Bible Verse for July 25th.

 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Colossians 3:17

NLT Bible 

 

Knowing Jesus and having an ongoing and intimate relationship with Him is the first requirement of being His representative. Secondly, we need to know His Word and understand His laws and precepts. Then we must live for God, letting our words and actions reflect and honour Him in all we say and do. We are His witnesses and thereby represent Him in our homes, in our communities, at work and basically everywhere we are. When Jesus was on earth, His life was all about serving, loving and ministering to those around Him and our lives should be too.

 

God is our ultimate example and representing Him means we should pattern our lives after Him. Kindness, gentleness, compassion, love, mercy and grace should emanate from us. We need to be loyal and gracious, act honestly and with integrity and exhibit Christlike behaviour at all times. As believers, we belong to the kingdom of God and we are His ambassadors. This means that in any setting, in any situation or circumstance, in good times and bad times, He is evident in our lives through all we say and do. We have to continually look to Him for strength and guidance and run our race here on earth with perseverance and endurance, all for the glory of God. 

 

Thank You Lord that I am Your child. My desire is to be a good and worthy representative of You. May my thoughts, words and actions always be acceptable to You. I pray that I will be a true example of all that is good and righteous. I love you, Jesus. Amen! 

 

Be Blessed!  

Lydia 

 SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

JULY 24, 2021

 

Shout with joy to the LORD, all the earth!

Worship the LORD with gladness.

Come before Him, singing with joy.

Acknowledge that the LORD is God!

He made us, and we are His.

We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving;

Go into His courts with praise.

Give thanks to Him and praise His name.

For the LORD is good.

His unfailing love continues forever,

And His faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalm 100 NLT

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 23^rd.

 

For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations;

I will sing praises to Your name.

 

Psalm 18:49 NLT

 

Lord, You have kept me through trials and difficulties. Let my worship be acceptable to You. Heavenly Father, I pray for those in need of healing and deliverance. Bless and protect them. I love you Jesus. Amen

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 22^nd.

 

My life is an example to many,

Because You have been my strength and protection.

That is why I can never stop praising you;

I declare your glory all day long.

Psalm 71:7-8 NLT

Lord Jesus, my desire is to worship and praise You every moment of every day. Let my life be a living example of the innumerable gifts that have been afforded to me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 21^st.

 

Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!

No one can measure His greatness.

 

Psalm 145:3 NLT

 

Lord, You are immeasurable, You are supreme, You are a Mighty God and I am not ashamed to call You my friend. Keep me faithful in my daily walk with You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 20^th.

 

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body

And knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!

Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.

 Psalm 139:13-14 NLT

Lord, You are the Creator of all things, You are my Lord and Saviour. I praise and thank You for Your guidance in all my achievements. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 19^th.

O LORD, I will honor and praise Your name,

For you are my God.

You do such wonderful things!

You planned them long ago,

And now You have accomplished them.

 

Isaiah 25:1 NLT

 

Lord I thank You that I can begin my day with praise for all that You have done in my life. Each day is ordered by You and I am blessed to have full confidence and trust in You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

Bible Verse for July 18th.

 

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things You have done. 

I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.

 

Psalms 9:1-2

NLT Bible

 

So many of us can attest to the marvellous things God has done for us and all we can do is praise and give thanks to Him. On a personal note, I can testify to God’s goodness, faithfulness and healing power. Time and time again, I have seen His mighty hand at work in my life and I am filled with joy because of Him. Many people may feel that it’s enough to give God thanks at the time He’s blessed us and then just move on with life. However, when God does great things for us, we are to speak of it continually. In doing so, we minister to others and this can have an impact on their lives.

 

Giving praise and thanks to God must be a way of life for us! When we open our eyes in the morning, it’s the first thing we should do and all through the day we can continue to praise His Holy Name. Then, we end our day thanking Him once more for all He’s done. God deserves our praise and He is worthy of it!  As His followers, we must open our mouths, recount all the wondrous things He’s done for us and thank and sing praises to God. We all experience difficult times, but through it all, there’s always something great that God is doing that we can praise Him for. We can increase our faith by continually recalling all the great things God has done, as recorded in the Bible and throughout all of history.

 

Thank you Lord for Your many blessings. Today and always, I will tell of all the marvellous things You have done for us all. As I recall them, my heart is filled with so much joy. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

 

Be Blessed!

Lydia

 SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

JULY 17, 2021

For everything there is a season,

   a time for every activity under heaven.

