FOCUS OF THE MONTH
A New Season and A Fresh Anointing
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. — Mark 6:13 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Sister Elner Davis – February 4 – Class 09/10
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over 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). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. 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 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 translating 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 the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, January 30, 2022 – Unanswered Prayers – Psalm 6
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God; Waiting on God
Reflect & Pray
Why are you weary right now and wondering, How long, Lord? What is it about God that shows He’s trustworthy?
Father in heaven, the burdens of this world have me asking, “How long?” Thank You for welcoming such prayers, and please give me the strength to trust You in life’s journey.
Reflect & Pray
How can you freely express your gratitude to God through your emotions today? How might you make others feel comfortable about sharing their tears?
Loving God, thank You for Your grace in providing for my needs! I pour out my gratitude to You today.
Reflect & Pray
How can you love God by showing love to others today? In what ways has He showed you love through others?
Father, thank You for loving me, forgiving me, and giving me opportunities to share Your truth as I love You by loving others.
Discover what real love is.
Reflect & Pray
How do you feel when you place yourself in a humble posture before someone else? How could you depend on God to help you with the tasks before you today?
Creator God, You’ve created the world and all that’s within it, and yet You love me and want to use me for Your glory. Help me to look to You for help and strength.
Reflect & Pray
How can you remind yourself that you’re fully forgiven because of Jesus’ death on the cross? How can you encourage new believers to start life afresh?
Thank You, Jesus, for Your saving work on the cross that reconciles me to God and gives me a new life in You.
When has something in God’s creation brought you joy? What aspect of His creative work most prompts you to worship?
Thank You, God, for the wonder of Your creation and the privilege to learn about You through it.
Saturday, February 5, 2022 – Not For Our Comfort – Romans 5:1-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: Suffering
Reflect & Pray
What needs to change in your heart and mind for you to handle suffering in Jesus’ strength? What’s one practical way you can persevere through and rejoice in challenges this week?
Jesus, may I find hope and joy in You as You provide what I need.
Learn more about comforting others who are suffering.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
The Precious Gift of Tears
Tears are a precious gift from God. They are a part of life. We cry when we are sad or mourning a loss. We cry when we are fearful. We even cry tears of joy. God created us to experience emotions. He hears our cry and sees every tear we shed.
Tears are the silent language of grief. The silent tears are when everyone is asleep. The ones where you feel it in your throat, and your eyes become blurry from the tears. The ones where you have to hold your breath and grab your stomach to keep quiet. The ones when you realize the person that meant the most to you is gone.
There is a sacredness in tears. Tears are not the mark of weakness but power speaking more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.
Tears are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love. Tears are how our hearts communicate when our lips cannot describe the depth of our hurt. They are simply the raindrops from the storms inside us.
Tears are prayers, and they travel to God when we can’t speak.
“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” — Psalm 34:15
Thoughts By Sister Clovia Thompson – January 23, 2022
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia