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January

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Poem

Devotion

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

Why pray? According to R.A. Torrey a 19^th century preacher he gave this reason for prayer.

• Because there is a devil, and prayer is a God-appointed way to resit Him (Ephesians 6:12-13, 18)**

• Because prayer is God’s way or us to obtain what we need from Him (Luke 11:3-13)**

• Because prayer is the means God has appointed for us to find "grace to help in time of need" (Hebrew 4:16)**

• Because prayer with thanksgiving is God’s way for us to obtain freedom from anxiety and to receive "the peace of God" (Philippians 4:6-7) **

Brother Gerald

** Ephesians 12-13,18 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

January Bible Questions

QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED

Jesus often asked his listeners questions, for he knew that questions are marvelous teachers. Can you complete the questions he asked in the sampling of verses below?

1. "Why are you _________, O men of little faith?"

2. "Are not two _________ sold for a penny?"

3. "Have you not read what _________ did, when he was hungry . . . ?"

4. "And if I cast out demons by _________, by whom do you sons cast them out?"

5. "He said to them,"But who do you say that __________ _____________?".

6. "Why do you see the _________ that is your brother’s eye, but do not notice the _________ that is in your own eye?"

7. "And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me _________?"

8. "Which of these three, do you think, proved __________ . . . ?"

9. "Which of you by being __________ can add a cubit to his span of life?"

10. "For which of you, desiring to building a ___________, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?"

January Memory Verses

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Mark 16:15

(These verses came from NIV)

January Words for Thought

There are no shortcut on the road to spiritual maturity.

"A great way to start the New Year out!"

"Opening your Bible can be a real eye-opener."

January 99: Genesis 1-50, Job 1-42, Exodus 1-13

January Poem

A NEW YEAR’S PRAYER

Dear Lord, please give me . . .
A few friends who understand me

--W.R. Hunt

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March

Table of Contents:

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

Devotion

"No one is hopeless whose hope is in GOD!

. . . . but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

For people who feel defeated hope is always there in our God and our Savior Jesus Christ. If you feel defeated the hope of restoration is given in Lamentations 3.

It beings, "This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope"(verse 21). We have hope because of God’s character, which is marked by these traits:

His mercy and compassion (verse 22), faithfulness(verse 23), goodness(verse 25), &

salvation(26).**

Remember God compassions are new every morning and He always gives refreshment of hope. Your faithfulness is the best weapon against has hopelessness. "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see"(Hebrews 11:1)

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

**Lamentations 3: 21-26 21Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion’s never fail. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." 25The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

MARCH Bible Questions

UNWAVERING FAITH

In spite of tremendous trial, some people do not waver in their faith. Match these unwavering Bible people with their trails.

1. Peter (Acts 12:5)

2. Daniel (Daniel 6:7)

3. Moses (Exdous 14:21)

4. John (Revelation 1:9)

5. Noah (Genesis 7:15-18)

6. Sarah (Hebrew 11:11-12)

7. Abraham (Hebrew 11:8-9)

8. Hosea (Hosea 1:12)

9. John the Baptist (Matthew 14:10)

10. Paul (Acts 21:32)

11. Joseph (Genesis 37:28)

1. King’s sword

2. Childless state

3. Exile on Patmos

4. Sold into slavery

5. Sojourned in a strange country

6. Beating

7. Prison

8. Unfaithful wife

9. Flood

10. Red Sea

11. Lion’s den

MARCH Memory Verses

By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.

1 Corinthians 6:14

But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King.

When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.

Jeremiah 10:10

For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.

Psalm 117:2

MARCH Inspiring Verses

It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.

Isaiah 4:6

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."

John 3:36

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Psalm 118:8

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above.

Psalm 148:1

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?

Psalms 116:12

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, . . .

Proverbs 3:13

(These verses came from NIV)

MARCH Words for Thought

Those who serve God only for money are spiritually bankrupt.

Our true characters is revealed in the unguarded moments.

Your don’t need to know where you are going if you know God is leading.

We lose the joy of living in the presents when we worry about the future.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

Trusting God can transform a trail into a treasure.

God loves everyone as if there were but one to love.

Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform.

We can go through anything because Jesus goes with us

Read the Bible in a Year

" Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform."

March 99:  Deuteronomy 4-34, Joshua 1-24, Judges 1-21, Ruth 1-4, 1Samuel 1-20

MARCH Poem

JUST LIKE A GRAIN OF A MUSTARD SEED

It’s just like a grain of a mustard seed,

But my faith can push mountains away . . .

Mountains of fears,

Of doubts and of tears-

My faith helps me through every day.

And just like again of a mustard seed,

It can grow to the height of a tree.

God’s word does reveal

Through my faith God will heal-

And more move mountains of turmoil from me.

Edna Massimilla

With faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing shall be impossible.

Matthew 17:20

APRIL

Table of Contents:

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

Devotion

Answers Prayer

And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:15

God’s Word assures us He hear our request. We know He hears us when we ask according to His will (1 John 5:14). Stay attuned to His Word that specifies the of abundant life He wants for us helps us know what He desires. Then we will pray the kind of prayers He can and will answer.

Remember say this words when you pray:

Thank You, Father, for giving me the undeserved gift of Your attention. Help me pray accord with your will.

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

APRIL Bible Questions

PRAYERS

Fill in the banks with the persons mentioned with the prayer statement.

1. "Therefore the people came to ___________, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee, pray unto the Lord, that he takes away the serpents from us. And __________ prayed for the people." (Numbers 21:7)

2. Jesus said, "I have prayed for the _________, that thy faith fail not" (Luke 22:32)

3. "And ____________ said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord" (1 Samuel 7:5)

4. "___________ therefore was dept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for Him" (Acts 12:5)

5. "The Lord said to Eliphaz, . . . My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends . . . my servant __________ shall pray for you" (Job 42:7-8)

6. ___________ said, I’ll pray for them. I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine" (John 17:9)

7. ___________ prayed, "Let thine ear own be attentive . . . that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee . . . for the children of Israel . . . and confess the sins . . . which we have sinned against thee" (Nehemiah 1:6)

8. "I __________ pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment" (Phillippians1:9)

9. ___________ said, "Always in; every prayer of mine, I pray for you all making request with Joy" (Phillipians 1:4)

10. ___________instrusted, "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laboures into his harvest " (Matthew 9:38)

APRIL Memory Verses

If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.

John 14:7

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Acts 4:12

APRIL Inspiring Verses

Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever

Psalms 136:2

Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples

Psalms 117:1

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Ephesians 2:8

For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD

Proverbs 8:35

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalms 119:105

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

. . . . "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Nehemiah 8:10

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.

Psalms 23:4

(These verses came from NIV)

APRIL Words for Thought

Invest I the future—lead a child to Christ.

Whether sins are great or small, Jesus can forgive them all.

The Spirit of God enables the people of God to understand the words of God

If God seems far away, guess who moved?

If we depend on Christ for everything, we can endure anything.

Our Jesus can satisfy our thirst for God.

Playing with sin is toying with judgement.

When you walk with Christ, you’ll be out of step with the world.

Fools twist God’s grace to live as they please; the wise trust God’s Grace and live as he pleases.

The word of God is a map to help us chart our course through life.

If God is for us, it doesn’t matter who is against us.

Only God can transform a sin-flawed soul into a masterpiece of grace.

God may not always give us answers, but He always gives us grace.

God’s word is timeless - it speaks to every generation.

No one is hopless who hopes in God!

Jesus second coming is a certain as his first coming.

Read the Bible in a Year

" Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform."

April 99:  1 Samuel 21 – 31, 2 Samuel 1- 24, Psalms 1- 60

APRIL Poem

WHAT IS PRAYER?

Is it-measured words that are memorized,

Forcefully said and dramatized,

Offered with pomp and arrogant pride

In words unmatched to the feelings inside?

No . . . prayer is so often just words unspoken

Whispered in tears by a heart that is broken . . .

