Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.38-39
JHN.13
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 14:
Give Thanks for God Accepting Our Offerings (Psalm 51:16-19)
(Memorize verses 16-17)
16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despise.
18 Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.
Reflection:
At the end of Psalm 51, after David's prayers for forgiveness and renewal of his spirit, he shifts to seek the Lord's acceptance of his and the people's offerings. In his prayer, he asks how he can present offerings that are pleasing to God—referring generally to peace offerings and burnt offerings—indicating his deep longing to restore his communion with God and to offer worship and devotion in His presence after receiving forgiveness! Thank the Lord, for in his prayer, David understood the right attitude of offering—“a broken and contrite heart” is valued by God more than the offerings themselves, and God “will not despise” such offerings. What a blessing, as David's prayer provides us with invaluable insight into offerings! On one hand, we receive the grace of forgiveness from God, and even more so, the redemptive grace of God sacrificing His only Son. We ought to respond with our lives offered to Him in gratitude. On the other hand, in the presence of the holy, righteous, and abundant God, our ability to offer anything is unworthy and can only be made possible through His grace and mercy. Thank the Lord for His incredible love toward us, forgiving all our sins and transgressions, and for accepting our offerings in accordance with His will. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1)
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 13
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.37
JHN.12
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 13:
Give Thanks for the “Clean Heart” and “Steadfast Spirit” God Gives Us (Psalm 51:10-15)
(Memorize verses 10-12)
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.
14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, The God of my salvation, And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise.
Reflection:
Today we continue to meditate on Psalm 51, David's famous penitential psalm. After pleading for God’s forgiveness and cleansing from his sins with a sorrowful and repentant heart, he begins to ask God to create in him a “clean heart” and to renew a steadfast spirit within him, so that he does not lose the presence of the Holy Spirit. This shows us how deeply David understood the corruption of his old nature and his inability to overcome sin, as well as how much he valued God’s presence and the work of the Holy Spirit in his life! Thank the Lord, because of the salvation accomplished through the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus on the cross, you and I, under the New Covenant, have received a new life—a new creation—from Christ by faith, possessing the “clean heart” and “upright spirit” that David desired. Moreover, the name of the Lord Jesus is “Immanuel,” ensuring that we will never lose God’s presence, as our bodies have become the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). For this reason, let us cherish and thank God for the new life He has given us and His eternal presence with us throughout our earthly lives. Just as the hymn "The Power Is in the Blood" expresses, “No more sin stains, just life flows,” when we live out the new creation life in Christ, we will surely experience the victory of being “without sin stains” that David longed for!
EZK.37
JHN.12
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 13:
Give Thanks for the “Clean Heart” and “Steadfast Spirit” God Gives Us (Psalm 51:10-15)
(Memorize verses 10-12)
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.
14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, The God of my salvation, And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness.
15 O Lord, open my lips, And my mouth shall show forth Your praise.
Reflection:
Today we continue to meditate on Psalm 51, David's famous penitential psalm. After pleading for God’s forgiveness and cleansing from his sins with a sorrowful and repentant heart, he begins to ask God to create in him a “clean heart” and to renew a steadfast spirit within him, so that he does not lose the presence of the Holy Spirit. This shows us how deeply David understood the corruption of his old nature and his inability to overcome sin, as well as how much he valued God’s presence and the work of the Holy Spirit in his life! Thank the Lord, because of the salvation accomplished through the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus on the cross, you and I, under the New Covenant, have received a new life—a new creation—from Christ by faith, possessing the “clean heart” and “upright spirit” that David desired. Moreover, the name of the Lord Jesus is “Immanuel,” ensuring that we will never lose God’s presence, as our bodies have become the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). For this reason, let us cherish and thank God for the new life He has given us and His eternal presence with us throughout our earthly lives. Just as the hymn "The Power Is in the Blood" expresses, “No more sin stains, just life flows,” when we live out the new creation life in Christ, we will surely experience the victory of being “without sin stains” that David longed for!
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 12
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.36
JHN.11
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 12:
Give Thanks for the Cleansing and Forgiveness of Sin (Psalm 51:1-9)
(Memorize verses 1-2, 7-9)
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me.
4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight— That You may be found just when You speak, And blameless when You judge.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.
6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me hear joy and gladness, That the bones You have broken may rejoice.
9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities.
Reflection:
This is the first half of one of the most famous penitential psalms among the seven penitential psalms. This song often helps us, in our weakness, sin, and guilt, to turn to God with a sorrowful and repentant heart, receiving timely forgiveness and release from Him. David's experience of forgiveness and cleansing, resulting from his genuine and heartfelt repentance, shows us that when we have fallen into weakness and sin, we must not only come before God with a broken heart of repentance but also prepare ourselves with a grateful heart to experience His grace of forgiveness and the power to cleanse our sins. Thank the Lord, what God is like our God, with such abundant mercy and grace to forgive, willing to blot out and cleanse us from all our sins, and to revive our bones, which have been crushed by condemnation! Because of the redemption of the Messiah, we are cleansed from sin and no longer need to use hyssop dipped in the blood of sin offerings, but by faith, we receive the cleansing of God’s Lamb—Jesus Christ’s blood, which is eternally effective. Moreover, the blessed believers today have received that “clean heart” that David sought, along with the Holy Spirit dwelling within us (Psalm 51:10-11), never to depart. For this reason, we should always remember and thank the Lord for His grace of forgiveness and the power of His precious blood. Because of His precious blood, we can boldly enter the Most Holy Place at any time (Hebrews 10:19) and, through “the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony,” overcome all attacks and accusations from the enemy (Revelation 12:11).
EZK.36
JHN.11
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 12:
Give Thanks for the Cleansing and Forgiveness of Sin (Psalm 51:1-9)
(Memorize verses 1-2, 7-9)
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me.
4 Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight— That You may be found just when You speak, And blameless when You judge.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me.
6 Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts, And in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me hear joy and gladness, That the bones You have broken may rejoice.
9 Hide Your face from my sins, And blot out all my iniquities.
Reflection:
This is the first half of one of the most famous penitential psalms among the seven penitential psalms. This song often helps us, in our weakness, sin, and guilt, to turn to God with a sorrowful and repentant heart, receiving timely forgiveness and release from Him. David's experience of forgiveness and cleansing, resulting from his genuine and heartfelt repentance, shows us that when we have fallen into weakness and sin, we must not only come before God with a broken heart of repentance but also prepare ourselves with a grateful heart to experience His grace of forgiveness and the power to cleanse our sins. Thank the Lord, what God is like our God, with such abundant mercy and grace to forgive, willing to blot out and cleanse us from all our sins, and to revive our bones, which have been crushed by condemnation! Because of the redemption of the Messiah, we are cleansed from sin and no longer need to use hyssop dipped in the blood of sin offerings, but by faith, we receive the cleansing of God’s Lamb—Jesus Christ’s blood, which is eternally effective. Moreover, the blessed believers today have received that “clean heart” that David sought, along with the Holy Spirit dwelling within us (Psalm 51:10-11), never to depart. For this reason, we should always remember and thank the Lord for His grace of forgiveness and the power of His precious blood. Because of His precious blood, we can boldly enter the Most Holy Place at any time (Hebrews 10:19) and, through “the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony,” overcome all attacks and accusations from the enemy (Revelation 12:11).
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 11
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.34-35
JHN.10
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 11:
Give Thanks for Forgiveness of Sin (Psalm 32:1-7)
(Memorize verses 1-2, 5-7)
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day long.
4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. (Selah)
5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Selah)
6 For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him.
7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. (Selah)
Reflection:
David, the psalmist, confesses, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered! Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit!” Thank the Lord, for the greatest and most fundamental blessing we receive from God, compared to all the many blessings in our faith journey, is the blessing of forgiveness of sins. God is a covenant-keeping God, and His grace is everlasting. Nothing, except our sin, can separate us from His love. When we truly see that sin leads us into darkness and the power of death, and more importantly, separates us from God’s love, we understand that we cannot return to His loving embrace. We may experience the heaviness of His hand upon us, just as David did. But after experiencing the release and joy of forgiveness, we are free! Yes, when we acknowledge our sins to God and receive His grace of forgiveness, we instantly enjoy freedom and rest. Even if enemies and dangers surround us, we know that nothing can hinder us from praying to God, finding refuge in Him, and triumphantly singing songs of deliverance in the face of our adversaries!
EZK.34-35
JHN.10
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 11:
Give Thanks for Forgiveness of Sin (Psalm 32:1-7)
(Memorize verses 1-2, 5-7)
1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
2 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones grew old Through my groaning all the day long.
4 For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was turned into the drought of summer. (Selah)
5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. (Selah)
6 For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him.
7 You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. (Selah)
Reflection:
David, the psalmist, confesses, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered! Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquity, And in whose spirit there is no deceit!” Thank the Lord, for the greatest and most fundamental blessing we receive from God, compared to all the many blessings in our faith journey, is the blessing of forgiveness of sins. God is a covenant-keeping God, and His grace is everlasting. Nothing, except our sin, can separate us from His love. When we truly see that sin leads us into darkness and the power of death, and more importantly, separates us from God’s love, we understand that we cannot return to His loving embrace. We may experience the heaviness of His hand upon us, just as David did. But after experiencing the release and joy of forgiveness, we are free! Yes, when we acknowledge our sins to God and receive His grace of forgiveness, we instantly enjoy freedom and rest. Even if enemies and dangers surround us, we know that nothing can hinder us from praying to God, finding refuge in Him, and triumphantly singing songs of deliverance in the face of our adversaries!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 10
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.32-33
JHN.9
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 10:
Give Thanks for God’s Lifelong Grace (Psalm 30:1-5)
(Memorize verses 4-5)
1 I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.
3 O Lord, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4 Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.
5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.
Reflection:
David wrote Psalm 30 as a song of dedication, possibly for his own palace, with deep gratitude for God’s lifelong grace toward him and His people. In this joyful, glorious moment, David reflected on God’s unchanging love and eternal grace. Though he had endured valleys of enemy oppression, weariness, illness, and even the pain of his soul nearing the grave, God “lifted,” “healed,” and “rescued” him. With these experiences in mind, he encouraged all of God’s saints to rise and give thanks and praise to Him, “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Amen! May this psalm inspire us all to see every season through the lens of God’s lifelong grace. Even in trials, let us hold to the promise that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning,” knowing He will “turn my mourning into dancing; He has put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness” (Psalm 30:11), that we may give thanks to His holy name.
EZK.32-33
JHN.9
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 10:
Give Thanks for God’s Lifelong Grace (Psalm 30:1-5)
(Memorize verses 4-5)
1 I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me.
3 O Lord, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4 Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.
5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.
Reflection:
David wrote Psalm 30 as a song of dedication, possibly for his own palace, with deep gratitude for God’s lifelong grace toward him and His people. In this joyful, glorious moment, David reflected on God’s unchanging love and eternal grace. Though he had endured valleys of enemy oppression, weariness, illness, and even the pain of his soul nearing the grave, God “lifted,” “healed,” and “rescued” him. With these experiences in mind, he encouraged all of God’s saints to rise and give thanks and praise to Him, “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Amen! May this psalm inspire us all to see every season through the lens of God’s lifelong grace. Even in trials, let us hold to the promise that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning,” knowing He will “turn my mourning into dancing; He has put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness” (Psalm 30:11), that we may give thanks to His holy name.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 9
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.30-31
JHN.8
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 9:
Give Thanks for God's Loving Redemption and Promises (Psalm 107:1-9)
(Memorize verses 1-3)
1 "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
3 And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; They found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And He led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.
8 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.
Reflection:
Thank the Lord! The psalmist reminds us here of our identity in His grace—we are the “redeemed of the Lord,” the ones “redeemed from the hand of the enemy” and “gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.” All who remember this identity should say, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Since being “redeemed of the Lord” is our eternal identity, how can we not use our lives to count and thank Him for His salvation and steadfast love? As the psalmist describes, we should remember and thank God for redeeming us from the hand of the enemy, leading us in the right way so that we are not wandering in the wilderness, and satisfying the hearts of those who seek Him with His abundance. Along the way, He surrounds us with love, cares for us, and protects us as He would the apple of His eye. Yes, thank You for delighting in and hearing the thanksgiving and praise of Your redeemed, for Your grace and works in our lives are never in vain!
EZK.30-31
JHN.8
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 9:
Give Thanks for God's Loving Redemption and Promises (Psalm 107:1-9)
(Memorize verses 1-3)
1 "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,
3 And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way; They found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And He led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.
8 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.
Reflection:
Thank the Lord! The psalmist reminds us here of our identity in His grace—we are the “redeemed of the Lord,” the ones “redeemed from the hand of the enemy” and “gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.” All who remember this identity should say, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." Since being “redeemed of the Lord” is our eternal identity, how can we not use our lives to count and thank Him for His salvation and steadfast love? As the psalmist describes, we should remember and thank God for redeeming us from the hand of the enemy, leading us in the right way so that we are not wandering in the wilderness, and satisfying the hearts of those who seek Him with His abundance. Along the way, He surrounds us with love, cares for us, and protects us as He would the apple of His eye. Yes, thank You for delighting in and hearing the thanksgiving and praise of Your redeemed, for Your grace and works in our lives are never in vain!
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 8
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.28-29
JHN.7
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 8:
Being Grateful for God, Our “God of Salvation” (Psalm 68:19-28)
(Memorize verses 19-20)
19 Blessed be the Lord,
who daily bears us up;
God is our salvation. Selah
20 Our God is a God of salvation,
and to God, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.
21 But God will strike the heads of his enemies,
the hairy crown of him who walks in his guilty ways.
22 The Lord said,
“I will bring them back from Bashan,
I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,
23 that you may strike your feet in their blood,
that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from the foe.”
24 Your procession is seen, O God,
the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary—
25 the singers in front, the musicians last,
between them virgins playing tambourines:
26 “Bless God in the great congregation,
the Lord, O you who are of Israel's fountain!”
27 There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,
the princes of Judah in their throng,
the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
28 Summon your power, O God,
the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.
Reflection:
In this psalm that celebrates Israel’s salvation by God—depicting the journey from defeat to rescue, revival, and victory over enemies—these verses profoundly reveal the God experienced by David and the people of Israel: a Lord who daily bears their burdens, a God who saves them. God’s salvation doesn’t just grant us forgiveness and eternal life; it allows us to draw upon His “manifold salvation” daily, freeing us from burdens and the power of death. Therefore, we should remember constantly that our God is the “Lord who daily bears our burdens,” not only giving thanks that He is our Savior but also for His complete and ultimate salvation, a salvation “to the uttermost” (Hebrews 7:25) that covers every aspect of our lives. This all-encompassing salvation helps us experience His victory over enemies, filling us with gratitude and praise as we journey into the holy place in transformation and triumph. Hallelujah! Though we may face adversaries, even the power of darkness and death, we have a God who “works manifold salvation for us,” delivering us from death and conquering our enemies. With this, we can thank and praise Him, watching how He brings us into salvation and victory!
EZK.28-29
JHN.7
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 8:
Being Grateful for God, Our “God of Salvation” (Psalm 68:19-28)
(Memorize verses 19-20)
19 Blessed be the Lord,
who daily bears us up;
God is our salvation. Selah
20 Our God is a God of salvation,
and to God, the Lord, belong deliverances from death.
21 But God will strike the heads of his enemies,
the hairy crown of him who walks in his guilty ways.
22 The Lord said,
“I will bring them back from Bashan,
I will bring them back from the depths of the sea,
23 that you may strike your feet in their blood,
that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from the foe.”
24 Your procession is seen, O God,
the procession of my God, my King, into the sanctuary—
25 the singers in front, the musicians last,
between them virgins playing tambourines:
26 “Bless God in the great congregation,
the Lord, O you who are of Israel's fountain!”
27 There is Benjamin, the least of them, in the lead,
the princes of Judah in their throng,
the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali.
28 Summon your power, O God,
the power, O God, by which you have worked for us.
Reflection:
In this psalm that celebrates Israel’s salvation by God—depicting the journey from defeat to rescue, revival, and victory over enemies—these verses profoundly reveal the God experienced by David and the people of Israel: a Lord who daily bears their burdens, a God who saves them. God’s salvation doesn’t just grant us forgiveness and eternal life; it allows us to draw upon His “manifold salvation” daily, freeing us from burdens and the power of death. Therefore, we should remember constantly that our God is the “Lord who daily bears our burdens,” not only giving thanks that He is our Savior but also for His complete and ultimate salvation, a salvation “to the uttermost” (Hebrews 7:25) that covers every aspect of our lives. This all-encompassing salvation helps us experience His victory over enemies, filling us with gratitude and praise as we journey into the holy place in transformation and triumph. Hallelujah! Though we may face adversaries, even the power of darkness and death, we have a God who “works manifold salvation for us,” delivering us from death and conquering our enemies. With this, we can thank and praise Him, watching how He brings us into salvation and victory!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 7
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.27
JHN.6
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 7:
Give Thanks Because the Lord is the Most High (Psalm 92:1-8)
(Memorize verses 1-5)
1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night,
3 On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound.
4 For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.
5 O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep.
6 A senseless man does not know, Nor does a fool understand this.
7 When the wicked spring up like grass, And when all the workers of iniquity flourish, It is that they may be destroyed forever.
8 But You, Lord, are on high forevermore.
Reflection:
"Give thanks to the Lord and sing praises to Your name, O Most High!" David gives us a beautiful example of thanksgiving. Knowing that God is the Most High, and supreme in his own life, David could rejoice in all that God had done and consider it good to give thanks and praise. What a glorious example of a grateful life! May this inspire us to give thanks to the great and exalted God who reigns as Lord of our lives, nurturing and shaping us with His loving kindness and faithfulness. May these verses from David's psalm bless us, helping us to "declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness every night" and to invite the Lord to bring gladness to our hearts through His works. Let our thanksgiving not only be a response of love and worship due to God, but also help us experience Him more deeply, finding His joy and strength in our lives.
EZK.27
JHN.6
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 7:
Give Thanks Because the Lord is the Most High (Psalm 92:1-8)
(Memorize verses 1-5)
1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night,
3 On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound.
4 For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands.
5 O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep.
6 A senseless man does not know, Nor does a fool understand this.
7 When the wicked spring up like grass, And when all the workers of iniquity flourish, It is that they may be destroyed forever.
8 But You, Lord, are on high forevermore.
Reflection:
"Give thanks to the Lord and sing praises to Your name, O Most High!" David gives us a beautiful example of thanksgiving. Knowing that God is the Most High, and supreme in his own life, David could rejoice in all that God had done and consider it good to give thanks and praise. What a glorious example of a grateful life! May this inspire us to give thanks to the great and exalted God who reigns as Lord of our lives, nurturing and shaping us with His loving kindness and faithfulness. May these verses from David's psalm bless us, helping us to "declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness every night" and to invite the Lord to bring gladness to our hearts through His works. Let our thanksgiving not only be a response of love and worship due to God, but also help us experience Him more deeply, finding His joy and strength in our lives.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 6
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.24-26
JHN.5
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 6:
Give Thanks Because God Speaks to Us (Psalm 119:57-64)
(Memorize verses 62-64)
57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words.
58 I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word.
59 I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes.
Reflection:
Thanks be to God, who is a God of revelation and who speaks to us. The heavens declare His glory, and the skies proclaim His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). Moreover, through prophets, the Holy Spirit, and the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ, He has spoken to us, giving us statutes, ordinances, and words of life. His Word not only brings us salvation and life but also sets us apart to share in His glory. As Moses testified, “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day?” (Deuteronomy 4:7-8). Lord, since Your statutes and precepts are so precious, let us, like the psalmist, rise to give thanks because of Your words and approach Your Word with humble, longing hearts. May we abide in Your abundant love as we receive and walk in Your Word (John 15:10a).
EZK.24-26
JHN.5
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 6:
Give Thanks Because God Speaks to Us (Psalm 119:57-64)
(Memorize verses 62-64)
57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words.
