40 Days of Prayer and Fasting
40 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING
September 8, 2021 – October 17, 2021
THEME: TIME OF RENEWAL
Colossians 3:10 (NLT): “Put on your new nature, and be renewed
as you learn to know your Creator and become like him”.
as you learn to know your Creator and become like him”.
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Nov '20
God’s Everlasting Word!
29
Nov '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 5, 2020
MEDITATION: GOD’S EVERLASTING WORD!
MEDITATION: GOD’S EVERLASTING WORD!
Sunday 29 Colossians 3
Monday 30 Matthew 4
Tuesday 1 Hebrews 4
Wednesday 2 James 5
Thursday 3 Job 23
Friday 4 John 1
Saturday 5 Revelation 21
Monday 30 Matthew 4
Tuesday 1 Hebrews 4
Wednesday 2 James 5
Thursday 3 Job 23
Friday 4 John 1
Saturday 5 Revelation 21
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 29 LET THE ETERNAL WORD OF GOD HAVE ITS HOME WITHIN YOUR HEARTS!
“15 Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling
factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were
called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. 16 Let the [spoken]
word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every
aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all
wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
17Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord
Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Colossians 3 Vs 15-17(AMP)
“15 Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling
factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were
called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. 16 Let the [spoken]
word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every
aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all
wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
17Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord
Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
Colossians 3 Vs 15-17(AMP)
MONDAY 30 DON’T BE SUBJECTED TO LIVE BY THE FLESH—BE GOVERNED BY THE ETERNAL WORD OF GOD!
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He
had fasted forty days and forty nights, Heathen became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said
to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4 But He
answered and said, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS
OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.”
Matthew 4 Vs 1-4 (NASB)
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after He
had fasted forty days and forty nights, Heathen became hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said
to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” 4 But He
answered and said, “It is written, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS
OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.”
Matthew 4 Vs 1-4 (NASB)
TUESDAY 1 THE WORD OF GOD IS POWERFUL—FULLY EQUIPPED WITH SUPERNATURAL STRENGTH!
“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and
effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul
and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our
nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature
exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the
eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.”
Hebrews 4 Vs 12-13(AMP)
“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and
effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul
and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our
nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature
exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the
eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.”
Hebrews 4 Vs 12-13(AMP)
WEDNESDAY 2 THE HEARTFELT AND PERSISTENT PRAYERS OF A BELIEVER CAN ACCOMPLISH MUCH!
“Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone joyful? He is to sing praises [to God].
14 Is anyone among you sick? He must call for the elders (spiritual leaders) of the church and they
are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will
restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be
forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray
for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a
righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—
it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” Pray as the Spirit of God leads you.
James 5 Vs 13-16(AMP)
“Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone joyful? He is to sing praises [to God].
14 Is anyone among you sick? He must call for the elders (spiritual leaders) of the church and they
are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; 15 and the prayer of faith will
restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be
forgiven. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray
for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a
righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—
it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].” Pray as the Spirit of God leads you.
James 5 Vs 13-16(AMP)
THURSDAY 3 STAY TRUE TO THE WORD OF GOD AND TREASURE IT ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE “But he knows
the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11 My feet have closely
followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. 12 I have not departed from the
commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.”
Job 23 Vs 10-12(NIV)
the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11 My feet have closely
followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside. 12 I have not departed from the
commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.”
Job 23 Vs 10-12(NIV)
FRIDAY 4 JESUS IS THE LIVING WORD “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word ([a]Christ), and the
Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was [continually existing] in the
beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3All things were made and came into existence through Him;
and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. 5 The Light shines on in the
darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it
[and is unreceptive to it].”
John 1 Vs 1-5 (AMP)
Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. 2 He was [continually existing] in the
beginning [co-eternally] with God. 3All things were made and came into existence through Him;
and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. 4 In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men. 5 The Light shines on in the
darkness, and the darkness did not understand it or overpower it or appropriate it or absorb it
[and is unreceptive to it].”
John 1 Vs 1-5 (AMP)
SATURDAY 5 THE WORD OF GOD IS ETERNAL! “And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the
tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and
God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any
more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5And he that sat upon the throne said,
Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give
unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.”
Rev 21 Vs 3-6 (KJV)
tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and
God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any
more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5And he that sat upon the throne said,
Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
6And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give
unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.”
Rev 21 Vs 3-6 (KJV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Proverbs 30:5-6 (KJV) says: “Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar.”
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Nov '20
May Our Hearts be Encouraged!
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Nov '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 22-28, 2020
MEDITATION: MAY YOUR HEARTS BE ENCOURAGED!
MEDITATION: MAY YOUR HEARTS BE ENCOURAGED!
Sunday 22 Hebrews 3
Monday 23 1 Thessalonians 5
Tuesday 24 Philippians 1
Wednesday 25 2 Corinthians 4
Thursday 26 Revelation 7
Friday 27 Colossians 2
Saturday 28 Romans 1
Monday 23 1 Thessalonians 5
Tuesday 24 Philippians 1
Wednesday 25 2 Corinthians 4
Thursday 26 Revelation 7
Friday 27 Colossians 2
Saturday 28 Romans 1
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 22 CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER FOR THE GLORY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
“Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving [d]heart
[which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God. 13 But
continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an
opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by the deceitfulness of
sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication].
14 For we [believers] have become partakers of Christ [sharing in all that the Messiah has for us], if only we hold firm our newborn confidence [which originally led us to Him] until the end,”
Hebrews 3 Vs 12-14 (AMP)
“Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving [d]heart
[which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God. 13 But
continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an
opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by the deceitfulness of
sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication].
14 For we [believers] have become partakers of Christ [sharing in all that the Messiah has for us], if only we hold firm our newborn confidence [which originally led us to Him] until the end,”
Hebrews 3 Vs 12-14 (AMP)
MONDAY 23 ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO LACK SPIRITUAL COURAGE!
“We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the
unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually]
weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. 15 See that no one repays
another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all
people. 16 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in
every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to
God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench [subdue, or be
unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20 Do not scorn or reject gifts of
prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or
warning]. 21 But test [d]all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that
which is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].”
1 Thess 5 Vs 14-22(AMP)
“We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the
unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually]
weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. 15 See that no one repays
another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all
people. 16 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in
every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to
God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench [subdue, or be
unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20 Do not scorn or reject gifts of
prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or
warning]. 21 But test [d]all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that
which is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].”
1 Thess 5 Vs 14-22(AMP)
TUESDAY 24 STAND FIRM AND CONDUCT YOURSELVES IN A MANNER WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
OF CHRIST “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that
you stand firm in the one Spirit,[e]striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28without
being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be
destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.29 For it has been granted to you on behalf
of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.”
Philipp 1 Vs 27-29(NIV)
OF CHRIST “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that
you stand firm in the one Spirit,[e]striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28without
being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be
destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.29 For it has been granted to you on behalf
of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.”
Philipp 1 Vs 27-29(NIV)
WEDNESDAY 25 LOOK NOT ON THE THINGS THAT ARE SEEN BUT SEE THE UNSEEN!
“16 Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our
outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day
by day. 17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal
weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent
splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the
things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but
the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.” Pray as the Spirit of God leads
you.
2 Corinth 4 Vs 16-18(AMP)
“16 Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our
outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day
by day. 17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal
weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent
splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the
things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but
the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.” Pray as the Spirit of God leads
you.
2 Corinth 4 Vs 16-18(AMP)
THURSDAY 26 IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL WHEN WE SEE JESUS—STAY FOCUSED UNTIL THE COMING DAY!
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any
scorching heat.17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will
guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revel 7 Vs 16-17(NIV)
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any
scorching heat.17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will
guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revel 7 Vs 16-17(NIV)
FRIDAY 27 STAY ENCOURAGED—BE FIRM IN YOUR FAITH IN CHRIST! “For I want you to know how great
a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have
not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in
love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of
understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this so that no one will delude you
with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in
spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.”
Coloss 2 Vs 1-5(NASB)
a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have
not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in
love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of
understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this so that no one will delude you
with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in
spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.”
Coloss 2 Vs 1-5(NASB)
SATURDAY 28 KEEP THE FAITH—STAND STRONG IN THE LORD! “For I long to visit you so I can bring you some
spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. 12When we get together, I want to
encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
13 I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[e] that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until now. I want to work among you and see spiritual fruit, just as I have seen among other
Gentiles.14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the
rest of the world,[f] to the educated and uneducated alike.15 So I am eager to come to you in
Rome, too, to preach the Good News .”
Romans 1 Vs 11-15(NLT)
spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. 12When we get together, I want to
encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
13 I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[e] that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until now. I want to work among you and see spiritual fruit, just as I have seen among other
Gentiles.14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the
rest of the world,[f] to the educated and uneducated alike.15 So I am eager to come to you in
Rome, too, to preach the Good News .”
Romans 1 Vs 11-15(NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) says: “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
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Nov '20
A Heart of Commitment!
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Nov '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 15-21, 2020
MEDITATION: A HEART OF COMMITMENT
MEDITATION: A HEART OF COMMITMENT
Sunday 15 Haggai 1
Monday 16 Psalm 40
Tuesday 17 1 Samuel 12
Wednesday 18 Zechariah 6
Thursday 19 John 14
Friday 20 Deuteronomy 27
Saturday 21 Joshua 24
Monday 16 Psalm 40
Tuesday 17 1 Samuel 12
Wednesday 18 Zechariah 6
Thursday 19 John 14
Friday 20 Deuteronomy 27
Saturday 21 Joshua 24
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 15 TRUE COMMITMENT IS PUTTING GOD FIRST IN EVERYTHING WE DO AND LIVE
OUR LIVES TO PLEASE HIM! “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and
receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed
and who correctly explains the word of truth.”
OUR LIVES TO PLEASE HIM! “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and
receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed
and who correctly explains the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
MONDAY 16 A HEART FULL OF LOVE FOR GOD IS A JOYFUL HEART—ONE THAT IS LOYAL AND
FULLY COMMITTED TO DO HIS WILL! “You shall love the LORD your God with all
your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire
being]. 6 These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on
your heart and mind. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children [impressing
God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths] and
shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road
and when you lie down and when you get up. 8And you shall bind them as a sign
on your hand (forearm), and they shall be used as bands (frontals, frontlets) on
your forehead. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house
and on your gates.”
