SOJOURNERS VERSE & VOICE 27SEP24

 

	Verse of the day And Ezra said,“You are the Lord, you alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. To all of them you give life, and the host of heaven worships you.” - Nehemiah 9:6 Voice of the day The earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations. - Pope John Paul II Prayer of the day Creator, you are the maker of all. Guide us to cherish and protect your creation, that through our care, the earth may flourish for future generations.

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