58 I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; Be merciful to me according to Your word.
59 I thought about my ways, And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I made haste, and did not delay To keep Your commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.
64 The earth, O Lord, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes.
Reflection:
Thanks be to God, who is a God of revelation and who speaks to us. The heavens declare His glory, and the skies proclaim His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). Moreover, through prophets, the Holy Spirit, and the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ, He has spoken to us, giving us statutes, ordinances, and words of life. His Word not only brings us salvation and life but also sets us apart to share in His glory. As Moses testified, “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day?” (Deuteronomy 4:7-8). Lord, since Your statutes and precepts are so precious, let us, like the psalmist, rise to give thanks because of Your words and approach Your Word with humble, longing hearts. May we abide in Your abundant love as we receive and walk in Your Word (John 15:10a).
Monday, November 4, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 5
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.23
JHN.4
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 5: Give Thanks Because God Is Our Abundant Provider (Psalm 65:9-13)
(Memorize verses 9-11)
9 You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, For so You have prepared it.
10 You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth.
11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.
12 They drop on the pastures of the wilderness, And the little hills rejoice on every side.
13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; The valleys also are covered with grain; They shout for joy, they also sing.
【Reflection】
David’s life was filled with many persecutions and trials, yet he deeply experienced God’s deliverance, protection, and provision, continually offering thanks and praise for it. What a precious perspective! In all we see, hear, and need each day, may we recognize and remember God’s mindful provision, enabling us to thank, worship, and trust Him more fully. The Lord is known as “Jehovah Jireh”—He has always provided for us in all things. Not taking His provision lightly helps us to see His faithful work in our lives with a heart of grace and to walk the road of faith, as Abraham did. Through the practice of gratitude, may the Lord help us recognize how richly He has blessed and led us: “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.”
EZK.23
JHN.4
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 5: Give Thanks Because God Is Our Abundant Provider (Psalm 65:9-13)
(Memorize verses 9-11)
9 You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, For so You have prepared it.
10 You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth.
11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.
12 They drop on the pastures of the wilderness, And the little hills rejoice on every side.
13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; The valleys also are covered with grain; They shout for joy, they also sing.
【Reflection】
David’s life was filled with many persecutions and trials, yet he deeply experienced God’s deliverance, protection, and provision, continually offering thanks and praise for it. What a precious perspective! In all we see, hear, and need each day, may we recognize and remember God’s mindful provision, enabling us to thank, worship, and trust Him more fully. The Lord is known as “Jehovah Jireh”—He has always provided for us in all things. Not taking His provision lightly helps us to see His faithful work in our lives with a heart of grace and to walk the road of faith, as Abraham did. Through the practice of gratitude, may the Lord help us recognize how richly He has blessed and led us: “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.”
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 4
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.21-22
JHN.3
2024Thanksgivign Month Day 4: Give Thanks Because God Is Mindful of Us (Psalm 8:1-9)
(Memorize verses 3-9)
1 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants, You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
6-8 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, All sheep and oxen— Even the beasts of the field, The birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!
【Reflection】
We thank our God! He is not only the Creator and Ruler of all but also a God who is “mindful” of us and “visits” us. What gratitude we have that, compared with the heavens and all creation, we alone are made in God’s image and likeness. He has made us “a little lower than the angels” and crowned us with “glory and honor,” entrusting us with dominion over all creation according to His will. Oh Lord, knowing that we are Your unique creation, endowed with a special calling and mission, partaking in Your glory and honor, fills our hearts with joy and delight! Even though we sometimes face physical weakness, the world’s rejection, or the enemy’s attacks, we are reminded that we are Your treasured ones—those You are “mindful” of and “visit.” This lifts our spirits, giving us strength through You. Lord, thank You for Your choosing and forming us, and for establishing strength within our gratitude and praise to overcome every enemy. In all creation, You are so “mindful” of us, and so we declare, “O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, in our lives, how excellent!”
【Reflection】 David's life was filled with numerous persecutions and hardships. At the same time, he also deeply experienced God's personal salvation, preservation, and provision. Therefore, he praised God with a grateful heart, saying, "(He is) the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas." (verse 5) Then, David looked upon the nature created by God, as well as the rain, crops, livestock granted by God... vividly depicting God's grace: "You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance." (verse 11) Dear brothers and sisters, having experienced the unique circumstances and challenges in the past few years, should we not be more grateful for His preservation and provision, cherish Him even more, and find our true satisfaction in Christ? When we think of God's grace upon us, day after day, year after year, can we not help but accept the psalmist's invitation, together with rivers, paths, wilderness, meadows, hills, flocks, to give thanks to God for His abundant provision and care?
EZK.21-22
JHN.3
2024Thanksgivign Month Day 4: Give Thanks Because God Is Mindful of Us (Psalm 8:1-9)
(Memorize verses 3-9)
1 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants, You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.
3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
6-8 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet, All sheep and oxen— Even the beasts of the field, The birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas.
9 O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!
【Reflection】
We thank our God! He is not only the Creator and Ruler of all but also a God who is “mindful” of us and “visits” us. What gratitude we have that, compared with the heavens and all creation, we alone are made in God’s image and likeness. He has made us “a little lower than the angels” and crowned us with “glory and honor,” entrusting us with dominion over all creation according to His will. Oh Lord, knowing that we are Your unique creation, endowed with a special calling and mission, partaking in Your glory and honor, fills our hearts with joy and delight! Even though we sometimes face physical weakness, the world’s rejection, or the enemy’s attacks, we are reminded that we are Your treasured ones—those You are “mindful” of and “visit.” This lifts our spirits, giving us strength through You. Lord, thank You for Your choosing and forming us, and for establishing strength within our gratitude and praise to overcome every enemy. In all creation, You are so “mindful” of us, and so we declare, “O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, in our lives, how excellent!”
【Reflection】 David's life was filled with numerous persecutions and hardships. At the same time, he also deeply experienced God's personal salvation, preservation, and provision. Therefore, he praised God with a grateful heart, saying, "(He is) the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas." (verse 5) Then, David looked upon the nature created by God, as well as the rain, crops, livestock granted by God... vividly depicting God's grace: "You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance." (verse 11) Dear brothers and sisters, having experienced the unique circumstances and challenges in the past few years, should we not be more grateful for His preservation and provision, cherish Him even more, and find our true satisfaction in Christ? When we think of God's grace upon us, day after day, year after year, can we not help but accept the psalmist's invitation, together with rivers, paths, wilderness, meadows, hills, flocks, to give thanks to God for His abundant provision and care?
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 3
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.19-20
JHN.2
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 3: Give Thanks Because God Is Righteous (Psalm 7:6-11, 17)
(Memorize verses 8-11, 17)
6 Arise, O Lord, in Your anger;
Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies;
Rise up for me to the judgment You have commanded!
7 So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You;
For their sakes, therefore, return on high.
8 The Lord shall judge the peoples;
Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness,
And according to my integrity within me.
9 Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end,
But establish the just;
For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.
10 My defense is of God,
Who saves the upright in heart.
11 God is a just judge,
And God is angry with the wicked every day.
...
17 I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness,
And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
【Reflection】
Today, we especially remember that our God is a “righteous God” and a “righteous Judge.” This righteous, powerful God who judges all is also the God who loves us. He sacrificed His beloved Son, covering all our sins and transgressions with His precious blood, and bore our punishment on the cross, granting us grace to become His children, freely justified by faith. In this dark and rebellious age, He is still on the throne and will surely judge sin, yet He remembers His children, upholding us, being our shield, and defending us against injustice and the enemy. Lord, in every situation, help us to remember that human judgment is nothing; judgment belongs only to You (Deut. 1:17). Help us to live with reverence before You, to pursue and maintain integrity of heart, and let us continually “praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.”
【Reflection】Thank the Lord! Jehovah is not only the "Creator of Heaven and Earth," but also "Our Lord." What is even more amazing is that He "cares for us." Just contemplating on this fact is enough to make our hearts leap for joy! Who are we that God would care for us in this way! God says, "everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." (Isaiah 43:7) If we fail to grasp this point, we cannot understand why God entrusted us with the mission of stewardship over His creation; nor can we comprehend why, after humanity fell into temptation and followed Satan, God would send His only begotten Son in the likeness of man, willingly sacrificing Himself to accomplish redemption and initiate a new creation! Indeed, the first created man did not fulfill God's entrusted task. However, the last Adam, Jesus Christ, has received honor and glory as His crown (Hebrews 2:9), and all things are under His feet (1 Corinthians 15:27, Ephesians 1:22). Therefore, let us treasure the salvation we receive through faith in Him and be even more grateful for Jesus Christ reigning in our lives, restoring the glorious mission that God had originally bestowed upon us.
EZK.19-20
JHN.2
2024 Thanksgiving Month Day 3: Give Thanks Because God Is Righteous (Psalm 7:6-11, 17)
(Memorize verses 8-11, 17)
6 Arise, O Lord, in Your anger;
Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies;
Rise up for me to the judgment You have commanded!
7 So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You;
For their sakes, therefore, return on high.
8 The Lord shall judge the peoples;
Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness,
And according to my integrity within me.
9 Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end,
But establish the just;
For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.
10 My defense is of God,
Who saves the upright in heart.
11 God is a just judge,
And God is angry with the wicked every day.
...
17 I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness,
And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
【Reflection】
Today, we especially remember that our God is a “righteous God” and a “righteous Judge.” This righteous, powerful God who judges all is also the God who loves us. He sacrificed His beloved Son, covering all our sins and transgressions with His precious blood, and bore our punishment on the cross, granting us grace to become His children, freely justified by faith. In this dark and rebellious age, He is still on the throne and will surely judge sin, yet He remembers His children, upholding us, being our shield, and defending us against injustice and the enemy. Lord, in every situation, help us to remember that human judgment is nothing; judgment belongs only to You (Deut. 1:17). Help us to live with reverence before You, to pursue and maintain integrity of heart, and let us continually “praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.”
