6 Nov

Proverbs 3:5-7
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do no be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.

I like to look to my own experiences, intellect for counsel

Do I think God will not be able to answer me?

I do no trust God will answer in a way that is pleasing

Trusting the Lord with all my heart

I can only serve one master

Crooked paths will become straight

Not living in self-deception

Amen.

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2 Timothy 4:6-8

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which is the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all that have longed for his appearing.

When I am being offered to God

Is fighting the good fight the course I am going to choose

Have I endured and finished the race, despite difficulties

And more importantly, finished the race and have kept the faith, despite the circumstances and walking by faith

What which is worth the fight

Amen.

4 Nov

Psalms 139:16-18

God's plan for me is filled with precious thoughts

I have the free will to make choices, and He works within these choices in His perspective of eternity

I am reminded of the immense love He has for me

When I awake- I know I can sleep in peace because my tomorrow is made in Him
Amen.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The bible is breathed through the Spirit by Godly man

We need to use the Word of God to teach

I will rebuke and correct, in love
Amen.

3 Nov

Psalms 139:5-7 
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

God showers us with His love. He turns me from the ways of destruction. His hand of blessing is upon me. Any good thing I have received is out of His grace and mercy.   

He is so in love with me, a love stemming from His perfect character

Amen.

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2 Timothy 2:24-26
Kindness is the fruit of the Spirit
Our maturity in Christ will be displayed in the fruits that we bear

Gentleness is the fruit of the Spirit
With it I can win over those who persecute 

My natural response may be to let them fall further into the devil's trap, but a loving response is to reach out to them in love.
Amen.

2 Nov

Psalms 133:1-3 
Unity is a blessing

Have I been aware of it

As we are living together, and am I living in the flesh, this unity in the flesh is almost impossible

Only when I put others above me, will I be united

This unity can only be driven by the mighty hand of God

The anointing of the oil will be like the outflow of the Holy Spirit, when I stay united

I will be anointed, like the dew drop falling upon me, like I was made of refined silver

Amen.

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2 Timothy 2:14-15
A prideful spirit

It will not go away the next day

It is not me, but God

I am a workman who is a work in the making, who applies the work onto my daily situations, audiences, and grievances

Amen.

1 Nov

2 Timothy 2:3-6

Life isn't a bed of roses
I am a soldier out, (enduring) on a good cause
The call is much higher, it is not civilian affairs!

Am I operating along the guidelines of the Holy Spirit

Do I tend, sow and labour
Amen.

2 Sept

Nehemiah 2:17-18

The gracious hand of the Lord is upon me

Though I am afraid, I will make the request

God will give me the favour before others (commit it in prayer) (share it to others)

Amen.

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1 Sept

1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Paul

It is to remind us of His body, to remind us of the new covenant

The great price that is paid and the privileges we have

Everybody is to participate in it

So we live in Him

Amen.

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Sept 2

1 Corinthians 12:7, 11, 18

The spirit is to build up the body of Christ

It is the same spirit that distributes the gift

The body of many parts, arranged by God the one

For the common good

-Finding how and why Gods distributes the gift helps one to find a place of fellowship, ministry, and utilization of one's gift

Amen.

1 Sept

Nehemiah 1:2-4

Nehemiah and Ezra

To weep (to adore God), mourn (confess the sins), fast and pray (reminded of (God of His word), to pray according to His will) 

Let me ask for the favour of the king

-To have a heart for the people and know where their need is found  (?)

He will use that influence in His time

Amen.

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Sept 1

Luke 14:1-4

Jesus at a Pharisee's House

"A place at the table"

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)

-Blessed are the poor in spirit          for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are those who mourn          for they will be comforted
Blessed are the meek                      for they will inherit the earth
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled
Blessed are the merciful                 for they will be shown mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart           for they will see God
Blessed are the peacemakers           for they will be called children of God
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven