The Upper Room Devotional 14th August 2024: A Prayer of Gratitude
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for August 14, 2024 Message. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
Today’s Reading
Ephesians 6:10-18
Thought for the Day
It is good to give thanks to God — any time and any place.
The Upper Room Devotional 14th August 2024 Message:
All were united in their devotion to prayer, along with some women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. – Acts 1:14 (CEB)
One day last summer, I stepped out through the back patio in early evening to walk my dog in an open area. Looking up through the majestic trees in the backyard, I took in the vastness of the sky and admired the beauty of hundreds of stars. The deep breaths I took were filled with peace and silence.
Suddenly, I heard a loud voice just beyond my yard where an artisan craft fair was taking place. At that hour of the evening the stalls were shuttered, but a security guard was on duty. He was praying out loud as he made his rounds: “Lord, you placed me in this place to watch over it. I pray for the vendors who work for their daily bread. I pray for myself, that I may be diligent in my work. Keep me safe from those who might wish to do harm to keep me from fulfilling my duty.” The security guard continued to give thanks for having a job, for his family, for the visitors and customers who planned to visit the fair the next day.
I paused and silently joined him in that moment of prayer. The Holy Spirit inspired us both to thank God for all the ways God holds us and protects us — in every moment and in all places.
Today’s Prayer
Our prayer is one of gratitude, merciful God, for staying close to us. We know we can trust you with our lives and that your love for us never fails. Amen.
Prayer Focus
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