【Reflection】Thank the Lord! Jehovah is not only the "Creator of Heaven and Earth," but also "Our Lord." What is even more amazing is that He "cares for us." Just contemplating on this fact is enough to make our hearts leap for joy! Who are we that God would care for us in this way! God says, "everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." (Isaiah 43:7) If we fail to grasp this point, we cannot understand why God entrusted us with the mission of stewardship over His creation; nor can we comprehend why, after humanity fell into temptation and followed Satan, God would send His only begotten Son in the likeness of man, willingly sacrificing Himself to accomplish redemption and initiate a new creation! Indeed, the first created man did not fulfill God's entrusted task. However, the last Adam, Jesus Christ, has received honor and glory as His crown (Hebrews 2:9), and all things are under His feet (1 Corinthians 15:27, Ephesians 1:22). Therefore, let us treasure the salvation we receive through faith in Him and be even more grateful for Jesus Christ reigning in our lives, restoring the glorious mission that God had originally bestowed upon us.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 2
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.17-18
JHN.1
2024 Thanksgivign Month Day 2: Give Thanks Because God Is Our Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)
(Memorize verses 1-6)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
4 Yea, 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.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
【Reflection】
We give thanks to God, our Shepherd, for we shall not lack. He is our Shepherd, personally leading us along the path of life, where there are green pastures to rest in and still waters to refresh our souls. He revives our souls, bringing us out of darkness into light, guiding us in His paths of righteousness and peace. On this heavenly journey, though there may be valleys of the shadow of death and “enemies all around,” the Lord leads us through safely and victoriously by His presence and power. May we never forget His works and grace along this journey, and may our trust in Him and hope for the future grow continually. Yes, with our Shepherd’s provision, protection, and guidance, no matter how dark or rebellious this age may become, we are confident that the path ahead will grow brighter, and we have great assurance in life. How thankful we are to hold and experience this truth all our days: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
EZK.17-18
JHN.1
2024 Thanksgivign Month Day 2: Give Thanks Because God Is Our Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)
(Memorize verses 1-6)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
4 Yea, 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.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
【Reflection】
We give thanks to God, our Shepherd, for we shall not lack. He is our Shepherd, personally leading us along the path of life, where there are green pastures to rest in and still waters to refresh our souls. He revives our souls, bringing us out of darkness into light, guiding us in His paths of righteousness and peace. On this heavenly journey, though there may be valleys of the shadow of death and “enemies all around,” the Lord leads us through safely and victoriously by His presence and power. May we never forget His works and grace along this journey, and may our trust in Him and hope for the future grow continually. Yes, with our Shepherd’s provision, protection, and guidance, no matter how dark or rebellious this age may become, we are confident that the path ahead will grow brighter, and we have great assurance in life. How thankful we are to hold and experience this truth all our days: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want…Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Scripture - Nov 1
Thanksgiving Month Introduction...
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.16
LUK.24
Day 1: Give Thanks Because God Is the Creator
(Psalm 136:1-9)
(Memorization Scripture: vv. 1-3)
1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy
endures forever.
2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures
forever.
3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures
forever:
4 To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures
forever;
5 To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy
endures forever;
6 To Him who laid out the earth above the waters, For His mercy
endures forever;
7 To Him who made great lights, For His mercy endures forever—
8 The sun to rule by day, For His mercy endures forever;
9 The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures
forever.
【Reflection】Praise and thank our God! This “God of gods,”
“Lord of lords,” the One who alone does great wonders, has
become our God! All His mighty works of creation and acts of
greatness are connected to us because His mercy toward us endures forever! May the Lord, through the Holy Spirit and the
revelation of His Word, deepen our understanding and experience
of God’s faithfulness and mercy this Thanksgiving month,
increasing our gratitude and love for Him. Yes, “God is love,”
and since there is no place where we can hide from His Spirit or
His presence (Psalm 139:7), let us be mindful of His faithfulness
and lovingkindness toward us, thanking and praising Him at all
times and in all places. In this awareness and experience, may our
gratitude no longer stem from mere effort but flow naturally from
our lives—because He is with us, “For His mercy endures forever!”
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 31
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.14-15
LUK.23
PSA.85
Daily Scripture:
Ezekiel 47:9-12
(Memorization Scripture 12)
9 And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes....11 But its swamps and marshes will not be healed; they will be given over to salt. 12 Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.”
【Reflection】Let us all take some time to be still in the presence of the Lord, and with a prayerful heart, read aloud these grateful scriptures. Let's recite them repeatedly until these words, through the Holy Spirit, ignite within us a deep gratitude towards God and let that gratitude overflow within us! These passages proclaim the Lord as the God of gods, the Lord of lords; they mention God's goodness, His marvelous deeds, His wisdom; they ignite our thoughts with His power, His designs, His providence... The central message is for us to give thanks to the Lord, for His steadfast love endures forever! As we enter this month of thanksgiving, let us pray that the Lord, through the Holy Spirit, anoint our eyes, so that we may see (Revelation 3:18) - see that everything and everyone may change, but God remains unchanging, and His steadfast love endures forever. And because of such vision, may we all worship God as God and give Him the gratitude and praise that He deserves.
EZK.14-15
LUK.23
PSA.85
Daily Scripture:
Ezekiel 47:9-12
(Memorization Scripture 12)
9 And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes....11 But its swamps and marshes will not be healed; they will be given over to salt. 12 Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.”
【Reflection】Let us all take some time to be still in the presence of the Lord, and with a prayerful heart, read aloud these grateful scriptures. Let's recite them repeatedly until these words, through the Holy Spirit, ignite within us a deep gratitude towards God and let that gratitude overflow within us! These passages proclaim the Lord as the God of gods, the Lord of lords; they mention God's goodness, His marvelous deeds, His wisdom; they ignite our thoughts with His power, His designs, His providence... The central message is for us to give thanks to the Lord, for His steadfast love endures forever! As we enter this month of thanksgiving, let us pray that the Lord, through the Holy Spirit, anoint our eyes, so that we may see (Revelation 3:18) - see that everything and everyone may change, but God remains unchanging, and His steadfast love endures forever. And because of such vision, may we all worship God as God and give Him the gratitude and praise that He deserves.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 30
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.13
LUK.22
PSA.84
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 30:18-21
(Memorization Scripture 18)
18 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you;
And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
Blessed are all those who wait for Him.
19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem;
You shall weep no more.
He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry;
When He hears it, He will answer you.
20 And though the Lord gives you
The bread of adversity and the water of [f]affliction,
Yet your teachers will not be moved into a corner anymore,
But your eyes shall see your teachers.
21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
“This is the way, walk in it,”
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left.
EZK.13
LUK.22
PSA.84
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 30:18-21
(Memorization Scripture 18)
18 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you;
And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you.
For the Lord is a God of justice;
Blessed are all those who wait for Him.
19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem;
You shall weep no more.
He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry;
When He hears it, He will answer you.
20 And though the Lord gives you
The bread of adversity and the water of [f]affliction,
Yet your teachers will not be moved into a corner anymore,
But your eyes shall see your teachers.
21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
“This is the way, walk in it,”
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 29
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.12
LUK.20-21
PSA.83
Daily Scripture:
John 14:1-6
(Memorization Scripture:6)
1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
EZK.12
LUK.20-21
PSA.83
Daily Scripture:
John 14:1-6
(Memorization Scripture:6)
1 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 28
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.10-11
LUK.19
PSA.82
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 9:13-15
(Memorization Scripture 14-15)
13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
EZK.10-11
LUK.19
PSA.82
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 9:13-15
(Memorization Scripture 14-15)
13 For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, 14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 27
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.7-9
LUK.18
PSA.81
Daily Scripture:
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
(Memorization Scripture:1-3)
.....We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge [a]puffs up, but love [b]edifies. 2 And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
EZK.7-9
LUK.18
PSA.81
Daily Scripture:
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
(Memorization Scripture:1-3)
.....We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge [a]puffs up, but love [b]edifies. 2 And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 26
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 25
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
EZK.1-3
LUK.16
PSA.79
Daily Scripture:
John 6:32-35
(Memorization Scripture 35)
32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.”
35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
EZK.1-3
LUK.16
PSA.79
Daily Scripture:
John 6:32-35
(Memorization Scripture 35)
32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.”
35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst."
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 24
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
LAM.4-5
LUK.14-15
PSA.78:40-72
Daily Scripture:
Ezekiel 36:33-36
(Memorization Scripture 35-36 )
33 ‘Thus says the Lord God: “On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will also enable you to dwell in the cities, and the ruins shall be rebuilt. 34 The desolate land shall be tilled instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass by. 35 So they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden; and the wasted, desolate, and ruined cities are now fortified and inhabited.’ 36 Then the nations which are left all around you shall know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted what was desolate. I, the Lord, have spoken it, and I will do it.”
LAM.4-5
LUK.14-15
PSA.78:40-72
Daily Scripture:
Ezekiel 36:33-36
(Memorization Scripture 35-36 )
33 ‘Thus says the Lord God: “On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, I will also enable you to dwell in the cities, and the ruins shall be rebuilt. 34 The desolate land shall be tilled instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who pass by. 35 So they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden; and the wasted, desolate, and ruined cities are now fortified and inhabited.’ 36 Then the nations which are left all around you shall know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted what was desolate. I, the Lord, have spoken it, and I will do it.”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 23
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
LAM.2-3
LUK.13
PSA.78:1-39
Daily Scripture:
Ephesians 4:20-24
(Memorization Scripture 21-24)
20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
LAM.2-3
LUK.13
PSA.78:1-39
Daily Scripture:
Ephesians 4:20-24
(Memorization Scripture 21-24)
20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 22
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
LAM.1
LUK.12
PSA.77
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 26:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3-4 )
1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks.
2 Open the gates,
That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.
LAM.1
LUK.12
PSA.77
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 26:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3-4 )
1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks.
2 Open the gates,
That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 21
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.52
LUK.11
PSA.76
Daily Scripture:
Acts 5:30-32
(Memorization Scripture 30-32)
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
JER.52
LUK.11
PSA.76
Daily Scripture:
Acts 5:30-32
(Memorization Scripture 30-32)
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 20
Friday, October 18, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 19
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 18
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.49
LUK.8
PSA.73
Daily Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:11-13
(Memorization Scripture11-13 )
11 This is a faithful saying:
For if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
12 If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
JER.49
LUK.8
PSA.73
Daily Scripture:
2 Timothy 2:11-13
(Memorization Scripture11-13 )
11 This is a faithful saying:
For if we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him.
