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Sunday Scripture

Psalm 23:1-6

God, my shepherd!
I don’t need a thing.
You have bedded me down in lush meadows,
You find me quiet pools to drink from.
True to Your word,
You let me catch my breath
and send me in the right direction.

Even when the way goes through
Death Valley,
I’m not afraid
when You walk at my side.
Your trusty shepherd’s crook
makes me feel secure.

You serve me a six course dinner
right in front of my enemies.
You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.

Your beauty and love chase after me
every day of my life.
I’m back home in the house of God
for the rest of my life.

Three Things

Three things in life that, once gone, never come back:  Time, Words, and Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost:  Peace, Hope, and Honesty

Three things in life that are most valuable:  Love, Self-confidence, and Friends

Three things in life that are never certain:  Dreams, Success, and Fortune

Three things that make a man:  Hard work, Sincerity, and Commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man:  Wine, Pride, and Anger

Three things that are truly constant:  Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

I ask the Lord to bless you, as I pray for you today, to guide you and protect you, as you go along your way.  His love is always with you; His promises are true.  And when you give Him all your cares, you know He’ll see you through.

 

Wealthy

Have you ever sat in church during a sermon about tithing, and could feel the tension building up in the room?  I sat through this on Sunday, and came out with a few thoughts.  When you look at other countries and compare their wealth to ours, we are rich!  What do we do to help others?

Abraham Lincoln once said, “You can see what God thinks of money when you see the people He gives it to.”  What does that say about us? 

I’m not sure that it’s enough for us to give our 10% and let the church dole it out.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad the church does this for me, and I support all the different fields that it goes into.  I just feel like there is more to do, personally.  Can we be wealthy in ways other than money?  I think so.  I’m feeling like witnessing, using the scriptures, and helping.  What do you think?  Will it work?  Will you try it too? 

Blessed Assurance

 “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love,
so that they may have the full riches of
complete understanding, in order that they
may know the mystery of God,
namely, Christ, in whom
are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Colossians 2:2-3 NIV

Ten assurances that we have in God:
He is infinite
He is in control
He is all-powerful
He can be trusted
He is the source of truth
He loves you
He accepts you
He forgives you
He has an amazing plan for you and your life
He wants you to spend eternity with Him

Who else can you say those things about in your life?

Praying the name of the Lord

Reading through the bible, you pick up on the many names of the Lord.  Proverbs 18:10 says “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”  If we call on the Lord in faith, with love, understanding, and great reverence, our faith will increase.  When you’re sick, call on your Healer.  When you’re having financial problems, call on your Provider. 

My God is a Healer-Psalm 103:3
Redeemer-Isaiah 59:20
Deliverer-Psalm 70:5
My Strength-Psalm 43:2
Shelter-Joel 3:16
Friend-John 15:15
Advocate-1John 2:1
Restorer-Psalm 23:3
Everlasting Father-Isaiah 9:6
Love-1John 4:16
Mediator-1 Timothy 2:5-6
Stronghold-Nahum 1:7
Bread of Life-John 6:35
Hiding Place-Psalm 32:7
Everlasting Light-Isaiah 60:20
Strong Tower-Proverbs 18:10
Resting Place-Jeremiah 50:6
Spirit of Truth-John 16:13
Refuge from the Storm-Isaiah 25:4
Eternal Life-1 John 5:20
The Lord Who Provides-Genesis 22:14
Lord of Peace-2 Thessalonians 3:16
Living Water-John 4:10
My Shield-Psalm 144:2
Husband-Isaiah 54:5
Helper-Hebrews 13:6
Wonderful Counselor-Isaiah 9:6
The Lord Who Heals-Exodus15:26
Hope-Psalm 71:5
God of Comfort-Romans 15:5

Prayer for Guidance

Lord, I come to Your throne room
and bow at Your feet, humbly proclaiming
my love for You.  Thank You for loving me
enough to send Your Son to save me. 
I make You Lord over every area of my life.
I surrender all that I am, all that I have,
to You, and ask that You would rule every
part of me.  Mind, soul, body and spirit. 
I am Yours.  I make this commitment to You,
trusting You with all my being. 
Enable me to deny myself in order to take
up my cross daily and follow You.  I carry
the burden of the cross.  Make me Your disciple. 
Guide me and lead me.  Make me hear You. 
I want to lose my life in You, so I will be saved. 

