Esther 1-5, Psalm 51
Esther 4:15-16 (NLT)
“Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: ‘Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.’”
In Esther 4:15–16, Esther answered Mordecai's plea for help by telling him to have the Jewish people fast for her for three days and nights. Then Esther said that she and her maids would do the same. After the fast, Esther promised she would go before the king, even though she had not been summoned. She declared that if she perished, she perished.
Esther trusted the Lord enough to fast and to ask the people to fast for her, since fasting is often associated with seeking Father-God's guidance, favor, or intervention. She also trusted the Lord enough to approach the king without being summoned, even though doing so could cost her life. Esther was willing to risk everything to save her people.
These verses remind me that I need to trust in the Lord when facing difficult situations. I also need to seek Father-God through prayer and, at times, fasting as I ask for His guidance and intervention. Esther's story also shows that asking others to pray for me is another way to seek the Lord during difficult times. Finally, Esther's courage to approach the king without being summoned and her willingness to die for her people show me that she submitted herself to the Lord's will and trusted Him with the outcome, no matter what happened.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful and worth of out trust, whatever the outcome will be—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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Day 205 Bible Readings - Lamentations 5:19 (NLT)
Lamentations 4-5, Psalm 50
Lamentations 5:19 (NLT)
“But Lord, you remain the same forever! Your throne continues from generation to generation.”
In Lamentations 5:19, Jeremiah prays for the restoration of Jerusalem and its people while focusing on the Lord's eternal and unchanging nature. Father-God's reign is everlasting, and His throne endures from generation to generation.
One Bible commentary I read noted that Jeremiah's confidence in the Lord's eternal reign reflects the covenant relationship between the Lord and His people. In times of distress, remembering that the Lord's reign is unchanging gives believers comfort and hope. Because Father-God's throne endures, we can see His faithfulness throughout history and trust Him with our future.
This verse reminds me that while my circumstances constantly change, the Lord's character and promises remain steadfast. I know I can place my future in the hands of Father-God, whose plans and purposes are always good.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose character and promises are unchanging—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.
Day 204 Bible Readings for July 25 - Lamentations 3:21-22 (NLT)
Lamentations 3, Psalm 49
Lamentations 3:21-22 (NLT)
“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.”
In Lamentations 3:21–22, Jeremiah finds hope by remembering the Lord’s past faithfulness and mercies in his life. In another translation, Jeremiah wrote that a remnant of Israel survived after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, and their survival was solely due to Father-God’s mercy and grace, not because of any merit of the people.
One Bible commentary I read noted that hope is not passive. Having hope requires believers to actively recall the Lord’s promises, along with His past faithfulness and mercies. Even in the midst of suffering, we need to remember that we have not been completely consumed because of the Lord’s devotion to care for His children.
I have incorporated this practice into my own life. When I go through a challenging situation, I intentionally remind myself of all the blessings the Lord has bestowed on me. Thinking about how faithfully the Lord has cared for me over the years gives me hope that He will help me again, even in the midst of my present suffering. I tell myself, He didn't fail me all those other times—why would He fail me now?
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is always faithful to His promises and mercies toward those who believe in Him—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.
Lamentations 3:21-22 (NLT)
“Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.”
In Lamentations 3:21–22, Jeremiah finds hope by remembering the Lord’s past faithfulness and mercies in his life. In another translation, Jeremiah wrote that a remnant of Israel survived after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, and their survival was solely due to Father-God’s mercy and grace, not because of any merit of the people.
One Bible commentary I read noted that hope is not passive. Having hope requires believers to actively recall the Lord’s promises, along with His past faithfulness and mercies. Even in the midst of suffering, we need to remember that we have not been completely consumed because of the Lord’s devotion to care for His children.
I have incorporated this practice into my own life. When I go through a challenging situation, I intentionally remind myself of all the blessings the Lord has bestowed on me. Thinking about how faithfully the Lord has cared for me over the years gives me hope that He will help me again, even in the midst of my present suffering. I tell myself, He didn't fail me all those other times—why would He fail me now?
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is always faithful to His promises and mercies toward those who believe in Him—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, July 24, 2026
Day 203 Bible Readings - Lamentations 2:17 (NLT)
Lamentations 1-2, Psalm 48
Lamentations 2:17 (NLT)
“But it is the Lord who did just as he planned. He has fulfilled the promises of disaster he made long ago. He has destroyed Jerusalem without mercy. He has caused her enemies to gloat over her and has given them power over her.”
Lamentations is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem. In Lamentations 2:17, we read about the sovereignty of the Lord and His faithfulness to His Word. Father-God warned through the prophets that He would judge Jerusalem because the people had turned away from Him in sin and rebellion. The destruction of Jerusalem reminds us that the Lord's judgment is real and that there are consequences for turning away from Him.
These verses remind me that the prophecies in the Old Testament are trustworthy because the Lord fulfilled what He declared. Father-God repeatedly warned the people of Israel about what would happen if they did not repent. Over many years, He gave them countless opportunities to return to Him in covenant. Time and again, He showed mercy when the people humbled themselves and repented. But when they continually refused to listen, the Lord fulfilled what He had promised.
These verses also remind me that the Lord does not act out of impulse or uncontrolled anger but is always faithful to His Word. The people were warned repeatedly by the prophets about what was coming, yet they refused to listen. One Bible commentary I read noted that the destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled the covenant curses described in Deuteronomy 28. If that is true, then the covenant blessings promised for obedience in the same chapter are also trustworthy. I have seen in my own life that when I walk in obedience to the Lord, I experience His blessings each day.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to every promise He has made to those who believe in Him—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.
Lamentations 2:17 (NLT)
“But it is the Lord who did just as he planned. He has fulfilled the promises of disaster he made long ago. He has destroyed Jerusalem without mercy. He has caused her enemies to gloat over her and has given them power over her.”
Lamentations is traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem. In Lamentations 2:17, we read about the sovereignty of the Lord and His faithfulness to His Word. Father-God warned through the prophets that He would judge Jerusalem because the people had turned away from Him in sin and rebellion. The destruction of Jerusalem reminds us that the Lord's judgment is real and that there are consequences for turning away from Him.
These verses remind me that the prophecies in the Old Testament are trustworthy because the Lord fulfilled what He declared. Father-God repeatedly warned the people of Israel about what would happen if they did not repent. Over many years, He gave them countless opportunities to return to Him in covenant. Time and again, He showed mercy when the people humbled themselves and repented. But when they continually refused to listen, the Lord fulfilled what He had promised.
These verses also remind me that the Lord does not act out of impulse or uncontrolled anger but is always faithful to His Word. The people were warned repeatedly by the prophets about what was coming, yet they refused to listen. One Bible commentary I read noted that the destruction of Jerusalem fulfilled the covenant curses described in Deuteronomy 28. If that is true, then the covenant blessings promised for obedience in the same chapter are also trustworthy. I have seen in my own life that when I walk in obedience to the Lord, I experience His blessings each day.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to every promise He has made to those who believe in Him—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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