12 If we endure,
We shall also reign with Him.
If we deny Him,
He also will deny us.
13 If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 17
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.48
LUK.7
PSA.72
Daily Scripture:
Deuteronomy 32:9-12
(Memorization Scripture 9-12)
9 For the Lord’s portion is His people;
Jacob is the place of His inheritance.
10 “He found him in a desert land
And in the wasteland, a howling wilderness;
He encircled him, He instructed him,
He kept him as the apple of His eye.
11 As an eagle stirs up its nest,
Hovers over its young,
Spreading out its wings, taking them up,
Carrying them on its wings,
12 So the Lord alone led him,
And there was no foreign god with him."
JER.48
LUK.7
PSA.72
Daily Scripture:
Deuteronomy 32:9-12
(Memorization Scripture 9-12)
9 For the Lord’s portion is His people;
Jacob is the place of His inheritance.
10 “He found him in a desert land
And in the wasteland, a howling wilderness;
He encircled him, He instructed him,
He kept him as the apple of His eye.
11 As an eagle stirs up its nest,
Hovers over its young,
Spreading out its wings, taking them up,
Carrying them on its wings,
12 So the Lord alone led him,
And there was no foreign god with him."
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 16
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.46-47
LUK.6
PSA.71
Daily Scripture:
Psalms25:12-15
(Memorization Scripture 12-14)
12 Who is the man that fears the Lord?
Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity,
And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.
JER.46-47
LUK.6
PSA.71
Daily Scripture:
Psalms25:12-15
(Memorization Scripture 12-14)
12 Who is the man that fears the Lord?
Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity,
And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.
15 My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 15
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.44-45
LUK.5
PSA.70
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews10:35-38
(Memorization Scripture 35-38)
35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:
37 “For yet a little while,
And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.
38 Now the just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in him.”
JER.44-45
LUK.5
PSA.70
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews10:35-38
(Memorization Scripture 35-38)
35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:
37 “For yet a little while,
And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.
38 Now the just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back,
My soul has no pleasure in him.”
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 14
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.41-43
LUK.4
PSA.69
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 121:1-8
(Memorization Scripture 1-4)
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.
JER.41-43
LUK.4
PSA.69
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 121:1-8
(Memorization Scripture 1-4)
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not allow your foot to be moved;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, He who keeps Israel
Shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in
From this time forth, and even forevermore.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 13
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.38-40
LUK.3
PSA.68
Daily Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
(Memorization Scripture:9-11 )
9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
11 Therefore comfort each other and [c]edify one another, just as you also are doing.
JER.38-40
LUK.3
PSA.68
Daily Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
(Memorization Scripture:9-11 )
9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.
11 Therefore comfort each other and [c]edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 12
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.36-37
LUK.2
PSA.67
Daily Scripture:
Matt 5:13
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
2 Chronicles 7:14
14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
JER.36-37
LUK.2
PSA.67
Daily Scripture:
Matt 5:13
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
2 Chronicles 7:14
14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 11
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.34-35
LUK.1
PSA.66
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 54:2-3
(Memorization Scripture 2-3)
2 “Enlarge the place of your tent,
And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings;
Do not spare;
Lengthen your cords,
And strengthen your stakes.
3 For you shall expand to the right and to the left,
And your descendants will inherit the nations,
And make the desolate cities inhabited.
JER.34-35
LUK.1
PSA.66
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 54:2-3
(Memorization Scripture 2-3)
2 “Enlarge the place of your tent,
And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings;
Do not spare;
Lengthen your cords,
And strengthen your stakes.
3 For you shall expand to the right and to the left,
And your descendants will inherit the nations,
And make the desolate cities inhabited.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 10
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.32-33
MRK.16
PSA.65
Daily Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
(Memorization Scripture:9-10)
6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
JER.32-33
MRK.16
PSA.65
Daily Scripture:
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
(Memorization Scripture:9-10)
6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 9
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.30
MRK.15
PSA.64
Daily Scripture:
Proverbs 3:1-6
(Memorization Scripture: 5-6,11-12)
1 My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and [a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [b]direct your paths.
JER.30
MRK.15
PSA.64
Daily Scripture:
Proverbs 3:1-6
(Memorization Scripture: 5-6,11-12)
1 My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and [a]high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [b]direct your paths.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 8
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.29
MRK.14
PSA.63
Daily Scripture:
Colossians 4:2-6
(Memorization Scripture: 5-6 )
2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
JER.29
MRK.14
PSA.63
Daily Scripture:
Colossians 4:2-6
(Memorization Scripture: 5-6 )
2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 7
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.26-28
MRK.13
PSA.62
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 44:21-23
(Memorization Scripture22-23)
21 “Remember these, O Jacob,
And Israel, for you are My servant;
I have formed you, you are My servant;
O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me!
22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions,
And like a cloud, your sins.
Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
23 Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it!
Shout, you lower parts of the earth;
Break forth into singing, you mountains,
O forest, and every tree in it!
For the Lord has redeemed Jacob,
And glorified Himself in Israel.
JER.26-28
MRK.13
PSA.62
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 44:21-23
(Memorization Scripture22-23)
21 “Remember these, O Jacob,
And Israel, for you are My servant;
I have formed you, you are My servant;
O Israel, you will not be forgotten by Me!
22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions,
And like a cloud, your sins.
Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
23 Sing, O heavens, for the Lord has done it!
Shout, you lower parts of the earth;
Break forth into singing, you mountains,
O forest, and every tree in it!
For the Lord has redeemed Jacob,
And glorified Himself in Israel.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 6
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.24-25
MRK.12
PSA.61
Daily Scripture:
1 John 1:5-9
(Memorization Scripture:5-9)
5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
JER.24-25
MRK.12
PSA.61
Daily Scripture:
1 John 1:5-9
(Memorization Scripture:5-9)
5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 5
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.21-23
MRK.11
PSA.60
Daily Scripture:
2 Peter 2:5-7
5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6 if by turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; 7 and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked.
JER.21-23
MRK.11
PSA.60
Daily Scripture:
2 Peter 2:5-7
5 if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6 if by turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; 7 and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 4
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.18-20
MRK.10
PSA.59
Daily Scripture:
Colossians 3:1-4
(Memorization Scripture: 1-4)
1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
JER.18-20
MRK.10
PSA.59
Daily Scripture:
Colossians 3:1-4
(Memorization Scripture: 1-4)
1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 3
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.16-17
MRK.9
PSA.58
Daily Scripture:
Philippians 1:3-6
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
JER.16-17
MRK.9
PSA.58
Daily Scripture:
Philippians 1:3-6
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 2
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.13-15
MRK.8
PSA.57
Daily Scripture:
Revelation 12:10-11
(Memorization Scripture 10-11)
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death."
JER.13-15
MRK.8
PSA.57
Daily Scripture:
Revelation 12:10-11
(Memorization Scripture 10-11)
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death."
Monday, September 30, 2024
Daily Scripture - Oct 1
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.10-12
MRK.7
PSA.56
Daily Scripture:
Romans 13:11-14
(Memorization Scripture:11-14)
11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
JER.10-12
MRK.7
PSA.56
Daily Scripture:
Romans 13:11-14
(Memorization Scripture:11-14)
11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 30
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.8-9
MRK.6
PSA.55
Daily Scripture:
James 4:6-8
(Memorization Scripture 7-8a)
5 'Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? '
6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
“God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.”
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.8'Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. 'Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. "
JER.8-9
MRK.6
PSA.55
Daily Scripture:
James 4:6-8
(Memorization Scripture 7-8a)
5 'Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”? '
6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
“God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.”
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.8'Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. 'Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. "
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 29
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.6-7
MRK.5
PSA.54
Daily Scripture:
Hebrew 12:1-2
(Memorization Scripture 1-2)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
JER.6-7
MRK.5
PSA.54
Daily Scripture:
Hebrew 12:1-2
(Memorization Scripture 1-2)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 28
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.4-5
MRK.4
PSA.53
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 134:1-3
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 Behold, bless the Lord,
All you servants of the Lord,
Who by night stand in the house of the Lord!
2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary,
And bless the Lord.
3 The Lord who made heaven and earth
Bless you from Zion!
JER.4-5
MRK.4
PSA.53
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 134:1-3
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 Behold, bless the Lord,
All you servants of the Lord,
Who by night stand in the house of the Lord!
2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary,
And bless the Lord.
3 The Lord who made heaven and earth
Bless you from Zion!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 27
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JER.1
MRK.3
PSA.52
Daily Scripture:
1 Timothy 3:15b-16
(Memorization Scripture 15b-16)
which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
JER.1
MRK.3
PSA.52
Daily Scripture:
1 Timothy 3:15b-16
(Memorization Scripture 15b-16)
which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 26
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.66
MRK.1-2
PSA.51
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 40:28-31
(Memorization Scripture 29-31)
28 Have you not known?
Have you not heard?
The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
ISA.66
MRK.1-2
PSA.51
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 40:28-31
(Memorization Scripture 29-31)
28 Have you not known?
Have you not heard?
The everlasting God, the Lord,
The Creator of the ends of the earth,
Neither faints nor is weary.
His understanding is unsearchable.
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 25
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.65
MAT.28
PSA.50
Daily Scripture:
Ephesians 3:5-6
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,
ISA.65
MAT.28
PSA.50
Daily Scripture:
Ephesians 3:5-6
(Memorization Scripture 5-6)
5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,
Monday, September 23, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 24
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.63-64
MAT.27
PSA.49
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 33:8-12
(Memorization Scripture 8-12)
8 Let all the earth fear the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
9 For He spoke, and it was done;
He commanded, and it stood fast.
10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.
11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart to all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.
ISA.63-64
MAT.27
PSA.49
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 33:8-12
(Memorization Scripture 8-12)
8 Let all the earth fear the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
9 For He spoke, and it was done;
He commanded, and it stood fast.
10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.
11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart to all generations.
12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 23
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.61-62
MAT.26
PSA.48
Daily Scripture:
John 14:26-27
(Memorization Scripture 26)
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
ISA.61-62
MAT.26
PSA.48
Daily Scripture:
John 14:26-27
(Memorization Scripture 26)
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 22
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.59-60
MAT.25
PSA.47
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 86:8-12
(Memorization Scripture 11-12)
8 Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord;
Nor are there any works like Your works.
9 All nations whom You have made
Shall come and worship before You, O Lord,
And shall glorify Your name.
10 For You are great, and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.
11 Teach me Your way, O Lord;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.
12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
And I will glorify Your name forevermore.
ISA.59-60
MAT.25
PSA.47
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 86:8-12
(Memorization Scripture 11-12)
8 Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord;
Nor are there any works like Your works.
9 All nations whom You have made
Shall come and worship before You, O Lord,
And shall glorify Your name.
10 For You are great, and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.
11 Teach me Your way, O Lord;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.
12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,
And I will glorify Your name forevermore.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 21
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 20
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.52-55
MAT.23
PSA.45
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 5:12-14
(Memorization Scripture 14)
12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
ISA.52-55
MAT.23
PSA.45
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 5:12-14
(Memorization Scripture 14)
12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 19
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.49-51
MAT.22
PSA.44
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 57:14-15
(Memorization Scripture 14-15)
And one shall say,
“Heap it up! Heap it up!
Prepare the way,
Take the stumbling block out of the way of My people.”
15 For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
ISA.49-51
MAT.22
PSA.44
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 57:14-15
(Memorization Scripture 14-15)
And one shall say,
“Heap it up! Heap it up!
Prepare the way,
Take the stumbling block out of the way of My people.”
15 For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 18
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.46-48
MAT.21
PSA.43
Daily Scripture:
Luke 10:18-20
(Memorization Scripture 18-20)
18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
ISA.46-48
MAT.21
PSA.43
Daily Scripture:
Luke 10:18-20
(Memorization Scripture 18-20)
18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
Monday, September 16, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 17
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.44-45
MAT.20
PSA.42
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 44:1-5
(Memorization Scripture 2-3)
1 But now hear, O Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen!
2 Thus says the Lord who made you,
who formed you from the womb and will help you:
Fear not, O Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring,
and my blessing on your descendants.
4 They shall spring up among the grass
like willows by flowing streams.
5 This one will say, ‘I am the Lord's,’
another will call on the name of Jacob,
and another will write on his hand, ‘The Lord's,’
and name himself by the name of Israel.”
ISA.44-45
MAT.20
PSA.42
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 44:1-5
(Memorization Scripture 2-3)
1 But now hear, O Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen!
2 Thus says the Lord who made you,
who formed you from the womb and will help you:
Fear not, O Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring,
and my blessing on your descendants.
4 They shall spring up among the grass
like willows by flowing streams.
5 This one will say, ‘I am the Lord's,’
another will call on the name of Jacob,
and another will write on his hand, ‘The Lord's,’
and name himself by the name of Israel.”
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 16
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.42-43
MAT.19
PSA.41
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 11:1-2,10
(Memorization Scripture 2)
1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,
And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
...
10 “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
For the Gentiles shall seek Him,
And His resting place shall be glorious.”
ISA.42-43
MAT.19
PSA.41
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 11:1-2,10
(Memorization Scripture 2)
1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,
And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
...
10 “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse,
Who shall stand as a banner to the people;
For the Gentiles shall seek Him,
And His resting place shall be glorious.”
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 15
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.40-41
MAT.18
PSA.40
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 110:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3)
1. The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
2 The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion.
Rule in the midst of Your enemies!
3 Your people shall be volunteers
In the day of Your power;
In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning,
You have the dew of Your youth.
4 The Lord has sworn
And will not relent,
“You are a priest forever
According to the order of Melchizedek.”
ISA.40-41
MAT.18
PSA.40
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 110:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3)
1. The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
2 The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion.
Rule in the midst of Your enemies!
3 Your people shall be volunteers
In the day of Your power;
In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning,
You have the dew of Your youth.
4 The Lord has sworn
And will not relent,
“You are a priest forever
According to the order of Melchizedek.”
Friday, September 13, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 14
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.37-39
MAT.17
PSA.39
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 65:1-4
(Memorziation Scripture 4)
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion,
and to you shall vows be performed.
2 O you who hear prayer,
to you shall all flesh come.
3 When iniquities prevail against me,
you atone for our transgressions.
4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple!
ISA.37-39
MAT.17
PSA.39
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 65:1-4
(Memorziation Scripture 4)
Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion,
and to you shall vows be performed.
2 O you who hear prayer,
to you shall all flesh come.
3 When iniquities prevail against me,
you atone for our transgressions.
4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple!
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 13
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.34-36
MAT.16
PSA.38
Daily Scripture:
1 John 3:7-8
(Memorization Scripture 7-8)
7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
ISA.34-36
MAT.16
PSA.38
Daily Scripture:
1 John 3:7-8
(Memorization Scripture 7-8)
7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 12
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.31-33
MAT.15
PSA.37
Daily Scripture:
Johah 2:7-9
(Memorization Scripture 7)
“7 When my soul fainted within me,
I remembered the Lord;
And my prayer went up to You,
Into Your holy temple. 8 Those who regard worthless idols
Forsake their own [b]Mercy.
9 But I will sacrifice to You
With the voice of thanksgiving;
I will pay what I have vowed.
Salvation is of the Lord.”
ISA.31-33
MAT.15
PSA.37
Daily Scripture:
Johah 2:7-9
(Memorization Scripture 7)
“7 When my soul fainted within me,
I remembered the Lord;
And my prayer went up to You,
Into Your holy temple. 8 Those who regard worthless idols
Forsake their own [b]Mercy.
9 But I will sacrifice to You
With the voice of thanksgiving;
I will pay what I have vowed.
Salvation is of the Lord.”
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 11
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.29-30
MAT.14
PSA.36
Daily Scripture:
Matthew 5:13-16
(Memorization Scripture 16)
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
ISA.29-30
MAT.14
PSA.36
Daily Scripture:
Matthew 5:13-16
(Memorization Scripture 16)
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 10
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.27-28
MAT.13
PSA.35
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 99:1-5
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 The Lord reigns;
Let the peoples tremble!
He dwells between the cherubim;
Let the earth be moved!
2 The Lord is great in Zion,
And He is high above all the peoples.
3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—
He is holy.
4The King’s strength also loves justice;
You have established equity;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
5 Exalt the Lord our God,
And worship at His footstool—
He is holy.
ISA.27-28
MAT.13
PSA.35
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 99:1-5
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 The Lord reigns;
Let the peoples tremble!
He dwells between the cherubim;
Let the earth be moved!
2 The Lord is great in Zion,
And He is high above all the peoples.
3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—
He is holy.
4The King’s strength also loves justice;
You have established equity;
You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
5 Exalt the Lord our God,
And worship at His footstool—
He is holy.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 9
Daily Scripture:
Galatians 3:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3-4)
1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain?
Galatians 3:1-4
(Memorization Scripture 3-4)
1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain?
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 8
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.20-23
MAT.11
PSA.33
Daily Scripture:
Psalms 48:1-8
(Memorization Scripture 8)
1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God,
In His holy mountain.
2 Beautiful in [a]elevation,
The joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north,
The city of the great King.
3 God is in her palaces;
He is known as her refuge.
4 For behold, the kings assembled,
They passed by together.
5 They saw it, and so they marveled;
They were troubled, they hastened away.
6 Fear took hold of them there,
And pain, as of a woman in birth pangs,
7 As when You break the ships of Tarshish
With an east wind.
8 As we have heard,
So we have seen
In the city of the Lord of hosts,
In the city of our God:
God will establish it forever. Selah
ISA.20-23
MAT.11
PSA.33
Daily Scripture:
Psalms 48:1-8
(Memorization Scripture 8)
1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised
In the city of our God,
In His holy mountain.
2 Beautiful in [a]elevation,
The joy of the whole earth,
Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north,
The city of the great King.
3 God is in her palaces;
He is known as her refuge.
4 For behold, the kings assembled,
They passed by together.
5 They saw it, and so they marveled;
They were troubled, they hastened away.
6 Fear took hold of them there,
And pain, as of a woman in birth pangs,
7 As when You break the ships of Tarshish
With an east wind.
8 As we have heard,
So we have seen
In the city of the Lord of hosts,
In the city of our God:
God will establish it forever. Selah
Friday, September 6, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 7
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 6
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.14-16
MAT.9
PSA.31
Daily Scripture:
Romans 6:3-5
(Memorization Scripture:3-5)
3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection
ISA.14-16
MAT.9
PSA.31
Daily Scripture:
Romans 6:3-5
(Memorization Scripture:3-5)
3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 5
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.11-13
MAT.8
PSA.30
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 28:6-9
(Memorization Scripture 7 )
6 Blessed be the Lord,
Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
8 The Lord is [b]their strength,
And He is the saving refuge of His anointed.
9 Save Your people,
And bless Your inheritance;
Shepherd them also,
And bear them up forever.
ISA.11-13
MAT.8
PSA.30
Daily Scripture:
Psalm 28:6-9
(Memorization Scripture 7 )
6 Blessed be the Lord,
Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
8 The Lord is [b]their strength,
And He is the saving refuge of His anointed.
9 Save Your people,
And bless Your inheritance;
Shepherd them also,
And bear them up forever.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 4
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.9-10
MAT.7
PSA.29
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 2:10-13
(Memorization Scripture10-11 )
10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying:
“I will declare Your name to My brethren;
In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You."
13 And again:
“I will put My trust in Him.”
And again:
“Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.”
ISA.9-10
MAT.7
PSA.29
Daily Scripture:
Hebrews 2:10-13
(Memorization Scripture10-11 )
10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying:
“I will declare Your name to My brethren;
In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You."
13 And again:
“I will put My trust in Him.”
And again:
“Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.”
Monday, September 2, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 3
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.7-8
MAT.6
PSA.29
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 60:19-22
(Memorization Scriture: 21-22)
19 “The sun shall no longer be your light by day,
Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you;
But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light,
And your God your glory.
