FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
One Nation Under God
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! — Psalm 33:12 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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, July 9, 2023 – A CRY FOR HELP – Isaiah 58:1-9
Our Daily Bread Focus: Prayer
Reflect & Pray
What behavior or attitude could prevent you from experiencing answered prayer? Of what do you need to repent?
Dear God, thank You for hearing my prayers. Please help me to be there for others.
Reflect & Pray
How do the world’s problems threaten to overwhelm you? How does the message and presence of Jesus encourage you?
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for the hope found in Your Son.
Reflect & Pray
What has God built into you? What are unique ways you can give honor to Jesus if you’re complimented?
Jesus, You deserve all my praise. May my life and words give You that praise on this day.
For further study, read Going the Distance: Practices to Strengthen Your Faith.
Reflect & Pray
What does it mean for you to cry out to God, “Wash me”? What’s keeping you from asking for His free forgiveness and cleansing through Jesus now?
God of heaven, You see every stain in my life that needs to be dealt with. Wash me, forgive me, and help me to honor You.
Thursday, July 13, 2023 – PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY – Zephaniah 3:1-8
Daily Bread Focus: Decision-making; Spiritual growth and transformation
Scripture(s): Joshua 24:14-15; Psalm 19:14
Reflect & Pray
Why should you take personal responsibility for your sin? How do your wrong choices bring shame to God?
Heavenly Father, please help me pursue good choices for You.
For further study, read Feeling the Weight of Sin.
Reflect & Pray
In your life, what is the why for your work or ministry? What legacy do you hope to leave by what you accomplish?
Inspire me, faithful God, to commit to working with a purpose that glorifies You.
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – EMPOWERED FOR THE EVERYDAY – Colossians 3:12-17
Our Daily Bread Focus: Holy Spirit
Reflect & Pray
How might you reconsider your perspective on everyday activities? How can you rely on God’s Spirit for the tasks of your day?
Dear Jesus, empower me by Your Spirit to honor You today in all I do.
Learn more about how to pray effectively.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
A LEGACY BUILT ON FAITH
Building and leaving a legacy of faith means desiring to give someone your best but recognizing that the best we can give is not us. We make our most significant impact on others by living a life that points others to Jesus.
God designed us to reflect His characteristics by leaving a trail for others, like a bright light for others to see through an attitude of mercy and humility that comes from God Himself.
In many ways, faith can be generational. We can’t guarantee the salvation of our children, grandchildren, or other relatives. Still, we can be intentional about living faithfully; in doing that, our faith shows itself as experienced, creating a foundation that will outlast our earthly bodies.
I pray we are bold enough to have lives built on unquestionable faith because, in doing so, we glorify God while on earth and leave legacies of faith that continue to lead people toward Jesus even after we are gone.
By faith, Frances Melvin-Norman is now in the Hall of Faith.
By faith, Frances was a woman of prayer. Her lifestyle, as natural as her breathing, strengthened her relationship with God.
By faith, Frances’ life speaks to how she invested her time in this short journey. We saw her faith in action as she praised and prayed to her God.
By faith, Frances’ legacy continues enriching our lives and bringing God glory throughout eternity because it describes how she kindly treated others.
Those planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. — Psalm 92:13 NKJV