SCRIPTURE & FOCUS – Week Of June 27 – July 3, 2021

FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Fatherhood Of God


SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK 

 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.  — Romans 8:15 (KJV)

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15 (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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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, June 27, 2021Legacy of KindnessActs 9:36-42

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Service

Reflect & Pray

How can you love someone with your kind words and deeds today? How has God used someone else’s kindness to draw you closer to Him? 

Loving God, please help me to love others in practical ways each day so I can leave a legacy of kindness that points others straight to You.

Legacy Of Kindness

Monday, June 28, 2021 – God’s ProtectionPsalm 63

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Fear

Scripture(s): Psalm 37:24; Isaiah 41:10

 
 
Reflect & Pray

When have you experienced God’s care for you while you were in a difficult place? In what current struggles might you learn to “sing in the shadow of [God’s] wings”?

Loving Creator, Sustainer, and Nourisher, thank You for the miraculous way Your love seeps into my heart in even the most difficult places, transforming them into the shelter of Your wings.

God’s Protection

Tuesday, June 29, 2021 – Your Life’s Passion1 Timothy 6:6-12

Our Daily Bread Focus: Greed, Materialism

Scripture(s): Psalm 34:14; Philippians 4:8-9; Matthew 6:19-21

 
 
Reflect & Pray

What’s your passion in life? How might you pursue traits that will make you more like Jesus?

God, I want to grow to become more Christlike. Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.

Your Life’s Passion

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 – The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13

Our Daily Bread Focus: Contentment

Scripture(s): 1 Timothy 6:6-7; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Reflect & Pray

How has leaning on Jesus helped you to find peace? In what areas of your life are you struggling right now? How could you commit them to God?

Saving Christ, thank You for giving me courage and hope. When I feel weak, help me to find strength in You.

The Secret Of Contentment

Thursday, July 1, 2021 – Not Rushing PrayerPsalm 46

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Prayer, Rest

Scripture(s): Isaiah 2:17, 41:10; Mark 4:35-41

 
 
Reflect & Pray

Recall a time when you slowed down and listened to God in your prayer time. How did that feel? What actions can you put into place to still yourself in God’s presence and know Him?

Father, thank You for being my ever-present help in good times and bad. Give me the grace to be still and know that You’re God.

Read Praying with Confidence at DiscoverySeries.org/Q0712.

Not Rushing Prayer

Friday, July 2, 2021 – Choosing To Honor GodPsalm 18:20-27

Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care, Living for Christ

Scripture(s):  Joshua 1:8, 24:15

Reflect & Pray

When was the last time you made a difficult decision that honored God? How did it affect your relationship with Him?

Dear God, help me to honor You with the choices I make. Thank You for loving me faithfully throughout my life.

Choosing To Honor God

Saturday, July 3, 2021 –  Cleaning MethodJames 4:4-10

Our Daily Bread Focus:  Spiritual Transformation

Reflect & Pray

Where in your life does sin persist? Have you turned back to God to let Him clean you up?

Holy God, thank You that Your cleaning methods for purifying sin draw me back to You. Wash my hands and purify my heart as I return.   

Cleaning Method


Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson  

Be Still and Know

Many times, we fight battles in our effort and grow weary and give in to defeat. The weariness happens because we are fighting a battle that requires God’s intervention. He is the One who is undefeated and can conquer any enemy or threat to His people. We only need to put our weapons down.

“Be still and know” urges us to stop for a moment and turn our attention to God who fights our battles. We are to surrender our weapons and let Him take charge. If we don’t stop our frantic efforts to solve our insurmountable problems, we’ll never know that God miraculously deals with the things we are trying to solve in our strength.

When we surrender to God, He can take charge of the situation. He is our refuge in times of trouble and the One who can subdue our enemies who rise against us.

Be still and know He is God.
Be still and know that He is holy.
Be still and know that He is faithful.
Consider all that He has done.
Be still, oh restless soul of mine,
bow before the Prince of Peace.
Let the noise and clamor cease.
Be still and know He is God!


“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia


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