FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Taming the Tongue
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. — Psalm 34:13 (KJV)
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. — Psalm 34:13 (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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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – Though we are believers who are united in purpose, we are diverse. When we disagree, let’s agree to separate in love so that we can accomplish our God given tasks. I’m sure, that we can all agree that there is much to do in the Kingdom of God.
Monday – Life’s journey can be challenging. Regardless of the night seasons we face, we must look up to Jesus and continue to praise Him for His awesome glory in the earth. Remember, when we all get to heaven, Jesus’ light will bring joy and will shine forever!
Tuesday – In the meantime, let’s be honest with ourselves. If we have played the fool, we must repent and humble ourselves. God will forgive us and use our shame and humiliation to shape us for His glory!
Wednesday – Every new day that God awakens us to behold is unpredictable! Therefore, we must treasure each moment and trust God to watch over us every step of the way.
Thursday – It cost Jesus His life to save us and to give us unspeakable joy. We must begin to die to self and truly experience His joy in this life if we want to be profitable servants.
Friday – In closing, no matter how dark, difficult or dreary life may seem, God promises to provide us light in the darkness.
***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, July 12, 2020 – United In Separation – Genesis 13:1-9
Our Daily Bread Topic: Relationships; Unity
Reflect & Pray
How can humility help in a “harmonious separation”? How can you remain united in purpose even when you disagree with someone on a disputable matter? (Romans 14:1–10).
God, help me to work together with others in unity, and help me to discern when it’s best to serve separately.
Monday, July 13, 2020 – Look Up – Psalm 8:3-4; Revelation 21:22-25
Focus: In the night season, look up to Jesus and praise Him now for His awesome glory in the earth. Heaven promises His light to shine forever.
Scripture(s): Isaiah 60:1-3; Isaiah 51:6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Creation; Worship
Reflect & Pray
What does God’s heavenly light teach you about Him? When you praise the glory of God, what do you experience?
Our wondrous God, I’m awed by Your holy glory, and I praise You for Your marvelous Light.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 – Playing the Fool – James 4:4-12
Focus: If we have played the fool, humble ourselves. God will forgive us and use the things that shamed us to shape us for His glory.
Scripture(s): Psalm 138:6; Matthew 23:12; Psalm 51:3-5, 16-18
Our Daily Bread Topic: Humility
Reflect & Pray
What was your most humiliating and embarrassing moment? What good thing did you see come from it?
Loving God, help me to accept humiliation if it in some way brings honor and glory to You.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 – Treasure the Moments – Ecclesiastes 3:1-14
Focus: Life is unpredictable! Therefore, we must treasure each moment and trust God to watch over every season of our lives.
Scripture(s): Ecclesiastes 2:13-14; Psalm 118:23-24, 28-29
Our Daily Bread Topic: Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
What are some things you’re afraid to try because of life’s unpredictability? How can you lean on Jesus as you step forward in courage to forge new friendships and deepen relationships?
Thank You, loving Father, for watching over all seasons of my life. Help me to trust in You and enjoy the life You’ve given me.
Thursday, July 16, 2020 – Costly Joy – Matthew 13:44-46
Focus: Joy is costly! Jesus gave His life to save us. We must die to self and begin to experience the joy that only Jesus can give.
Scripture(s): 2 Corinthians 4:7; John 3:16; John 12:24-26
Our Daily Bread Topic: Joy
Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced joy in your relationship with Jesus? What is He inviting you to surrender to Him?
Dear Jesus, open my eyes to see the treasure that You are! Direct my heart to You as the source of true and unfailing joy, and let me ever be fixed on You. Grant me the grace to surrender all to You.
Friday, July 17, 2020 – Light in the Dark – Psalm 18:28-36, 46-49
Focus: No matter how dark and dreary life seems, God will provide light in the darkness.
Scripture(s): Isaiah 42:16; Psalm 112:4
Daily Bread Topic: Living Like Christ; Rest
Reflect & Pray
What verses help you trust God’s constant presence? How can relying on God’s sovereign goodness help you walk through storms with confident faith?
Father, please help me trust Your goodness and love even when I sometimes can’t see You in the dark circumstances in life.
Saturday, July 18, 2020 – When The Splendor Is Gone – Revelation 5:7-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: Grief; Hope; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
How has God encouraged you when you felt hopeless? How might He want you to use that to encourage others?
Thank You, Father, that You’re the God of compassion. Even while I walk through the valley of darkness, morning will follow as I remember Your compassion and Your faithfulness.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Taming of the Tongue
Lord may our mouths to you be pleasing
May our words never be to your grieving
May our speech reflect the Life and the Way
May we tell the Truth in all we have to say
Lord may our mouths heed Your instruction
Let our lips not speak words of destruction
May we discover the gold in salience
May we give our words to you in guidance
Lord may our mouths keep its lips tight
So that our words will reflect your Light.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. — Proverbs 13:3
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia