FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Taming the Tongue
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. — Matthew 12:34 (KJV)
34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. — Matthew 12:34 (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 – Each day we must allow the scriptures to guide us. Purpose to keep God’s Word in our hearts and minds and share it with our children.
Monday – Though we stand on God’s Word, there are times that we may have doubts about His promises and become frustrated with life. It’s then, we must pray and trust God to answer our requests as we wait on His perfect timing.
Tuesday – Make every day be counted worthy for the Kingdom. Even though we may not be in the spotlight of this world, we are God’s royal family. Let the scriptures guide us as we represent our King well.
Wednesday – We can rest assure that the enemy of our souls will try to distract us by bringing up our past failures and mistakes. However, we must remember that Jesus redeemed us with His precious blood. Therefore, we are now under God’s sweeping grace to do great exploits for the Kingdom.
Thursday – No matter how difficult life becomes, don’t succumb to despair in this dark world. Instead, look to our eternal Light, Jesus, to give us hope.
Friday – If we can’t seem to get pass our mistakes and failures, get real with God. Show our scars to Jesus and He will heal our soul diseases. Remember, He died for our sins, though He knew no sin, He is acquainted with our griefs and sorrows. We can trust Him!
***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 19, 2020 – On Our Hearts – Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Our Daily Bread Topic: Bible; Study; Obedience
Reflect & Pray
What can you do to keep Scripture on your heart? Why is it important to read and talk about the Word with loved ones?
Dear God, thank You for giving me each new day. Help me to keep Your wisdom in my heart and on my mind.
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Monday, July 20, 2020 – How to Wait – Psalm 27:1-3, 7-14
Focus: We may become frustrated with life and have doubts about God’s promises; however, we must trust God and wait on His timing.
Scripture(s): Hebrews 12:1; Isaiah 40:28-31
Our Daily Bread Topic: Doubt; Patience; Stories of Faith
Reflect & Pray
What do you do with your big questions? Where have you seen answers “in the land of the living” (Psalm 27:13), and where are you still waiting for answers?
Father, melt my heart along with my fears and my anger.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 – A Royal Role – John 1:9-14
Focus: Even if we’re not in the spotlight of this world, most importantly we’re part of God’s royal family. Let’s represent Him well.
Scripture(s): Galatians 4:4-7; 1 Peter 2:9
Our Daily Bread Topic: Salvation
Reflect & Pray
How does knowing you’re royalty—God’s child—make you feel? As a child of the King, what do you see as your responsibilities to the people around you?
Heavenly Father, I’m grateful that You adopted me into Your forever family
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 – A Wide, Sweeping Grace – Isaiah 44:21-23
Focus: Never let our past mistakes and failures govern our lives. Thank God for Jesus’ sweeping grace that redeemed us from sin.
Scripture(s): Micah 7:19; Isaiah 53:5-6
Our Daily Bread Topic: Salvation; Sin
Reflect & Pray
Where are you most aware of your failures? How does the image of God sweeping away all your mistakes give you hope?
So many regrets, so many things I’d do differently. God, You tell me that You can forgive and heal me. Thank You for Your mercy and grace.
Thursday, July 23, 2020 – A Glimmer on the Sea – Ephesians 2:1-5, 11-13
Focus: Don’t succumb to despair in this dark world. Instead, look to our eternal Light, Jesus, He will give us hope.
Scripture(s): Hebrews 1:1-4; Ephesians 5:8-17
Our Daily Bread Topic: Hope; Suicide
Reflect & Pray
What has been your darkest moment? In what places have you glimpsed the “light that shines eternally”?
Father, You’re the source of all my genuine hope. Fill me with Your light and joy.
Friday, July 24, 2020 – His Scars – John 20:24-29
Focus: Expose our scars to Jesus and He will ultimately heal us. Remember, He is acquainted with our griefs, trust Him.
Scripture(s): Hebrews 11:1; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 4:14-16
Daily Bread Topic: Sin
Reflect & Pray
What circumstances led you to believe that Jesus’ scars were for you? If you haven’t believed in Him for the forgiveness of your sins, what keeps you from trusting Him today?
Father, I believe that Christ’s scars were for my sin. I’m grateful!
Saturday, July 25, 2020 – Plod On – Judges 6:7-16
Our Daily Bread Topic: Obedience
Reflect & Pray
What’s God calling you to do that you can’t do in your own strength? How can you rely on His power today?
Thank You for empowering me, my Savior and my strength! Please help me to follow You closely.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
Something to Tame
We have seen what words can do as we deal with people everywhere.
The tongue is powerful, something we must tame and use with care.
We have seen spiteful words ruin a life and kind words heal and bless.
We have seen careless words stir up strife and tender words ease distress,
We have seen people eat their words and can’t seem to hold their tongue.
Watched them take shame when they are later proved wrong.
Our tongue can go astray, O Lord help us watch with care.
To whom we speak and what we say, how we speak when and where.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. — Proverbs 15:4
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia