FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Let Us Celebrate Our Freedom Through Christ
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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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, July 24, 2022 – GOD KNOWS – Joshua 22:21-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living With Other Believers
Reflect & Pray
What kind of value do you place on unity with others? Why is it vital for us to lovingly disagree with fellow believers at times?
Dear God, help me to be an attentive listener and humble speaker.
Monday, July 25, 2022 – TRAVELING LIGHT – Hebrews 12:1-3
Daily Bread Focus: Sin
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Reflect & Pray
What do you sense is weighing you down on your life journey? How might you persevere and be free of the weight that entangles?
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the race You’ve set before me. Please give me wisdom and discernment to steer clear of the sin that tries to entangle me and prevent me from running well.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – GOD OF THE GARDEN – Genesis 3:8-13
Daily Bread Focus: Salvation; Sin
Scripture(s): Romans 8:18-23; James 1:14-15; Isaiah 59:1-2
Reflect & Pray
What stands between you and God today? What might you confess to Him in order to walk in “the cool of the day” with Him?
Father, help me not to blame others for my own faults and failures. Thank You that honesty with You means relationship with You.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – THE KEY – Matthew 11:25-29
Daily Bread Focus: Contentment
Scripture(s): Psalm 118:8-9; John 6:32-33; John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7
Reflect & Pray
When are you tempted to look for satisfaction and joy in the wrong places? What helps you remember to find peace, rest, and satisfaction in God instead?
Loving God, how easily I’m drawn to seek satisfaction in whatever looks brightest. Help me turn to You to find true rest.
Thursday, July 28, 2022 – WHEN THE WHOLE WORLD SINGS – Revelation 5:8-14
Daily Bread Focus: Worship
Scripture(s): Romans 8:18-21; Philippians 2:9-11; Isaiah 52:14
Reflect & Pray
What gives you cause to sing? What happens to your heart and mind when you embrace John’s vision of every created being singing in united praise of the Lamb and His love?
Father in heaven, please help me to sense the wonder of what You’ve done to give me a song that can be sung in joy by everyone and every living creature.
Friday, July 29, 2022 – FOLLOWED BY GOD’S GOODNESS – Psalm 23
Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love and Care
Scripture(s): John 10:11; 1 Peter 2:25; Isaiah 40:11; Revelation 7:17
Reflect & Pray
How does being followed by God’s goodness and mercy bless your life? How can you become more aware of this?
Dear God, thank You for following me with good intentions and two beautiful blessings, Your goodness and mercy.
Saturday, July 30, 2022 – PUDDLES OF SUNSHINE – John 1:1-5
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, Savior
Reflect & Pray
What darkness is clouding your day? How can you allow the light of Jesus’ presence and love to bring you joy and hope?
Jesus, while we struggle through a world full of trouble, I need Your presence. I need Your uplifting love to take me out of the shadows and help me stand in the light of Your magnificence.
This Week’s Thoughts by Sister Clovia Thompson
I COME TO THE GARDEN ALONE
One of America’s most beloved hymns, “In the Garden,” was penned by C. Austin Miles in 1913. He says the inspiration for this hymn was John 20:1-18, where he reflected on Mary Magdalene in the garden after Jesus’ resurrection.
The first line in the hymn, “I come to the garden alone,” invites you to set aside a particular time each day to meet with God. He is eager to walk with you and talk with you every day.
Walking with God may not make things easy, but it makes them possible because God walks beside you on the good days and carries you on the bad days.
Don’t worry. God has gone before you and prepared the way. Keep walking! He will hold your hand as you walk through your sorrow, loneliness, and the valley. He will hold on to you when you are afraid to think about tomorrow.
“I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear
Falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
and He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.”
by C. Austin Miles
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia