SCRIPTURE/FOCUS – Week of May 15 – 21, 2016
FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Healing Comes by our Faith
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. – Psalm 30:2
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Overview: God is good and He knows what’s good for us. Let’s be mindful that when we ignore God’s instruction, there will be consequences. Let’s get over being angry and begin to listen well to others about God’s character. As we trust God for a prayer partner that will hold us accountable for our actions, let’s be sure to allow the Holy Spirit to work in us and to grow us up spiritually. We must continue to desire to sit at the table with the Bread of Life and learn more about Jesus. He alone will satisfy our hearts and souls like none other, so let’s appreciate the greatest literature ever, which is God’s word. In doing so, the Holy Spirit will bring to our remembrance the word of life that will transform our lives as we become powerful agents of change. The conclusion of the whole matter is to fear God and keep His commandments. As we show acts of kindness to those in need, God’s purpose and good character will be fulfilled through us.
Monday, May 16, 2016 – Is He Good? – Genesis 3:1-8
Focus: Oftentimes we think that we know what’s good for us more than God. In that case, we then have to deal with the consequences of our choices. Instead of becoming angry with God, let’s begin to listen well to one another to see the truth that God is Good and want what’s best for us.
Scriptures: Job 36:1-5; 2 Samuel 12:1-14; Romans 8:28
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – Time to Grow – Galatians 6:1-10
Focus: Let’s trust God to give us a prayer partner to pray over areas of our lives. Let’s desire to grow spiritually and be accountable to one another as the Holy Spirit works in each of us.
Scriptures: 1 Peter 5:6-7; Matthew 18:18-20
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 – The Bread That Satisfies – Luke 10:38-11:4
Focus: Let’s open our hearts and put forth an effort to sit and listen to the Bread of Life. Jesus will fill our hearts and souls with that which satisfies and grow us up spiritually.
Scriptures: Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm 42:1-4
Thursday, May 19, 2016 – Great Literature – Psalm 119:97-104
Focus: The word of God is the greatest literature ever written. Let’s allow the Holy Spirit to bring to our remembrance God’s word to transform our lives as we become powerful agents of change.
Scriptures: Proverbs 24:13-14; Hebrews 4:12-13; Joshua 1:8
Friday, May 20, 2016 – Chili Peppers – James 1:22-27
Focus: We may have the word of God in our heart; however, it means nothing unless we are doers of the word. Let’s show an act of kindness to someone or some cause today.
Scriptures: Romans 12:1-8; Isaiah 1:17; Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – This week I reflected and meditated on one verse — Psalm 27:13 says “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Each day I witnessed God’s goodness and wrote one thought about it:
- Monday – I celebrated God’s goodness and shared my testimony.
- Tuesday – My circumstances are not an accurate reflection of God’s goodness. Whether life is good or bad, God’s goodness is rooted in His character and it is always the same.
- Wednesday – I will live in such a way that as people see me they will see God’s goodness in me.
- Thursday – God, your goodness never fails and always prevail.
- Friday – I had a cup of God’s goodness this morning and it was good. I even savored in God’s goodness through the Daily Bread Devotion and it was good.
- Saturday – I realize that I had just a glimpse of God’s goodness and it leaves me wanting more.
- Sunday – God’s goodness never ceases to amaze me.
Surely God’s goodness and mercy will follow me all he days of my life. My key reflection this week is 5 A.M. saints — God’s goodness is always good enough.