FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Marching Through the Wilderness of Life
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4 KJV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. — Psalm 23:4 ESV
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), 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 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, March 26, 2023 – THE TELLING ROOM – 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Our Daily Bread Focus: Love for others; Living with other Believers
Reflect & Pray
What kinds of commitments have you made to your friends? How can you express your love to them this week?
Dear God, please help me to pursue vulnerable, loving, and authentic friendships.
For further study, read A Torrent of Justice: Building Relationships of Love and Kindness.
Monday, March 27, 2023 – GOD IS LISTENING – James 5:13-16
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Scripture(s): 1 John 5:14; Mark 11:24
Reflect & Pray
When have you seen God answer your fervent prayers? Who continues to be in your prayers?
Dear Father, help me to continually be in prayer and not to give up. Thank You for Your love that helps me persevere.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – STRESS TO PEACE – Philippians 4:4-8
Our Daily Bread Focus: Suffering and hope; Worry, Life Struggles
Scripture(s): Colossians 3:15, 17; 1 Thessalonians 2:19
Reflect & Pray
What stressful situations do you need God to give you peace in today? How can praying with thanksgiving transform your mind?
Provider and Protector, I give my concerns to You. May Your peace guard my mind and heart.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – GOD HAD OTHER PLANS – Exodus 2:1-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Adoption; Salvation
Scripture(s): Acts 7:21-22; Romans 8:16-17
Reflect & Pray
How do you see God’s plan at work in your life? In what ways has He rescued you?
Heavenly Father, there’s so much evil in the world. Thank You for Your rescue. Help me to trust Your perfect plan.
Thursday, March 30, 2023 – TO DO OR NOT TO DO – Romans 7:15-20
Our Daily Bread Focus: Obedience; Sin; Temptation
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 15:57-58; Deuteronomy 20:4
Reflect & Pray
What sins are the biggest struggle for you? How can you rely more on God’s power to overcome their stronghold?
Loving God, please help me to choose to do what’s right. My heart’s desire is to reflect Your perfect character and holy ways.
For further study, read Crying for Us All: How Jesus Shares Our Grief.
Friday, March 31, 2023 – REST ASSURED IN GOD – Isaiah 26:1-6
Our Daily Bread Focus: Rest
Scripture(s): Joshua 1:9; Hebrews 10:22
Reflect & Pray
What threatens to overwhelm you today? How can you remind yourself of God’s power and love?
Dear God, I trust You and choose to rest assured in Your love today.
For further study, read God Is Love.
Saturday, April 1, 2023 – MORE THAN SKIN DEEP – Psalm 32
Our Daily Bread Focus:
Reflect & Pray
What past sins have you struggled with? What does it mean to be transformed and purified by faith in Jesus?
Jesus, thank You for forgiving my sins and making me pure within.
For further study, read The Weight of Sin.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
REVIVAL SEASON – SPIRITUAL GARDEN
During our revival, let’s plant a garden for daily living:
Three rows of peas:
*Peace of mind
*Peace of heart
*Peace of soul
Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished, you have done for us. — Isaiah 26:12
Three rows of squash:
*Squash indifference
*Squash hatred
*Squash grumbling
Hatred stirred up strife, but love covered all sins. — Proverbs 10:12
Three rows of lettuce:
*Let us be kind
*Let us be patient
*Let us love one another
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such, there is no law. — Galatians 5:22-23
Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There is a lot of fruit in your garden. Because you reap what you sow, to complete your garden, we must plant thyme:
*Time for God
*Time for personal study
*Time for prayer
After planting, may you “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
— 2 Peter 3:18
Author Unknown (excerpts taken from the poem Gardening God’s Way)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia