Dave Yadallee's personal blog

Day 151, 31 May 2022



1) Proverbs 20:1-22:16



Proverbs 20

1 (Pr 31:4; Isa 28:7; Hos 4:11) Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging,

and whoever is deceived by it is not wise.

2 (Pr 8:36; 19:12) The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion;

whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

3 (Pr 17:14) It is an honor for a man to cease from strife,

but every fool will be meddling.

4 (Pr 19:15; 10:4) The sluggard will not plow because of the cold;

therefore he will beg during harvest and have nothing.

5 (Pr 18:4 ) Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 (Ps 12:1; Lk 18:8) Most men will proclaim everyone his own goodness,

but who can find a faithful man?

7 (Ps 37:26; 112:2) The just man walks in his integrity;

his children are blessed after him.

8 (Pr 20:26; 25:5) A king who sits on the throne of judgment

scatters away all evil with his eyes.

9 (1Ki 8:46; Ecc 7:20) Who can say, "I have made my heart clean,

I am pure from my sin"?

10 (Pr 11:1; 20:23) Diverse weights and diverse measures,

both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

11 (Mt 7:16) Even a child is known by his doings,

whether his work is pure and whether it is right.

12 (Ps 94:9; Ex 4:11) The hearing ear and the seeing eye,

the Lord has made both of them.

13 (Pr 19:15; 6:9-11 ) Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty;

open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread.

14 "It is bad, it is bad," says the buyer;

but when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

15 (Pr 3:15) There is gold and a multitude of rubies,

but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16 (Pr 27:13) Take the garment of him who is a pledge for a stranger,

and hold it as a security when it is for a wayward woman.

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man,

but afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.

18 (Pr 24:6; 15:22) Every purpose is established by counsel,

and with good advice wage war.

19 (Pr 11:13; Ro 16:18) He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;

therefore do not meddle with him who flatters with his lips.

20 (Ex 21:17; Pr 30:11) Whoever curses his father or his mother,

his lamp will be put out in obscure darkness.

21 An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning,

but the end of it will not be blessed.

22 (Pr 24:29; 1Pe 3:9) Do not say, "I will recompense evil";

but wait on the Lord, and He will save you.

23 (Pr 20:10) Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord,

and a false balance is not good.

24 (Pr 16:9; Jer 10:23) Man's goings are of the Lord;

how can a man then understand his own way?

25 It is a snare to the man who dedicates rashly that which is holy,

and after the vows to make inquiry.

26 (Pr 20:8) A wise king sifts out the wicked,

and drives the threshing wheel over them.

27 (1Co 2:11) The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord,

searching all the inward parts of the heart.

28 (Pr 29:14; 16:12) Mercy and truth preserve the king,

and his throne is upheld by mercy.

29 (Pr 16:31 The glory of young men is their strength,

and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

30 (Pr 22:15 ) The blows of a wound cleanse away evil,

so do stripes the inward parts of the heart.



Proverbs 20

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging:

And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion:

Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife:

But every fool will be meddling.

4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold;

Therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water;

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:

But a faithful man who can find?

7 The just man walketh in his integrity:

His children are blessed after him.

8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment

Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean,

I am pure from my sin?

10 Divers weights, and divers measures,

Both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

11 Even a child is known by his doings,

Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye,

The LORD hath made even both of them.

13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty;

Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer:

But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies:

But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger:

And take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man;

But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18 Every purpose is established by counsel:

And with good advice make war.

19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:

Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother,

His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning;

But the end thereof shall not be blessed.

22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil;

But wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD;

And a false balance is not good.

24 Man's goings are of the LORD;

How can a man then understand his own way?

25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy,

And after vows to make enquiry.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked,

And bringeth the wheel over them.

27 The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD,

Searching all the inward parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king:

And his throne is upholden by mercy.

29 The glory of young men is their strength:

And the beauty of old men is the grey head.

30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil:

So do stripes the inward parts of the belly.



Proverbs 21



1The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord,

as the rivers of water; He turns it to any place He will.

2 (Pr 16:2; 24:12; Lk 16:15) Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,

but the Lord weighs the hearts.

3 (1Sa 15:22; Pr 15:8) To do justice and judgment

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

4 (Pr 6:17) A high look, a proud heart,

and the plowing of the wicked are sin.

5 (Pr 10:4; 28:22) The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty,

but of everyone who is hasty only to want.

6 (Pr 8:36; 13:11) The getting of treasures by a lying tongue

is a vanity tossed back and forth by those who seek death.

7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,

because they refuse to do justice.

8 (Pr 2:15) The way of a guilty man is perverse;

but as for the pure, his work is right.

9 (Pr 21:19; 25:24) It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop

than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;

his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

11 (Pr 19:25) When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise;

and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

12 (Ps 37:35-36) The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked,

but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

13 Whoever shuts his ears at the cry of the poor,

he also will cry himself, but will not be heard.

14 (Pr 18:16; 19:6) A gift in secret pacifies anger,

and a concealed bribe strong wrath.

15 (Pr 10:29) It is joy to the just to do justice,

but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

16 (Ps 49:14) The man who wanders out of the way of understanding

will remain in the congregation of the dead.

17 (Pr 23:21) He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;

he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

18 (Pr 11:8) The wicked will be a ransom for the righteous,

and the transgressor for the upright.

19 (Pr 21:9) It is better to dwell in the wilderness

than with a contentious and angry woman.

20 (Ps 112:3; Mt 25:3-4) There is treasure to be desired

and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

but a foolish man squanders it.

21 (Mt 5:6; Pr 15:9) He who follows after righteousness and mercy

finds life, righteousness, and honor.

22 (Ecc 7:19) A wise man scales the city of the mighty,

and casts down the strength of its confidence.

23 (Pr 12:13; 13:3) Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue

keeps his soul from trouble.

24 (Ps 1:1; Pr 1:22) Proud and haughty-scorner is his name,

who deals in proud wrath.

25 (Pr 13:4) The desire of the slothful kills him,

for his hands refuse to labor.

26 (Ps 37:26; 112:9) He covets greedily all the day long,

but the righteous gives and does not spare.

27 (Pr 15:8; Isa 66:3) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;

how much more when he brings it with a wicked intent!

28 (Pr 19:5; 19:9) A false witness will perish,

but a man who listens will speak forever.

29 (Pr 11:5) A wicked man hardens his face,

but as for the upright, he directs his way.

30 (Jer 9:23; Ac 5:39) There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel

against the Lord.

31 (Isa 31:1; Ps 3:8) The horse is prepared against the day of battle,

but victory is of the Lord.



Proverbs 21

1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD,

As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes:

But the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3 To do justice and judgment

Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4 An high look, and a proud heart,

And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;

But of every one that is hasty only to want.

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue

Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them;

Because they refuse to do judgment.

8 The way of man is froward and strange:

But as for the pure, his work is right.

9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,

Than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:

His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise:

And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked:

But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor,

He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger:

And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

15 It is joy to the just to do judgment:

But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding

Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:

He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,

And the transgressor for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness,

Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise;

But a foolish man spendeth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy

Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,

And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue

Keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name,

Who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the slothful killeth him;

For his hands refuse to labour.

26 He coveteth greedily all the day long:

But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:

How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

28 A false witness shall perish:

But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:

But as for the upright, he directeth his way.

30 There is no wisdom nor understanding

Nor counsel against the LORD.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle:

But safety is of the LORD.



Proverbs 22

1 (Ecc 7:1) A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

2 (Job 31:15; Pr 14:31) The rich and poor have this in common,

the Lord is the maker of them all.

3 (Pr 14:16; 27:12) A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,

but the simple pass on and are punished.

4 (Pr 21:21) By humility and the fear of the Lord

are riches, and honor, and life.

5 (Pr 15:19; 1Jn 5:18) Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;

he who guards his soul will be far from them.

6 (Eph 6:4; 2Ti 3:15) Train up a child in the way he should go,

and when he is old he will not depart from it.

7 (Jas 2:6; Pr 18:23 ) The rich rules over the poor,

and the borrower is servant to the lender.

8 (Job 4:8; Ps 125:3 ) He who sows iniquity will reap vanity,

and the rod of his anger will fail.

9 (Pr 19:17; Heb 13:16 ) He who has a bountiful eye will be blessed,

for he gives of his bread to the poor.

10 (Ge 21:9-10) Cast out the scorner, and contention will go out;

yes, strife and reproach will cease.

11 (Pr 16:13; Mt 5:8) He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips

the king will be his friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,

and He overthrows the words of the transgressor.

13 The slothful man says, "There is a lion without!

I will be slain in the streets!"

14 (Pr 23:27; Ecc 7:26) The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;

he who is detested by the Lord will fall therein.

15 (Pr 13:24; 19:18; 23:13-14) Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child,

but the rod of correction will drive it far from him.

16 (Jas 2:13) He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,

and he who gives to the rich, will surely come to want.



Proverbs 22

1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,

And loving favour rather than silver and gold.

2 The rich and poor meet together:

The LORD is the maker of them all.

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself:

But the simple pass on, and are punished.

4 By humility and the fear of the LORD

Are riches, and honour, and life.

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward:

He that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

6 Train up a child in the way he should go:

And when he is old, he will not depart from it.

7 The rich ruleth over the poor,

And the borrower is servant to the lender.

