​May 8, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.  Luke 19:10
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Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
10. F T S O M I C T S A T S T W W L

Today's Bible Reading

Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
1 Samuel 17-18  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 102  —  5.0 minutes

New Testament
Mark 12:1-12  —  3.0 minutes
2 Corinthians 7  —  5.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 21.0 minutes
This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
  • Although the plan begins with January, you can begin at any time during the year.
  • Each month’s readings are based on 25 days worth of readings, which means you get several free days if you ever fall behind. This makes reaching your goal a lot more possible!
  • Each day’s readings will include selections from both the Old and New Testament, reinforcing the incredible unity of the Scriptures. Perhaps most important, you will focus daily on the life of Jesus by reading a portion of one of the Gospels every single day of the year.
May God bless you as you open His precious Word each day, and remember to pray for His guidance in your study. It is our desire that you will become increasingly changed into His likeness by beholding the Lord through His Word.

Today's Meditation - Psalms

Read Psalm 62:7-12
The power and mercy of God is a wonderful treasure! As verse 8 says, “pour out your heart before Him: God is a Refuge for us.” Sometimes you don’t know where to hide – everything seems to be falling apart, and life’s circumstances are crushing your spirit and weakening your resolve to trust the Lord always. Never take your eyes off of the Lord, regardless of how difficult things may be or become! There is also a very important principle and warning in verse 10 – “if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Our lives do not consist of what we possess.
  1. The refuge we have in the Lord – verse 7
  2. The response we should give to the Lord – verse 8
  3. The realization of what is mere vanity – verse 9
  4. The riches we have are not the answer – verse 10
  5. The revelation of God is clear – verse 11
  6. The reward which God will give – verse 12
Trusting God at all times does not mean that there will not be trouble or pressure in life. It means that you know what to do and how to handle it. His power is what we need, and it is available to all who call upon Him.
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 8 – “Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a Refuge for us.”

Today's Prayer

“My trust is in You, Lord, and I am counting on Your promises and power in my life and future.”
Prayer Center     
     As Christians, we are called to pray for God’s guidance and wisdom. We feel it is more imperative than ever for believers to stand together in prayerful unity as the world continues on a downward spiral toward the Tribulation hour. Calamity causes people to waste huge amounts of time fixated on watching the destruction instead of praying for protection and God’s miraculous interventions.
The Bible is filled with verses encouraging us to stay focused on praying for God’s will for our lives; for the safety and wellbeing of our families, ministries and leaders; for the spiritual awakening of the unsaved so they to come to true salvation in Christ; and of course for one another and anything that the Lord places upon our hearts.
    Up to the final moments of our days on earth, until the day of the Rapture of the Church, we are dedicated to be prayer warriors for the cause of Christ. Each Monday we publish prayer needs and invite fellow believers to pray.