“It’s Gritty Out There“, by Rev. Tom Duley
Leap of Faith Weekly Prayer
A Prayer for a New School Year
God of New Life, You give us opportunities time and time again to become more fully Yours. At the start of a new school year, bless families and students and teachers alike that they will see each new day as an opportunity to learn and grow in grace, truth and love. Be with me at the beginning of this new season as well so that I may live each day in the glory of Your love. Amen.
The Word
Luke 12:32-40
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
“Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks. Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.
“But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
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