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"However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you." -- Deuteronomy 15:4

"He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing." -- Deuteronomy 10:18

When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the Lord your God." -- Leviticus 23:22

Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the Lord your God." -- Leviticus 19:10

"During the seventh year, let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and the wild animals may eat what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove." -- Exodus 23:11

Do not take advantage of a widow or an orphan." -- Exodus 22:22

Oct 2 Scripture
It is the memorial of the Guardian Angels (Mt 18:1-5, 10) and it is also the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. One celebration lies within the Christian tradition and one outside. But that does matter? God uses beings within and outside the tradition to carry on the work of love and peace.

Romans 7:22-23 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me.

Romans 7:19-20 I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.

Romans 7:24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this dying body?

Romans 3:10 As it is written, “Not even one person is righteous.”

John 1:8 If we say that we do not have any sin, we are deceiving ourselves and we’re not being truthful to ourselves.

James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

It must be an easy thing to forget to do good, since we are reminded not to forget to in this verse. A practical way to remember to do good is to make it a daily part of our prayers to ask God for specific ways throughout our day to serve and share with others.

HEBREWS 13:16
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

We were never meant to do life alone. We need the love and care of others, as much as we are needed by others in the same ways. Next time you see someone struggling under the weight of a burden, be sure to offer your time, resources, and strength as a blessing to that person.

GALATIANS 6:2

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Sometimes we need a little extra incentive to remind ourselves to be generous. Knowing that God will reward our compassion and kindness towards the less fortunate can be just that!

John 1:8-9 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

Psalms 46:10-11 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.

Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Luke 21:17-19 And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But not a hair of your head will perish! By standing firm, you will win your souls.

Ephesians 5:8-9 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true ✝️🫶🏿

Romans 12:9-10 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other

Matthew 28:20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 11:28 NLT Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Psalm 100:4

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!

Happy Thanksgiving! We really do have a lot to be thankful for. God Bless each of you

Thanks you

Malachi 1:11
For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. God bless you ✝️🙏