8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity:

And the rod of his anger shall fail.

9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed;

For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;

Yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

11 He that loveth pureness of heart,

For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge,

And he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without,

I shall be slain in the streets.

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit:

He that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child;

But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,

And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.



2) Our Daily Bread for 31 May 2022

https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/31/hope-cuts-through-storms

Entitled Hope Cuts through Storms



Psalm 107:23–32



23 Some went down to the sea in ships,

to do business in the vast waters;

24 they saw the works of the Lord

and His wonders in the deep water.

25 For He commands and raises the stormy wind,

which lifts up the sea waves.

26 The sailors went up to the sky, they came down to the depths;

their strength melted because of the great danger.

27 They reeled to and fro and staggered like drunken men,

and were completely confused.

28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,

and He saved them out of their distress.

29 He made the storm calm,

and the sea waves were still.

30 They were glad because the waters were quiet,

so He brought them to their desired harbor.

31 Let them praise the Lord for His goodness

and for His wonderful works to the people!

32 Let them exalt Him in the congregation of the people,

and praise him in the assembly of the elders.



[23] They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great

waters;

[24] These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

[25] For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the

waves thereof.

[26] They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their

soul is melted because of trouble.

[27] They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their

wits' end.

[28] Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out

of their distresses.

[29] He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

[30] Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto

their desired haven.

[31] Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his

wonderful works to the children of men!

[32] Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise

him in the assembly of the elders.



In the spring of 2021, several storm-chasers recorded videos and took photos

of a rainbow next to a tornado in Texas. In one video, long stalks of wheat

in a field bent under the power of the whirling winds. A brilliant rainbow

cut across the gray skyline and arched toward the twister. Bystanders in

another video stood on the side of the road and watched the symbol of

hope standing firm beside the twisting funnel-shaped cloud.



In Psalm 107, the psalmist offers hope and encourages us to turn to God during

difficult times. He describes some who were in the middle of a storm,

"at their wits' end" (v. 27). "Then they cried out to the Lord in their

trouble, and he brought them out of their distress" (v. 28).



God understands His children will sometimes struggle to feel hopeful when life

feels like a storm. We need reminders of His faithfulness, especially when the

horizon looks dark and tumultuous.



Whether our storms come as substantial obstacles in our lives, as emotional

turmoil, or as mental stress, God can still our storms "to a whisper" and

guide us to a place of refuge (vv. 29-30). Though we may not experience

relief in our preferred way or time, we can trust God to keep the promises

He's given in Scripture. His enduring hope will cut through any storm.



By: Xochitl Dixon



Reflect & Pray



When have you struggled to feel hopeful during a storm in your life?

How has God given you reminders of His promises through Scripture

and His people when you needed a burst of hope?



Loving God, thank You for being my hope-giver no matter

what's going on in my life.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation



Exodus 15:2



2 The Lord is my strength and song,

and He has become my salvation.

He is my God, and I will praise Him;

my father's God, and I will exalt Him.



2 The LORD is my strength and song,

And he is become my salvation:

He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation;

My father's God, and I will exalt him.



The world is full of music that communicates human emotion:

love, joy, sadness, separation.

A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song

describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment.

Music is a powerful force to sway the human spirit.

Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.

Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint,

but God is our "strength" and our "song".

To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".

"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained.

"How can I sing to the Lord anything that will be pleasing to him?"

But the Lord does not delight in the professionalism of our songs,

but in the motivation of our hearts. We can "sing to the Lord"

when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.

We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.

We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.

The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts

lift him up in praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.

When God is exalted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts,

that focus gives strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties

that are an inevitable part of experience,

because God is our "strength and our song".



Application



a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed

and one that exalts the Lord?



b) What practical steps can I take to make

my daily life a "song of praise" to God?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



3 John 2



2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be

in good health, even as your soul is well.



2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health,

even as thy soul prospereth.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



God's Inexhaustible Strength



Is 40:27-31



27 Why do you say, O Jacob,

and assert, O Israel,

"My way is hidden from the Lord,

and my justice escapes the notice of my God"?

28 (Ps 147:5; Ge 21:33; Isa 57:15) Have you not known?

Have you not heard,

that the everlasting God, the Lord,

the Creator of the ends of the earth,

does not faint, nor is He weary?

His understanding is inscrutable.

29 (Isa 41:10) He gives power to the faint,

and to those who have no might He increases strength.

30 (Isa 9:17) Even the youths shall faint and be weary,

and the young men shall utterly fall,

31 (2Co 4:16; Ps 103:5; Ex 19:4) but those who wait upon the Lord

shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles,

they shall run and not be weary,

and they shall walk and not faint.



27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid

from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God,

the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not,

neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might

he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall

utterly fall:

31 but they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall

mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .







Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a person of integrity.



Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, thank You for being my hope-giver no matter

what's going on in my life."



Pray to the Lord and give Him a song of Praise.



Pray to the Lord and pray for Your Spritual Health.



Pray to the Lord and pray for Him to give your strength.



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for peace and stability of communities throughout Libya.

Day 149, 29 May 2022



1) Proverbs 17-19



Proverbs 17



1 (Pr 15:17) Better is a dry morsel with quietness

than a house full of sacrifices with strife.

2 (Pr 10:5; 19:26) A wise servant will have rule over a son who causes shame,

and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.

3 (Ps 26:2; Pr 27:21) The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

but the Lord tries the hearts.

4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,

and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.

5 (Job 31:29; Pr 14:31) Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,

and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.

6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,

and the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,

much less lying lips to a prince.

8 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:23) A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him

who has it; wherever he turns, it prospers.

9 (Pr 10:12; 16:28 )He who covers a transgression seeks love,

but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man

than a hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;

therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

12 (2Sa 17:8; Hos 13:8) Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs

rather than a fool in his folly.

13 (Ps 35:12 )Whoever rewards evil for good,

evil will not depart from his house.

14 (Pr 20:3; 25:8) The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water;

therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.

15 (Ex 23:7; Isa 5:23) He who justifies the wicked,

and he who condemns the just,

both of them are abomination to the Lord.

16 (Pr 23:23) Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,

seeing he has no heart for it?

17 (Pr 18:24; Ru 1:16 ) A friend loves at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity.

18 (Pr 11:15; 6:1-5 ) A man void of understanding shakes hands,

and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.

19 (Pr 16:18) He loves transgression who loves strife,

and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,

and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.

21 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) He who fathers a fool does it to his sorrow,

and the father of a fool has no joy.

22 (Pr 15:13; Ps 22:15; Pr 12:25) A merry heart does good like a medicine,

but a broken spirit dries the bones.

23 (Ex 23:8; Pr 17:8) A wicked man takes a bribe out of a hidden place

to pervert the ways of judgment.

24 (Ecc 2:14; Pr 14:6) Wisdom is before him who has understanding,

but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25 (Pr 10:1; 19:13) A foolish son is a grief to his father,

and bitterness to her who bore him.

26 (Pr 17:15; 18:5) Also to punish the just is not good,

nor to strike princes for their uprightness.

27 (Jas 1:19; Pr 10:19) He who has knowledge spares his words,

and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28 (Job 13:5) Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;

and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.



Proverbs 17

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold:

But the LORD trieth the hearts.

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:

And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men;

And the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:

Much less do lying lips a prince.

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it:

Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;

But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man

Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:

Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man,

Rather than a fool in his folly.

13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good,

Evil shall not depart from his house.

14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water:

Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just,

Even they both are abomination to the LORD.

16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom,

Seeing he hath no heart to it?

17 A friend loveth at all times,

And a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,

And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife:

And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:

And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow:

And the father of a fool hath no joy.

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:

But a broken spirit drieth the bones.

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom

To pervert the ways of judgment.

24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;

But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father,

And bitterness to her that bare him.

26 Also to punish the just is not good,

Nor to strike princes for equity.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:

And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:

And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.



Proverbs 18



1 (Jude 1:19) He who separates himself seeks his own desire;

he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding,

but in expressing his own heart.

3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,

and with dishonor reproach.

4 (Pr 20:5) The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,

and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

5 (Lev 19:15; Pr 24:23) It is not good to favor the wicked,

or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention,

and his mouth calls for flogging.

7 (Pr 10:14; 12:13) A fool's mouth is his destruction,

and his lips are the snare of his soul.

8 (Pr 16:28) The words of a talebearer are as wounds,

and they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

9 (Pr 28:24; 10:4) He also who is slothful in his work

is brother to him who is a great waster.

10 (2Sa 22:3; Ps 18:2) The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous run into it and are safe.

11 (Pr 10:15) The rich man's wealth is his strong city,

and as a high wall in his own conceit.

12 (Pr 11:2; 15:33) Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,

and before honor is humility.

13 (Jn 7:51) He who answers a matter before he hearsit,

it is folly and shame to him.

14 (Pr 17:22; 15:13) The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity,

but a wounded spirit who can bear?

15 (Pr 15:14) The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 (Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27) A man's gift makes room for him,

and brings him before great men.

17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,

but his neighbor comes and searches him.

18 (Pr 16:33) The lot causes contentions to cease,

and keeps the mighty ones apart.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,

and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;

and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 (Pr 19:14; 12:4; 8:35) Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,

and obtains favor of the Lord.

23 (Jas 2:3) The poor man uses entreaties,

but the rich man answers roughly.

24 (Pr 17:17) A man who has friends must show himself friendly,

and there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.



Proverbs 18

1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh

And intermeddleth with all wisdom.

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,

But that his heart may discover itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,

And with ignominy reproach.

4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters,

And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked,

To overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention,

And his mouth calleth for strokes.

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction,

And his lips are the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,

And they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

9 He also that is slothful in his work

Is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower:

The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city,

And as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,

And before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,

It is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

But a wounded spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him,

And bringeth him before great men.

17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;

But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,

And parteth between the mighty.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city:

And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;

And with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:

And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,

And obtaineth favour of the LORD.

23 The poor useth intreaties;

But the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:

And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.



Proverbs 19

1 (Pr 28:6) Better is the poor who walks in his integrity

than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

2 (Pr 21:5; 29:20) Also, it is not good for the soul to be without knowledge,

and he who hastens with his feet sins.

3 (Ps 37:7) The foolishness of man perverts his way,

and his heart frets against the Lord.

4 (Pr 14:20) Wealth makes many friends,

but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

5 (Pr 21:28; Ex 23:1) A false witness will not be unpunished,

and he who speaks lies will not escape.

6 (Pr 17:8; 18:16) Many will entreat the favor of the prince,

and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

7 (Ps 38:11; Pr 19:4 )All the brothers of the poor hate him;

how much more do his friends go far from him!

He pursues them with words,

yet they abandon him.

8 (Pr 16:20) He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;

he who keeps understanding will find good.

9 (Pr 19:5) A false witness will not be unpunished,

and he who speaks lies will perish.

10 (Pr 26:1; 30:21-22) Delight is not seemly for a fool,

much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11 (Pr 16:32; 14:29; 15:18) The discretion of a man defers his anger,

and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

12 (Pr 16:14-15; Hos 14:5) The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion,

but his favor is as dew upon the grass.

13 (Pr 21:9; 10:1 ) A foolish son is the calamity of his father,

and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping of water.

14 (Pr 18:22; 2Co 12:14) House and riches are the inheritance of fathers,

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

15 (Pr 20:13; 23:21) Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep,

and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

16 (Lk 10:28; Pr 13:13 ) He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul,

but he who is careless in his ways will die.

17 (Pr 28:27; 2Co 9:6-8; Ecc 11:1) He who has pity

on the poor lends to the Lord,

and He will repay what he has given.

18 (Pr 13:24; 29:15; 22:15) Chasten your son while there is hope,

and let not your soul spare for his crying.

19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;

for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.

20 (Ps 37:37) Hear counsel and receive instruction,

that you may be wise in your latter days.

21 (Ps 33:10-11; Pr 16:9) There are many plans in a man's heart,

nevertheless the counsel of the Lord will stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness,

and a poor man is better than a liar.

23 (Pr 12:21; 1Ti 4:8) The fear of the Lord tends to life,

and he who has it will abide satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.

24 (Pr 15:19) A slothful man hides his hand in his bowl,

and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 (Pr 21:11; Dt 13:11) Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware;

and reprove one who has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26 (Pr 10:5; 17:2) He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother

is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction

that causes to err from the words of knowledge.

28 (Job 15:16; 34:7) An ungodly witness scorns judgment,

and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

29 (Pr 26:3; 10:13 )Judgments are prepared for scorners,

and beatings for the back of fools.



Proverbs 19

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,

Than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good;

And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way:

And his heart fretteth against the LORD.

4 Wealth maketh many friends;

But the poor is separated from his neighbour.

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished,

And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince:

And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him:

How much more do his friends go far from him?

He pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul:

He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished,

And he that speaketh lies shall perish.

10 Delight is not seemly for a fool;

Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger;

And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion;

But his favour is as dew upon the grass.

13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father:

And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers:

And a prudent wife is from the LORD.

15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep;

And an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul;

But he that despiseth his ways shall die.

17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD;

And that which he hath given will he pay him again.

18 Chasten thy son while there is hope,

And let not thy soul spare for his crying.

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment:

For if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction,

That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

21 There are many devices in a man's heart;

Nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness:

And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life:

And he that hath it shall abide satisfied;

He shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,

And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware:

And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother,

Is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction

That causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:

And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners,

And stripes for the back of fools.





2) Our Daily Bread for 30 May 2022

https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/30/healing-for-the-whole-world

Entitled Healing for the Whole World



2 Corinthians 5:11-19



The Ministry of Reconciliation



11 (Heb 10:31; Jude 1:23) Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord,

we persuade men. But we are revealed to God, and I trust we are also

revealed in your consciences.

12 (2Co 1:14; 3:1) For we are not commending ourselves again to you.

Instead, we give you occasion to boast on our behalf, that you may

have something to answer those who boast in appearance and not in heart.

13 (2Co 11:1; 11:16-17) If we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are

in our right mind, it is for you.

14 (Ro 5:15) For the love of Christ constrains us, because we thus judge:

that if one died for all, then all have died.

15 (Ro 14:7-9) And He died for all, that those who live should not from

now on live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

16 (Php 3:7-8) So from now on we do not regard anyone according to the flesh.

Yes, though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet we do not

regard Him as such from now on.

17 (Jn 3:3; Ro 16:7) Therefore, if any man is in Christ,

he is a new creature. Old things have passed away. Look, all things have

become new.

18 (Ro 5:10-11; 1Jn 2:2) All this is from God, who has reconciled us to

Himself through Jesus Christ and has given to us the ministry of

reconciliation,

19 (Isa 43:25; Mt 1:23) that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world

to Himself, not counting their sins against them, and has entrusted to us the

message of reconciliation.



[11] Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are

made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your

consciences.

[12] For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to

glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in

appearance, and not in heart.

[13] For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be

sober, it is for your cause.

[14] For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if

one died for all, then were all dead:

[15] And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth

live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

[16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we

have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

[17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are

passed away; behold, all things are become new.

[18] And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus

Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

[19] To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not

imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of

reconciliation.



Tucked into a remote gorge in western Slovenia, a secret medical facility

(Franja Partisan Hospital) housed an extensive staff that tended to thousands

of wounded soldiers during World War II-all the while staying hidden from the

Nazis. Though avoiding detection from numerous Nazi attempts to locate the

facility is in itself a remarkable feat, even more remarkable is that the

hospital (founded and run by the Slovenia resistance movement) cared for

soldiers from both the Allied and Axis armies. The hospital welcomed everyone.



Scripture calls us to help the whole world to be spiritually healed. This

means we need to have compassion for all-regardless of their views. Everyone,

no matter their ideology, deserves Christ's love and kindness. Paul insists

that Jesus' all-embracing love "constrains us, because we thus judge:

that if one died for all, ..." (2 Corinthians 5:14). All of us suffer the

sickness of sin. All of us are in desperate need of the healing of Jesus'

forgiveness. And He's moved toward all of us in order to heal us.



Then, in a surprising move, God entrusted us with "the message of

reconciliation" (v. 19). God invites us to tend to wounded and broken people

(like us). We participate in healing work where the sick are made healthy

through union with Him. And this reconciliation, this healing,

is for all who will receive it.



By: Winn Collier



Reflect & Pray



Who are the people you think God won't (or shouldn't) heal?

Where might He call you to be a reconciler and a healer?



God, I need healing. And so it shouldn't surprise me

that everyone else needs healing too.

Help me be part of Your healing of others.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 2 The Wardrobe of Joy Isaiah 61:10



10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,

He has covered me with the robe of righteousness,

as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments,

and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.



10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God;

for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me

with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself

with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.



On her wedding day, the bride dresses carefully for the ceremony

that is about to take place. Never before has she spent so much

time in preparation for one relatively brief event. When she

looks in the mirror and rejoices in her happiness, she responds not

out of vanity, but for sheer joy as she anticipates the coming ceremony.

God wants his people, lie that bride to be joyful, to rejoice in the Lord,

the Bridegroom. And he gives, through his grace,

the garments of joy to his beloved ones.

He clothes us, Isaiah says, with salvation, and covers us with

the robe of righteousness. The wardrobe that God provides is not merely

a utility garment, a coverall that hides our sin from his eyes.

It is his own righteousness in Christ, given to us as a free gift, so that

we might be united with him. And God himself, Isaiah says,

is filled with joy, adorning himself like a bridegroom.

When we truly see God's immeasurable gift in accepting us as him own,

we also will "greatly rejoice" in the Lord. He, the eternal god,

Creator of the universe, desires to be united with us, as a husband

desires his wife! God does not simply accept us grudgingly,

reminding us of our unworthiness to be with him. Rather, he celebrates

with unrestrained joy his oneness in Spirit with those he calls his own.

And we, having been fully forgiven

and set free from sin, can rejoice unashamedly as well.



Application



a) Have I ever felt ashamed to draw close to God? Why?



b) What does this verse tell me about God's attitude towards me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Ecclesiates 11:1



1 (Pr 19:17; Mt 10:42; Heb 6:10) Cast your bread upon the waters,

for you will find it after many days



1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



Romans 8:31-39



The Love of God



31 (Ps 118:6; Ro 4:1) What then shall we say to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

32 (Jn 3:16; Ro 4:25) He who did not spare His own Son,

but delivered Him up for us all, how shall

He not with Him also freely give us all things?