20 Your sun shall no longer go down,
Nor shall your moon withdraw itself;
For the Lord will be your everlasting light,
And the days of your mourning shall be ended.
21 Also your people shall all be righteous;
They shall inherit the land forever,
The branch of My planting,
The work of My hands,
That I may be glorified.
22 A little one shall become a thousand,
And a small one a strong nation.
I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.”
ISA.7-8
MAT.6
PSA.29
Daily Scripture:
Isaiah 60:19-22
(Memorization Scriture: 21-22)
19 “The sun shall no longer be your light by day,
Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you;
But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light,
And your God your glory.
20 Your sun shall no longer go down,
Nor shall your moon withdraw itself;
For the Lord will be your everlasting light,
And the days of your mourning shall be ended.
21 Also your people shall all be righteous;
They shall inherit the land forever,
The branch of My planting,
The work of My hands,
That I may be glorified.
22 A little one shall become a thousand,
And a small one a strong nation.
I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time.”
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 2
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.4-6
MAT.5
PSA.28
Psalm 132:13-18
(Memorization Scripture 13-18)
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion;
He has desired it for His dwelling place:
14 “This is My resting place forever;
Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provision;
I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation,
And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17 There I will make the horn of David grow;
I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,
But upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”
ISA.4-6
MAT.5
PSA.28
Psalm 132:13-18
(Memorization Scripture 13-18)
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion;
He has desired it for His dwelling place:
14 “This is My resting place forever;
Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.
15 I will abundantly bless her provision;
I will satisfy her poor with bread.
16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation,
And her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
17 There I will make the horn of David grow;
I will prepare a lamp for My Anointed.
18 His enemies I will clothe with shame,
But upon Himself His crown shall flourish.”
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Daily Scripture - Sep 1
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ISA.1
MAT.4
PSA.27
Psalms 122:1-9
(Memorization Scripture 1-4)
1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go into the house of the Lord.”
2 Our feet have been standing
Within your gates, O Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem is built
As a city that is compact together,
4 Where the tribes go up,
The tribes of the Lord,
To the Testimony of Israel,
To give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 For thrones are set there for judgment,
The thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.
7 Peace be within your walls,
Prosperity within your palaces.”
8 For the sake of my brethren and companions,
I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
9 Because of the house of the Lord our God
I will seek your good.
ISA.1
MAT.4
PSA.27
Psalms 122:1-9
(Memorization Scripture 1-4)
1 I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go into the house of the Lord.”
2 Our feet have been standing
Within your gates, O Jerusalem!
3 Jerusalem is built
As a city that is compact together,
4 Where the tribes go up,
The tribes of the Lord,
To the Testimony of Israel,
To give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 For thrones are set there for judgment,
The thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you.
7 Peace be within your walls,
Prosperity within your palaces.”
8 For the sake of my brethren and companions,
I will now say, “Peace be within you.”
9 Because of the house of the Lord our God
I will seek your good.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 31
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
SNG.7-8
MAT.3
PSA.26
Psalms 87:1-7
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion
More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God! Selah
4 “I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;
Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia:
‘This one was born there.’ ”
5 And of Zion it will be said,
“This one and that one were born in her;
And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”
6 The Lord will record,
When He registers the peoples:
“This one was born there.” Selah
7 Both the singers and the players on instruments say,
“All my springs are in you.”
SNG.7-8
MAT.3
PSA.26
Psalms 87:1-7
(Memorization Scripture 1-3)
1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2 The Lord loves the gates of Zion
More than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3 Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God! Selah
4 “I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;
Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia:
‘This one was born there.’ ”
5 And of Zion it will be said,
“This one and that one were born in her;
And the Most High Himself shall establish her.”
6 The Lord will record,
When He registers the peoples:
“This one was born there.” Selah
7 Both the singers and the players on instruments say,
“All my springs are in you.”
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 30
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
SNG.5-6
MAT.2
PSA.25
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 40:
(Isaiah 45:22-25)
22 “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.
23 By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.’
24 “Only in the Lord, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him.
25 In the Lord all the offspring of Israel shall be justified and shall glory.”
LDC prayer request: Praying for Our Unified Exaltation and Reverence for Christ During LDC
Dear Lord,You are the God who created and governs all things, and who sacrificed Your only Son to save us from darkness and death. You alone are God, worthy of all our thanks and reverence! As we begin the Labor Day Conference tonight, we especially pray that we would all participate with hearts of humility, awe, and longing. Throughout the conference, may we collectively look to You, with every knee bowing and every tongue praising You. May You establish Your throne in our worship, lead us to "the mountain of the Lord," where we can see Your glory, receive Your provision, and be built up by You!We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
SNG.5-6
MAT.2
PSA.25
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 40:
(Isaiah 45:22-25)
22 “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.
23 By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: ‘To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.’
24 “Only in the Lord, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him.
25 In the Lord all the offspring of Israel shall be justified and shall glory.”
LDC prayer request: Praying for Our Unified Exaltation and Reverence for Christ During LDC
Dear Lord,You are the God who created and governs all things, and who sacrificed Your only Son to save us from darkness and death. You alone are God, worthy of all our thanks and reverence! As we begin the Labor Day Conference tonight, we especially pray that we would all participate with hearts of humility, awe, and longing. Throughout the conference, may we collectively look to You, with every knee bowing and every tongue praising You. May You establish Your throne in our worship, lead us to "the mountain of the Lord," where we can see Your glory, receive Your provision, and be built up by You!We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 29
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
SNG.3-4
MAT.1
PSA.24
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 39:
(Psalm 133:1-3)
1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Prayer Request for LDC: Praying for the Enjoyment and Living Out the Testimony of the Body during LDC
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the precious time You have given us during the Labor Day Conference, allowing our brothers and sisters, as well as visiting members, to worship and fellowship together in the Body. We ask for Your help in opening our hearts so that we can love one another in Your presence and pursue You together.We especially pray that the Holy Spirit would work freely and vibrantly throughout the conference. May each member be a channel of life and living water according to the gifts and promptings of the Holy Spirit, flowing out the riches of Christ. May the meetings be filled with Your glory and may the Body be built up.We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
SNG.3-4
MAT.1
PSA.24
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 39:
(Psalm 133:1-3)
1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.
Prayer Request for LDC: Praying for the Enjoyment and Living Out the Testimony of the Body during LDC
Dear Lord,
Thank You for the precious time You have given us during the Labor Day Conference, allowing our brothers and sisters, as well as visiting members, to worship and fellowship together in the Body. We ask for Your help in opening our hearts so that we can love one another in Your presence and pursue You together.We especially pray that the Holy Spirit would work freely and vibrantly throughout the conference. May each member be a channel of life and living water according to the gifts and promptings of the Holy Spirit, flowing out the riches of Christ. May the meetings be filled with Your glory and may the Body be built up.We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 28
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
SNG.1-2
REV.21-22
PSA.23
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 38:
(Isaiah 62:6-7)
6 "On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the LORD in remembrance, take no rest, 7 and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.
LDC Prayer Request: Please Join in Prayer for the Labor Day Conference
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your intention to revive Your children and the Church, and for choosing us to work with You through intercession. We ask that You move our hearts to join together in watching and praying for this year’s Labor Day special meeting. May we continually call upon You to not cease Your work of revival among us.
Please keep everyone in good health and peace throughout the meeting. Bind any attacks from the enemy against our brothers and sisters, their families, and the Church. Remove all potential disturbances or distractions.
“God, be exalted above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth!” (Psalm 108:5)
We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
SNG.1-2
REV.21-22
PSA.23
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 38:
(Isaiah 62:6-7)
6 "On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have set watchmen; all the day and all the night they shall never be silent. You who put the LORD in remembrance, take no rest, 7 and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.
LDC Prayer Request: Please Join in Prayer for the Labor Day Conference
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your intention to revive Your children and the Church, and for choosing us to work with You through intercession. We ask that You move our hearts to join together in watching and praying for this year’s Labor Day special meeting. May we continually call upon You to not cease Your work of revival among us.
Please keep everyone in good health and peace throughout the meeting. Bind any attacks from the enemy against our brothers and sisters, their families, and the Church. Remove all potential disturbances or distractions.
“God, be exalted above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth!” (Psalm 108:5)
We pray this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Monday, August 26, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 27
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.11-12
REV.20
PSA.22
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 37:
(Ephesians 3:16-20)
16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.
Prayer Request: Experiencing God's Power at the Conference
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord, how we need to be strengthened by Your Spirit! We ask that Your Holy Spirit move freely during the conference, filling our hearts and helping us believe that You will indeed accomplish far more than we can ask or think, according to the power at work within us. May this lead us to joy and enable us to be strong and victorious in every circumstance, relying on You. We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
ECC.11-12
REV.20
PSA.22
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 37:
(Ephesians 3:16-20)
16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.
Prayer Request: Experiencing God's Power at the Conference
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord, how we need to be strengthened by Your Spirit! We ask that Your Holy Spirit move freely during the conference, filling our hearts and helping us believe that You will indeed accomplish far more than we can ask or think, according to the power at work within us. May this lead us to joy and enable us to be strong and victorious in every circumstance, relying on You. We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 26
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.9-10
REV.19
PSA.21
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 36:
(Ezekiel 43:5-7)
5 The Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the glory of the Lord filled the temple. 6 While the man was standing beside me, I heard one speaking to me out of the temple, 7 and he said to me: 'Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the people of Israel forever...12 This is the law of the temple: the whole territory on the top of the mountain all around shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the temple.
LDC Prayer Request: May the glory of the Lord fill the house of God—our church
Let us pray together: Dear Lord, we are the people of Zion, longing for Your presence among us and desiring Your reign in our midst! Lord, we ask You to establish Your throne in our church and dwell among us forever! May You fill Your house with glory, be our light in the darkness, and let us be enlightened, healed, and built up in Your glory. May all of Silicon Valley come near to Your light! We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
ECC.9-10
REV.19
PSA.21
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 36:
(Ezekiel 43:5-7)
5 The Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the glory of the Lord filled the temple. 6 While the man was standing beside me, I heard one speaking to me out of the temple, 7 and he said to me: 'Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the people of Israel forever...12 This is the law of the temple: the whole territory on the top of the mountain all around shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the temple.
