Give All You Can

 

Today’s Reflection

We live in community, and although we may think that we are the only ones with our kind of trouble, we will be surprised to find [others]. Giving to others may be an answer to their prayer.

—Wessel Bentley, Facing Financial Struggle: 28 Days of Prayer (Upper Room Books, 2010)

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Today’s Question

When has God answered your prayers through other’s generosity? How can you be someone’s answer to prayer today? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
—Luke 14:13 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God of abundance, you provide us with so many good things. Let us be good stewards of our resources so that we can not only have a taste of your abundance, but share it with others. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Genesis 45:1-15
• Psalm 133
• Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
• Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

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