For God is already deeply aware

Of the burdens we find too heavy to bear,

And all we need do is to seek Him in prayer

And without a word he will help us to bear

Our trails and troubles---our sickness and sorrow

And show us the way to a brighter tomorrow . . .

There’s no need at all for IMPRESSIVE PRAYER

For the minute we seek God HE IS ALREADY

THERE!

MAY

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Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

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Devotion

Good can come out of failure!

Since time we were children we were taught to avoid failure. Failure can strike a blow at everyone in our homes, churches, and places of business. Failure is not final. God can use failure and to restore us to usefulness.(**Read John 18:15-18,25,27)

The response of some people who experience failure is to withdraw from others. It’s a way to deal with embarrassment and regain their composure before facing others. Failure can result from a lack of confidence and from fear. Many adults fail because they lack confidence to stand up for what they know is true and right! Remember failure is not final! (**Read John 21:15-17)

God understands that people fail and stand ready to help them rebound from failure! With God’s help, people who experience failure can make failure a new beginning. Failure should lead to renewed commitment(**Read John 21:18-22)

FIVE STEPS TO RENEWING MY COMMITMENT:

I can renew my commitment to by . . .

* Acknowledging my failures

* Recognizing my place before God

* Choosing to focus on God’s purpose for me

* Removing all that hinders my service to God

* Praying that God will give me new opportunities

What other steps can you take to renew your commitment??

Remember:

We can move beyond failure to purpose if we will:

                                                                                @ Get help! Ask trusted friends to hold us accountable.

                                                                                @ Get busy! Roll up our sleeves and get back to work.

Failure can be useful for God’s purpose.

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

**15Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest's courtyard, 16but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the girl on duty there and brought Peter in.

17"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter.

He replied, "I am not."

18It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself. 25As Simon Peter stood warming himself, he was asked, "You are not one of his disciples, are you?" 27Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18: 15-18,25,27

**15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." 17The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" John 21:15-17

**18I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." 19Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, "Follow me!"

20Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?") 21When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" 22Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me." John 21:18-22

MAY Bible Questions

Desires

Every individual has desires he would like to see fulfilled. Match the person with desires:

MAY Memory Verses

. . . God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

. . . "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

James 4:15

25Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

John 11:25-26

MAY Inspiring Verses

Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.

Mark 13:33

. . . are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:24

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

He is my shield and the horn A of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 18:2

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20

Though he stumbles, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Psalms 37:24

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.A He will come in and go out, and find pasture

John 10::9

(These verses came from NIV)

MAY Words for Thought

Jesus took my place on the cross to give me a place in heaven

God’s justice and mercy meet at the cross.

Because Christ lives in us we will live with Him forever.

Salvation is not feeling but faith.

Growing close to Christ produces a growing Christ likeness.

When you give help to another; you get a blessing in return.

If you would master temptation let Christ master you.

Jesus paid the price for my salvation, how can am I showing my gratitude.

Read the Bible in a Year

" If you're to busy to read the Bible, you've to busy."

May 99:  Psalms 61-150, 1 King 1-4

MAY Poem

The Promise

When you no longer see the way,

Come hide your face in my embrace;

For My strong arms will carry you

Unit we reach a safer place .

Although your steps may father now,

And soul and spirit weary be,

With My own strength, I you endow

And keep you ever close to Me.

Rest in My love and take your ease,

Rest in My love and take your ease,

Your burdens I will take on Me

And bear you up on eagle’s wings

From earth into eternity

Elsie M. Happe

. . . . and He will raise you up on eagle’s wings . . .

 JUNE

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DEVOTION

Thought on Thankfulness

The Holy Spirit lead me to put this devotion out this month please give credit to Charles H. Spurgeon and read this article in Christ.

It is easy to sing when we can read the notes by daylight; but he is skillful who sings when there is not a ray of light to read by, who sings from his heart. No man can make a song in the night of himself; he may attempt it, but he will find that a song in the must be divinely inspired. Let all things go well, I can weave songs, fashioning them wherever I go out of the flowers that grow on my path; but put me in a desert, where no green things grows, and wherewith shall I frame a hymn of praise to God?

