Great Plains Daily Devotional for 7/29/2023: Summer of Kindness -- Kindness can be hard

Today please be in prayer for

Hiattville UMC
Uniontown UMC
Five Rivers District
Iola: Wesley UMC
Five Rivers District
Big Creek UMC
Humboldt, KS UMC
Five Rivers District
LaCygne UMC
New Lancaster UMC
Five Rivers District

Summer of Kindness -- Kindness can be hard

Listen

Click on this link to hear the story about The Widow of Zeraphath in 1 Kings 17:8-24. You can follow along in your Bible.

Wonder

What surprises did you hear in the story?
How did the widow feel when Elijah asked for help?
Why did the widow trust Elijah?
How did Elijah’s kindness change the widow and her son?
What God is calling you to do next?

Pray

God -- the world is full of surprises. Some are exciting and others can be hard. Thank you for helpers who show kindness and care even when it is hard. Help me know how to help others when it feels difficult. Amen.

Play

Make a Möbius Loop! Follow the steps here. It might be kind of hard, but don't give up -- you'll be surprised once you're finished!

Act

Don't forget to fill in your Bingo Sheet after your Acts of Kindness!
 

 

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