Verse of the Week
“From the
ends of the earth, I cry to You for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering Rock of safety.” (Psalm
61:2 NLT)
August 22nd
– 31st
Scripture
Reading: Psalm 61:2; Psalm 121
A New Direction
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a course of events that went drastically
wrong? There was a young man in early America who experienced such life
altering events, but the way he responded told the depth of his faith.
Newly
converted David Brainerd was attending Yale University when certain authorities
learned of him sharing his “new found” religion on campus. It stirred such a
conflict that David was expelled from college, leaving him feeling devastated.
Not
willing to deny Christ, David began preaching to the Native American tribes in
Delaware and New Jersey. His impact on the people became so powerful that after
he died his diary was published sharing the message of God's grace through the
gift of salvation.
David
didn't let people or things dissuade his faith and passion for sharing the
message of Christ. He cried out to the Lord
for help, direction and safety in the different path he would take.
“From the
ends of the earth, I cry to You for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering Rock of safety.” (Psalm
61:2 NLT)
Like
the biblical King David, the former young Yale student David looked to the Rock
of his salvation for help. Maybe you
are in that hard place of decision, don’t hesitate to ask God for help. Trust Him to point you in a new direction that
will lead to victory. (cw)
“My help
comes from the LORD, who made Heaven and Earth. He will not
let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not
slumber.” (Psalm 121:2-3 NLT)
August 22nd – 31st Daily
Bible Reading
22. Ezra
3-4; Psalm 112
23. Ezra
5-6; Psalm 113
24. Ezra
7-8; Psalm 114
25. Ezra
9-10; Psalm 115
26. Nehemiah
1-3; Jude
27. Nehemiah
4-5; Revelation 1-2
28. Nehemiah
6-7; Revelation 3-4
29. Nehemiah
8-9; Revelation 5-6
30. Nehemiah
10-11; Revelation 7-8
31. Nehemiah
12-13; Revelation 9-10
*Also
be sure to read a Proverb a day.
Daily
Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year.
Invite
Jesus into your heart. Say the prayer
of salvation.
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Scripture
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Bible in One Year Reading Schedule, Faith Moments, Faith Moments Devotional,
Inspirational Reading, Read through the Bible in One Year, Shield of Faith
Family and Youth Ministries
Labels:
A New Direction, Pastor Cher, Guidance, Safety, Direction, Trust, Help, Prayer