33 (Rev 12:10-11; Isa 50:8-9) Who shall bring a charge against God's elect?

It is God who justifies.

34 (Heb 7:25; Mk 16:19; Ro 8:1) Who is he who condemns?

It is Christ who died, yes, who is risen, who is also

at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.

35 (1Co 4:11) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine,

or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 (Ps 44:22; 1Co 15:30)As it is written:

"For Your sake we are killed all day long;

we are counted as sheep for the slaughter." (Ps 44:22.)

37 (1Co 15:57; Gal 2:20) No, in all these things we are more

than conquerors through Him who loved us.

38 (Eph 1:21; 1Pe 3:22) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life,

neither angels nor principalities nor powers, neither things present

nor things to come,

39 (Ro 5:8) neither height nor depth, nor any other created thing,

shall be able to separate us from the love of God,



More than Conquerors



31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us,

who can be against us?

32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all,

how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect?

It is God that justifieth.

34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather,

that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God,

who also maketh intercession for us.

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation,

or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 As it is written,

For thy sake we are killed all the day long;

We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors

through him that loved us.

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels,

nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate

us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 30 of the Month



a) Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout

Canadian society, as it is in Heaven



( Matt 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



)



b) Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city

or community, and across our nation. (



Rom 2:4



4 (Ex 34:6; Isa 30:18) Do you despise the riches of His goodness,

tolerance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God

leads you to repentance?



4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance

and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth

thee to repentance?



)





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a person of integrity.



Pray to the Lord: "God, I need healing. And so it shouldn't surprise me

that everyone else needs healing too.

Help me be part of Your healing of others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to draw close to Him .



Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to look after all the risks you have.



Pray to the Lord and remember He will not forsake us .



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for God's will to be done where you live and throughout

society, as it is in Heaven



Pray that in kindness God will lead many to repentance in your city

or community, and across our world.



Pray for Pastor Shadi who stayed in Damascus, Syria, while others

of his family fled due to financial hardship.

Day 149, 29 May 2022



Today at https://www.calvarycommunity.ca/ Pastor Bev and Mandy

Sesink addressed Counter Culture It's Not Pointless



1 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:9



13 (Heb 4:12; Ro 10:17; Gal 4:14) For this reason we thank God

without ceasing because, when you received the word of God,

which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men,

but as it truly is, the word of God, which effectively works also

in you who believe.

14 (Gal 1:22; 1Th 1:6) For you, brothers, became followers

of the churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus.

You also have suffered the same things from your own countrymen,

as they have from the Jews,

15 (Mt 5:12; Ac 2:23) who both killed the Lord Jesus

and their own prophets and have persecuted us.

They do not please God and are contrary to all men,

16 (Ac 13:50; Ge 15:16) forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles

that they might be saved. In this way they are always piling up

their sins, but wrath has come upon them to the extreme.



Paul's Desire to Visit Again



17 (1Co 5:3; Col 2:5) But we, brothers, being taken from you

for a short time, in presence, not in heart, endeavoured

all the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

18 (Ro 15:22; 1:13; Php 4:16) Therefore we wished

to come to you-even I, Paul, once and again-but Satan hindered us.

19 (Php 4:1; 2Co 1:14; 1Th 3:13) For what is our hope, or joy,

or crown of rejoicing? Will it not even be you in the presence

of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?

20 You are our glory and joy.



1 Thessalonians 3



1 (Ac 17:15; 1Th 3:5) Therefore, when we could no longer endure it,

we thought it good to be left at Athens alone.

2 We sent Timothy, who is our brother and minister of God

and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish

and comfort you with regard to your faith,

3 (Ac 9:16; 14:22) so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions.

For you know that we are appointed to this.

4 (1Th 2:14) Indeed, we told you before when we were with you that

we would suffer tribulation, just as it came to pass, as you well know.

5 (Mt 4:3; Php 2:16) For this reason, when I could no longer endure it,

I sent to inquire about your faith, lest by some means the tempter

might have tempted you, and our labor might have been in vain.

6 (Ac 18:5; 1Th 1:3) But just now Timothy has come from you to us

and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always

have good memories of us, desiring greatly to see us,

as we also desire to see you.

7 (2Co 1:4) Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions

and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.

8 (1Co 16:13) For now we live, if you stand strong in the Lord.

9 (For what thanks can we render to God for you,

for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,





[13] For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye

received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the

word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually

worketh also in you that believe.

[14] For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in

Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your

own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

[15] Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have

persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

[16] Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to

fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.

[17] But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence,

not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great

desire.

[18] Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but

Satan hindered us.

[19] For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in

the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

[20] For ye are our glory and joy.



1 Thessalonians 3

[1] Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left

at Athens alone;

[2] And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our

fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you

concerning your faith:

[3] That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know

that we are appointed thereunto.

[4] For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should

suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.

[5] For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your

faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in

vain.

[6] But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good

tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us

always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:

[7] Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction

and distress by your faith:

[8] For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

[9] For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy

wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;



Matthew 4:4



4 (Dt 8:3; Lk 4:4; Mt 4:7) But He answered, "It is written,

'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds

out of the mouth of God.'Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16."



[4] But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread

alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.



John 3:16-17



16 (Ro 5:8; 1Jn 4:9-10; Jn 1-18) "For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him

should not perish, but have eternal life.

17 (1Jn 4:14; Lk 19:10) For God did not send His Son into the world

to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.



[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that

the world through him might be saved.



Roman 5:3-5



3 (Jas 1:2-3; 1:12) Not only so, but we also boast in tribulation,

knowing that tribulation produces patience,

4 (Jas 1:12) patience produces character, and character produces hope.

5 (Gal 4:6; Php 1:20) And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God

is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.



[3] And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that

tribulation worketh patience;

[4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

[5] And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in

our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.



Themes



a) Believer's Commitment



b) Commitment of Suffering and Persecution from inside the Church and

from outside the world.



Acknowledge Accept and Look at the Big picture.



1) Proverbs 14-16



Proverbs 14

1 (Ru 4:11) Every wise woman builds her house,

but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

2 (Pr 28:6) He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,

but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

3 (Pr 12:6) In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride,

but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;

but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5 (Pr 6:19; Ex 23:1) A faithful witness will not lie,

but a false witness will utter lies.

6 (Pr 8:9; 17:24) A scorner seeks wisdom and does not find it,

but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,

when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,

but the folly of fools is deceit.

9 (Pr 10:23) Fools make a mock at sin,

but among the righteous there is favor.

10 (1Sa 1:10) The heart knows its own bitterness,

and a stranger does not share its joy.

11 (Job 8:15; Pr 3:33) The house of the wicked will be overthrown,

but the tent of the upright will flourish.

12 (Pr 16:25; 12:15; Ro 6:21) There is a way that seems right to a man,

but its end is the way of death.

13 (Ecc 2:2 ) Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful,

and the end of that cheer is grief.

14 (Pr 12:14 )The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways,

but a good man will be satisfied with his.

15 The simple believes every word,

but the prudent man considers his steps.

16 (Pr 22:3; 3:7) A wise man fears and departs from evil,

but the fool rages and is ­self-confident.

17 (Pr 14:29; 15:18) He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,

and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 (Ge 42:6) The evil bow before the good,

and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 (Pr 19:4) The poor is hated even by his own neighbor,

but the rich has many friends.

21 (Pr 11:12; 19:17) He who despises his neighbor sins,

but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 (Pr 12:2) Do they not err who devise evil?

But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit,

but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,

but the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 (Pr 14:5) A true witness delivers souls,

but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

26 (Pr 18:10; 19:23) In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,

and His children will have a place of refuge.

27 (Pr 13:14) The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

to depart from the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of people is a king's honor,

but in the lack of people is the destruction of a prince.

29 (Ecc 7:9; Jas 1:19; Pr 16:32) He who is slow to wrath

is of great understanding,

but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

30 (Pr 12:4; Ps 112:10) A sound heart is the life of the flesh,

but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 (Pr 17:5; 22:2) He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,

but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

32 (2Ti 4:18; Ge 49:18) The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,

but the righteous has hope in his death.

33 (Pr 12:16; 29:11) Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,

but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 (Pr 22:11; Mt 24:45-51) The king's favor is toward a wise servant,

but his wrath is against him who causes shame.



Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house:

But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD:

But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:

But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean:

But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness will not lie:

But a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not:

But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,

When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way:

But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools make a mock at sin:

But among the righteous there is favour.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness;

And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:

But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man,

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;

And the end of that mirth is heaviness.

14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:

And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15 The simple believeth every word:

But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:

But the fool rageth, and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:

And a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly:

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before the good;

And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:

But the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:

But he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

22 Do they not err that devise evil?

But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

23 In all labour there is profit:

But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches:

But the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls:

But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:

And his children shall have a place of refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,

To depart from the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour:

But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding:

But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh:

But envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:

But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:

But the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding:

But that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant:

But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.



Proverbs 15

1 (Pr 25:15; Jdg 8:1-3; Pr 15:18) A soft answer turns away wrath,

but grievous words stir up anger.

2 (Pr 12:23; 13:16) The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright,

but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

3 (Jer 16:17; Heb 4:13) The eyes of the Lord are in every place,

keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 (Pr 3:18; 12:18) A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,

but perverseness in it crushes the spirit.

