Verse and Voice 07/18/23

July 18, 2023

Verse of the day

For you always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me.
Matthew 26:11

Voice of the day

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.

Attributed to Nelson Mandela

Prayer of the day

Lord, help us to reject the temptation of using your words to justify inaction. May we see the overcoming of poverty as an attainable act of justice.