FULLY COMMITTED TO DO HIS WILL! “You shall love the LORD your God with all
your heart and mind and with all your soul and with all your strength [your entire
being]. 6 These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on
your heart and mind. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children [impressing
God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths] and
shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road
and when you lie down and when you get up. 8And you shall bind them as a sign
on your hand (forearm), and they shall be used as bands (frontals, frontlets) on
your forehead. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house
and on your gates.”
DEUTER 6 5-9 (AMP)
TUESDAY 17 STAY TRUE AND BE COMMITTED TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LORD!
“And so, my children listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.33 Listen to
My instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. 34 Joyful are those who listen to
Me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! 35 For
Whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.”
“And so, my children listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.33 Listen to
My instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. 34 Joyful are those who listen to
Me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! 35 For
Whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.”
PROVERBS 8:32-35 (NLT)
WEDNESDAY 18 PRAYER IS THE ESSENCE OF A WONDERFUL AND COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP
WITH GOD—OUR HEAVENLY FATHER DELIGHTS IN OUR PRAYERS TO HIM!
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him
on high, because he hath known my name. 15He shall call upon me, and I will
answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Be committed in
prayers and don’t forget to pray for each other and for lost souls—It’s not the will
of the father that anyone should perish.
WITH GOD—OUR HEAVENLY FATHER DELIGHTS IN OUR PRAYERS TO HIM!
“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him
on high, because he hath known my name. 15He shall call upon me, and I will
answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Be committed in
prayers and don’t forget to pray for each other and for lost souls—It’s not the will
of the father that anyone should perish.
PSALM 91 Vs 14-16 (KJV)
THURSDAY 19 BE FAITHFUL IN ALL YOUR WAYS TO THE LORD AND SERVE HIM WHOLE-
HEARTEDLY! “Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the
HEARTEDLY! “Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the
people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to
the LORD, the God of their ancestors…9He gave them these orders: “You must
serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.”
the LORD, the God of their ancestors…9He gave them these orders: “You must
serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.”
2 CHRON 19 Vs 4-9 (NIV)
FRIDAY 20 DELIGHT YOURSELF IN DOING THE WILL OF GOD AND LET HIS WORD BE SEALED
IN YOUR HEART! “My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments
within you. 2 Keep my commandments and live, and my teaching as the apple of
your eye. 3Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.”
IN YOUR HEART! “My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments
within you. 2 Keep my commandments and live, and my teaching as the apple of
your eye. 3Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.”
PROVERBS 7 Vs 1-3 (NASB)
SATURDAY 21 TRUE WORSHIP IS GENUINE LOVE AND ADORATION, PROCLAMATIONS OF JOY,
GREAT REVERENCE AND ETERNAL COMMITMENT TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!
“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to
day.24 Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the
peoples. 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared
above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the
heavens. 27 Splendor and majesty are before Him, strength and joy are in His place.
28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and
strength. 29Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and
come before Him; worship the LORD in holy array.30 Tremble before Him, all the
earth; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. 31 Let the
heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations,
“The LORD reigns.”
GREAT REVERENCE AND ETERNAL COMMITMENT TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!
“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to
day.24 Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the
peoples. 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared
above all gods. 26 For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the
heavens. 27 Splendor and majesty are before Him, strength and joy are in His place.
28Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and
strength. 29Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and
come before Him; worship the LORD in holy array.30 Tremble before Him, all the
earth; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. 31 Let the
heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations,
“The LORD reigns.”
1 Chronicles 16 23-31 (NASB)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: PROVERBS 3:6 (TLB) says: “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”
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Nov '20
A Good God!
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Nov '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 8-14, 2020
MEDITATION: A GOOD GOD!
MEDITATION: A GOOD GOD!
Sunday 8 John 3
Monday 9 Ephesians 2
Tuesday 10 Lamentations 3
Wednesday 11 1 John 5
Thursday 12 Malachi 3
Friday 13 Psalm 36
Saturday 14 Psalm 84
Monday 9 Ephesians 2
Tuesday 10 Lamentations 3
Wednesday 11 1 John 5
Thursday 12 Malachi 3
Friday 13 Psalm 36
Saturday 14 Psalm 84
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 8 THE GOODNESS OF GOD IS REVEALED IN HIS SON, JESUS, WHOM HE HAS SENT
FOR THE WHOLE WORLD! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through him might be saved.”
FOR THE WHOLE WORLD! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have
everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3 Vs 16-17 (KJV)
MONDAY 9
“SALVATION IS NOT A REWARD FOR THE GOOD WE HAVE DONE, BUT IT’S AS A
RESULT OF GOD’S GRACE! “For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and
favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from
judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of
yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift
of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so
that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].”
RESULT OF GOD’S GRACE! “For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and
favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from
judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of
yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift
of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so
that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].”
