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in Omaha, Nebraska, since 1878

[275] Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a John 6:35-40

Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer The Daily Reflections

At times in our lives our faith can be challenged by things around us.  It could be people that we interact with every day, or horrible acts of violence or disasters that we see on the news.  Regardless, each act has the opportunity to shake the foundations of our faith.  The key for us is to stay strong in what we believe.  To push forward through the pain and suffering while continuing to look towards the Lord since he will protect us and guide us to eternal life.  He will be there for us always, even in the toughest times when we think he has abandoned us, he will still be there.

Faith as strong as this is rewarded by the Lord.  As Jesus says, “Whoever believes in me will never thirst.”  This belief is not just a onetime thing though; it must be a constant showing.  Faith is not a light switch that you can turn on and off whenever you like, but instead it is something you should show every chance you get.  Jesus urges us to live our lives like this every day.  Demonstrate your faith by showing love and respect to everyone around you.  If you do this, just as Jesus said, “You shall be raised on the last day.”

God Bless