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God Commands
Read: Matthew 22:34-40 You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (v. 39) Why is it so hard to love ourselves? It’s very easy to find fault with our bodies: “I am not skinny enough; I have a crooked nose; I have too many wrinkles.” When we listen to the critic within us, we feel diminished. And when this happens, we compare ourselves to others. We end up feeling that we are not enough. Believing lies about ourselves prevents us from allowing God’s love to take deep root in our hearts. We become blinded to our beloved-ness. Pastor and writer Henri Nouwen said, “Becoming the Beloved means letting the truth of our Beloved-ness become enfleshed in everything we think, say, and do.” In our reading today, a lawyer tested Jesus by asking him about the greatest commandment. Jesus
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February 2025 Prayer Guide
TURKEY — Praise God for impactful ministry work happening in Turkey. A recent event was attended by 60 people and provided space for prayers of
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Sewing a Future
Sarah had always been a woman of faith, but losing her job tested her resilience. As the sole provider for her family, she was overwhelmed
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January 2025 Prayer Guide
SOUTH SUDAN — Pray for the team, as they continue to create peace-building programs and partner with church leaders to promote peace in South Sudan.