By Amelia Guerrero of Ensanche Luperón, Dominican Republic
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and has human approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.
(shared as part of the International Leaders Meeting, June 2025)
My most beautiful story of generosity was at Community of Christ in Ensanche Luperón (Dominican Republic). Some of my family and I were invited to a special activity.
They welcomed us with great kindness, as if we had known each other all our lives. We had already shared time with three members of that community, and they extended the invitation. Richard, Judith, and Henry are very important people in my growth as a Christian. Whenever I visit Community of Christ, I feel at home because of the special care and attention they show me. Not only to me, but to everyone who visits.
I am beyond grateful for this display of generosity. Something I can’t help but tell you is that today I am part of the Voices of Daily Bread, something that fills me with great satisfaction, for the glory and honor of God.
Prayer Phrase
“For in him all things…were created…” (Colossians 1:16).
The International Community
Find (or imagine) a globe or map of the world. Look at all the nations and find a country other than your own. Notice the geographic distance between your homeland and this one. Picture a person living there. Pray for this person. Sense God’s love connecting you just as the oceans connect the continents. Thank God for the spiritual connection you have with all of God’s people around the globe. Ask a blessing on the church as a community sharing Christ’s peace, drawing all into the family of God.
Today’s Prayer for Peace
Engage in a daily practice of praying for peace in our world. Click here to read today’s prayer and be part of this practice of peace.