FOCUS OF THE MONTH
God can accomplish great things through willing women
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus. — Romans 16:3 (KJV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Sister Tamara Henry – May 29 – Class 04
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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, May 29, 2022 – PRESSING PAUSE TO PRAY – Joshua 9:7-15
Our Daily Bread Focus: Contentment
Reflect & Pray
What decision have you rushed into instead of talking it over with God? What do you need to discuss with Him today?
Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom “generously” and “without finding fault” (James 1:5) to those who ask. Please help me to pause more to talk to You.
Monday, May 30, 2022 – HEALING FOR THE WHOLE WORLD – 2 Corinthians 5:11-19
Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Transformation
Scripture(s): Colossians 1:20-22; Ephesians 2:14-18; Revelation 5:9
Reflect & Pray
Who are the people you think God won’t (or shouldn’t) heal? Where might He call you to be a reconciler and a healer?
God, I need healing. And so it shouldn’t surprise me that everyone else needs healing too. Help me be part of Your healing of others.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – HOPE CUTS THROUGH STORMS – Psalm 107:23-32
Daily Bread Focus: Life Struggles; Trust in God
Scripture(s): Deuteronomy 31:8; Isaiah 43:2; 1 Peter 5:10; Mark 4:39
Reflect & Pray
When have you struggled to feel hopeful during a storm in your life? How has God given you reminders of His promises through Scripture and His people when you needed a burst of hope?
Loving God, thank You for being my hope-giver no matter what’s going on in my life.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – GIVING OUT OF LOVE – Matthew 6:1-4
Daily Bread Focus: Generosity
Scripture(s): Matthew 6:6; 1 Corinthians 4:5
Reflect & Pray
How have you benefited from someone’s anonymous giving? How can you give more “in secret”?
Father, thank You for using me to meet the needs of others and for meeting my needs through them. Help me not to seek credit when I give but to do so in a way that gives You the glory.
Thursday, June 2, 2022 – SET APART – Ephesians 4:29-32
Daily Bread Focus: Conflict and Confrontation; Holiness; Holy Spirit
Scripture(s): Colossians 3:12-13; Romans 12:19; Proverbs 15:1
Reflect & Pray
Why does today’s culture see gentleness as weakness? How is gentleness actually strong?
Dear God, remind me that Jesus displayed a heart of gentleness and compassion to His adversaries.
Friday, June 3, 2022 – SPOTTING RAINBOWS OF HOPE – Psalm 42
Daily Bread Focus: Life Struggles; Suffering
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 10:10; John 7:37-38; Romans 4:18-20
Reflect & Pray
When have bad attitudes negatively affected your vision? How can you make sure your hope is centered on God?
Loving God, thank You for refreshing my spirit and turning my plea for mercy into hope-filled praises.
Saturday, June 4, 2022 – GOD FOCUS – 1 Timothy 6:6-11
Our Daily Bread Focus: Contentment
Reflect & Pray
Would you say you tend to be a content person? Why or why not? How do you think your relationship with God affects your overall contentment in life?
Father, help me to remember that only You can fill my soul.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
God’s Promise of the Rainbow
Rainbows have come to mean many things in various societies and cultures, but we can look to the Bible to find the true reason and meaning behind the rainbow. A rainbow is a symbol of God’s promise.
The first instance of a rainbow that we find in the Bible is the story of Noah and the flood. God set a rainbow in the sky to serve as a covenant sign that He would never again destroy all life with floodwater. So God said in Genesis 9:13, “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”
When we see rainbows today, we know that every rainbow is still a sign of the covenant made thousands and thousands of years ago between God and all generations of humanity.
We can trust that God will remain faithful to His promise and that never again will another flood wipe out all life on earth. The rainbow reminds us that we can trust God’s faithfulness no matter what we are going through.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia