FIRST-PERSON: The danger of plenty
Abundance can spark a chain of dangers, from forgetfulness of God to idolatry, Kathy Howard writes. Her counsel: "Remember God's past provision. Remember God's equipping for work. Remember God's rightful place as the one true God who deserves our worship."
CALL TO PRAYER: Amid the persecution, may God be glorified
Author Kathy Howard turns to Scripture in setting forth ways to pray that God may be glorified in the lives of persecuted believers. While continuing to pray for persecution to stop, "let's also pray for the Holy Spirit to empower these believers and for Christ to be lifted high," Howard writes.