Ephesians 2 Vs 8-9 (AMP)
TUESDAY 10 THE MERCIES OF GOD ARE GREAT AND FAR BEYOND MEASURE! “It is of the
LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The LORD is my portion,
saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The LORD is good unto them that wait
for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope
and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The LORD is my portion,
saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The LORD is good unto them that wait
for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope
and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. 28He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him. 29He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be
hope. 30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with
reproach. 31 For the LORD will not cast off for ever: 32But though he cause grief,
yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.”
hope. 30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with
reproach. 31 For the LORD will not cast off for ever: 32But though he cause grief,
yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.”
Lamentations3 Vs 22-32 (KJV)
WEDNESDAY 11 THE EARS OR OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ARE INCLINED TO OUR PRAYERS— WHEN
YOU PRAY MAKE DEFINITE REQUESTS—HE HEARS OUR CRIES! “And if we know
[for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us in whatever we ask,
we [also] know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted to
us] the requests which we have asked from Him. 16 If anyone sees his brother
committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will pray and ask [on the
believer’s behalf] and God will for him give life to those whose sin is not leading to
death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for this
[kind of sin]. 17All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death
[one can repent of it and be forgiven].” Pray on all occasions, as the spirit of God
leads you!
YOU PRAY MAKE DEFINITE REQUESTS—HE HEARS OUR CRIES! “And if we know
[for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us in whatever we ask,
we [also] know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted to
us] the requests which we have asked from Him. 16 If anyone sees his brother
committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will pray and ask [on the
believer’s behalf] and God will for him give life to those whose sin is not leading to
death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for this
[kind of sin]. 17All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death
[one can repent of it and be forgiven].” Pray on all occasions, as the spirit of God
leads you!
1 John 5 Vs 15-17 (AMP)
THURSDAY 12 TITHING AND OFFERING IS AN ABSOLUTE NECESSSITY: OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
WILL SEND BLESSINGS OUR WAY WHEN WE STAY TRUE TO HIS COMMANDS!
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my
Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of
heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to
take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! 11 Your crops will be abundant, for I will guard
them from insects and disease.[a] Your grapes will not fall from the vine before
they are ripe,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 12 “Then all nations will call you
blessed, for your land will be such a delight,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.”
WILL SEND BLESSINGS OUR WAY WHEN WE STAY TRUE TO HIS COMMANDS!
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my
Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of
heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to
take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! 11 Your crops will be abundant, for I will guard
them from insects and disease.[a] Your grapes will not fall from the vine before
they are ripe,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 12 “Then all nations will call you
blessed, for your land will be such a delight,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.”
Malachi 3 Vs. 10-12 (NLT)
FRIDAY 13 NOTHING CAN COMPARE TO THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF OUR GOD!
“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge
in the shadow of Your wings.8 They drink their fill of the [f]abundance of Your
house; and You give them to drink of the river of Your delights. 9 For with You is
the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. 10O continue Your lovingkindness to
those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.”
“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge
in the shadow of Your wings.8 They drink their fill of the [f]abundance of Your
house; and You give them to drink of the river of Your delights. 9 For with You is
the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. 10O continue Your lovingkindness to
those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.”
Psalm 36 Vs 7-10 (NASB)
SATURDAY 14 CHILDREN OF GOD ARE BLESSED AND FAVORED—NO GOOD THING DOES THE
FATHER OF GLORY WITHOLDS FROM THEM! “For the LORD God is a sun and
shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from
those whose walk is blameless.”
FATHER OF GLORY WITHOLDS FROM THEM! “For the LORD God is a sun and
shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from
those whose walk is blameless.”
Psalm 84 Vs 11 (NIV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Psalm 30:5 (KJV) “For His anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
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Nov '20
Persevere! #2
01
Nov '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NOVEMBER 1 – 7, 2020
MEDITATION: PERSEVERE!
MEDITATION: PERSEVERE!
Sunday 1 Galatians 6
Monday 2 Job 17
Tuesday 3 Isaiah 53
Wednesday 4 Philippians 3
Thursday 5 Revelation 22
Friday 6 Joel 2
Saturday 7 2 Timothy 2
Monday 2 Job 17
Tuesday 3 Isaiah 53
Wednesday 4 Philippians 3
Thursday 5 Revelation 22
Friday 6 Joel 2
Saturday 7 2 Timothy 2
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 1
PERSEVERE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORMS!
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will
receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13When tempted,
no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he
tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil
desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is
full-grown, gives birth to death; 16Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every
good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who
does not change like shifting shadows. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of
truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created.”
receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13When tempted,
no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he
tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil
desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is
full-grown, gives birth to death; 16Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every
good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who
does not change like shifting shadows. 18He chose to give us birth through the word of
truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all he created.”
James 1 Vs 12-18 (NIV)
MONDAY 2
CONTINUALLY MEDITATING AND FEEDING ON GOD’S WORD IS SPIRITUALLY FULFILLING!
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow evil men’s advice, who do not hang around with
sinners, scoffing at the things of God. 2 But they delight in doing everything God wants them
to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow
him more closely. 3 They are like trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season
without fail. Their leaves shall never wither, and all they do shall prosper.” Glory to God!
