it starts with Him: a 30 day prayer guide to end human trafficking vol 1 | Page 20

DAY 9
“ Therefore, as God’ s chosen people holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”— Colossians 3:12
My favorite part of this passage is the endearing way God’ s people are referred to“ chosen … holy … dearly loved”. As God’ s children we are dearly loved and should be motivated towards compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience as we seek to fight for the ones who cannot fight for themselves.
Every day we clothe ourselves as we get ready for the tasks ahead of us. Be intentional today about clothing yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience as you set out for your day. Remember those who cannot fight for themselves and ask God today what you can do to be part of that fight to end human trafficking.

Father—

You redeemed me and call me as Your very own child— amazing! Give me the compassion for those who cannot fight for themselves, kindness in dealing with those around me, humility in allowing others first in my life, gentleness in seeking justice, and patience in allowing You to have the victory.
Submitted by Becky Tenaglia, Director of Sonshine School in Danville, IN, and proud mother of Abbi Tenaglia, Founder and Director of Transforming Hope Ministries.
DAY 10
“ Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”— Romans 4:20-21
Recently I experienced a big professional set-back. I felt that I was following God’ s will to begin a new chapter. Instead that door was closed so abruptly, it left me questioning myself, my purpose, and God’ s plan. I couldn’ t have anticipated or controlled what happened that day, but I did have the ability to control my reaction.

God—

Amen.

My identity is not in what I do, but who I am. I am a child of God, who overcame death for my imperfections and sin. Time and time again, He has proved His faithfulness in and through my life. I may not see the promise quite yet, but I can be fully persuaded that God is for me. Ralph Abernathy said so poignantly,“ I don’ t know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future.”
Give us courage to stand firm in moments of doubt. Help us to know that You hold our future and that Your promise for our life is better than we could ask or imagine. Regardless of our past, our hurts, our mistakes— You make all things new for Your glory. Help us to trust You. Give us patience, discernment, and courage to follow Your will. Let us always find our identity and worth in You.

Amen.

Submitted by Karman Kent, a member of newhope church in Durham, NC. To learn more about newhope, visit www. newhopechurch. org.