August 22, 2020 SHARE: Esther and Family A WORD FROM THE LORD “ Mordecai had a cousin named Hadassah, whom he had brought up because she had neither father nor mother. This young woman, who was also known as Esther, had a lovely figure and was beautiful. Mordecai had taken her as his own daughter when her father and mother died.” Esther 2:7 A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT God configures our families in all sorts of ways, and teaches us to love and support one another as we have been loved! WE’RE PRAYING FOR YOU “Bless our home and our extended family, dear Father, that as we grow in nurture and care, the light of Christ our Lord would shine for all to see. Amen.” RENEWAL MOMENT Take a deep breath. Exhale Slowly. “Lord, have mercy.” Thanksgiving for the love of family! MARKER OF WELLBEING: Relational As I grow in God’s grace of Relational PATIENCE, I am finding joy in my UNITY in Christ with spouse, family and church.