FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Showers of Blessings
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. — Zechariah 10:1 (KJV)
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 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, April 3, 2022 – GOD’S GREAT LOVE – Lamentations 3:19-26
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt consumed by your past sins? How has God helped you rest in the sure hope of His immeasurable love and grace?
Compassionate Father, please help me place my hope in the surety of Your great love for me as I spread the good news about Your grace wherever I go.
Monday, April 4, 2022 – WISE COUNSEL – Exodus 18:13-22
Daily Bread Focus: Leadership
Scripture(s): Galatians 6:2; Proverbs 15:31-33; John 12:49
Reflect & Pray
Whose voice can you trust to remind you to serve wisely? What mechanisms do you have in place to avoid burnout? When did you implement them last?
Almighty God, thank You for allowing me to serve You in many ways. As I passionately care for others, teach me to also work wisely so that I’ll have energy to do what You want me to do.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – A GOOD WORK – Psalm 139:13-24
Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care; Living for Christ; Spiritual Transformation
Scripture(s): Romans 8:29-30; Jeremiah 1:5; Genesis 1:26-31
Reflect & Pray
How’s God working in your life at this very moment? What’s He doing with you for His purposes?
Loving God, I’m overwhelmed to think of Your loving care for me from the moment of my birth. Thank You. Help me to respond to Your ongoing work in my life.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 – PARKING LOT QUARREL – James 1:19-27
Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ; Obedience
Scripture(s): Matthew 13:3-9; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
Reflect & Pray
What have you read in Scripture that you can do today? What might you stop doing?
Dear God, forgive me for the times I haven’t done what You’ve instructed. Give me the strength and the willingness to obey You with words, actions, and thoughts that please You.
Thursday, April 7, 2022 – REAL HOSPITALITY – Genesis 24:12-20
Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ; Stewardship and Giving
Scripture(s): Genesis 12:2; John 4:31-34; Isaiah 65:24; Hebrews 13:2
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know who might need some encouragement? What act of practical kindness can you offer to encourage them?
Heavenly Father, open my eyes to the needs of people around me. Give me the wisdom to know how to show kindness and care to them.
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Friday, April 8, 2022 – PERMANENT ADDRESS – Psalm 27:1-6
Daily Bread Focus: Citizenship; God’s Love and Care
Scripture(s): John 14:2-3; Psalm 23:6; Philippians 3:20-21; John 8:12
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt most at home in God’s presence? How can you know that Jesus is your constant companion and that He’s always with you regardless of where you are and what you’re going through?
Loving God, I thank You for being my permanent address. Help me to recognize You as my most faithful companion who’s with me wherever I go.
Saturday, April 9, 2022 – CHATTY BUS – Colossians 4:2-6
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ; Living with other believers;
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced the blessing of grace-filled words? How might you extend encouragement to someone today through what you say?
Heavenly Father, help me to be a blessing to everyone I speak with today, filling these conversations with Your grace.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
Walk the Talk – Faith in Action
But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. — James 1:22 (ESV)
James, the brother of Jesus, says we must move beyond being happy, comfortable, or content with just hearing what the Word of God says; but that we must move to a place in our faith where we not only hear but obey and apply that which we have heard from God.
Talk is cheap! Faith without works is dead! The devil doesn’t care if you go to church or read your Bible as long as you don’t apply the Word of God to your life.
People of God, when you study the Word of God daily at 5 AM and attend Sunday services, what do you do with the Word you have heard? Are you sharing and applying it to your own life? Or are you just hearing the Word and being satisfied right there?
We all seem to hear well, and we often agree with what we have listened to, but what are you doing with that which you have heard God speak to you?
Your faith will never grow without it being put into action. Walk the talk!
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia