Friday, June 19
The Greatest Love
John 15:9-17

As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. John 15:9 NRSVue

How fortunate we are to experience the very love that God gave to Christ.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-sexual-violence-in-conflict-day

Juneteenth (Celebrated in the USA): Pray for the strengthening of freedom and democracy.

Thursday, June 18
Friends When All is Lost
Ruth 1:11-18

But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Ruth 1:16 NRSVue

Because of the friendliness of others, we are able see the Lord’s faithfulness even in our lowest circumstances.

International Day for Countering Hate Speech
https://www.un.org/en/observances/countering-hate-speech

Wednesday, June 17
A Friend Closer than a Brother
Proverbs 18:19-24

Some friends play at friendship, but a true friend sticks closer than one’s sibling.
Proverbs 18:24 NRSVue

Treat your friendships as a gift from God.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
https://www.un.org/en/observances/desertification-day

Tuesday, June 16
Choose Your Friends Wisely
1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 NRSVue

Your friendships should help you grow in the faith.

International Day of Family Remittances
https://www.un.org/en/observances/remittances-day

Monday, June 15
Encouraging Each Other’s Faith
Romans 1:8-12

For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12 NRSVue

Building one another in the faith requires teamwork and a mutual belief that we need each other to become better.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/elder-abuse-awareness-day