Day 214 Bible Readings – Psalm 119: 36-37 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 12: 23-40, 1 Chronicles 13-14, Romans 15: 14-33, Psalm 119: 33-40

Psalm 119: 36-37 (ESV)

“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”

In Psalm 119, the Psalmist tells us we need to be careful of covetousness and prayed to Father-God to turn his mind towards his testimonies instead. There are many examples of covetousness in the Old Testament, where people have wanted things for their selfish gains. The temptation of materialism, greed, and worldly desire is great, and believers need to make sure they are always aligned with Father-God’s will. The Psalmist also asks the Lord to turn his eyes from looking at things that are worthless. Worthless things can refer to anything that distracts you from Father-God such as idols. Bur worthless can also refer to things that do no good, do not last, or have nothing to do with Jesus. The Psalmist also warns us to be careful of what we allow our eyes to see, since what we see can influence our thoughts and actions. But more importantly, the Psalmist tells us we need to seek Father-God’s help in maintaining our spiritual focus and vitality. I love that these verses are reminders that we need not do anything on our own, and that we can always pray to Father-God for his help.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to have Father-God’s help in whatever you do because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 213 Bible Readings – Romans 15: 5-6 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 11, 1 Chronicles 12: 1-22, Romans 15: 1-13, Psalm 119: 25-32

Romans 15: 5-6 (ESV)

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

In verses 5 and 6 from Romans 15, Paul tells us that Father-God is a patience and encouragement. If we feel we are lacking in endurance and need encouragement, we need to look to our source, to our Father-God. Endurance and encouragement come from him, and he can give is to us so we can live in harmony with other people. If we try to do everything on our own, we will fail. We need to recognize that Father-God and the Holy Spirit is always there to help us with anything we want to do in our lives. Paul also tells us that we need to live in harmony with our fellow believers, so we can praise and glorify Fathe-God with one voice. We need to remember that our belief in Jesus Christ is the unifying factor in our lives and will be an example to the rest of the world of the power of transformation that is available through faith in Jesus Christ. But we are never alone in our quest to be in harmony with our fellow believers and with the world. Father-God and the Holy Spirit are always thee to guide us. The Lord is the source of patience and comfort, and if we ask it of him when we need it, he will give it to us because he is a good Father-God. I know sometimes that I feel shame because I have very little patience and that I often need encouragement. But then I remember that Father-God loves me, and he is not ashamed of me, and that he will provide me all the patience and comfort that I need in life.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to have a continual source of patience and comfort in your life  because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life

Day 212 Bible Readings – 1 Chronicles 10: 13-14 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 9 & 10, Romans 14, Psalm 119: 17-24

1 Chronicles 10: 13-14 (ESV)

“So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the Lord in that he did not keep the command of the Lord, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. He did not seek guidance from the Lord. Therefore the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.”

If you want to read about what happens when you stop seeking guidance from Father-God, study the story of King Saul in the Old Testament. When he first started out, Saul was humble and had success because he was commissioned by Father-God by the prophet Samul to be the king. But his reign was marked by his disobedience to the will of Father-God. In verses 13 and 14 from 1 Chronicles 10 we find out that the end of his reign, Saul lost the favor of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance which he knew was forbidden. If we stop seeking the guidance of Father-God, we will begin to disobey him and then justify our actions by seeking affirmation from outside sources. Saul’s disobedience led to his downfall and the Lord stopped protecting him, and he was punished with death. Saul’s failure is significant because as the king, he was responsible for being an example to the people of how to honor and obey the Lord. When we continually seek guidance from Father-God and the Holy Spirit, we will be guided and protected in whatever we do because we are the sons and daughters of Father-God. He will be faithful and bless us because we are his children. When I ignored the Holy Spirit, I felt anxious and made poor decisions. Following the Holy Spirit’s guidance brought me peace and better results, making me feel blessed.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to feel blessed and peace in your life because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 211 Bible Readings for July 31 – Romans 13: 8 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 7 & 8, Romans 13, Psalm 119: 9-16

Romans 13: 8 (ESV)

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”

In verse 8 from Romans 13, Paul says that we need to lead a life free from financial and moral obligations or debt, which could affect our ability to serve Father-God and others. The only debt or obligation Father-God approves of is the obligation to continually love other people. Loving others is a fulfillment of the law and a sign of our obedience to Father-God. Loving others is not just thinking about love, but in active and practical actions. We must always be kind, always forgiving, and always in service to others. Our love for other people shows other people how the power of Father-God’s love has transformed us and is reflected in our everyday actions. When I think about loving other people, judgement comes up for me because I cannot help but think about the actions of other people. But then I remember that it is not for me to judge them because that is not my job. Judgement belongs to the Lord, and not to me. All Father-God has asked me to do is reflect his love for me in my actions to other people. This doesn’t mean that I approve of the wrong actions of other people, because often I don’t. What it does mean is that my actions reflect God’s love for all people, and I treat people with kindness no matter what they’ve done.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse and you want to always show love to others because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.