Today's reading

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness. –Isaiah 61:10 NIV

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Queen for a Day

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness. –Isaiah 61:10 NIV

From 1956 to 1964, there was a popular game show on TV called, “Queen for A Day.” It was a precursor for reality TV, hosted by Jack Bailey. Women would reveal their very personal stories to the American public, and the audience would choose the most heart-wrenching account by the use of an applause-o-meter.The winner was given a crown, a robe, and roses. She was then given prizes from the sponsors of the show. It was a rags-to-riches Cinderella story, and everyone loved it. But only one woman was chosen as Queen. We all have a story, and God has been with us through every heart-wrenching moment of it. In Christ, we have each become the winner of eternal life.He gives us the robe of His righteousness, and He “crowns

prayer focuses

Thank the Lord that you are a child of the King.

Thank Jesus that you are worthy of the calling. Approach the Lord today in humility and patience.

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Brenda Beattie

Brenda Beattie is a retired letter carrier and an active Chaplain for the USPS. She and her husband retired to Bradenton because they loved their church, Bayside Community Church. She has self-published two books, "Finding Sacred Ground In The Daily Grind," and "The Case Of The Missing Letter." She is also a repeat author for "Chicken Soup For The Soul." Her articles appear monthly in the "Mountaineer," a postal publication. Her hearts desire is to encourage and to give hope.