5 (Pr 10:1; 13:1) A fool despises his father's instruction,

but he who regards reproof is prudent.

6 (Pr 8:21) In the house of the righteous is much treasure,

but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7 (Mt 12:34) The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,

but the heart of the foolish does not do so.

8 (Pr 15:29; 21:27) The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9 (1Ti 6:11; Pr 21:21) The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord,

but He loves him who follows after righteousness.

10 (Pr 5:12; 12:1) Correction is grievous to him who forsakes the way,

and he who hates reproof will die.

11 (2Ch 6:30; Ps 44:21) Death and destruction are before the Lord;

so how much more the hearts of the children of men.

12 (Am 5:10) A scorner does not love one who reproves him,

nor will he go to the wise.

13 (Pr 17:22; 12:25; 18:14) A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,

but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,

but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16 (Ps 37:16; Pr 16:8) Better is little with the fear of the Lord

than great treasure with trouble.

17 (Pr 17:1) Better is a dinner of herbs where love is

than a fatted calf with hatred.

18 (Pr 26:21; 29:22) A wrathful man stirs up strife,

but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.

19 (Pr 22:5; 22:13) The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns,

but the way of the righteous is made plain.

20 (Pr 10:1; 29:3) A wise son makes a father glad,

but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 (Pr 10:23; Eph 5:15) Folly is joy to him who is destitute of wisdom,

but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22 (Pr 11:14; 20:18) Without counsel, purposes are disappointed,

but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23 (Pr 12:14; Isa 50:4) A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,

and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

24 (Pr 2:18; Php 3:20) The way of life leads above for the wise,

that he may depart from Sheol below.

25 (Ps 146:9; Pr 12:7) The Lord will destroy the house of the proud,

but He will establish the border of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,

but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27 (Ex 23:8; Pr 1:19) He who is greedy of gain troubles his own house,

but he who hates bribes will live.

28 (1Pe 3:15; Pr 15:2) The heart of the righteous studies to answer,

but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

29 (Ps 145:18-19; Pr 15:8) The Lord is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 (Pr 25:25) The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and a good report makes the bones healthy.

31 (Pr 15:5; 25:12) The ear that hears the reproof of life

abides among the wise.

32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,

but he who hears reproof gains understanding.

33 (Pr 1:7; 18:12) The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,

and before honor is humility.



Proverbs 15

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:

But grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:

But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

Beholding the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:

But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction:

But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure:

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD:

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD:

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD:

How much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:

Neither will he go unto the wise.

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:

But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:

But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil:

But he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,

Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife:

But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns:

But the way of the righteous is made plain.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father:

But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom:

But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed:

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:

And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

24 The way of life is above to the wise,

That he may depart from hell beneath.

25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:

But he will establish the border of the widow.

26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:

But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

But he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked:

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

And a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom;

And before honour is humility.



Proverbs 16

1 (Pr 19:21; 16:9) The preparations of the heart belong to man,

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

2 (1Sa 16:7; Pr 21:2) All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes,

but the Lord weighs the spirit.

3 (Ps 55:22; 1Pe 5:7) Commit your works to the Lord,

and your thoughts will be established.

4 (Ro 9:22; Job 21:30) The Lord has made all things for Himself,

yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 (Pr 11:21; 6:16-17) Everyone who is proud in heart

is an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, he will not be unpunished.

6 (Pr 14:16; Da 4:27) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged;

and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

7 (Ge 33:4) When a man's ways please the Lord,

He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 (Ps 37:16; Pr 15:16) Better is a little with righteousness

than great revenues with injustice.

9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,

but the Lord directs his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;

his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;

all the weights of the bag are His work.

12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,

for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

and they love him who speaks right.

14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,

but a wise man will pacify it.

15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,

and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!

And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!

17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;

he who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,

and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly

than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,

and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,

and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,

but the instruction of fools is folly.

23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,

and adds learning to his lips.

24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,

but its end is the way of death.

26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,

for his mouth craves it of him.

27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,

and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,

and a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29 A violent man entices his neighbor,

and leads him into the way that is not good.

30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;

moving his lips he brings evil to pass.

31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,

if it is found in the way of righteousness.

32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,

but the whole outcome is of the Lord.



Proverbs 16

1 The preparations of the heart in man,

And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

But the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,

And thy thoughts shall be established.

4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:

Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the LORD,

He maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8 Better is a little with righteousness

Than great revenues without right.

9 A man's heart deviseth his way:

But the LORD directeth his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:

His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:

All the weights of the bag are his work.

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

For the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

And they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:

But a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;

And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!

And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:

He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

18 Pride goeth before destruction,

And an haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,

Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

But the instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

And addeth learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,

Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;

For his mouth craveth it of him.

27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:

And in his lips there is as a burning fire.

28 A froward man soweth strife:

And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,

And leadeth him into the way that is not good.

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:

Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,

If it be found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;

And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap;

But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD



2) Our Daily Bread for 29 May 2022

https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/29/pressing-pause-to-pray

Entitled Pressing Pause to Pray



Joshua 9:7-15



7 (Jos 11:19; Jdg 2:2_ Then the children of Israel said to these Hivites,

"Perhaps you live among us, so how could we make a pact with you?"

8 (Dt 20:11; 2Ki 10:5) Yet they said to Joshua, "We are your slaves."

Joshua said to them, "Who are you, and where do you come from?"

9 (Dt 20:15; Jos 9:24) They said to him, "We, your slaves, have come

from a very distant land because of the name of the Lord your God,

for we heard news of Him and all He did in Egypt

10 (Nu 21:24-35; Dt 1:4) and all that He did to the two Amorite kings

on the other side of the Jordan, King Sihon of Heshbon and King Og of Bashan

in Ashtaroth.

11 (Est 8:17; Jos 9:8) So our elders and all the inhabitants of our country

said to us, 'Take food provisions for the journey and go to meet them.

Say to them, "We are your slaves. So now, make a pact with us." '

12 This bread of ours was hot as we took it from our homes on the day

we left to come to you, but now, see, it is dry and crumbly.

13 These wineskins that we filled were new, but see, they are ripped open.

These clothes and sandals wore out due to the very long journey."

14 (Nu 27:21) So the men examined some of the food provisions,

but they did not ask the Lord about it.

15 (2Sa 21:2; Jos 11:19) Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant

with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore

an oath to them.



[7] And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among

us; and how shall we make a league with you?

[8] And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto

them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?

[9] And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come

because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him,

and all that he did in Egypt,

[10] And all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond

Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, which was at

Ashtaroth.

[11] Wherefore our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to

us, saying, Take victuals with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and

say unto them, We are your servants: therefore now make ye a league with us.

[12] This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the

day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is

mouldy:

[13] And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they

be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of

the very long journey.

[14] And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth

of the LORD.

[15] And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let

them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.



The fire hydrant gushed into the street, and I saw my opportunity. Several

cars had splashed through before me, and I thought, What a great way to get

a free wash! My car hadn't been cleaned for a month and the dust was thick.

So I fired it up and headed into the deluge.



Crack!



It happened so fast. The sun had already beaten down on my black car that

morning, heating its glass and interior. But the water from the hydrant was

frigid. As soon as the cold gush hit the hot windshield, a crack struck like

lightning from top to bottom. My "free" car wash ended up costing me plenty.



If only I had "pressed pause" beforehand to think or even to pray. Ever have

a moment like that? The people of Israel did, under far weightier

circumstances. God had promised to help them drive out other nations as they

entered the land He'd given them (Joshua 3:10) so they wouldn't be tempted

by false gods (Deuteronomy 20:16-18). But one of the nations saw Israel's

victories and used stale bread to trick them into believing they lived far

away. "The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of

the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace" (Joshua 9:14-15,

italics added), unknowingly circumventing God's instructions.



When we make prayer a first resort instead of a last, we invite God's

direction, wisdom, and blessing. May He help us remember to "press pause"

today.



By: James Banks



Reflect & Pray



What decision have you rushed into instead of talking

it over with God? What do you need to discuss with Him today?



Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom "generously”

and "without finding fault" (James 1:5) to those who ask.

Please help me to pause more to talk to You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 1 Call to the Lord - 2 Samuel 22:3-4



3 (Ge 15:1; Ps 9:9) the God of my strength, in whom I will trust;

my shield and the horn of my salvation,

my fortress and my sanctuary;

my Savior, You save me from violence.

4 (Ps 48:1; 96:4) I call upon the Lord, who is praiseworthy,

and I am saved from my enemies.



3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust:

He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge,

My saviour; thou savest me from violence.

4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised:

So shall I be saved from mine enemies.



In the old Days of Television Western, we could always tell who the enemy was.

The bad guys wore black hats; the evil villain had a scar across

his cheek or a patch over one eye. But real life is

not quite so simple . Enemies come in many forms, and often are not easy to

recognise. Sin is an enemy; even those we love can seek

to undermine our faith;

modern materialism and distorted values lead us away from biblical principles.

These enemies may not seek our death in a physical sense,

but their influence results in spiritual death or, at the very least,

immaturity.

Yet God promises to rescue us from our enemies. David describes the Lord as a

"rock", a "shield", a "stronghold", and a "refuge". God provides a stable

foundation for our faith; he products us from the attacks of the enemy;

he offers a place of rest in battle.

Our battles are usually not physical ones, but rather spiritual

and emotional wars.

We struggle with difficult relationships, the burdens of the past,

the subtle accusations of the devil.

But these enemies can be overcome. David says,

"I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise" .

When we turn to the Lord, trust his Word, acknowledge his

worthiness, we put our own problems and difficulties in perspective.

We see that God is able to rescue us, and has promised to do so.

And as we respond to his grace by focusing

on him, we abandon trust in ourselves and allow him to do what he promised.



Application



a) What kinds of enemies do I face?



b) How have I tried to deal with those enemies by myself?



c) How can today's verses help me turn to the sources of my rescue?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 9:8,11



8 God is able to make all grace abound toward you,

so that you, always having enough of everything,

may abound to every good work.

11 So you will be enriched in everything to all bountifulness,

which makes us give thanks to God.



8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having

all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

11 being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through

us thanksgiving to God.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



Ps 9:9-12



9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

10 Those who know Your name will put their trust in You,

for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.

11 Sing praises to the Lord who dwells in Zion;

declare His deeds among the people.

12 He who avenges deaths remembers them;

He does not forget the cry of the humble.



Waw

9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed,

A refuge in times of trouble.

10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:

For thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Zain

11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion:

Declare among the people his doings.

12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them:

He forgetteth not the cry of the humble.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 29 of the Month



a) Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion (



Ps 139:13-16



13 You brought my inner parts into being;

You wove me in my mother’s womb.

14 I will praise you, for You made me with fear and wonder;

marvelous are Your works,

and You know me completely.

15 My frame was not hidden from You

when I was made in secret,

and intricately put together in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Your eyes saw me unformed,

yet in Your book

all my days were written,

before any of them came into being.



13 For thou hast possessed my reins:

Thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:

Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

15 My substance was not hid from thee,

When I was made in secret, and curiously wrought

in the lowest parts of the earth.

16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect;

And in thy book all my members were written,

Which in continuance were fashioned,

When as yet there was none of them.



)



b) Pray that the Church in Canada will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight (



Gal 2:10



10 (Ac 24:17) Only they requested that we should remember the poor,

which I also was eager to do.



10 Only they would that we should remember the poor;

the same which I also was forward to do.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and Pray for Commitment and determination

to never deny Him



Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord leads your steps.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for giving wisdom generously

and without finding fault to those who ask.

Please help me to pause more to talk to You."



Pray to the Lord and ask Him to fight your enemies .



Pray to the Lord and remember He is your provider.



Pray to the Lord and remember He is your fortress .



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care

to acknowledge the sanctity of life and server with true

integrity and compassion



Pray that the Church will remember the poor

and compassionately respond to their plight .



Pray that God will grant wisdom to Christian ministry workers

who are faithfully serving in the Maldives.

Day 148, 28 May 2022



1) Proverbs 11-13



Proverbs 11



1 (Pr 16:11; 20:10; 20:23) A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

2 (Pr 29:23; 18:12) When pride comes, then comes shame;

but with the humble is wisdom.

3 (Pr 13:6 ) The integrity of the upright will guide them,

but the perverseness of transgressors will destroy them.

4 (Ge 7:1; Pr 10:2) Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 (Pr 5:22) The righteousness of the upright will direct his way,

but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6 (Ecc 10:8) The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,

but transgressors will be taken by their schemes.

7 (Pr 10:28; Job 8:13-14) When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,

and the hope of unjust men perishes.

8 (Pr 21:18) The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

and the wicked comes in his place.

9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,

but through knowledge the just will be delivered.

10 (Pr 28:12) When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;

and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 (Pr 29:8) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,

but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,

but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 (Lev 19:16; Pr 20:19) A talebearer reveals secrets,

but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

14 (Pr 15:22; 24:6) Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 (Pr 17:18) He who puts up a pledge for a stranger will suffer for it,

and he who hates being a pledge is secure.

16 (Pr 31:30-31) A gracious woman retains honor,

but ruthless men retain riches.

17 (Mt 5:7; 25:34-40) The merciful man does good to his own soul,

but he who is cruel troubles his own body.

18 (Gal 6:8-9; Jas 3:18) The wicked works a deceitful work,

but to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.

19 (Pr 10:16; 19:23) As righteousness tends to life,

so he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

20 (1Ch 29:17; Ps 119:1) Those who are of a perverse heart

are abomination to the Lord,

but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

21 (Pr 16:5) Though be assured, the wicked will not be unpunished,

but the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

so is a fair woman who is without discretion.

23 (Ro 2:8-9; Pr 10:28) The desire of the righteous is only good,

but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 (Ps 112:9; Pr 19:17) There is one who scatters, yet increases;

and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.

25 (Mt 5:7) The generous soul will be made rich,

and he who waters will be watered also himself.

26 (Job 29:13) The people will curse him who withholds grain,

but blessing will be upon the head of him who sells it.

27 (Est 7:10; Ps 7:15-16) He who diligently seeks good procures favour,

but he who seeks mischief, it will come to him.

28 (Jer 17:8; Ps 1:3) He who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous will flourish as a branch.

29 (Ecc 5:16) He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,

and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30 (Jas 5:20; Pr 3:18) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,

and he who wins souls is wise.

31 (Jer 25:29) If the righteous will be recompensed in the earth,

how much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 11

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame:

But with the lowly is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them:

But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:

And the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:

But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted:

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 A talebearer revealeth secrets:

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall:

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour:

And strong men retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work:

But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life:

So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD:

But such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:

But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only good:

But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth;

And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat:

And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him:

But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:

But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

But the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:

And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

And he that winneth souls is wise.

31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:

Much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 12

1 (Pr 9:7-8) Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,

but he who hates reproof is brutish.

2 (Pr 8:35) A good man obtains favor of the Lord,

but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

3 (Pr 10:25) A man will not be established by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

4 (Pr 14:30; Hab 3:16) A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband,

but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,

but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 (Pr 14:3) The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"

but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 (Pr 10:25; 11:21) The wicked are overthrown, and are not,

but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is better

than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10 (Dt 25:4) A righteous man regards the life of his animal,

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 (Pr 28:19; Jdg 9:4) He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,

but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 (Ps 10:9) The wicked covet the plunder of evil men,

but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 (2Pe 2:9; Ps 64:8) The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips,

but the just will come out of trouble.

14 (Pr 13:2; Isa 3:10-11) A man will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,

and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

15 (Pr 16:2; 16:25) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but he who listens to counsel is wise.

16 (Pr 29:11) A fool's wrath is presently known,

but a prudent man covers shame.

17 (Pr 14:5; 6:19) He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,

but a false witness deceit.

18 (Ps 57:4; Pr 16:24) There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 (Pr 19:9) The truthful lip will be established forever,

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,

but to the counselors of peace is joy.

21 (Ps 91:10) There will no evil happen to the just,

but the wicked will be filled with mischief.

22 (Rev 22:15; Pr 11:20) Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,

but those who deal truly are His delight.

23 (Pr 13:16; 15:2) A prudent man conceals knowledge,

but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 (Pr 10:4; 13:4) The hand of the diligent will rule,

but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

25 (Pr 15:13; 15:23) Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,

but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbors,

but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 (Pr 13:4) The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting,

but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 (3Jn 1:11) In the way of righteousness is life,

and in its pathway there is no death.



Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge:

But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD:

But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness:

But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:

But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right:

But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood:

But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not:

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better

Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:

But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men:

But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips:

But the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:

And the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:

But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known:

But a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

But the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

But a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:

But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life;

And in the pathway thereof there is no death.



Proverbs 13

1 (Pr 10:1; 15:20) A wise son heeds his father's instruction,

but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 (Pr 12:14; 1:31) A man will eat well by the fruit of his mouth,

but the soul of the transgressor will eat violence.

3 (Pr 21:23; 12:13) He who guards his mouth preserves his life,

but he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.

4 (Pr 10:4; 11:25) The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing;

but the soul of the diligent will be made fat.

5 (Pr 3:35; Col 3:9) A righteous man hates lying,

but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6 (Pr 11:3; 11:5-6) Righteousness keeps him who is upright in the way,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 (2Co 6:10; Rev 3:17) There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;

there is one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches,

but the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 (Pr 4:18; 24:20) The light of the righteous rejoices,

but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10 Only by pride comes contention,

but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 (Pr 20:21; 10:2) Wealth gained by vanity will be diminished,

but he who gathers by labor will increase.

12 (Pr 3:18; 13:19) Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 (2Ch 36:16; Nu 15:31) Whoever despises the word will be destroyed,

but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14 (Pr 10:11; 14:27) The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

to depart from the snares of death.

15 (Pr 3:4; Lk 2:52) Good understanding gives favor,

but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 (Pr 15:2; Ecc 10:3) Every prudent man deals with knowledge,

but a fool lays open his folly.

17 (Pr 25:13) A wicked messenger falls into mischief,

but a faithful envoy is health.

18 (Pr 15:5; 15:31-32) Poverty and shame will be

to him who refuses instruction,

but he who regards reproof will be honored.

19 (Pr 13:12) The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,

but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 (1Ki 12:8) He who walks with wise men will be wise,

but a companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 (Ps 32:10) Evil pursues sinners,

but to the righteous good will be repaid.

