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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Whenever the sun comes out in the winter, it is a rare thing to enjoy. This photo, along with the turmoil we hear about in the news, reminded me about the following verses.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?
Matthew 5:44-46
When things seem out of our control and we feel helpless, that is a good time to pray and apply the words of Jesus.
We may not be able to change the actions of others as much as we wish, but we can see how we should behave. As we go through trying times, let’s let the words of our Father guide us.