FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Christ makes you perfect in doing His work
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. — Romans 6:19 (KJV)
19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification. — Romans 6:19 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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Overview:
Sunday – God gives us wisdom to guide us along the right way and grace to live holy. Let’s purpose to stay on course so that we can avoid pitfalls in life.
Monday – Life has many unpredictable ups and downs, however, we can rest in God’s peace. We are over-comers because of Jesus’ victory over death, hell and the grave. We win because, in the end, we have a home in glory!
Tuesday – Though we may face overwhelming trials that can cause us to fear, we must realize that God is with us. He will comfort us even in our valley lows.
Wednesday – Our bodies are temporal and they too may be challenged. However, rest in the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to renew us each day so that we don’t lose heart.
Thursday – Speaking of the body, one of the greatest battles is learning to control our tongue. We must ask the Holy Spirit to help us speak the truth in love and begin to build up the body of Christ.
Friday – No matter what circumstantial or physical challenges we face today, we must not resist God’s instructions for our lives. Whatever we do in word or deed, let’s choose to live for Christ. Follow the blue lines as the Holy Spirit guides our steps. Remember, no gift or dream is too small for God to advance His Kingdom.
***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, September 8, 2019 – Blue Lines – Proverbs 4:10-27
Our Daily Bread Topic: Bible; Obedience
Monday, September 9, 2019 – When We Know Who Wins – Revelation 21:1-5
Focus: Despite life’s unpredictable circumstances, we can rest in God’s peace. Declare that we are over-comers and in the end, we win.
Scripture(s): Revelation 22:13; 1 Corinthians 15:22-26, 57
Our Daily Bread Topic: Eternal Life; Heaven
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 – I Will Fear No Evil – Psalm 23
Focus: We may face overwhelming trials that may cause us to fear. Realize that God is with us and He will comfort us in the valley.
Scripture(s): Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10-13; Psalm 27:1-2, 13-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Fear; God’s Love; Racism
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – Better Than Ever – 2 Corinthians 4:16 – 5:9
Focus: If we’re facing physical challenges, rest in the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to renew us each day so that we don’t lose heart.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; 1 Timothy 4:8
Our Daily Bread Topic: Spiritual Transformation
Thursday, September 12, 2019 – Tongue Tamers – James 3:1-6
Focus: Allow the Holy Spirit to help us win the battle over our tongue. Speak the truth in love and build up the body of Christ.
Scripture(s): Romans 12:2; Proverbs 15:1-2, 4
Daily Bread Topic: Living Like Christ
Friday, September 13, 2019 – Whatever We Do – Proverbs 16:1-9
Focus: Whatever we do in word or deed, let’s choose to live for Christ. No gift or dream is too small for God to use in His Kingdom.
Scripture(s): Colossians 3:17, 23-24
Our Daily Bread Topic: Serving; Trust in God
Saturday, September 14, 2019 – Whatever the Cost – John 12:37-43
Our Daily Bread Topic: Persecution
spirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
God’s Promises
Where you are today is no accident. God is using your situations, people, places and things, for His Glory and for your gain. Whatever you are in at this very moment, will shape and prepare you for the place He wants you to be tomorrow. He will also strengthen you so that you do not return to your past. Trust in Him with His plans, even if, and especially because, you do not understand them.
10 promises God wants us to always count on:
- I will provide for you. — Philippians 4:19
- I will not leave you. — Hebrews 13:5
- I will be with you. — Isaiah 41:10
- I will give you rest. — Matthew 11:28
- I will strengthen you. — Isaiah 41:10
- I will answer you. — Jeremiah 29:11
- I will not fail you. — Joshua 21:45
- I will always love you. — Romans 5:8
- I will bless you. — Numbers 6:24
- I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
The will of God will not take you where the grace of God cannot protect you.
“My friends, make time for God each and every day, because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia