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 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 June 27th.

 

I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.

 

Jeremiah 31:25

NIV Bible 

 

Life is not always smooth sailing. We go through periods when we’re tired, weary, stressed and emotionally as well as physically drained. This is especially true at this time when so many are coping with the effects of a seemingly never ending pandemic. Others may be struggling with the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship or job and feel as if they’re drowning in a sea of sadness and exhaustion.

 

Thankfully, God has promised to refresh and give rest to the weary and also joy to those who are sorrowing. The choice lies with us! We can try to deal with everything on our own or we can give it all to God. When we surrender it all to Him, He refreshes us, fills us to overflowing with His strength and gives us the grace and fortitude to carry on. In God, we find solace, rest and peace. He turns our sorrow into joy and gives us hope and reassurance. There is no need for us to allow the cares and sorrowful experiences of life to keep us in the pit of despair. When we fully surrender to God and spend time in His presence communing with Him, He refreshes our soul. 

 

Thank you Lord for caring for me. I surrender all my burdens, cares and sorrow to You. I receive Your peace, rest and joy. Because of You, I have hope. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

 

Be Blessed!

Lydia