FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Those who God has set free are free indeed
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. — John 8:32
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Ada Minter– July 02 – Class 12
Sister Madeline Priester – July 07 – Introduction Class
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Overview: God will not tolerate sin, therefore, we must acknowledge our wrongs against God and others. Repent and God is faithful to forgive us, reconcile us to Himself and restore our peace and joy as we serve Him. If we have forgotten how blessed we are not to be held hostage by sin and have become complacent with life, let’s pray that God will send a new convert to share their new found faith in Christ. This may remind us to celebrate with them and begin to rejoice in the liberty wherewith Christ has set us free.
Keep in mind even in our darkest hours of life, we must trust God and keep the faith. There will be times that we will suffer through injustices and situations that seem hopeless. It’s then, we must seek God’s plan and not try to seek revenge. God will take care of us because He first loved us. So, despite how others treat us, remember God’s word can spark a renewed desire and ability for us to go first to share His love with them.
As we purpose to live a good life, the Holy Spirit will remind us to put our trust in Christ alone. He will then equip us for the ultimate good as we bear fruit for God’s Kingdom,
Monday, July 3, 2017 – Destroying the Divides – Joshua 7:1-12
Focus: When we don’t acknowledge our wrongs, it can cause a divide between us, God and others. We must repent and God will reconcile us to Himself and restore our peace and joy as we serve Him.
Scriptures: 1st John 1:7-9
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 – Celebrate Freedom – Romans 6:15-23
Focus: If we have become complacent about our freedom in Christ, we must pray that God will send a new convert to share their new found faith. This will remind us to celebrate with them and begin to rejoice and live a holy life for Christ.
Scriptures: Luke 15:1-10
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 – Could I Say That – Genesis 45:1-11
Focus: Through our darkest hours of life, we must trust God and keep the faith. Even though we suffer through injustices and situations that seem hopeless, we must never seek revenge because God has a plan.
Scriptures: Romans 12:19-21
Thursday, July 6, 2017 – Going First – 1 John 4:7-21
Focus: God loved us when we were unlovable. Therefore, we too must love everyone despite how they treat us. Don’t withdraw from them but pray that God’s word will spark a renewed desire and ability for us to go first and share His love with them.
Scriptures: Luke 12:22, 23, 27-36
Friday, July 7, 2017 – The Ultimate Good – Philippians 3:1-11
Focus: As we seek to live a good life, let’s pray that the Holy Spirit will remind and help us to put our hope and faith in Christ alone. This will work for our ultimate good and we will be able to bear fruit for His Kingdom.
Scriptures: Matthew 7:17-23
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson are not available this week.