22 (Job 27:16-17; Pr 28:8) A good man leaves an inheritance

to his children's children,

and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23 (Pr 12:11) Much food is in the tillage of the poor,

but for lack of justice it is destroyed.

24 (Pr 19:18; 22:15; 29:15) He who spares his rod hates his son,

but he who loves him disciplines him early.

25 (Ps 34:10; Pr 10:3) The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,

but the stomach of the wicked will want.



Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction:

But a scorner heareth not rebuke.

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth:

But the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:

But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing:

But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

5 A righteous man hateth lying:

But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way:

But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing:

There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches:

But the poor heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth:

But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Only by pride cometh contention:

But with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished:

But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:

But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed:

But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life,

To depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favour:

But the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge:

But a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:

But a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction:

But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul:

But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise:

But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21 Evil pursueth sinners:

But to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children:

And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor:

But there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul:

But the belly of the wicked shall want.



2) Our Daily Bread for 28 May 2022

https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/28/narrow-door-cafe

Entitled Narrow Door Cafe



Luke 13:22-30



The Narrow Gate

Mt 7:13-14, 21-23



22 (Lk 9:51; Mk 6:6) Then He went through the cities and villages,

teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

23 Someone said to Him, "Lord, will those who are saved be few?"

He said to them,

24 "Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you,

will try to enter and will not be able.

25 (Mt 25:10-12; Lk 13:27) Once the Master of the house has risen up

and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door,

saying, 'Lord, Lord, open for us,' He will answer you,

'I do not know where you come from.'

26 "Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence,

and you taught in our streets.'

27 (Mt 25:41; Ps 6:8; Lk 13:25) "But He will say, 'I tell you, I do not

know you, or where you come from. Depart from Me,

all you workers of iniquity.'

28 (Mt 8:11-12; 22:13) "There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

when you see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets

in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

29 They will come from the east and from the west and from the north

and from the south and will sit down to dine in the kingdom of God.

30 (Mt 19:30; 20:16) Listen, there are the last who will be first,

and the first who will be last."



22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching,

and journeying toward Jerusalem.

The Strait Gate

23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said

unto them,

24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you,

will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door,

and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord,

open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye

are:

26 then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence,

and thou hast taught in our streets.

27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are;

depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, a

nd Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you

yourselves thrust out.

29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north,

and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first,

and there are first which shall be last.



Croissants, dumplings, pork curry, and all sorts of scrumptious food await

those who find and enter the Narrow Door Cafe. Located in the Taiwanese city

of Tainan, this cafe is literally a hole in the wall. Its entrance is barely

forty centimeters wide (less than sixteen inches)-just enough for the average

person to squeeze his way through! Yet, despite the challenge, this unique

cafe has attracted large crowds.



Will this be true of the narrow door described in Luke 13:22-30? Someone

asked Jesus, "are there few that be saved?" (v. 23). In reply, Jesus

challenged the person to "make every effort to enter through the narrow door"

to God's kingdom (v. 24). He was essentially asking, "Will the saved include

you?" Jesus used this analogy to urge the Jews not to be presumptuous. Many

of them believed they'd be included in God's kingdom because they were

Abraham's descendants or because they kept the law. But Jesus challenged

them to respond to Him before "the owner of the house . . . closes

the door" (v. 25).



Neither our family background nor our deeds can make us right with God.

Only faith in Jesus can save us from sin and death

(Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-7). The door is narrow, but it's wide open

to all who will put their faith in Jesus. He's inviting us today to seize

the opportunity to enter through the narrow door to His kingdom.



By: Poh Fang Chia



Reflect & Pray



How can you have confidence you'll enter through the narrow door a

nd be assured of eternal life with Jesus? Why is this decision so important?



Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your kingdom.

I believe You came to die for me and You rose from the grave.

Come into my life and be my Savior.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6



5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled

and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

and the crooked shall be made straight

and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.



5 Every valley shall be filled,

And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;

And the crooked shall be made straight,

And the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.



When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard

in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through

the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where

the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:

and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,

scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after

the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget

the temporary upheaval and see only the

beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.

In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,

a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation

of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation

of the individual heart to receive him.

Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for

the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the

mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects

the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.

Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape

of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer

has done its job.

But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be

paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,

the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see

in us the glory and salvation of our God.



Application



a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?



b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?



c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work

God still want to do in me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Hebrews 7:8



8 In the one case mortal men receive tithes,

but in the other he of whom it is witnessed

that he is alive receives them.



8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them,

of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Facing Pain and Suffering



2 Cor 12:7-10



7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance

of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan,

to torment me, lest I be exalted above measure.

8 I asked the Lord three times that this thing might depart from me.

9 But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made

perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will boast in my weaknesses,

that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships,

in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ's sake.

For when I am weak, then I am strong.



7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of

the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh,

the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is

made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my

infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities,

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 28 of the Month



a) Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear

and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.



(



John 5:24



24 (Jn 3:18; 1Jn 3:14; Jn 3:36) "Truly, truly I say to you, whoever

hears My word and believes in Him who sent

Me has eternal life and shall not come into condemnation,

but has passed from death into life."



24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,

and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life,

and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.



)



b) Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you

know today . (



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.



For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. "



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be balanced and righteous.



Pray to the Lord: "Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your kingdom.

I believe You came to die for me and You rose from the grave.

Come into my life and be my Savior."



Pray to the Lord and ask Him to work within your heart .



Pray to the Lord and pray that the Lord uses your tithes justly.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be weak in the Lord .



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray for new Canadians, that they will have opportunity to hear

and respond to the Gospel and place their faith in Jesus Christ.



Pray for God's kingdom to come in the life of someone you

know today .



Pray that a group of newly baptised believers in the Philippines will

stand firm in their faith.

Day 147, 27 May 2022



1) Proverbs 8-10



Proverbs 8

The Virtue of Wisdom

1 (Pr 1:20–2)1 Does not wisdom cry out,

and understanding lift up her voice?

2 She stands on the top of high places,

by the way in the places of the paths.

3 (Job 29:7) She cries out at the gates,

at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors:

4 "To you, O men, I call,

and my voice is to the sons of men.

5 (Pr 1:22; 1:4) O you simple, understand wisdom,

and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

6 Hear, for I will speak of excellent things,

and from the opening of my lips will be right things;

7 (Jn 8:14; Ps 37:30) for my mouth will speak truth,

and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness;

there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

9 (Pr 14:6) They are all plain to him who understands,

and right to those who find knowledge.

10 (Ps 119:72; 119:127) Receive my instruction, and not silver,

and knowledge rather than choice gold;

11 (Job 28:15-19; Ps 19:10) for wisdom is better than rubies,

and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

12 (Pr 1:4 ) "I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,

and find out knowledge and discretion.

13 (Pr 16:6; Ps 97:10) The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;

pride and arrogance

and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate.

14 (Ecc 7:19; Isa 9:6) Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom;

I am understanding, I have strength.

15 (Da 2:21; Ro 13:1) By me kings reign,

and princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 (1Sa 2:30; Jn 14:21) I love those who love me,

and those who seek me early will find me.

18 (Pr 3:16; Mt 6:33) Riches and honor are with me,

yes, enduring riches and righteousness.

19 (Pr 3:14; 8:10) My fruit is better than gold,

yes, than fine gold, and my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness,

in the midst of the paths of justice,

21 that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,

and I will fill their treasuries.

22 (Pr 3:19) "The Lord possessed me in the beginning of His way,

before His works of old.

23 (Ps 2:6) I was set up from everlasting,

from the beginning, before there was ever an earth.

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth,

when there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 (Ps 90:2) Before the mountains were settled,

before the hills I was brought forth;

26 while as yet He had not made the earth or the fields,

or the first dust of the world.

27 (Pr 3:19; Isa 40:22) When He prepared the heavens, I was there,

when He drew a circle on the face of the deep,

28 when He established the clouds above,

when He strengthened the fountains of the deep,

29 (Ps 104:9; Ge 1:9-10) when He gave to the sea His decree,

that the waters should not pass His commandment,

when He appointed the foundations of the earth,

30 (Jn 1:1-3; Mt 3:17) then I was by Him, as one brought up with Him;

and I was daily His delight,

rejoicing always before Him,

31 (Ps 16:3; Jn 13:1) rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth,

and my delights were with the sons of men.

32 (Ps 119:1-2; Lk 11:28) "Now therefore listen to me, O you children,

for blessed are those who keep my ways.

33 (Pr 4:1) Hear instruction, and be wise,

and do not refuse it.

34 (Pr 3:13) Blessed is the man who hears me,

watching daily at my gates,

waiting at the posts of my doors.

35 (Pr 12:2; 3:13-18) For whoever finds me finds life,

and will obtain favor of the Lord;

36 (Pr 1:31; 15:32) but he who sins against me wrongs his own soul;

all those who hate me love death."



Proverbs 8

Wisdom and Folly

1 Doth not wisdom cry?

And understanding put forth her voice?

2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way

In the places of the paths.

3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city,

At the coming in at the doors.

4 Unto you, O men, I call;

And my voice is to the sons of man.

5 O ye simple, understand wisdom:

And, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.

6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things;

And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

7 For my mouth shall speak truth;

And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness;

There is nothing froward or perverse in them.

9 They are all plain to him that understandeth,

And right to them that find knowledge.

10 Receive my instruction, and not silver;

And knowledge rather than choice gold.

