén para sufrir y morir por ellos, al igual que por el resto del mundo. Puede que no lo hayan amado, pero no importaba. Él los amó, al igual que a nosotros.

¿Y qué de nosotros cuando estamos justamente enojados con otros, o al menos así lo creemos? Jesús nos muestra el camino. No debemos hacerles daño de ninguna manera. No debemos amenazarlos, forzarlos o abusar de ellos. Ellos también son personas por quienes Jesús murió y resucitó de entre los muertos. Valen tanto para él como nosotros.

Esto no significa que debamos convertirnos en felpudos, sino que cuando entramos en conflicto con los demás, debemos hacer todo con mucho cuidado, con amor y amabilidad. Nuestros enemigos no son blancos de nuestra ira: son personas por las que Cristo murió porque las ama.

ORACIÓN: Señor Jesús, sabes lo difícil que es para mí mostrar amor a ciertas personas. Por favor ayúdame, y haz que mi corazón sea como el tuyo. Amén.

Dra. Kari Vo

Para reflexionar:

• ¿Cómo te sientes cuando viajas por un territorio desconocido?
• ¿Cómo reaccionas cuando te sientes rechazado o despreciado?

© Copyright 2019 Cristo Para Todas Las Naciones. Que a través de estos devocionales, la Palabra de Dios te refresque en tu diario caminar.
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Хлеб наш насущный - Развязывание веревок

Развязывание веревок

Читать сейчас: Бытие 33:1-11 | Библия за год: Иов 8-10; Деяния 8:26-40

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И побежал Исав к нему навстречу, и обнял его, и пал на шею его, и целовал его. — Бытие 33:4

Одна христианская организация поставила своей целью пропагандировать исцеляющую природу прощения. Один из видов их деятельности – упражнение, в котором обиженного человека и обидчика связывают спиной к спине. Только тот, против кого согрешили, может развязать веревку. А пока этого не произошло, он вынужден все делать с привязанным к спине чело­ве­ком. Без прощения – развязывания ве­­ревки – ему не выбраться.

Прощение того, кто пришел к нам с сожалением о сделанном, – начало взаимного освобождения от горечи и боли из-за причиненного нам зла. В книге Бытие мы читаем о двух братьях, чьи пути разошлись на двадцать лет. Все началось с того, что Иаков украл благословение Исава. После долгих лет Бог велел Иакову вернуться в родные края (Быт. 31:3). Тот повиновался, но сильно переживал, поэтому выслал навстречу Исаву стада животных в качестве подарков (Быт. 32:13-15). Когда братья встретились, Иаков семь раз смиренно поклонился Исаву (Быт. 33:3). Только представьте его удивление, когда Исав побежал навстречу и обнял его. Братья заплакали и примирились (ст. 4). Грех, который Иаков совершил против брата, больше не теснил его.

А вы чувствуете себя запертыми в стенах непрощения, гнева, страха или стыда? Вспомните, что Бог через Своего Сына Святым Духом может освободить вас, когда вы обратитесь к Нему за помощью. Он даст вам силу, чтобы развязать любые путы и полностью освободиться.

Как чувствовал себя Исав, когда увидел, что Иаков кланяется ему? Можете ли вы смириться перед тем, кого обидели?

Господь и Бог, Ты хочешь, чтобы мы жили в гармонии с родственниками и нашими ближними. Но у нас так плохо получается. Помоги нам любить других, как самих себя.

автор: Эми Бушер Пай

© 2019 Хлеб Наш Насущный
А вы чувствуете себя запертыми в стенах непрощения, гнева, страха или стыда?