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From the Word:  ”Who to fear” (from Matthew 10:26 - 42)
”Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”  (Matthew 10:28 NASB)

Lord, this again is a good reminder to fear You, for You are over all, both the physical and the spiritual.  It is too easy through the day to absent-mindedly disconnect the two realms, yet they are closely connected, intertwined.  But You are the One who makes a distinction here.  The concern should not be one or the other, but both.  Lord, give me wisdom to know how I should trust You today for both arenas of life, the physical and the spiritual.  As for those who are able to kill the body only, I do take physical safety for granted, fortunate as I am that I live in a relatively peaceful country and community.  And I can manage the daily physical demands  reasonably well - good habits and common sense go a long way to addressing that.  But the soul, the spiritual, that is Your exclusive domain.  Only in You, by seeking You, by submitting to Your Holy Spirit, will I be able to live rightly before You - complete trust and reliance on Your provision and guidance.  Thank You for this reminder today, Lord.  Amen.

Please pray with us:
Thanks for your prayers last month regarding our gathering with Navigator staff and laborers from the three metro areas in the northeast.  The content of our time together was stimulating, as much time was spent together in and around the Word and in prayer.   Rather than letting the impact of our time together fade into the background behind our present daily demands, please pray for us that the things God wanted us to hear and learn from each other would stick with us and deepen our appreciation of His work of transformation in us and His fruitbearing through us.  Thanks.

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