FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Marriage of the Lamb and the Bride of Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. — 2 Corinthians 11:2 (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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Sunday, June 5, 2022 – CONFIDENT IN GOD – 1 John 5:13-15
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
When have you lacked boldness when coming to God in prayer? How can you be confident and intentional in your prayers?
Dear heavenly Father, thank You that I can come confidently to You in prayer, trusting You to supply all my needs.
Monday, June 6, 2022 – THE KINDNESS OF CANDOR – Proverbs 27:1-9
Daily Bread Focus: Holiness; Mentoring
Scripture(s): Ephesians 4:29; Proverbs 1:7, 17:17, 19:26
Reflect & Pray
Why is it difficult for us to sometimes receive good but hard advice? How has someone been candid with you in a helpful and loving way?
Abba, Father, thank You for speaking truth to me through Scripture. Please help me to receive and give advice well by relying on You to lead me.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – JESUS IS HERE – Matthew 28:16-20
Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 1:24; Colossians 2:2-3; John 3:16
Reflect & Pray
How are you encouraged by the reality that Jesus is with you today? How have you experienced the comfort of the Holy Spirit?
Thank You, Jesus, for sending Your Spirit as my comfort and companion. Remind me of Your presence throughout this day.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – GENEROSITY AND JOY – 1 Chronicles 29:1-9
Daily Bread Focus: Generosity
Scripture(s): Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Acts 20:35; Daniel 2:12, 16
Reflect & Pray
Why do you think generosity and joy are connected? What “unexciting” need could benefit from your generous giving?
Father God, thank You for the joy found in giving. Give me a generous heart even toward ordinary needs.
Thursday, June 9, 2022 – REJECTING RATIONALIZATION – Mark 7:6-13
Daily Bread Focus: Holiness
Scripture(s): Colossians 2:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 23:1-3
Reflect & Pray
In what areas of your life do you find yourself rationalizing? How do these rationalizations square with the wisdom of the Bible?
God, I need Your wise discernment. Rescue me from my denial of my own guilt. Help me live in step with Your Spirit.
Friday, June 10, 2022 – TIME ENOUGH – Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Disciplines
Scripture(s): Matthew 24:36-44; Psalm 90:12
Reflect & Pray
What different choices might you make about the way you’re spending your time? What did the author of Ecclesiastes mean about God setting eternity in the human heart?
Jesus, give me a glimpse of Your eternal perspective and help me to search for the right balance of time that better fulfills Your purpose.
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Saturday, June 11, 2022 – FAITH CONVERSATIONS AT HOME – Mark 5:11-20
Our Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Reflect & Pray
Who comes to mind that needs to hear what God has done for you? What does the first step in that journey look like?
Jesus, give me the courage to tell of Your wonderful works. Not just to strangers, but also to those who know me best—those at home.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
NO TIME
I reflected on two verses in this week’s lessons: Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring,” and Ecclesiastes 3:1 – For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under Heaven.”
This poem reflects this:
I knelt to pray but not for long
I had too much to do.
Must hurry off and get to work
For bills would soon be due.
And as I said a hurried prayer
Jumped up from off my knees
My Christian duty now was done
My soul could be at ease.
All through the day, I had no time
To speak a word of cheer.
No time to speak of Christ to friends
They would laugh at me, I fear.
No time, no time, too much to do
That was my constant cry.
No time to give to those in need
When at last, it was time to die.
And when before the Lord I came
I stood with downcast eyes
Within His hand, He held a book.
It was the BOOK OF LIFE.
He looked and said,
“Oh my, your name I can not find
I once was going to write it down
But just never found the time.”
Author Unknown
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia