Tuesday, June 19

Oppressing the Poor Leads to Loss

Proverbs 22:1-2, 7-9, 16 NRSV

Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss. (Proverbs 22:16)

Now is the opportune time to extend a helping hand to one in need. Can you make that your personal goal?

Monday, June 18

The Folly of Riches

Psalm 49:1-4, 16-20 NRSV

For when they die they will carry nothing away; their wealth will not go down after them. (Psalm 49:17)

Enjoy the treasures which God has given you on earth, mindful that your greatest treasure has been prepared for you in heaven.

Sunday, June 17

Treat Your Parents Justly

Matthew 15:1-9 NRSV

For God said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever speaks evil of father or mother must surely die.’ (Matthew 15:4)

Since we did not have an opportunity to choose our parents, pray and ask God to mend any broken relationships and heal any hurts.

On this day when the Connectional Church commemorates the Emanuel Martyrs and Survivors, pray for the survivors, the families, church family, and loved ones and commit to fight against racial hatred and violence.

On this Father’s Day, pray for fathers and those who serve as fathers. 

Pray for traveling mercies for all those traveling to the 28^th Connectional Christian Education and Youth Congress; June 27-30, 2018; Atlanta, GA. 

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Saturday, June 16

What Defiles Comes from the Heart

Mark 7:14-23 NRSV

And he said, “It is what comes out of a person that defiles. (Mark 7:20)

Tend to the inward thoughts and motivations if you wish truly to govern the outward expressions.

Friday, June 15

Call No One Profane or Unclean

Acts 10:23-33 NRSV

(A)nd he said to them, “You yourselves know that it is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or to visit a Gentile; but God has shown me that I should not call anyone profane or unclean. (Acts 10:28)

An “us/them” mentality can block community and hinder the fulfillment of call.