Judges 1-3, Psalm 70
Judges 2:2-3 (NLT)
“For your part, you were not to make any covenants with the people living in this land; instead, you were to destroy their altars. But you disobeyed my command. Why did you do this? So now I declare that I will no longer drive out the people living in your land. They will be thorns in your sides, and their gods will be a constant temptation to you.”
In Judges 2:2–3, the Angel of the Lord tells the descendants of Abraham that they had disobeyed Father-God’s command to avoid alliances that could lead them into idolatry. Instead, they made covenants with the Canaanites and failed to destroy their altars. Because of this disobedience, the Lord decided that He would no longer drive out the Canaanites for them in the same miraculous way He had before. The Canaanites would remain in the land as a constant problem, becoming both a source of harassment and a temptation for the people.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the Lord requires partnership from believers in a covenant relationship. While Father-God sometimes delivers people from problems miraculously, more often He expects His people to take action as part of that partnership. The descendants of Abraham could have continued driving out the Canaanites themselves, but it seems they stopped fighting when the task became too difficult. Another commentary pointed out that some believers hope the Lord will do the work of maturing their faith for them. But spiritual growth usually requires effort and vigilance from us as well. The Lord partners with His people, but believers must remain committed to that covenant.
I have seen this pattern in my own life, particularly in my relationship with money. At one point, I prayed for the Lord to help me earn more so that I could tithe more and give to ministries I cared about. Father-God helped me succeed in that goal, but I slowly became so focused on making money that I lost sight of why I had pursued it in the first place. The pursuit itself became exciting and gratifying to my ego, and before long I found myself drifting away from the Lord.
My church attendance became irregular, and my relationship with the Lord weakened. As I moved further away from Him, stress and worry began to take over my life. I became afraid of losing everything I had gained financially, and my focus shifted entirely to maintaining that success rather than nurturing my relationship with God.
Eventually I realized what had happened. I repented, asked the Lord for forgiveness, and slowly began rebuilding my relationship with Him. As I returned to that relationship, the stress and fear that had consumed me began to fade. Today I have less anxiety about money, and I no longer live in constant fear of not having enough.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who invites you into a partnership that brings peace and purpose — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Day 69 Bible Readings - Joshua 24:14-15 (NLT)
Joshua 22-24, Psalm 69
Joshua 24:14-15 (NLT)
“So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
In Joshua 24:14–15, Joshua challenges the people to serve the Lord exclusively. He tells them they must put away the gods their ancestors once worshiped. Joshua reminds the people that in a covenant relationship there is no coercion. They must make a conscious choice to enter into that covenant and serve the Lord. Surrounded by foreign gods, the people needed to remain vigilant and committed to Father-God. Joshua also highlights that the decision to serve the Lord affects not only the present generation but also those who come after them.
These verses remind me that being in a covenant relationship with the Lord requires a conscious choice each day. A believer must remain in that relationship by choice, not simply out of habit or tradition. I have observed in my own life that for a time I remained in relationship with the Lord mainly because of my Christian upbringing and habit. Even after I became born again, I did not immediately realize that choosing the Lord is something that must be renewed daily.
Whenever my relationship with the Lord became something I followed out of habit rather than intentional choice, I experienced a sense of discontent. But when I made it a daily practice to consciously choose the Lord and remain in covenant with Him, I experienced peace. When you love the Lord, obedience becomes a privilege rather than a burden. As my life became more aligned with the Lord’s plan, I began to see His guidance more clearly, and the Holy Spirit helped me navigate problems with wisdom and direction.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who invites you into a living covenant relationship that brings peace and purpose — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Joshua 24:14-15 (NLT)
“So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
In Joshua 24:14–15, Joshua challenges the people to serve the Lord exclusively. He tells them they must put away the gods their ancestors once worshiped. Joshua reminds the people that in a covenant relationship there is no coercion. They must make a conscious choice to enter into that covenant and serve the Lord. Surrounded by foreign gods, the people needed to remain vigilant and committed to Father-God. Joshua also highlights that the decision to serve the Lord affects not only the present generation but also those who come after them.
These verses remind me that being in a covenant relationship with the Lord requires a conscious choice each day. A believer must remain in that relationship by choice, not simply out of habit or tradition. I have observed in my own life that for a time I remained in relationship with the Lord mainly because of my Christian upbringing and habit. Even after I became born again, I did not immediately realize that choosing the Lord is something that must be renewed daily.
Whenever my relationship with the Lord became something I followed out of habit rather than intentional choice, I experienced a sense of discontent. But when I made it a daily practice to consciously choose the Lord and remain in covenant with Him, I experienced peace. When you love the Lord, obedience becomes a privilege rather than a burden. As my life became more aligned with the Lord’s plan, I began to see His guidance more clearly, and the Holy Spirit helped me navigate problems with wisdom and direction.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who invites you into a living covenant relationship that brings peace and purpose — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Day 68 Bible Readings - Joshua 21:43-45 (NLT)
Joshua 13-21, Psalm 68
Joshua 21:43-45 (NLT)
Joshua 21:43-45 (NLT)
“So the Lord gave to Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. And the Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the Lord helped them conquer all their enemies. Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true.”
In Joshua 21:43–45, we read about the faithfulness of the Lord. The Lord gave the descendants of Abraham the land He had promised them. The people took possession of it, but they still had to engage in battles and follow Father-God’s commands in order to claim the land. As part of His promise, the Lord protected Israel and allowed them to find rest from their enemies. The Lord fulfilled every promise He made to the descendants of Abraham. One Bible commentary I read noted that during this time Israel moved from a nomadic lifestyle to becoming a settled nation.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises to Abraham’s descendants reminds believers that Father-God is faithful to His promises. At the same time, taking possession of the land required the people’s obedience to the Lord’s commands. The descendants of Abraham had a covenant relationship with the Lord, and believers today enter that covenant through faith in Jesus Christ. The experience of Abraham’s descendants encourages believers to trust the reality of the Lord’s promises and His faithfulness.
Reading the Bible every day helps strengthen my confidence that the Lord will fulfill His promises, because Father-God is faithful and never fails. I can rely on His faithfulness, and out of my love for Him I desire to follow His guidance and His commands. The Lord is sovereign over all events and works through them to fulfill His promises.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises and never fails — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
In Joshua 21:43–45, we read about the faithfulness of the Lord. The Lord gave the descendants of Abraham the land He had promised them. The people took possession of it, but they still had to engage in battles and follow Father-God’s commands in order to claim the land. As part of His promise, the Lord protected Israel and allowed them to find rest from their enemies. The Lord fulfilled every promise He made to the descendants of Abraham. One Bible commentary I read noted that during this time Israel moved from a nomadic lifestyle to becoming a settled nation.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises to Abraham’s descendants reminds believers that Father-God is faithful to His promises. At the same time, taking possession of the land required the people’s obedience to the Lord’s commands. The descendants of Abraham had a covenant relationship with the Lord, and believers today enter that covenant through faith in Jesus Christ. The experience of Abraham’s descendants encourages believers to trust the reality of the Lord’s promises and His faithfulness.
Reading the Bible every day helps strengthen my confidence that the Lord will fulfill His promises, because Father-God is faithful and never fails. I can rely on His faithfulness, and out of my love for Him I desire to follow His guidance and His commands. The Lord is sovereign over all events and works through them to fulfill His promises.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises and never fails — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Day 67 Bible Readings - Joshua 10:8-9 (NLT)
Joshua 9-12, Psalm 67
Joshua 10:8-9 (NLT)
“‘Do not be afraid of them,’ the Lord said to Joshua, ‘for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.’ Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.”
In Joshua 10:8–9, the Lord gives Joshua a command, and Joshua obeys. Father-God tells Joshua not to fear the five kings in battle because none of them will be able to stand against him. The command also includes a promise of victory. Joshua does not simply wait for the Lord to accomplish the victory on His own. Instead, he leads his men to take part in the Lord’s work. They march from Gilgal and take the enemy by surprise.
These verses remind me that the Lord may give us guidance and even a promise of victory, but we still need to take action that demonstrates our trust in His promises. Joshua relied on the guidance of the Lord, and when that guidance came, he did not hesitate or question it. He obeyed immediately and acted in faith.
Joshua and his army marched through the night. One Bible commentary noted that this march involved a climb of about 3,300 feet and required eight to ten hours of travel, covering nearly twenty miles in darkness. Joshua’s obedience and determination led to a decisive victory over the Amorite coalition.
I have experienced moments when the Holy Spirit gave me guidance along with the assurance of success, but the outcome only came when I acted on that guidance and partnered with the Lord. I did not simply wait for success to appear. I moved forward in faith, trusting that the Lord was with me in what He had called me to do.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who walks with you and strengthens you as you follow His guidance — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Joshua 10:8-9 (NLT)
“‘Do not be afraid of them,’ the Lord said to Joshua, ‘for I have given you victory over them. Not a single one of them will be able to stand up to you.’ Joshua traveled all night from Gilgal and took the Amorite armies by surprise.”
In Joshua 10:8–9, the Lord gives Joshua a command, and Joshua obeys. Father-God tells Joshua not to fear the five kings in battle because none of them will be able to stand against him. The command also includes a promise of victory. Joshua does not simply wait for the Lord to accomplish the victory on His own. Instead, he leads his men to take part in the Lord’s work. They march from Gilgal and take the enemy by surprise.
These verses remind me that the Lord may give us guidance and even a promise of victory, but we still need to take action that demonstrates our trust in His promises. Joshua relied on the guidance of the Lord, and when that guidance came, he did not hesitate or question it. He obeyed immediately and acted in faith.
Joshua and his army marched through the night. One Bible commentary noted that this march involved a climb of about 3,300 feet and required eight to ten hours of travel, covering nearly twenty miles in darkness. Joshua’s obedience and determination led to a decisive victory over the Amorite coalition.
I have experienced moments when the Holy Spirit gave me guidance along with the assurance of success, but the outcome only came when I acted on that guidance and partnered with the Lord. I did not simply wait for success to appear. I moved forward in faith, trusting that the Lord was with me in what He had called me to do.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who walks with you and strengthens you as you follow His guidance — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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