LDC Prayer Request: May the glory of the Lord fill the house of God—our church
Let us pray together: Dear Lord, we are the people of Zion, longing for Your presence among us and desiring Your reign in our midst! Lord, we ask You to establish Your throne in our church and dwell among us forever! May You fill Your house with glory, be our light in the darkness, and let us be enlightened, healed, and built up in Your glory. May all of Silicon Valley come near to Your light! We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 25
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.7-8
REV.18
PSA.20
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 35:
(Ephesians 1:17-19)
17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might."
Prayer Request for True Knowledge of the Lord
Let us pray together:Dear Lord, we acknowledge that our understanding of You is truly limited. We ask You to help us by granting us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that we may experience this hope-filled calling during the conference and see how glorious the inheritance You desire to obtain among us is! Lord, You alone are glorious; let us catch a glimpse of Your glory! May Your glory draw us in and capture us, so that our lives are wholly captivated by You and lived solely for Your will! We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
ECC.7-8
REV.18
PSA.20
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 35:
(Ephesians 1:17-19)
17 "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might."
Prayer Request for True Knowledge of the Lord
Let us pray together:Dear Lord, we acknowledge that our understanding of You is truly limited. We ask You to help us by granting us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that we may experience this hope-filled calling during the conference and see how glorious the inheritance You desire to obtain among us is! Lord, You alone are glorious; let us catch a glimpse of Your glory! May Your glory draw us in and capture us, so that our lives are wholly captivated by You and lived solely for Your will! We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Friday, August 23, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 24
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.5-6
REV.17
PSA.19
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 34:
(Isaiah 2:3)
Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Prayer Request: Preparing the Hearts of Attendees
Let us pray together:Dear Lord, we ask You to prepare the hearts of the 564 brothers and sisters who have registered for the LDC conference. May we come with great anticipation to ascend to the mountain of the Lord! Whether they are participants, servants, adults, or children, we all long to hear Your words and teachings on Your holy mountain, for when we encounter You, our hearts will be filled with joy! Lord, we open our mouths wide to You and ask that You fill us abundantly! Hallelujah! We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
ECC.5-6
REV.17
PSA.19
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 34:
(Isaiah 2:3)
Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Prayer Request: Preparing the Hearts of Attendees
Let us pray together:Dear Lord, we ask You to prepare the hearts of the 564 brothers and sisters who have registered for the LDC conference. May we come with great anticipation to ascend to the mountain of the Lord! Whether they are participants, servants, adults, or children, we all long to hear Your words and teachings on Your holy mountain, for when we encounter You, our hearts will be filled with joy! Lord, we open our mouths wide to You and ask that You fill us abundantly! Hallelujah! We pray this in the holy name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 23
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.3-4
REV.16
PSA.18
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 33:
(Haggai 1:3-6)
6 “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; 7 and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the Lord of hosts. 8 ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts. 9 ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
Prayer Request: For the Building Fund
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord,We believe that 3131 Bowers is the place You have chosen to be filled with Your glory, so we willingly offer the gifts we have received from You to provide for the construction of Your house.
According to Your promises, let the glory of this house be greater than the former glory we have heard of, granting us peace in Your house. May the treasures of all nations come to Your light and let Silicon Valley see that You are in our midst.We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
ECC.3-4
REV.16
PSA.18
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 33:
(Haggai 1:3-6)
6 “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; 7 and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the Lord of hosts. 8 ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts. 9 ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”
Prayer Request: For the Building Fund
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord,We believe that 3131 Bowers is the place You have chosen to be filled with Your glory, so we willingly offer the gifts we have received from You to provide for the construction of Your house.
According to Your promises, let the glory of this house be greater than the former glory we have heard of, granting us peace in Your house. May the treasures of all nations come to Your light and let Silicon Valley see that You are in our midst.We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 22
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
ECC.1-2
REV.15
PSA.17
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 33:
John 12:24-26
4 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much [a]grain. 25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.
Prayer Request: For District Leaders and Small Group Leaders
Let us pray together: Dear Lord Jesus,Thank You for Your sacrifice as the grain of wheat that fell to the ground and died, so that we, the grains, might bear fruit. We ask that You bless our district leaders and group leaders, who endure much labor and tears in serving the brothers and sisters. May You remember and reward their efforts personally. Let them rejoice with great joy as they see the fruit of their labor. We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
ECC.1-2
REV.15
PSA.17
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 33:
John 12:24-26
4 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much [a]grain. 25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.
Prayer Request: For District Leaders and Small Group Leaders
Let us pray together: Dear Lord Jesus,Thank You for Your sacrifice as the grain of wheat that fell to the ground and died, so that we, the grains, might bear fruit. We ask that You bless our district leaders and group leaders, who endure much labor and tears in serving the brothers and sisters. May You remember and reward their efforts personally. Let them rejoice with great joy as they see the fruit of their labor. We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 21
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JOB.41-42
REV.14
PSA.16
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 31:
Isaiah 40:3-5
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make straight [b]in the desert
A highway for our God.
4 Every valley shall be exalted
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough places smooth;
5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
And all flesh shall see it together;
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Prayer Request: For brothers and sisters to Experience God's provision at LDC
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord Jesus,
We have heard the call, and we come to prepare the way for You! We ask that You speak to each of our hearts within LDC, providing us with timely and fresh supplies to remove the highs and lows and the twists and turns in our lives. May our lives be fully adorned with Your glory.
According to Your promises, let Your glory be revealed among us. Lord, we long for You to meet us here. We welcome Your presence!
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
JOB.41-42
REV.14
PSA.16
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 31:
Isaiah 40:3-5
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
“Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make straight [b]in the desert
A highway for our God.
4 Every valley shall be exalted
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough places smooth;
5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
And all flesh shall see it together;
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
Prayer Request: For brothers and sisters to Experience God's provision at LDC
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord Jesus,
We have heard the call, and we come to prepare the way for You! We ask that You speak to each of our hearts within LDC, providing us with timely and fresh supplies to remove the highs and lows and the twists and turns in our lives. May our lives be fully adorned with Your glory.
According to Your promises, let Your glory be revealed among us. Lord, we long for You to meet us here. We welcome Your presence!
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 20
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JOB.38-40
REV.13
PSA.15
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 30:
(Psalm 18:31-34,46)
31 For who is God, except the Lord?
And who is a rock, except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength,
And makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer,
And sets me on my high places.
34 He teaches my hands to make war,
So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
46 The Lord lives!
Blessed be my Rock!
Let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Prayer Request: For the Building Project Publicity and Engineering Teams
Let us pray together:
Lord, today we especially lift up the members of the Building Project Communications and Engineering Teams into Your hands. We ask that You personally strengthen them and equip them for their tasks. Teach them to fight the good fight and to skillfully use their tools and resources.
May all their work be grounded in You, relying on You, and directed towards You. As they navigate each stage of the building process, be their rock and guide them to walk securely on high ground.
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
JOB.38-40
REV.13
PSA.15
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 30:
(Psalm 18:31-34,46)
31 For who is God, except the Lord?
And who is a rock, except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength,
And makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer,
And sets me on my high places.
34 He teaches my hands to make war,
So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
46 The Lord lives!
Blessed be my Rock!
Let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Prayer Request: For the Building Project Publicity and Engineering Teams
Let us pray together:
Lord, today we especially lift up the members of the Building Project Communications and Engineering Teams into Your hands. We ask that You personally strengthen them and equip them for their tasks. Teach them to fight the good fight and to skillfully use their tools and resources.
May all their work be grounded in You, relying on You, and directed towards You. As they navigate each stage of the building process, be their rock and guide them to walk securely on high ground.
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 19
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JOB.35-37
REV.10-12
PSA.14
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 29:
(2 King 6:16-17) 16 calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, 17 for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”
LDC Prayer Request: For Overcoming Fear and Moving Forward in Faith
Dear Lord,
You know the anxieties, fears, and challenges we may face as we follow and serve You. We ask You to open the eyes of our faith, that we may see beyond our circumstances and recognize Your presence with us. Help us to see that You surround us with "mountains full of chariots and horses," protecting us and enabling us to overcome all our enemies.
We also ask You to strengthen our faith, so that we no longer live by sight, reason, experience, or feeling, but rather walk the path of faith, moving forward with confidence and living out the precious and victorious life of Your children.
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
JOB.35-37
REV.10-12
PSA.14
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 29:
(2 King 6:16-17) 16 calling to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, 17 for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”
LDC Prayer Request: For Overcoming Fear and Moving Forward in Faith
Dear Lord,
You know the anxieties, fears, and challenges we may face as we follow and serve You. We ask You to open the eyes of our faith, that we may see beyond our circumstances and recognize Your presence with us. Help us to see that You surround us with "mountains full of chariots and horses," protecting us and enabling us to overcome all our enemies.
We also ask You to strengthen our faith, so that we no longer live by sight, reason, experience, or feeling, but rather walk the path of faith, moving forward with confidence and living out the precious and victorious life of Your children.
We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Daily Scripture - Aug 18
Annual Bible Reading Plan:
JOB.32-34
REV.9
PSA.13
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 28:
(1 Peter 8-9)
8 ... Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
Prayer Request: For Church Pastors and Workers
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord,We lift up the pastors and full-time workers of the church into Your hands. Lord, we ask that You remember their faithful service before You, and strengthen their hands and encourage their hearts. May they be filled with inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love for You and for Your children.
Lord, fill them abundantly with Your joy, grant them strength, and lead the church forward with joy, courage, and hope.We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
JOB.32-34
REV.9
PSA.13
"40 Days Prayer for building of the church"
Day 28:
(1 Peter 8-9)
8 ... Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
Prayer Request: For Church Pastors and Workers
Let us pray together:
Dear Lord,We lift up the pastors and full-time workers of the church into Your hands. Lord, we ask that You remember their faithful service before You, and strengthen their hands and encourage their hearts. May they be filled with inexpressible and glorious joy because of their love for You and for Your children.
Lord, fill them abundantly with Your joy, grant them strength, and lead the church forward with joy, courage, and hope.We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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