FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Let Us Give Thanks Unto The Lord: Every Day Is A Day Of Thanksgiving
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; — Colossians 4:2 (KJV)
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. — Colossians 4:2 (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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Laura Allen – November 22 – Class 03
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***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 was 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 21, 2021 – Labrador Angel – Psalm 143
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love & Care
Reflect & Pray
What signs of God’s unfailing, unending love do you see in the world around you? How have your experiences of the love of God through others or even animal companions given you renewed hope and courage?
Loving God, thank You for showing me how to believe in love and joy again. Help me to be a channel of that hope for others.
Reflect & Pray
What difference does it make to you knowing that God is spirit, always and ever present? What will you praise Him for in this moment?
Father, thank You for Your constant presence no matter where I am.
How do you hide Scripture in your heart and mind? How has God’s wisdom helped you share His truth with others?
Father, saturate my heart with Your wisdom so I can share You with others naturally and courageously.
Reflect & Pray
When have you thought God’s will for you was difficult? How can you live in quiet submission?
I may not always understand Your will, Father, but I ask for help to submit to it. Teach me to trust Your good and faithful character. Please give me a submissive heart.
What are some of the biggest, most enduring blessings you’ve received in life? What everyday blessings have you experienced that are often easy to forget?
Loving Father, forgive me for the times I’ve taken You and Your blessings for granted. Create in me a thankful heart, so I’ll honor and praise You for all You’ve done and are doing.
Who are some other Bible characters God used despite their weakness to accomplish much for Him? How has God moved you outside your comfort zone to serve Him?
God, I’m so thankful You don’t see me as I see myself. Help me to see myself as Your dearly loved child capable of doing big and small things in service to You.
Saturday, November 27, 2021 – Bold Faith – Acts 4:8-13
Our Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
How will you boldly share Jesus today? What keeps you from telling others about Him? How can you be better prepared to do so?
Father, thank You for what You’ve done for me. Help me, in Jesus’ name, to boldly share my faith with others.
THANKSGIVING 2021
Thanksgiving, of all the days of the year, is the day when we should cultivate our “attitude of gratitude.” It is a day when families and friends come together to express their gratitude for all they have, the freedoms they enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich their lives. We recognize that all these blessings and life come not from man’s hand but Almighty God.
As we pause to thank God for the blessings of the past year, we must not forget to thank Him for the lessons we’ve learned through the challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are not to be thankful for just the pleasant, easy things, but ALL things.
GIVE THANKS
For each new morning with its light
For rest and shelter of the night
For health and food
For friends and love
For everything from GOD above
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. — Psalm 9:1 (NLT)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***
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