Thursday, February 8th
Genesis 2:18-25. Mark 7:24-30

See how prodigally the Father has provided for His beloved sons and daughters in His glorious world and is constantly providing. They have identified and named each kind and species and used them for their needs and purposes as He intended. Let one and all glorify Him and be caring custodians of all that they encounter in enjoyment and in garnering the many fruits of the earth.

And ponder on the gifts of relationship – of man with woman, parents with their children, and of friendship and concern for those you casually meet, and – not least – for those outside your everyday experience. All good relationships originate from Him who brought each child of man into existence and are sustained as they are anchored in His love. Pray that love may so fill your heart and mind that all whom you meet and encounter in life’s way are given to enjoy and share- with you - the Father’s caring love.