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Saturday, March 2, 2024 We Have A Dream Scripture: Isaiah 2:4 (NIV) – “And he shall judge among the nations and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, and neither shall they learn war anymore.” Message: We are a world at war, whether it is a physical, violent war or a war of chaos, words, and ideas. In Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, and other nations the enemy is killing and destroying for the sake of some people’s greed over other people’s desire for peace. Our own country is in a war of words and opinions. We have learned to hate what and who is different from us. Yet, as children of God, we hold to a hope for peace on earth. We dream of a world that shines bright with God’s love. We dream of a softer place where greed and hatred no longer have space among us. We want justice and equality to be the hallmarks of America and the world. We want to erase poverty, dishonesty, hostility, and chaos. We want safe streets, safe schools, honest debate, laughter, and harmony. We pray that our children and grandchildren will trust that “God is in His heaven, all is right with the world.” We dream of a world where “nation shall not lift up sword against nation, and neither shall they learn war anymore.” Family Activity: Using a container of your choice (a bowl, a dish, a jar, a baggie – anything can work), ask each family member to write down what they would like to pray about and store these prayer requests. As a family, pray for each request. Repeat this family prayer time as often as you like during Lent. Prayer: God on high, hear the prayers of Your people, that peace be among us. Heal our broken world. Heal our hate and unforgiveness. Help me to be part of Your solution by spreading love, tolerance, and peace in all that I do and say. In the Holy Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Jeanne Farmer There is no devotional for tomorrow, Sunday, March 3. Sundays are not included in the Lenten Devotionals as, traditionally, Sundays as Holy Days, were not considered to be part of Lent. |
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