Day 11 - Saturday, January 11
Justin Ryan
Local Missions

Dear God, let us be a congregation that remembers that we are to be Your hands and feet in this world. Each day let us remember that we are Your ambassadors, we are a window into all that You have to offer this world. Knowing this, let Your Holy Spirit shine through us, creating a light that guides others to You. May our thoughts and our actions align with Your will so that, through our good works, others will recognize us as Yours. Allow us to create paths and open doors that all lead to You, Father. 

Each of us are simply stewards of all that You choose to bless us with, from our talents to our finances. Knowing this, let us take to the streets of our community and cheerfully give our time, our energy and finances to those in need. 

Let us remember Your words in James 1:27: 

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 

Lord, we thank You for the opportunity and the ability help others in need. Let us not do these because we feel obligated to; let us do these good works knowing full well that, often, we mistake responsibility as burdens. It is a blessing and a command to go and make disciples of all nations. 

As we continue to spread Your good news, may our numbers grow so we can reach more people all across our community. 

God, we love You, and we pray that we always live a life that honors You.