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow evil men’s advice, who do not hang around with
sinners, scoffing at the things of God. 2 But they delight in doing everything God wants them
to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow
him more closely. 3 They are like trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season
without fail. Their leaves shall never wither, and all they do shall prosper.” Glory to God!
Psalm 1 Vs 1-3 (TLB)
TUESDAY 3
AS A FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST, SHARE THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO THOSE
WHO ARE LOST! “I have a duty to perform and a debt to pay both to Greeks and to
barbarians [the cultured and the uncultured], both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So, for
my part, I am ready and eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 16 I am not
ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and
punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the
Greek. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith
and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever
remains written, “THE JUST and UPRIGHT SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”
WHO ARE LOST! “I have a duty to perform and a debt to pay both to Greeks and to
barbarians [the cultured and the uncultured], both to the wise and to the foolish. 15 So, for
my part, I am ready and eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 16 I am not
ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and
punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the
Greek. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith
and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever
remains written, “THE JUST and UPRIGHT SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”
Romans 1 Vs 14-17 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 4
BE PERSISTENT IN WATCHING AND PRAYING—NO ONE KNOWS THE HOUR OF THE
MASTER’S RETURN! As long as we have life, we must pray; as long as there are sinners in
the world— pray; as long as our children, loved ones, and unsaved family members are
lost—we must fervently pray! God’s interest in man is to have every soul saved—it’s not His
will that any should perish! Satan is still on the loose so prayer should never be an option,
but it must be a necessity—our prayers to the true living God will resist him. “Take ye heed,
watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a
far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his
work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when
the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the
morning: 36Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.37And what I say unto you I say unto
all, Watch.” Pray for the lost, all nations and for the body of Christ!
MASTER’S RETURN! As long as we have life, we must pray; as long as there are sinners in
the world— pray; as long as our children, loved ones, and unsaved family members are
lost—we must fervently pray! God’s interest in man is to have every soul saved—it’s not His
will that any should perish! Satan is still on the loose so prayer should never be an option,
but it must be a necessity—our prayers to the true living God will resist him. “Take ye heed,
watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a
far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his
work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when
the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the
morning: 36Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.37And what I say unto you I say unto
all, Watch.” Pray for the lost, all nations and for the body of Christ!
Mark 13 Vs 33-37 (KJV)
THURSDAY 5
WITH MUCH PERSEVERENCE, WE MUST FULFILL THE MINISTRY WE WERE CALLED TO
DO! “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and
encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people
will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around
them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn
their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.5 But you, keep your head in all
situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your
ministry.”
DO! “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and
encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when people
will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around
them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn
their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.5 But you, keep your head in all
situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your
ministry.”
2 Tim 4 Vs 2-5 (NIV)
FRIDAY 6
OPPOSITION WILL ALWAYS ARISE WHEN WE ARE DETERMINED TO DO THE WORK OF THE
LORD—PERSEVERE, GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE! Satan’s will use all kinds of schemes and tactics
to stir up trouble, but when we stay focus and trust in God, he could never win! When
Sanballat learnt that the Jews were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, he got angry and in the
presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he mocked God’s people. Nehemiah
cried out to the God of Heaven for them not be ridiculed. God confused their enemy; and
the laborers carried on their work from sunrise to sunset, They persevered and the wall of
Jerusalem was finished on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days; when the enemy and
surrounding nations heard of the Jews’ completion of the wall, they lose confidence and
thought it could only be the hand of God who had helped them. Glory to the most-high God!
Also read Nehemiah 6:15-16.
LORD—PERSEVERE, GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE! Satan’s will use all kinds of schemes and tactics
to stir up trouble, but when we stay focus and trust in God, he could never win! When
Sanballat learnt that the Jews were rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, he got angry and in the
presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he mocked God’s people. Nehemiah
cried out to the God of Heaven for them not be ridiculed. God confused their enemy; and
the laborers carried on their work from sunrise to sunset, They persevered and the wall of
Jerusalem was finished on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days; when the enemy and
surrounding nations heard of the Jews’ completion of the wall, they lose confidence and
thought it could only be the hand of God who had helped them. Glory to the most-high God!
Also read Nehemiah 6:15-16.
Nehemiah 4 Vs 15-23 (KJV)
SATURDAY 7
PERSEVERE IN THE WORD—LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD AND LOVE OTHERS AS THE BIBLE
HAS INSTRUCTED! “Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel!
The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30And you must love the LORD your God with all
your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally
important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”
Mark 12 Vs 29-31 (NLT)
HAS INSTRUCTED! “Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel!
The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. 30And you must love the LORD your God with all
your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally
important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”
Mark 12 Vs 29-31 (NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Revelation 3:11 (NLT) says: “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away
your crown.”
your crown.”
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Oct '20
Obedience to the Word!
25
Oct '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR OCTOBER 25 – 31, 2020
MEDITATION: OBEDIENCE TO THE WORD!
MEDITATION: OBEDIENCE TO THE WORD!
Sunday 25 Psalm 62
Monday 26 2 Peter 3
Tuesday 27 Ezekiel 13
Wednesday 28 Exodus 7
Thursday 29 Revelation 2
Friday 30 James 4
Saturday 31 Job 1
Monday 26 2 Peter 3
Tuesday 27 Ezekiel 13
Wednesday 28 Exodus 7
Thursday 29 Revelation 2
Friday 30 James 4
Saturday 31 Job 1
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 25
ALWAYS TESTIFY OF THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD AND NEVER BE ASHAMED TO SHARE
WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR YOU! “I will praise you to all my brothers; I will stand up before
the congregation and testify of the wonderful things you have done. 23 “Praise the Lord,
each one of you who fears him,” I will say. “Each of you must fear and reverence his name.
Let all Israel sing his praises, 24 for he has not despised my cries of deep despair; he has not
turned and walked away. When I cried to him, he heard and came. 25 Yes, I will stand and
praise you before all the people. I will publicly fulfill my vows in the presence of all who
reverence your name.”
WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR YOU! “I will praise you to all my brothers; I will stand up before
the congregation and testify of the wonderful things you have done. 23 “Praise the Lord,
each one of you who fears him,” I will say. “Each of you must fear and reverence his name.
Let all Israel sing his praises, 24 for he has not despised my cries of deep despair; he has not
turned and walked away. When I cried to him, he heard and came. 25 Yes, I will stand and
praise you before all the people. I will publicly fulfill my vows in the presence of all who
reverence your name.”
Psalm 22 Vs 22-25 (TLB)
MONDAY 26
PUT ASIDE VALUABLE MOMENTS TODAY TO HONOR THE LORD OF ALL LORDS—IT IS
SO AWESOME TO PRAISE HIS NAME! “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I
thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is
no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long
SO AWESOME TO PRAISE HIS NAME! “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I
thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is
no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long
as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the
richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you”.
Psalm 63Vs 1-5 (NIV)
TUESDAY 27
ALWAYS SET THE LORD BEFORE YOU—LET HIM BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY!
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night
seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I
shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh
also shall rest in hope…. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is
fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. 7
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night
seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I
shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh
also shall rest in hope…. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is
fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
Psalm 16 Vs 5-11 (KJV)
WEDNESDAY 28
BE STEADFAST IN PRAYER AND REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OTHERS! “I do not cease
to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers; 17 [I always pray] that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom
and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the
true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers; 17 [I always pray] that the
God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom
and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the
true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
18And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened
[flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope
[the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the
riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people).” Pray for the body of
Christ and be devoted in prayers for the unsaved!
[flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope
[the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the
riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people).” Pray for the body of
Christ and be devoted in prayers for the unsaved!
Ephesians 1 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
THURSDAY 29
THE LORD WILL SURELY REMEMBER YOUR PRAYERS—STAY COMMITTED! “The
family got up early the next morning, worshiped before the LORD, and returned to
their home in Ramah. Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her
[prayer]. 20 It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave
birth to a son; she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from
the LORD.”
family got up early the next morning, worshiped before the LORD, and returned to
their home in Ramah. Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her
[prayer]. 20 It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave
birth to a son; she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from
the LORD.”
1 Samuel 1 Vs 19-20 (AMP)
FRIDAY 30
IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT WE ESTABLISH A PROFOUND RELATIONSHIP
WITH THE LORD—CONTINUALLY SEEK HIM AND ALWAYS LIVE TO PLEASE HIM!
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but
only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on
that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and
driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23And
then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are
banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].”
WITH THE LORD—CONTINUALLY SEEK HIM AND ALWAYS LIVE TO PLEASE HIM!
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but
only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on
that day [when I judge them], ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, and
driven out demons in Your name, and done many miracles in Your name?’ 23And
then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME [you are
banished from My presence], YOU WHO ACT WICKEDLY [disregarding My commands].”
Matthew 7 Vs 21-23 (AMP)
SATURDAY 31
OBEY THE LORD! BE A WATCHMAN FOR LOST SOULS—TELL THE WORLD AROUND
YOU THAT JESUS SAVES! “After seven days the LORD gave me a message. He
said, 17 “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you
receive a message from me, warn people immediately. 18 If I warn the wicked, saying,
‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die
in their sins. And I will hold you responsible for their deaths. 19 If you warn them and
they refuse to repent and keep on sinning, they will die in their sins. But you will
have saved yourself because you obeyed me.”
YOU THAT JESUS SAVES! “After seven days the LORD gave me a message. He
said, 17 “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you
receive a message from me, warn people immediately. 18 If I warn the wicked, saying,
‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die
in their sins. And I will hold you responsible for their deaths. 19 If you warn them and
they refuse to repent and keep on sinning, they will die in their sins. But you will
have saved yourself because you obeyed me.”
Ezekiel 3 Vs 16-19 (NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
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Oct '20
Spiritual Weapons in the Times of Storms!
04
Oct '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR OCTOBER 4 – OCTOBER 10, 2020
MEDITATION: SPIRITUAL WEAPONS IN THE TIME OF STORMS!
MEDITATION: SPIRITUAL WEAPONS IN THE TIME OF STORMS!