Amen

A David Song

Psalm 16:1-11

1-2  Keep me safe, O God,
I’ve run for dear life to You.
I say to GOD, “Be my Lord!”
Without You, nothing makes sense.

3  And these God-chosen lives all around-
what splendid friends they make!

4  Don’t just go shopping for a god.
Gods are not for sale.
I swear I’ll never treat god-names
like brand-names.

5-6  My choice is You, GOD, first and only.
And now I find I’m Your choice!
You set me up with a house and yard.
And then You made me Your heir!

7-8  The wise counsel God gives when I’m awake
is confirmed by my sleeping heart.
Day and night I’ll stick with God;
I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.

9-10  I’m happy from the inside out,
and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed.
You canceled my ticket to hell-
that’s not my destination!

11  Now You’ve got my feet on the life path,
all radiant from the shining of Your face.
Ever since You took my hand,
I’m on the right way.

The Message

Chronological reading of the Bible

I had said that I was going to read the Bible in historical order after I completed the 90 day reading schedule.  Well, I let life get in the way of my time with God, and I can sure tell it.  The spiritual warfare is all around me and I’m fed up.  I’m starting today on the chronological reading, and putting God first, just like He does for me!!

After some research, this is what I’ve come up with for a historical or chronological timeline reading plan.  (Read the book as it was written.)  I did find a couple that varied slightly, and this one is broken up into a yearly plan.  Since I completed the Bible in 90 days reading, I’m pretty used to reading around 12 to 15 pages per day.  That’s what I’m going to stick to, especially since it’s summer vacation around here.  I’ll adjust as I read, and can post that schedule if someone wishes.  I miss my daily dose of His Word!! 

To find the schedule, just click on the Chronological Reading of the Bible page.  Remember, that is the yearly plan. 

 

A David Prayer

Psalm 17:1-15             1-2  Listen while I build my case, God,

the most honest prayer You’ll ever hear.

Show the world I’m innocent-

in Your heart You know I am.

3  Go ahead, examine me from inside out,

surprise me in the middle of the night-

You’ll find I’m just what I say I am. 

My words don’t run loose.

4-5  I’m not trying to get my way

in the world’s way.

I’m trying to get your way,

Your Word’s way.

I’m staying on Your trail;

I’m putting one foot

in front of the other.

I’m not giving up. 

6-7  I call to You, God, because I’m sure of an answer. 

So- answer! bend Your ear! listen sharp!

Paint grace-graffiti on the fences;

take in Your frightened children who

are running from the neighborhood bullies

straight to You.

8-9  Keep Your eye on me;

hide me under Your cool wing feathers

From the wicked who are out to get me,

from mortal enemies closing in.

10-14  Their hearts are hard as nails,

their mouths blast hot air.

They are after me, nipping my heels,

determined to bring me down,

Lions ready to rip me apart,

young lions poised to pounce.

Up, GOD: beard them! break them!

By Your sword, free me from their clutches;

Barehanded, GOD, break these mortals,

these flat-earth people who can’t think beyond today.

I’d like to see their bellies

swollen with famine food,

the weeds they’ve sown

harvested and baked into famine bread,

with second helpings for their children

and crusts for their babies to chew on.

15  And me?  I plan on looking

You full in the face.  When I get up,

I’ll see Your full stature

and live heaven on earth.

The Message

 

Where have I been?

I’ve been on a little bloggy hiatus that was not planned.  Oh, how I wish I could tell you a wonderful story about warm beaches and spending time with the fam, but I cannot.  I’ve been here all along.  Lost in my own world. 

I’ve been under attack lately, and I just figured out that I’m to blame for that.  Physically, spiritually, financially, and mentally under attack, but it all stops now.  I rebuke satan in the holy and precious name of Jesus Christ, and take away the hold he’s had on me!  I will no longer allow myself to fall into his traps, and wallow in self pity.  I will rejoice and be glad in all the blessings that God has given me.  He gave His Son for me, and I will forever praise Him!  He healed my ear and returned my hearing after 2 different antibiotics.  All of a sudden I could hear, and to top it off we were in church!  He helped me complete all the tasks I had committed to, and on time.  He’s given me a great husband, who works very hard to support us, and loves us very much.  We are all healthy and safe.  We are not hungry or cold.  We have what we need, and then some.  He’s also blessed me with wonderful parents who pray for us, and we have a great relationship.  And friends, great friends I can share with.  I am truly blessed.