No, it is not in man’s power to sing when all is adverse . . .Since our Maker gives songs in the night, let us wait on Him for the music . . .Let us not remain songless because affliction is upon us, but tune our lips to the melody of thanksgiving.

Charles H. Spurgeon

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

JUNE Bible Questions

Praise

1. "Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his."

2. "I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever."

3. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

4. "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen they salvation."

5. "To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever."

6. "I thank thee, O Father . . . because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."

7. "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

8. "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever."

9. "For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name."

10. "O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: or his mercy endureth for ever.

JUNE Words for Thought

We our saved by Christ dying, not our doing.

God’s dawn of deliverance often comes when the hour of trial is darkness.

A sure sign of spiritual growth is ability to take criticism.

Jesus said "Go into all the world" (Mark 16:15) The world beings where your front yard ends.

There is no better time to praise God than right now.

True repentance turns from the wrong and returns to the right.

Nothing is more pleasing to; God than self-sacrifice.

Praying is talking to best friend.

We don’t really know the Bible unless we obey the Bible.

To experience God’s strength we must recognize our weakness

A watching Christian will be a working Christian.

You can do what you want when you want to please God.

JUNE Poem

With Thankful Heart

For all the simple things of life

We thank Thee God this day;

For tender fragile moments

So soon do pass away.

For a all the treasured, cherished things

Which give our hearts delight;

The magic warmth of Christmastime

And glow of candlelight.

For signs of spring and birds that sing

Tho’ winter winds still blow;

The robin comes when first we see

A crocus in the snow.

For pleasing scent of burning leaves

From autumn’s golden store;

And sweet caress of summer

With walks along the shore.

For gentle sleep which eases care

When we are tired and worn;

And coffee brewing on the stove

Upon a winter morn.

For welcome laughter of our friends

The touch of baby’s cheek;

For those who pass us on the street

And smile where’re we speak.

For soothing strains of music

Which fall upon our ears

Compassion share by those we love

And flowing of healing tears.

We thank Thee God for hands and feet

For eyes with which we see;

But most of all, Dear Father

For joy of loving thee!

Sancie Earman King

JULY

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Inspiring Verses

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DEVOTION

Plan to Pray 

Christians should make a plan to pray at a certain time of day and pick a certain place to pray in their home.  In the Bible Daniel had a specific time for prayer (Daniel 6:10).  Also he followed a schedule for prayer; indicates in Psalm 55:17. 

Remember prayer is Christian open line to heaven. So start today and make a plan to pray on regular schedule.  Failure to establish good spiritual habits will lead to poor spiritual health.

PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE

When is the best time for you to pray each day?

Set aside that time as an appointment with God.

Then ask God to help you keep your commitment. 

Plan your praying, then pray your plan! 

Have a blessed month. 

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald 

JULY Bible Questions

 Person, Place, or Thing?

 Names of objects are important in communication.  Circle the proper identity of each of the following:

1.              Huzzab (Nah.2:7)       person, place, thing

2.              Hadadezer (2Sam. 8:7)  person, place, thing

3.              Sarepta (Luke 4:26)    person, place, thing

4.              Rehum (Ezra 2:2)       person, place, thing

5.              Nisan (Neh. 2:1)       person, place, thing

6.              Thyatira (Acts 16:14)  person, place, thing

7.              Zobebah (1Chron. 4:8)  person, place, thing

8.              Dodo (2Sam. 22:34)     person, place, thing

9.              Perizzite (Gen. 13:7)  person, place, thing

10.          Uzziah (Isa 6:1)       person, place, thing

11.          Shittah (Isa 41:19)    person, place, thing

 JULY Memory Verses 

.. . .  Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.

John 16:24 

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.

Mark 16:15 

. . . My God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 

JULY Inspiring Verses 

. . . but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.  . . .

