𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

October 1, 2022

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NKJV

And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Deuteronomy 4:9 NKJV

Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,

1 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 30, 2022

Romans 13:8 NKJV

Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Heavenly Father, my desire is to serve You! Let me be obedient to Your instructions. May I always show love to all, even those who are unlovable. My desire is to serve You. I love you Jesus. Amen! 

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 29, 2022

1 John 4:12 NLT

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us.

Lord Jesus, I thank You that You are my Saviour and Lord! Help me to show love and kindness to all those with whom I come in contact today. Let my life reflect You in every action taken. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 28, 2022

Proverbs 31:26 NLT

When she speaks, her words are wise,

And she gives instructions with kindness.

Lord I thank You today for the many blessings in my life. I thank You for the guidance that I have received from my mother. I pray today for mothers everywhere that they would seek after You for the direction needed to bring up their children in obedience to You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 27, 2022

Isaiah 66:13 NKJV

As one whom his mother comforts,
So I will comfort you;
And you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

Lord, You are the Comforter! I am thankful for Your abiding presence in my life. There are so many today in need of comfort and care. I pray that as they cry out to You there would be miracles of healing, deliverance and comfort. I love you Jesus. Amen!

𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

September 26, 2022

Isaiah 49:15 NLT

Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child?

Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?

But even if that were possible,

I would not forget you!

Lord I can attest that Your presence surrounds me each day. I thank You for Your mercies. I pray for mothers who are facing severe hardship. Lord, give them the forbearance to persevere and yield their struggles to You. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

February 12, 2022

 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 NIV

1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

2. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

3. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

4. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

6. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

7. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8. Love never fails.…

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for February 11^th.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 NIV

Lord I believe! I pray for continued guidance and protection against the seemingly harsh realities that are prevalent each day. Help be not to be distracted but to fix my gaze on You. I thank You each day for what You have done for me. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for February 10^th.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Lord I am firmly grounded in the truths of Your word. In Your name, I rebuke all attempts by the enemy to distract me. Let all that I do be done in love. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS for February 9^th. 

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 NIV

Lord without You, I am nothing! Thank You for giving Your life on the Cross so that I can be redeemed. Hold my hand Lord as I go along life’s journey being assured of Your protection. I love you Jesus. Amen!

DAILY DEVOTIONS for February 8^th.

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 NIV

Lord, let Your word be hidden in my heart so that I would not sin against You. Fill me with an overwhelming desire to love others, even the unlovable. Make me more like You, Jesus! I love you Jesus. Amen! 

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS for February 7^th.

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:7 NIV

Lord Jesus, I thank You for waking me up this morning to another beautiful day! You deserve all the praise! Your love surpasses all that I can hope for. Help me to exhibit love wherever I may go. 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

 

Bible Verse for July 4th.

 

Let all that you do be done with love.

 

I Corinthians 16:14

NKJV Bible

 

Love must be the underlying motive for all that we do. We can do good and noble things all day long, but if it’s not fuelled by love for God and each other, then something is lacking. Love has to encompass our feelings, thoughts and actions. We don’t just go through the motions when love is the reason for all that we do. Love fills us with a positive and joy filled attitude that’s reflected in our demeanour. We do good things and expect absolutely nothing in return, except the happiness of others. Our actions are selfless. 

 

Jesus left us the perfect example. During His time on earth, everything He said and did was done in love. God sees our hearts and knows our intents. When our actions towards others are spurred on by love, there is never any thought of recognition or reward. Love has the power to change and transform lives and we’ve all witnessed this time and time again. Relationships thrive and grow when love is at the core of every word and deed. As believers, it is imperative that all we do be done in love. 

 

Thank you Lord for Your awesome love! I pray that love will always be my motive for everything I do. Fill my cup to overflowing. I love you, Jesus. Amen! 

 

Be Blessed! 

Lydia

 

SATURDAY SCRIPTURE READING

 

JULY 3, 2021

 

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me,

For the LORD has anointed me

To bring good news to the poor.

 

He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted

And to proclaim that captives will be released

And prisoners will be freed.

 

He has sent me to tell those who mourn

That the time of the LORD’s favor has come,

And with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.

 

To all who mourn in Israel,

He will give a crown of beauty for ashes,

 

A joyous blessing instead of mourning,

Festive praise instead of despair.

 

In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks

That the LORD has planted for His own glory.

Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT

 DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR JUNE 25^th.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

Lord Jesus, keep me faithful and productive. Let my life be a reflection of Your bountiful blessings. I love you Jesus. Amen!

 DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR JUNE 24^th.

Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,

And make me willing to obey You.

Psalm 51:2 NLT

Lord, I am willing to obey You. Everything that I am is all because of You. My obedience to You is better than sacrifice. I love you Jesus. Amen!