Sunday 4 Psalm 119
Monday 5 1 Peter 1
Tuesday 6 Philippians 2
Wednesday 7 Mark 13
Thursday 8 Revelation 12
Friday 9 2 Chronicles 5
Saturday 10 Psalm 99
Monday 5 1 Peter 1
Tuesday 6 Philippians 2
Wednesday 7 Mark 13
Thursday 8 Revelation 12
Friday 9 2 Chronicles 5
Saturday 10 Psalm 99
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 4 THE WORD OF GOD GIVETH LIGHT TO DAILY GUIDE OUR STEPS!
“Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way. 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. 133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”
Psalm 119 Vs 127-133(KJV)
Psalm 119 Vs 127-133(KJV)
MONDAY 5 THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS OFFERS REDEMPTION—GLORIFY THE LORD!
“18 For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, 19 but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. 20 For He was [b]foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake 21 and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.”
1 Peter 1 Vs 18-21(AMP)
TUESDAY 6 THE NAME OF JESUS IS MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU MAY THINK—EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY THAT IS IN HIS NAME! “
9 For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God
has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus [b] EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father
has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus [b] EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW [in submission], of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father
Philippians 2 Vs 9-11 (AMP)
WEDNESDAY 7 FAILING TO PRAY IS SPIRITUAL DEATH TO YOUR SOUL! WATCH AND PRAY CONTINUALLY “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. 33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. 34 For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. 35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: 36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.” Pray for spiritual discernment, body of Christ and for lost souls!
Mark 13 Vs 32-37 (KJV)
THURSDAY 8 OUR TESTIMONIES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO HELP SOMEONE AND THE POWER TO OVERCOME THE ENEMY! “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for the [e]accuser of our[believing] brothers and sisters has been thrown down [at last], he who accuses them and keeps bringing charges [of sinful behavior] against them before our God day and night. 11And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce
their faith even when faced with death.”
their faith even when faced with death.”
Revelation 12 Vs 10-11(AMP)
FRIDAY 9 THANKSGIVING IS VERY IMPORTANT—GIVE THANKS ALWAYS, IN THE GOOD TIMES AND BAD! “The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the LORD with these words: “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” At that moment a thick cloud filled the Temple of the LORD. 14 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the LORD filled the Temple of God.”
2 Chronicles 5 Vs 13-14 (NLT)
SATURDAY 10 OH, HOW WONDERFUL AND IMPORTANT IT IS TO WORSHIP THE LORD OUR GOD!
“The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. 2 Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. 3
Let them praise your great and awesome name— he is holy.” 4 The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.5 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy.”
Psalm 99 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
Psalm 99 Vs 1-5 (NIV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Psalm 89:8-9 (KJV) says: “
8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness
round about thee? 9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.”
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27
Sep '20
When Storms Arise #2
27
Sep '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 3, 2020
MEDITATION: WHEN STORMS ARISE!
MEDITATION: WHEN STORMS ARISE!
Sunday 27 Isaiah 25
Monday 28 Matthew 8
Tuesday 29 Psalm 57
Wednesday 30 Psalm 107
Thursday 1 Isaiah 41
Friday 2 Nahum 1
Saturday 3 Mark 4
Monday 28 Matthew 8
Tuesday 29 Psalm 57
Wednesday 30 Psalm 107
Thursday 1 Isaiah 41
Friday 2 Nahum 1
Saturday 3 Mark 4
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 27 GOD IS MY SHELTER IN THE RAGING STORMS! “For You have been a stronghold for the helpless, a stronghold for the poor in his distress, a shelter from the storm, a shade from the heat; for the breath of tyrants is like a rainstorm against a wall.” 5 Like heat in a dry land, You will subdue the noise of foreigners [rejoicing over their enemies]; like heat in the shadow of a cloud, the song of the tyrants is silenced.”
Isaiah 25 Vs 4-5 (AMP)
MONDAY 28 THERE WILL BE SUDDEN STORMS IN LIFE, BUT WHEN THEY COME, BE NOT AFRAID—THE
MASTER IS STILL IN THE BOAT OF YOUR STORMS! “Then Jesus got into the boat and started
across the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves
breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up,
shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. 27 The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”
MASTER IS STILL IN THE BOAT OF YOUR STORMS! “Then Jesus got into the boat and started
across the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves
breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up,
shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. 27 The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”
Matthew 8 Vs 23-27 (NLT)
TUESDAY 29 IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM, TRUST GOD—HE IS MERCIFUL TO SAVE AND DELIVER!
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow
of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. 2 I cry out to God Most
High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!”
“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow
of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. 2 I cry out to God Most
High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!”
Psalm 57 Vs 1- 3(ESV)
WEDNESDAY 30 PRAYER GIVES STILLNESS TO STORMY SEAS!
Prayer has power to save you from your storms and distresses of life! Just cry out to the Lord— He is still the Deliverer. “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 29 He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. 30 What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor!”
Psalm 107 Vs 28-30(NLT)
THURSDAY 1 KEEP ROWING EVEN IN THE FIERCEST OF STORMS—THE LORD IS YOUR HELP AND STRENGTH! “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. 11“See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing. 12 You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who attack you will come to nothing. 13 For I hold you by your right hand—I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.”
