FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Helping the Needy
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Proverbs 19:17
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
July 18 – Sister Yvonne Gist – Class #9/10
July 18 – Sister Brenda Adams – Class #06
July 21 – Sister Blanche Yelverton – Class #01
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Overview/Theme:
Sunday – God sent His Son Jesus, the best gift ever to mankind so that we, through the Holy Spirit can experience love, hope, joy and peace in this troubling world.
Monday – God is faithful to keep His promises and there’s no need for a co-signer. We must trust God and His Word and He will sustain us until the coming of the Lord.
Tuesday -Living in this fallen world can be difficult, however, the just shall live by faith alone. Those who seek the Lord must yield to the Holy Spirit to teach us how to live right and to enjoy God’s Kingdom now.
Wednesday –Keep in mind, nothing or no one can satisfy the soul but Jesus! Be sure to set our affections or our passions on things that are eternal.
Thursday – When trouble arises, focus on God’s love and His purpose for us. Through faith in the cross of Jesus, we have the victory now and for eternity.
Friday – Always thank God for our earthly dwellings that we occupy and call home. Most importantly, remember, someday we will experience that prepared place that Jesus call home sweet home where we will dwell with Him forever.
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Monday, July 16, 2018 – No Co-Signer Required – Hebrews 6:13-20
Focus: God is faithful to keep His promises to us in every way. No Co- signer is required. We must trust Him and His Word.
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 – I Just Can’t Do It – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Focus: We who have come to Jesus have been justified before the Father. Allow the Holy Spirit to tutor us to live right and enjoy God’s Kingdom.
Scriptures: Jeremiah 9:23-24; Galatians 2:16-18
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 – What’s Your Passion? – Psalm 20:6-9
Focus: Nothing satisfies the soul but “Jesus”! Set our affections or passions on things eternal.
Scriptures: 1 John 2:15-17; Matthew 6:19-21
Thursday, July 19, 2018 – Through the Cross– 2 Corinthians 4:8-18
Focus: Focus on God’s love and His purpose during difficult times. Through faith in the cross of Jesus, we have the victory now and for eternity.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
Friday, July 20, 2018 – Home Sweet Home – John 14:1-14
Focus: Always thank God for our earthly dwellings we call home. However, with great anticipation, we will someday experience home sweet home in glory.
Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-5
Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson –
The Valley of Blessing
We all go through difficult times and things we don’t understand. When we are in the valley, it is easy to get discouraged and think it will never get better. Too often, that is when we lose our passion.
But the scripture also talks about the valley of blessing at 2 Chronicles 20:26 which says “on the fourth day they gathered in the Valley of Blessing which got its name that day because the people praised and thanked the Lord there…”
That seems like a contradiction, especially if we are in the valley of sickness. You could easily be discouraged and settle where you are. Take heart this is only temporary. It is going to turn to a valley of health and a valley of greater strength. God has us in the palm of His hand. He promised to number our days and He will fulfill it. Don’t be discouraged by the valley. It is about to turn into a valley of breakthroughs, a valley of abundance, a valley of victory . It is a valley of blessing!
God is the master of turning burdens into blessings.
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***