The Upper Room Daily Devotional 3rd May 2023
The Upper Room 3rd May 2023 Daily Devotional, Wednesday Message by Andrea Doering (New York, USA)
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TOPIC: Bookends
TODAY’S READING
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
KEY VERSE: Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2 (CEB)
I love listening to our church choir as their voices lead us in praise from the chancel. For me, they are also a visible reminder of what praying as a community can do.
Years ago, my husband sang in the choir. He stood beside an older man who was unsteady on his feet and whose legs sometimes gave out. On the other side of this man stood a young man, a good friend of ours. As the choir stood to sing, my husband and our friend were like bookends for the man between them, ready to catch him if his legs gave way. Every time we rose to sing, I watched the three men orchestrate their rise and descent.
To this day, I see the image of them in my mind as I offer prayers for my family, friends, neighbors, and country. I thank God for the people who buttress me with their prayers, helping and sustaining me when I falter. This is a great comfort we are able to offer each other.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Loving God, thank you for our companions. Make us aware of those around us who need to be supported by both prayer and acts of compassion. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
My prayers can help steady the faith of others.
PRAYER FOCUS
Choir members
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