Isaiah 41 Vs 10-13(NLT)
FRIDAY 2 GOD IS AN EVER-PRESENT HELP AND A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE!
“The LORD is good, a strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him. 8 But with an overwhelming flood [of judgment through invading armies] He will make a complete destruction of its site and will pursue His enemies into darkness.” Please continue to be encouraged to pray in accordance with the 40-Day Prayer and Fasting Calendar
“The LORD is good, a strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him. 8 But with an overwhelming flood [of judgment through invading armies] He will make a complete destruction of its site and will pursue His enemies into darkness.” Please continue to be encouraged to pray in accordance with the 40-Day Prayer and Fasting Calendar
Nahum 1 Vs 7-8 (AMP)
SATURDAY 3 THERE IS ALWAYS A SOURCE THAT LEADS TO THE PROBLEM! GOD WANTS US TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY HE HAS GIVEN US AND REBUKE WINDS THAT CAUSE THE STORMS IN OUR LIVES! “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves Beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of The ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?”
Mark 4 Vs 37-40(KJV)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Psalm 107:28-29 (KJV) “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 29 He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.”
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20
Sep '20
Be Spiritually Minded
20
Sep '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2020
MEDITATION: BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED
MEDITATION: BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED
“Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” ROMANS 8:8-11(NIV)
Sunday 20 Joel 2
Monday 21 2 Thessalonians 3
Tuesday 22 1 Corinthians 15
Wednesday 23 Ephesians 4
Thursday 24 Romans 13
Friday 25 2 Chronicles 34
Saturday 26 John 6
Monday 21 2 Thessalonians 3
Tuesday 22 1 Corinthians 15
Wednesday 23 Ephesians 4
Thursday 24 Romans 13
Friday 25 2 Chronicles 34
Saturday 26 John 6
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 20 SPIRITUALLY MINDED CHILDREN OF GOD EXPRESS “AWE-FILLED REVERENCE” FOR HIM
Then those who feared the LORD [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the LORD paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the LORD [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name. 17 “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “on that day when I publicly recognize them and openly declare them to be My own possession [that is, My very special treasure]. And I will have compassion on them and spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.”
Then those who feared the LORD [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the LORD paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the LORD [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name. 17 “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “on that day when I publicly recognize them and openly declare them to be My own possession [that is, My very special treasure]. And I will have compassion on them and spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.”
Malachi 3 Vs 16-17 (AMP)
MONDAY 21 WALK IN THE SPIRIT!
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. 26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.”
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. 26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.”
Galatians 5 Vs 22-26 (NASB)
TUESDAY 22 THE SPIRITUALLY MINDED DELIGHTS IN DOING THE WILL OF GOD; THEY WALK IN ONENESS OF SPIRIT
“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”
“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”
1 Corinth 12 Vs 12-13 (KJV)
WEDNESDAY 23 PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT SPIRITUALLY BUILDS US UP!
“But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit, 21 and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on some, who are doubting; 23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some havemercy but with fear, loathing even the clothing spotted and polluted by their shameless immoral freedom.” Pray for the gospel of Jesus Christ to take full course all around the world—reaching souls everywhere!
Jude 1 Vs 20-23 (AMP)
THURSDAY 24 LET NOT YOUR MIND BE GOVERNED BY THE FLESH—THE FLESHLY MINDED CANNOT PLEASE GOD!
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.”
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.”
Romans 8 Vs 6-8 (KJV)
FRIDAY 25 THOSE WHO DWELL IN SPIRITUAL SLEEPINESS IS UNAWARE OF WHAT GOD IS SAYING! INCLINE YOUR EARS AND HEAR THE WORD: “This is the reason I speak to the crowds in parables: because while [having the power of] seeing they do not see, and while [having the power of] hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand and grasp [spiritual things]. 14 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, ‘you will hear and keep on hearing, but never understand; and you will look and keep on looking, but never comprehend; 15 for this nation’s heart has grown hard, and with their ears they hardly hear, and they have [tightly] closed their eyes, otherwise they would see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and Turn [to me]and i would heal them [spiritually].’ 16 But blessed [spiritually aware, and favored by God] are your eyes,
because they see; and your ears, because they hear. 17 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, many prophets and righteous men [who were honorable and in right standing with God] longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. ”
because they see; and your ears, because they hear. 17 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, many prophets and righteous men [who were honorable and in right standing with God] longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. ”
Matthew 13 Vs 13-17 (AMP)
SATURDAY 26 CHILDREN OF THE MOST-HIGH GOD SPIRITUALLY LIVE AND FEED ON HIS WORD!
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow evil men’s advice, who do not hang around with sinners, scoffing at the things of God. 2 But they delight in doing everything God wants them to, and day and night are always meditating on his laws and thinking about ways to follow him more closely. 3 They are like trees along a riverbank bearing luscious fruit each season without fail. Their leaves shall never wither, and all they do shall prosper.”
Psalm 1 Vs 1-3 (TLB)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Galatians 5:16 (KJV) says: “This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
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