Devotional for April 4

Bead cross made at a church camp

Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever. 

Let the people of Israel say, “His love continues forever.” 

Let the family of Aaron say, “His love continues forever.”

Let those who respect the Lord say, “His love continues forever.”

                  —Psalm 118:1-4 (New Century Version)

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“How many of us have conflicts with someone else- and how many of us pray for that person? We have individuals with whom we are competitive, or whom we dislike or have a quarrel with; but very few of us have true enemies in the martial sense. And yet if Lincoln could pray fervently- and contemporary reports indicate he did - for the people who were opposing him, how much more can we do for someone we just find a little irritating?”

 John Wooden, A Game Plan for Life:The Power of Mentoring

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