For June 1st:

“As He passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.’” John 9:1-3

            This month’s entries continue the theme from May with a focus on finding blessings in trials, “beauty in the ugliness” (Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts, 2009). As we read the testimonies shared by our women, as well as other well-known authors, and listen to songs about finding God even in the ugly times, let’s meditate on the scripture verse above. If we learn to see our difficulties as opportunities to display the mighty works of God, the burdens we might feel in those difficulties could be lifted into joy.

            Remember to continue your lists of blessings through the summer months.

CUMC Women’s Ministry

 If you would like to submit an entry for next months issue, we would love to include you as part of this ministry. Your entry needs to begin with a scripture that has inspired your thoughts, then a paragraph or two in your own words telling your story of thanksgiving. You can submit your entry by dropping it by the church office (Attn: Women’s Ministry Devotional) or by emailing it to cre8dzins@comcast.net. We look forward to reading about how God has blessed you!