FOCUS OF THE MONTH
In Everything Give Thanks To God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. — Hebrews 13:15 (KJV)
15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. — Hebrews 13:15 (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 – Let’s begin to turn small talk into God talk. Despite the opposition we face with people in our world today, God can bless our communities as we interact with our neighbors.
Monday – Israel is God’s special treasure. However, those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior and Lord are also God’s beloved. We should all thank and praise Him for our salvation!
Tuesday – As we mature spiritually, we will never outgrow our need for Jesus. As we study God’s word, we will become more knowledgeable of His sufficiency. This will inevitably allow us to develop an intimate relationship and become more dependent on the Holy Spirit to guide and keep us in all of our ways.
Wednesday – Life lessons have taught us not to be lazy, nor, on the other hand, greedy for gain. Instead, God instructs us to learn to be content and to be thankful for His provision.
Thursday – We can never thank God enough for His bountiful blessings. However, we can nurture a lifestyle of grateful worship through our sincere prayers.
Friday – Remember, as we encourage others through God talk, we must be careful of what we say and how we say it. If our speech is “hazardous material,” ask God to put a watch over our mouth and begin to speak life.
***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, November 24, 2019 – God Talk – Deuteronomy 11:13-21
Our Daily Bread Topic: Evangelism; Living like Christ
Reflect & Pray
What challenges have come to you as a result of spiritual conversations with friends? What blessings?
There’s so much about You, God, that can be shared with others in my life. Lead me as I interact with them.
To learn more about why the Bible endures, visit https://ourdailybreadfilms.org/film/the-bible-why-does-it-endure/.
Monday, November 25, 2019 – God’s Special Treasure – 1 Peter 2:4-10
Focus: Those who have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord, are God’s beloved, special treasures. Let’s praise and thank Him for salvation.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 15:1-2; Song of Solomon 2:3
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s Love; Salvation; Self-image
Reflect & Pray
Can you recall a time when someone genuinely called you “special”? What effect did it have on you? What does it mean for you to know that you’re precious to God?
High King of heaven, my identity is found entirely in You, and You call me Your special treasure. I know this isn’t because of anything I’ve done, but because of everything You are.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 – He’s Got This – 2 Peter 3:14-18
Focus: As we mature, we’ll never outgrow our need for Jesus. Stay in God’s word and depend on the Holy Spirit to keep us from stumbling.
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 Peter 2:2-3; 2 Corinthians 3:5-6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Spiritual Growth
Reflect & Pray
Where do you feel your dependence on Jesus? How is that a sign of maturity?
Jesus, thank You for walking alongside me as I grow in my relationship with You.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 – Greedy Grasping – Ecclesiastes 4:4-8
Focus: Let’s not grasp things because of greed. Instead, be thankful for what we have and learn to be content.
Scripture(s): Proverbs 4:11; Proverbs 30:7-9; Isaiah 56:11; Hebrews 13:5-6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Contentment
Reflect & Pray
What are you driven to pursue and grasp? How can you apply the wise words of Ecclesiastes in order to find tranquility?
God, thank You for Your provision and faithful presence in my life. Help me to live in a contented way, exhibiting true gratefulness to You.
Thursday, November 28, 2019 – A Sincere Thank You – Psalm 9:1-2, 7-10
Focus: We can never thank God enough for all He’s done. Therefore, let’s nurture a lifestyle of grateful worship through sincere prayers.
Scripture(s): Psalm 95:1-3; Psalm 92:1-2
Daily Bread Topic: Thankfulness
Reflect & Pray
What would you like to thank God for on this day He’s made? How can writing down prayers of thanks help us cultivate a spirit of gratitude in all circumstances?
Generous and loving God, please help us acknowledge the countless and wonderful ways You work.
Friday, November 29, 2019 – Hazardous Materials – Isaiah 6:1-10
Focus: We must be careful of what we say to others. If it’s “hazardous material,” ask God to change our speech and begin to encourage instead.
Scripture(s): Proverbs 13:3; Psalm 141:1-3
Our Daily Bread Topic: Living like Christ; Love for Others
Reflect & Pray
Why do our words have such a powerful effect on others? How might God want to change your speech?
Dear God, help me to see how my words affect other people. Show me how to encourage them.
Saturday, November 30 2019 – Carefully Crafted – Ephesians 4:11-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Spiritual Gifts; Spiritual Growth
Reflect & Pray
Who has been most influential to your spiritual growth? In what ways have you been challenged to grow? How can you encourage the growth of someone else?
Loving God, I’m grateful for the tender way You help me to grow.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Be Thankful
- Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
- Be thankful when you don’t know everything. You now have the opportunity to learn something new..
- Be thankful for the difficult times — during those times you grow.
- Be thankful for your limitations because they give you opportunity for improvement.
- Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
- Be thankful when you are tired and weary because you have made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also grateful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessing.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!