Thursday, April 16
Obedience That is Acceptable before God
Colossians 3:20-25

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is your acceptable duty in the Lord. Colossians 3:20 NRSVue

It’s easier for a child to follow a parent that lives in obedience to God.

Wednesday, April 15
Do Not Despise the Little Ones
Matthew 18:7-14

What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? Matthew 18:12 NRSVue

Jesus desires that not a single one would be lost on his watch.

Tuesday, April 14
My Child, Be Eager to Learn
Proverbs 2:1-6

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 NRSVue

Prayer: Lord, open my ears to hear the life-changing wisdom you have for me. Open my eyes to see your wisdom at work in the world around me. Open my heart to receive the good news of what you’ve done for me. AMEN.

World Chagas Disease Day
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-chagas-disease-day

Monday, April 13
A Heritage from the Lord
Psalm 127

Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:5 NRSVue

We are the heritage of those who came before us.

Connectional Day of Prayer
https://www.amechurchgrowth.org/

Sunday, April 12
Show Honor, Love, and Righteousness
1 Peter 2:13-17

For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish.
1 Peter 2:15 NRSVue

What we do will be as loud as what we say.