Study to Show Yourself Approved

Faith Moments Daily Bible Reading and Online Devotionals

In my decades of teaching, I have never met a parent or guardian that did not want their child to become successful, kind, caring and knowledgeable in worldly things as they grow into an adult. 

However, many confessed to me that they did not have the proper tools to "guarantee" this would indeed become a reality for their child.  They often asked for counsel in helping achieve such goals and that is when I refer them back to the basics - the scriptures.

If you were to ask any business person, athlete, musician or any individual we call a professional, "How did you achieve your goals in becoming successful?", they would respond, "I studied those who already achieved in the field I am pursuing and did what they did."  That is exactly what scriptures teach we should do, but to beware of those who do not follow after God in their ways.

The only way to know if the "way" your child is going is godly is to study the Word of God.  The Apostle Paul gave us instruction in 2 Timothy 2:15:

"Study to show yourself approved unto God (not man), a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

This is where most people fail to realize the depth of this passage. If the scripture can be rightly divided, than it can also be wrongly divided.  Teaching something that is not right would certainly cause an individual to feel shame if the information, skill or direction they gave was totally wrong, especially for the child in question.  I am in continual prayer over my instruction so that it is indeed actual to the teachings of scripture.

It comes down to this.  The only way to know if you are understanding it correctly is to dig deeper in your biblical studies.  I would suggest beginning with the book of Proverbs before moving on to the New Testament teachings of Jesus, the Apostles and others.  The more you know, the more you will grow in wisdom, understanding and knowledge.

"The fear (reverence, honor, respect, stand in awe) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10 NKJV)

Why not start right now to show yourself approved before God in spending time in His word daily.  We have made that easy by following the Daily Scripture Schedule used by thousands for almost thirty years!

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We appreciate you choosing Faith Moments Devotional (FMD) teachings by Pastors Jim and Cher to help you grow in grace, wisdom, knowledge and understanding through Christ Jesus.  (Proverbs 2:6)

They are lessons on faith to live a Christian lifestyle, with daily scripture readings to help you read through the Bible in one year.  Each lesson is designed to be used in private, small group or Sunday school Bible study.

For more Daily Bible Reading (DBR) suggestions click on the month located at the top of the page and then select the day of the week.  Our daily morning and evening reading schedule is geared to help the individual read through the entire Bible in one year at a pace that is easy to follow.

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January - March DBR

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June 14th Daily Bible Reading

This week's Devotional & Group Bible Study: See Feature Devotional

Today’s Bible Reading: 

Morning:  Daniel 11-12

 
Evening:  Hosea 1-2

*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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June 14th Daily Bible Reading

This week's Devotional & Group Bible Study: See Feature Devotional

Today’s Bible Reading: 

Morning:  Daniel 11-12

 
Evening:  Hosea 1-2

*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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Flag of Honor

Verse of the Month

“The days of my life were spread out before You.  The days of my life are prepared before I'd ever lived one day.”  (Psalm 139:16b MSG)

June 8^th – 14^th

Scripture Reading: Psalm 20:1 (see list below)

Flag of Honor

This week many homes in America will be displaying flags on June 14^th honoring the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official US flag in 1777.  Like all nation flags, they have seen battles, wars, defeats and triumphs.

During National Flag week the USA president will encourage people to display their flag proudly in honor of what it represents - freedom.  However, there is another aspect that needs to be included in this tradition.  We often forget our brave troops behind a nation’s flag, who represent the people, country and government rights.   

The bible reminds us that the days of a life are spread out and prepared by the Lord before we are born.  This includes a soldier.

“The days of my life were spread out before You.  The days of my life are prepared before I'd ever lived one day.”  (Psalm 139:16b MSG)

He alone knows the beginning from the end, yet these individuals choose to go to battle not knowing what might become of them.  Realizing this, shouldn’t the waving of a flag mean more to us?

When you hang a flag in honor of your country, pray for the soldiers.  Remember that it is a flag of honor for all it represents, both nation and people.

Give thanks for their commitment.  Ask God to strengthen and protect those in active duty along with their families.  May the Lord hear your prayers in times of trouble. (cw)

“May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble;

May the name of the God of Jacob defend you.” (Psalm 20:1 NKJV)

Additional verses to pray over our troops:

Joshua 1:9; Psalm 29:11; Psalm 56:3-4; Psalm 116:5-6; John 16:33; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 6:10-20; 2 Timothy 2:4

June 8^th – 14^th Daily Bible Reading

8.   Mark 15-16; 2 Samuel 13-14

9.   Daniel 1-2; 2 Samuel 15-16

10. Daniel 3-4; 2 Samuel 17-18

11. Daniel 5-6; 2 Samuel 19-20

12. Daniel 7-8; 2 Samuel 21-22

13. Daniel 9-10; 2 Samuel 23-24

14. Daniel 11-12; Hosea 1-2

*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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Copyright SOFFY Ministries/Pastor Cher. Do Not Copy.  Photo credit by SOFFY Ministries unless otherwise noted. This artwork is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

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