Today's Verse: Luke 12:23

Sunday, December 23, 1956

Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
— Luke 12:23
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

In the rush of the holiday season and the grab at getting and giving gifts while eating good food, it is very important to remember that life is much more than the most basic things we think we need - like food and clothing. If we lose sight of God this season, miss his work, or lose track of his will in our lives, then what do we have that is lasting? Not much, and what we do have won't endure. My prayer for you and me during this holiday season is that we are reminded of what is most important, valuable, and enduring - our life in Jesus and his loving grace and boundless future for us. Let's celebrate that eternal joy in this season!

My Prayer...

Sweet and precious, God, you are almighty in power and awesome in glory. Yet, dear Father, you are also near and eternally concerned about me and those I love. Thank you for knowing and loving me with your everlasting love. Please give me the wisdom to see beyond the transitory things of life - the perishable things I think I need - and help me find you and your sustaining presence. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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