THE UPPER ROOM ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 15th March 2023, Wednesday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TODAY’S READING
1 John 3:16-24
KEY VERSE: Serve one another humbly in love. – Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 15th March 2023 MESSAGE
At our church in Lagos, Laity Week is a time for every parishioner to visit with the sick and suffering. We go in groups to spend time in hospitals, elder-care homes, hospices, prisons, orphanages, and charitable organizations. We witness a sea of suffering humanity. We give our support by giving our time and collecting our resources to help each person who is suffering.
What consolation it gives a lonely person to have the cheerful company of believers who bring the message of Christ’s love in words and action!
Lent is the time to redouble our efforts to support one another. We devote extra time and effort to our families. We welcome new neighbors. We soothe those who are anxious. Putting more love into our work, we try to be more understanding of our coworkers.
During Lent we contemplate the face of Jesus in every face we see. We see Jesus in those who are heartbroken, despised, sorrowful, or rejected. We offer our support and allow the Christ to work through us. As we open our hearts, we receive the grace to stand with our brothers and sisters and share their burdens — not just during Lent, but every day of our lives.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Merciful Father, fill our hearts with your love so that we can share it with all who are suffering. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I will seek the face of Jesus in every person I meet today.
PRAYER FOCUS
People receiving hospice care
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