BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 16^th.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 4:1 NKJV

Heavenly Father, I give thanks to You each day for Your mercies toward me. In my righteousness, I submit all my cares and desires to You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 15^th.

Cast your burden on the Lord,

And He shall sustain you;

He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 15:22 NKJV

Lord Jesus! In the midst of the many voices heard through social media. I submit to Your direction for my life. Fill me with Your truths and keep me firmly grounded in Your Word. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 14^th.

Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”

John 5:6 NLT

Lord, You are the Healer! I don’t need to give in to feelings of hopelessness. I rebuke sickness and discouragement and in obedience to Your commands, I claim healing and deliverance. I love you Jesus. Amen!

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 13^th.

Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:1 NLT.

Lord I give You thanks and praise for Your love and provision. Give me that spirit of compassion for others and make me a blessing to someone today. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Bible Verse for September 12th.

“Do to others as you would like them to do to you.”

Luke 6:31

NLT Bible

This verse serves as a reminder as to how we should live with others in every area of our lives. It’s straightforward and simple! We need to treat others in the same manner in which we want to be treated. If we want our spouse, children, colleagues and friends to respect us, then we in turn need to respect them. If we want mercy, kindness, compassion and understanding, then we must make every effort to do the same. If we expect people to be courteous and polite then it follows that we can’t be discourteous and impolite. It should be noted that with children back at school, parents need to stress the importance of following this ‘golden rule’ in the classrooms, on the playground, on the buses or while walking to and from school.

We should remember that people are watching us and how we treat others speaks volumes about our devotion and commitment to God. At times we may fail and treat someone badly, but we need to acknowledge our wrongdoings and make amends. Before reacting to anyone, we should envision ourselves in their ‘shoes’ and respond with the love, compassion and understanding we would want for ourselves. We need to remember the words of Jesus when He cautioned us to treat others as we would want to be treated. With His help and guidance, we can make this verse an integral part of our lives. 

Thank you Lord for Your love and mercy. Help me to treat others with love, respect, understanding and compassion. If I should fail, help me to recognize my mistakes and make amends. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—

where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—

He who watches over you will not slumber;

4 Indeed, He who watches over Israel

will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—

the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 The sun will not harm you by day,

nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—

He will watch over your life;

8 The Lord will watch over your coming and going

both now and forevermore.

Psalm 121 NIV

 BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 10^th.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.

Phillippians 4:6 NLT

Lord, I thank You for guiding me through this week. Help me to develop a conscientious prayer life of devotion and praise to You. Thank You for answered prayer. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 9^th.

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Colossians 3:23 NLT

Heavenly Father, make me a vessel of Your love. Let all that I do be done willingly so that You alone would be glorified. I love you Jesus. Amen!

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 8^th.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV

Lord Jesus, Your name is above every other name. I stand in awe of You. Let my life be a reflection of Your attributes. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 7^th.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 NIV

Lord I thank You for the confidence that I can place in You. I will always remain focused and committed to Your Word. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 6^th.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

Lord Jesus, I place my trust in You! I thank You for guiding and helping me to see ‘purpose’ in my life. Open the minds of those who are returning to schools this week. Let Your mighty hand be on them through the many paths that may be taken. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Bible Verse for September 5th.

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”

Mark 10:27

NLT Bible 

Today, many people are facing situations that seem impossible. In the natural, it looks hopeless and there appears to be no way out of it, but we are merely viewing it from a human perspective. However, as this verse tells us, with God all things are possible! Many might be dealing with depression, sickness, job loss and children who are not on the right track. Still others may be in bad marriages, struggling with addictions and a host of other apparent impossibilities. They feel that all hope has dwindled and the future seems dismal and bleak. As believers, we cannot succumb to defeat. Sometimes, we are guilty of ‘boxing’ God in and placing limits on Him.

We serve a God who changes impossibilities into possibilities. He parted the Red Sea and the Israelites crossed over to dry land while being pursued by the Egyptians. God provided the lamb for Abraham to sacrifice instead of his son, Isaac and He also created this majestic world that we live in. This is the great God we serve and we need to shake off complacency, fear and doubt and realize that God continues to make the impossible possible. As we wait, we have to keep on trusting, believing, obeying, serving and having faith that God will intervene. We must believe that healing, restoration and deliverance is on its way! We need to shift our focus away from our problems and focus solely on God. Everything is possible with Him. 

Thank you Lord for answered prayer. You know all the issues and difficulties I’m facing and at times I feel discouraged. However, my hope is in You because I know that all things are possible with You. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The Believer’s Freedom

23“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

25Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” ^f

27If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 29I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? 30If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?

31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God— 33even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 3^rd.

I will bow down toward Your holy temple

And will praise Your name

For Your unfailing love and Your faithfulness,

For You have so exalted Your solemn decree.

Psalm 138:2 NIV

Lord, there is no other god but You. Let Your Kingdom be established in the hearts of people everywhere. Fill me with Your love and may Your blessings overflow through me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 2^nd.

Your faithfulness continues through all generations;

You established the earth, and it endures.

Psalm 119:90 NIV

BIBLE VERSE FOR SEPTEMBER 1^st.

For the Lord is good and His love endures forever;

His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalm 100:5 NIV

Lord I give You thanks for another day in which I can praise You. Thank You for godly influences in my life. Help me to be a source of strength to someone today. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR AUGUST 31^st.

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NIV

 BIBLE VERSE FOR AUGUST 30^th.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

Hebrews 10:23 NIV

Lord I thank You for Your faithfulness. Guide me today through any challenging events that may come my way. My hope and trust is in You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

Bible Verse for August 29th.

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.

Lamentations 3:22-23

NLT Bible

In an age where some people are unfaithful to each other, how reassuring it is to know that we serve a great God who is always faithful. People may stop loving us, but our God does not. We can count on Him to love us forever. His love and kindness is infinite and there’s no end to it. God’s faithfulness keeps and sustains us at all times, especially during our periods of doubt and weakness. We all go through different seasons in our lives. Some may bring us great joy, while others may bring us immense pain and heartache. As His children, through every circumstance, we have the complete assurance that we’ll get through it because of His unfailing faithfulness.

If we just pause for a moment, we would realize just how faithful God is. He is faithful in providing for our needs, in watching over us, strengthening us, forgiving us, answering our prayers and the list can go on and on. Our hearts should continually be filled with praise and gratitude for God’s unending faithfulness. The much beloved hymn aptly sums it up by saying, “Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided, great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me”

Thank you Lord for Your faithfulness and Your mercies! They are new every morning and because of it, I can face each day with confidence. I stand in awe of You. I love you, Jesus! Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia 

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

AUGUST 28, 2021

1  O LORD, I give my life to You.

2 I trust in You, my God!

Do not let me be disgraced,

Or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.

3 No one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced,

but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

4 Show me the right path, O LORD;

point out the road for me to follow.

5 Lead me by Your truth and teach me,

for You are the God who saves me.

All day long I put my hope in You.

6 Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love,

which You have shown from long ages past.

7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.

Remember me in the light of Your unfailing love,

for You are merciful, O LORD.

8 The LORD is good and does what is right;

He shows the proper path to those who go astray.

9  He leads the humble in doing right,

teaching them His way.

10The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness

all who keep His covenant and obey His demands.

 Psalm 25:1-10 NLT