FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Count your blessings with a grateful heart
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankful. — Colossians 3:15 KJV
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. — Colossians 3:15ESV
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….***
PRAISE & WORSHIP
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Sunday, November 13, 2022 – SMALL KINDNESS – Colossians 3:12-17
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living Like Christ; Love For Others
Reflect & Pray
When have you been the benefactor of someone’s kindness? How can you show kindness to another?
Jesus, thank You for showing me overflowing, unlimited kindness. Help me to find joy in doing kind acts for others.
Monday, November 14, 2022 – THE LOVE OF GOD – Psalm 57
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Scripture(s): Psalm 91:1-2; Isaiah 54:17; Zephaniah 3:17
Reflect & Pray
What are the difficulties you face today? How has God provided for you in times past?
Loving God, I am facing difficult matters, but I am reminded of Your love for me and Your provision throughout my life. Thank You.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – USING YOUR VOICE – Exodus 4:10-17
Daily Bread Focus: Living for Christ; Serving
Scripture(s): Isaiah 6:5; Acts 18:9-10
Reflect & Pray
How might God want to use your words to help others? How does it encourage you to know that He works through us even in our fear and weaknesses?
Dear God, please show me how I can serve You with my voice today.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – KEEP YOUR GUARD UP – Deuteronomy 4:1-9
Daily Bread Focus: Decision making; Trust in God
Scripture(s): 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Corinthians 16:13
Reflect & Pray
When do you tend to let your spiritual guard down? What will you do to follow God’s wisdom and remain alert to dangers to your faith?
Dear God, please help me to remain alert and follow You in loving obedience.
Thursday, November 17, 2022 – ONWARDS! UNSWERVING – 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13; 4:9-12
Daily Bread Focus: Church, mission and purpose
Scripture(s): 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 1:17; 1 Corinthians 15:58
Reflect & Pray
How does God’s presence help you experience true joy? How are rest and service united in God’s kingdom?
Loving God, thank You that I don’t need to avoid the duties and rhythms of daily life to experience Your beauty. Help me to know the joy of a quiet life lived with You.
Friday, November 18, 2022 – THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS – Acts 12:4-11
Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Scripture(s): Ephesians 6:18; 2 Peter 2:9; Philippians 4:6-7
Reflect & Pray
When was the last time you knew someone remembered you and prayed earnestly for you? Who is someone you can pray that way for today?
Jesus, thank You that I can bring every care to You and that You listen.
Learn more about the basics of prayer.
Saturday, November 19, 2022 – GOD KNOWS YOU – Psalm 139:1-12
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love & Care
Reflect & Pray
When have you felt like no one else could understand how you were truly feeling? How does the reality of God’s presence help and encourage you during such times?
Loving God, many times I feel misunderstood and alone. Thank You for reminding me of Your presence in my life. I know You see me, hear me, and love me even when it seems like no one else does.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
EXPLOSION OF JOY!
Do you want a joy explosion in your life?
Joy is contagious! You want to have so much of the Lord in your life that it splashes onto those around you. You want God’s love and joy to saturate your life and overflow into the lives of those you encounter daily.
There is no limit to God’s love; His joy is to be shared. Have a JOY EXPLOSION!
Praising the Lord is the best way to turn a bad day around! So in good and bad times, let’s give Him the highest praise.
If you want a JOY EXPLOSION that saturates every corner of your being, place God first above all else. Praise Him! Honor God with your life and allow the Holy Spirit to invade every corner of your existence. I feel a JOY EXPLOSION coming on!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth; make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praises.
— Psalm 98:4 ESV
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia