The Upper Room Daily Devotional 6 July 2022 for Wednesday Message
Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 6 July 2022 Message by Cheryl A. Mart (Texas, USA)
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TOPIC: Mission Opportunities
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TODAY’S READING
James 5:13-16
KEY VERSE: Be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. – Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 6 July 2022 MESSAGE
As a nurse, I ride the hospital elevator often. Each day before going to my floor I pray for visitors who will use the same elevator.
Most visitors are not happy about being at the hospital. Some have traveled long distances, worried and concerned for a loved one.
When I enter the elevator, I always smile and ask, “How is your day going?” With these five words I can enter people’s lives, and God’s work can begin. Some will simply smile and politely say, “Fine. How is your day?” But sometimes the conversation goes deeper.
Responses I have heard include: “My day is not good; my husband had a stroke, and he is not doing well” or “I am so tired; I haven’t slept in days since my son was brought here after the accident.” The elevator ride is quick, so I can only offer brief responses: “I am so sad to hear that this is happening to your loved one. I will pray for both of you today.”
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 6 July 2022, WEDNESDAY
We don’t need a passport or a plane ticket to go on a mission trip. Mission opportunities are all around us. With God’s help we can find ways to share love and compassion with the people we encounter each day. It will be a rewarding experience.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Holy God, help us to look for opportunities each day to serve those who need to feel your love. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Opportunities to offer love and compassion are all around us.
PRAYER FOCUS
Hospital patients and visitors
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