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Psalms 54:4
"Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul."

GOD is helping you! And GOD helps the people that help you! There is nothing more ENCOURAGING than this. GOD wants to see us coming together and helping each other. Yesterday, we looked at the example of Aaron and Hur litrally helping support Moses's arms so they could win the battle. This scene comes after our section from Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, where he encourages us to use the GIFTS from GOD to protect ourselves from the temptations of the world. And, Paul then tells Christians to get together and encourage one another. Everyone needs encouragement. We need to build up each other. Lift the spirits and the hearts of the people you know. Come alongside someone and help them. You can see them brighten up. Be available to them. Raise them up when they are down.

We need these words now more than ever. Christianity is being attacked, and there are brave leaders leading the defensive fight. They need your help! Is there someone whose arms are heavy and they need help to hold them up? Will you help them? Maybe your arms are too heavy to hold up? Do you need help? We must RISE UP and meet the challenge of the day. Even little amounts adds up. 

These daily devotionals are inspired by the sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Texas. You can watch the video here...
https://www.youtube.com/live/vODgEma_4AQ?si=oMs-RuKbT8sUbDMN
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