A time to be born and a time to die.

A time to plant and a time to harvest.

A time to kill and a time to heal.

A time to tear down and a time to build up.

A time to cry and a time to laugh.

A time to grieve and a time to dance.

A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.

A time to embrace and a time to turn away.

A time to search and a time to quit searching.

A time to keep and a time to throw away.

A time to tear and a time to mend.

A time to be quiet and a time to speak.

A time to love and a time to hate.

A time for war and a time for peace.

 

Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 NLT

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 16^th.

 

Let all that I am praise the LORD;

May I never forget the good things He does for me,

He forgives all my sins

And heals all my diseases.

 

Psalm 103:2-4 NLT

 

Lord Jesus, without You I am nothing! I thank You that I am an overcomer in Your name. You are my Provider, Healer, Deliverer and my Lord. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 15^th.

 

But LORD, be merciful to us,

For we have waited for you.

Be our strong arm each day

And our salvation in times of trouble.

 

Isaiah 33:2 NLT

 

Lord I come into Your Presence with praise and thanksgiving. Bless and protect those around me. As this pandemic lingers on, keep us all safe and protected. For those experiencing the ravages of natural disasters, provide a place of safety and let Your name be praised. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 14^th.

My son, pay attention to what I say;

Turn your ear to My Words.

Do not let them out of your sight,

Keep them within your heart;

For they are life to those who find them

And health to one’s whole body.

 

Proverbs 4:20-22 NLT

Heavenly Father, my spiritual, physical, emotional and financial success rest solely on my faith and trust in You. Guide me deeper into Your Word. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 13^th.

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint.

 

Isaiah 40:31 NLT

 

Lord Jesus, You have given so many promises by which I can live each day in victory over the numerous negative opinions that confront me. I am strengthened each moment. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 12^th.

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest”

 

Matthew 11:28 NLT

 

Lord Jesus, I thank You for the assurance that I can come to You at anytime and find peace and comfort in Your place of rest. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

Bible Verse for July 11th.

 

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

 

Galatians 1:10

NLT Bible 

 

As believers, our desire must always be to please God. So many of us want to be liked, to be accepted, to fit in with the crowd and have the approval of our loved ones, employers, friends and acquaintances. However, in our attempt to do this, we wind up compromising our belief and faith in Almighty God and ultimately, end up displeasing and dishonouring Him.

 

If pleasing people is important to us, it means we’ve relegated God to second place in our lives. When we recognize this, we need to pause, assess our actions and make God the number one priority in our lives. Our goal should always be to have God’s stamp of approval. One of the most important ways of doing this is by drawing close to Him through prayer, fellowship and time in His Word. Our goal must always be to please and honour God, regardless of the displeasure it might bring to others. Living a life for Jesus is all that matters and pleasing people becomes secondary to that. 

 

Thank you Lord for Your guidance and direction. My desire is to honour You with my thoughts, words and actions. Your approval is what matters to me and may I never compromise my faith. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

 

Be Blessed!

Lydia

 

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

 

JULY 10, 2021

 

Blessed are those who find wisdom,

Those who gain understanding,

For she is more profitable than silver

And yields better returns than gold.

She is more precious than rubies;

Nothing you desire can compare with her.

Long life is in her right hand;

In her left hand are riches and honor.

Her ways are pleasant ways,

And all her paths are peace.

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;

Those who hold her fast will be blessed.

Proverbs 3:13-20 NIV

 BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 9^th.

 

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

 

James 3:17 NIV

 

Lord, amidst the numerous messages that are prevailing in the world today, I thank You that Your Word is supreme. You are my Saviour and Lord and I praise You for all the marvelous things that You have done for me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 8^th.

 

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing,

But to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

 

1 Corinthians 1:18 NIV

 

Lord I thank You for saving me. I pray for those who are struggling with the reason for Your death on the Cross. Bring understanding and a desire for them to know more of You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 7^th.

 

Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning

And even among fools she lets herself be known.

 

Proverbs 14:33 NIV

 

Lord Jesus help me to be focused as I go about my daily activities. Let me recognize the things that are not in line with Your truths. Help me to be firm in my commitment to You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

BIBLE VERSE FOR JULY 6^th.

 

Let the one who is wise heed these things

And ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.

 

Psalm 107:43 NIV

 

Lord I thank You for another day to praise and glorify Your holy name.

Let my thoughts be only of You. I love you Jesus. Amen!