John 4:14 

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 

. . . and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

1 Corinthians 11:24 

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:14 

And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18:5 

I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Psalms 122:1 

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26 

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"

Matthew 17:5 

(These verses came from New Living Translation) 

JULY Words for Thought 

Peace is found only in yielding to will of God. 

A well-chosen word can speak volumes. 

True freedom is not choosing our way but yielding to God’s way. 

Peace floods the soul when Christ rules the heart. 

Faithfulness is God’s requirement; fruitfulness is His reward. 

Every child God plan has a special place in His plan. 

To know the Bible is GOOD its Author is better. 

To love God is to obey God. 

The best eraser I the world is an honest confession to God. 

Be patient with faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. 

When Jesus comes into a life, He changes everything. 

It ‘s never too soon to plan for eternity. 

When you know Christ you’ll want others to know Him too. 

Most often falling into sin is not a blowout but a slow leak. 

God judges us by what we do not by what others say. 

Nothing is too great or too small to bring to God. 

Take Gods promises to heart, but never take them for granted! 

Read the Bible in a Year  

" Like a compass, the Bible always points you in the right direction” 

July 99:  2 Kings 15-19, Hosea 1-14, Isaiah 1-66, Micah 1-7, Nahum 1-3

JULY Poem 

God Answers Prayer 

Sometimes, when heart are weak,

He gives the very gifts

believer seek.

But often faith

must learn a deeper rest

and trust God’s silence

when He doesn’t speak;

for He whose name is Love

will send the best.

Stars may burn out,

nor mountain walls endure,

but God is true,

His promises are sure . . .

. . .for those who seek. 

AUGUST

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Devotion 

Thought On Obedience 

Whosoever keeps the whole law yet offends at one point is fuilty of all (see James 2:10).  He is reightly subject of the hole penalty.  If he habitually disobeys us God in one thing, then he doesn’t obey him in anything, because obedience to God consists in an attitude of the heart. It is willingness to obey God, to let him rule everything.  So if a person habitually disobeys God in one thing, his state of heart renders obedience in anything else impossible, because a person can’t in one area obey God out of respect for his authority while in another area refuse obedience.

Obedience to God is an obedient state of heart, a preference for God’s authority and commandments over everything else.  If a person therefore appears to obey in some areas yet he knowingly disobeys in others, yet he is deceived.  He offends in one point, and this proves he is guilty of all; in others words, he doesn’t obey from the heart at all.  If a person refuses to obey God’s law even a single duty, he has no true faith and his outwardly spiritual acts are loathsome.

Charles G Finney 

Scripture  on obedience: 

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. 

2 John 6 

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. 

Psalms 119:2 

“. . .   .what is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice?”.

1 Samuel 15:22 

Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death. 

Proverbs 19:16

AUGUST Bible Questions    

GOD COMMANDED  

Often God’s will is not easy to obey.  These people experienced some of the hard-to-obey commands of God.  Match the person with what God told him to do.  

1.                Abram (Abraham), Genesis 12:1

2.                Jonah, Jonah 1:1-3

3.                Hosea, Hosea 1:2

4.                Moses, Exodus 14:14-16

5.                Joseph, Matthew 2:13

6.                Zechariah, Luke 1:13,18

7.                Ananias, Acts 9:10-15

8.                Peter, Acts 10:19-20

9.                Noah, Genesis 6:13-14

10.            Samuel, 1 Samuel 16:1-2  

a.              to name his unborn son “John”

b.              to anoint someone else king while Saul lived

c.              to enter a Gentile’s home and preach

d.              to cross a sea a foot

e.              leave his father’s house and move to a new land

f.              to take a harlot for a wife

g.              to preach to his enemy

h.              to help a man who killed Christians

i.              to build a boat on dry land

j.              to take his wife and infant son to Egypt

 AUGUST Memory Verses  

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.

1 Peter 5:7  

“Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me.

John 14:1  

And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father..

Colossians 3:17  

AUGUST Inspiring Verses  

And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.

James 4:8  

For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. . .

Hebrews 4:12  

Yet I am confident that I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living

Psalms 27:13  

I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.