Thursday, July 16
Love, Hospitality, and Contentment
Hebrews 13:1-6

So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 NRSVue

The presence of God produces peace.

Wednesday, July 15
Blessings and Woes
Luke 6:20-26

“Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Luke 6:22 NRSVue

A life balanced through prayer can handle the ebbs and flows of life.

World Youth Skills Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-youth-skills-day

Tuesday, July 14
God Desires Justice for the Oppressed
Isaiah 58:3-7

Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6 NRSVue

Fast for justice. Fast with your hands and feet, serving the oppressed.

Monday, July 13
God Calls for Restitution
Exodus 22:1-6

When someone causes a field or vineyard to be grazed over, or lets livestock loose to graze in someone else’s field, restitution shall be made from the best in the owner’s field or vineyard. Exodus 22:5 NRSVue

Restitution contributes to the healing of community.

Sunday, July 12
Called to Feed Christ’s Flock
John 21:15-19

He said to him the third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” And he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. John 21:17 NRSVue

The repetition in Christ’s request isn’t meant to discourage us, rather it is meant to underscore how important our mission is.

International Day of Hope
https://www.un.org/en/observances/hope-day