August 14, 2026

Hope from Devastation

Nancy K. Overgaard (Minnesota, USA)

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Today's Reading

Isaiah 61:1-3

Thought for the Day

What can I offer to help God’s brokenhearted children?

Prayer Focus

People experiencing devastating loss

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Today's Reading

Isaiah 61:1-3

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. - Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

Day after day, gypsy moth caterpillars chewed through the lush green leaves of the wilderness camp. Night after night, their droppings fell on our tents. Troubled, those of us on the camp staff lay awake, helpless to stop the destruction.

Then one night the wearisome sounds overhead suddenly stopped, and...

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Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, help us to be your hands and feet, offering what help we can to those in need. Show them your mercy and compassion through us. Amen.

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