“As for you, you meant evil against me
but God meant it for good in order to bring about
this present result, to preserve many people alive.”
-Genesis 50:20 NASB (the story of Joseph and his brothers)

A Time to Think… “In God’s hands intended evil becomes eventual good. ”―Max Lucado, Pastor, Author 

A Time to Act… As you awake to this new day, think of all the times God has redeemed you from pain, sorrow, heartache, and suffering. You will see that through all of this, God has turned what was bad, what was evil, to good for you. That is God’s promise and a wonderful way to start your day knowing God will always be there for you.

A Time to Pray… O God, my life is often like Joseph of the Bible. It hurts when others lie about me, and I feel so helpless to correct what is wrong. Give me your strength to come up against this evil, not with the normal angry words or social media slander, but words that will not wound but help heal—me and for the other person who has hurt me. It is hard to do this, but in your strength and with your love, I have the grace to accomplish it. Hear my prayer O Lord, AMEN.