Sample of Daily Encounter by Dick Innes

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him [God], who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV).

To which I like to add … “even if it is eventually!”

Edward Chinn, Rector of All Saints’ Church in Philadelphia, wrote, “Do you know that the ‘Woody Woodpecker’ cartoon started life as a problem for honeymooners? Grace and Walter Lantz rented a rustic wooden cabin in the forest for their honeymoon. At the first dawn there, a woodpecker started its pounding on the roof. The newlyweds couldn’t sleep for the noise.

“With humor, they heard it day after day. By the time they returned from their honeymoon, they were inspired to create a cartoon character, ‘Woody Woodpecker.’ Walter drew the pictures. Gracie became Woody’s voice. “Years later, at their 50th wedding anniversary, Grace remembered the problem of the noisy woodpecker and said, ‘It was the best thing that ever happened to us.'”

Suggested prayer: “Dear God, thank you that you will use every circumstance in my life to work together for good to help me grow, mature, and become more sensitive, — understanding, and loving. Help me to love you fully and yield to your discipline so this will be so. Gratefully, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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