11 For wisdom is better than rubies;

And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence,

And find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil:

Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,

And the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom:

I am understanding; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign,

And princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule,

And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me;

And those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me;

Yea, durable riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold;

And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness,

In the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance;

And I will fill their treasures.

22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way,

Before his works of old.

23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning,

Or ever the earth was.

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth;

When there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains were settled,

Before the hills was I brought forth:

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields,

Nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there:

When he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

28 When he established the clouds above:

When he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

29 When he gave to the sea his decree,

That the waters should not pass his commandment:

When he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him:

And I was daily his delight,

Rejoicing always before him;

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth;

And my delights were with the sons of men.

32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children:

For blessed are they that keep my ways.

33 Hear instruction, and be wise,

And refuse it not.

34 Blessed is the man that heareth me,

Watching daily at my gates,

Waiting at the posts of my doors.

35 For whoso findeth me findeth life,

And shall obtain favour of the LORD.

36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul:

All they that hate me love death.



Proverbs 9



The Way of Wisdom



1 (Eph 2:20-22; Mt 16:18) Wisdom has built her house,

she has hewn out her seven pillars;

2 (Pr 23:30) she has killed her beasts, she has mixed her wine,

she has also furnished her table.

3 (Pr 9:14; 8:1-3) She has sent out her maidens,

she cries out from the highest places of the city,

4 (Pr 6:32; 9:16) "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here."

As for him who wants understanding, she says to him,

5 (SS 5:1; Jn 6:27) "Come, eat of my bread,

and drink of the wine which I have mixed.

6 Forsake foolishness and live,

and go in the way of understanding."

7 He who reproves a scorner gets shame for himself,

and he who rebukes a wicked man gets hurt.

8 (Ps 141:5; Mt 7:6 ) Do not reprove a scorner, lest he hate you;

rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

9 (Pr 1:5) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser;

teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

10 (Pr 1:7; Job 28:28; Ps 111:10) The fear of the Lord

is the beginning of wisdom,

and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 (Pr 10:27; 3:16) For by me your days will be multiplied,

and the years of your life will be increased.

12 (Job 22:2-3) If you are wise, you will be wise for yourself,

but if you scorn, you alone will bear it.



The Way of Foolishness



13 (Pr 7:11; 5:6 ) A foolish woman is clamorous;

she is simple, and knows nothing.

14 (Pr 9:3) For she sits at the door of her house,

on a seat in the high places of the city,

15 to call those who pass by

who go right on their way:

16 "Whoever is simple, let him turn in here."

And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

17 (Pr 20:17; 30:20) "Stolen waters are sweet,

and bread eaten in secret is pleasant."

18 (Pr 7:27) But he does not know that the dead are there,

and that her guests are in the depths of the grave.



Proverbs 9

1 Wisdom hath builded her house,

She hath hewn out her seven pillars:

2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine;

She hath also furnished her table.

3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth

Upon the highest places of the city,

4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither:

As for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

5 Come, eat of my bread,

And drink of the wine which I have mingled.

6 Forsake the foolish, and live;

And go in the way of understanding.

7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame:

And he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.

8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee:

Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:

Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:

And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,

And the years of thy life shall be increased.

12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:

But if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

13 A foolish woman is clamorous:

She is simple, and knoweth nothing.

14 For she sitteth at the door of her house,

On a seat in the high places of the city,

15 To call passengers

Who go right on their ways:

16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither:

And as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

17 Stolen waters are sweet,

And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.

18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there;

And that her guests are in the depths of hell.



Proverbs 10



The Proverbs of Solomon



1 (Pr 1:1; 29:3) The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father,

but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

2 (Pr 11:4; 21:6) Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,

but righteousness delivers from death.

3 (Ps 34:9-10; 37:25) The Lord will not allow the soul

of the righteous to famish,

but He casts away the desire of the wicked.

4 (Pr 13:4; 21:5; 12:24) He becomes poor who deals with a slack hand,

but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

5 (Pr 6:8; 17:2) He who gathers in summer is a wise son,

but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

6 (Pr 10:11; 28:20) Blessings are on the head of the just,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7 (Ps 112:6; 9:5-6) The memory of the just is blessed,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments,

but a prating fool will fall.

9 (Ps 23:4; Pr 28:18) He who walks uprightly walks surely,

but he who perverts his ways will be known.

10 (Ps 35:19; Pr 6:13) He who winks with the eye causes sorrow,

but a prating fool will fall.

11 (Pr 10:6; 13:14) The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 (1Pe 4:8; Pr 17:9 ) Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers all sins.

13 (Pr 26:3; 6:32) In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

14 (Pr 18:7; 10:8) Wise men store up knowledge,

but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 (Pr 18:11; Ps 52:7) The rich man's wealth is his strong city;

the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous tends to life,

the fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 (Pr 6:23) He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,

but he who refuses reproof errs.

18 He who hides hatred has lying lips,

and he who spreads slander is a fool.

19 (Jas 3:2; Ecc 5:3; Jas 1:19) In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,

but he who restrains his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver;

the heart of the wicked is worth little.

21 (Hos 4:6; Pr 5:23) The lips of the righteous feed many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

22 (Ge 24:35; 26:12) The blessing of the Lord makes rich,

and He adds no sorrow with it.

23 (Pr 15:21; 2:14) To do mischief is like sport to a fool,

but a man of understanding has wisdom.

24 (Ps 145:19; Mt 5:6) The fear of the wicked will come upon him,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 (Ps 15:5; 58:9) As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more,

but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes,

so is the sluggard to those who send him.

27 (Job 15:32-33; Pr 3:2) The fear of the Lord prolongs days,

but the years of the wicked will be shortened.

28 (Job 8:13; Pr 11:7) The hope of the righteous will be gladness,

but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

29 (Pr 21:15) The way of the Lord is strength to the upright,

but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

30 (Ps 37:22; 125:1) The righteous will never be removed,

but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

31 (Ps 37:30; Pr 10:13) The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom,

but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

32 (Ecc 12:10) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,

but the mouth of the wicked speaks what is perverse.



Proverbs 10

Proverbs of Solomon

1 The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son maketh a glad father:

But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:

But he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand:

But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son:

But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is blessed:

But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments:

But a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes:

But love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge:

But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life:

The fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction:

But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips,

And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:

But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver:

The heart of the wicked is little worth.

21 The lips of the righteous feed many:

But fools die for want of wisdom.

22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,

And he addeth no sorrow with it.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:

But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more:

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days:

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness:

But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright:

But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

30 The righteous shall never be removed:

But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom:

But the froward tongue shall be cut out.

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable:

But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.





2) Our Daily Bread for 27 May 2022

https://odb.org/CA/2022/05/27/the-forecasters-mistake

Entitled The Forecaster's Mistake



Jeremiah 23:16-22



16 (Jer 14:14; 27:9-10) Thus says the Lord of Hosts:

Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you.

They lead you into vanity;

they speak a vision of their own heart

and not out of the mouth of the Lord.

17 (Mic 3:11; Jer 8:11; 13:10) They still say to those who despise Me,

"The Lord has said, 'You will have peace'";

and they say to everyone who walks after the imagination of his own heart,

"No evil will come upon you."

18 (Jer 23:22; 1Co 2:16) For who has stood in the counsel of the Lord

and has perceived and heard His word?

Who has given heed to His word and listened to it?

19 (Jer 25:32; 30:23) Look, a whirlwind of the Lord

has gone forth in fury,

a tempestuous whirlwind.

It will fall tempestuously upon the head of the wicked.

20 (Jer 30:24; Ge 49:1; Zec 1:6) The anger of the Lord will not turn back

until He has executed and performed

the thoughts of His heart.

In the latter days

you will understand it perfectly.

21 (Jer 14:14; 27:15) I have not sent these prophets,

yet they ran.

I have not spoken to them,

yet they prophesied.

22 (Jer 23:18; 25:5) But if they had stood in My counsel

and had caused My people to hear My words,

then they would have turned them from their evil way

and from the evil of their deeds.



16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets

that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own

heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have

peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his

own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

18 For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard

his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?

19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous

whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.

20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he

have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider

it perfectly.

21 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them,

yet they prophesied.

22 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear

my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way,

and from the evil of their doings.



At noon on September 21, 1938, a young meteorologist warned the U.S. Weather

Bureau of two fronts forcing a hurricane northward toward New England. But

the chief of forecasting scoffed at Charles Pierce's prediction. Surely

a tropical storm wouldn't strike so far north.



Two hours later, the 1938 New England Hurricane made landfall on Long Island.

By 4:00 p.m. it had reached New England, tossing ships onto land as homes

crumbled into the sea. More than six hundred people died. Had the victims

received Pierce's warning-based on solid data and his detailed maps-they

likely would have survived.



The concept of knowing whose word to heed has precedent in Scripture.

In Jeremiah's day, God warned His people against false prophets.

"Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you.

They lead you into vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart

and not out of the mouth of the Lord." (Jeremiah 23:16). God said of them,

“if they had stood in My counsel and had caused My people to hear

My words,” (v. 22).



"False prophets" are still with us. "Experts" dispense advice while ignoring

God altogether or twisting His words to suit their purposes. But through His

Word and Spirit, God has given us what we need to begin to discern the false

from the true. As we gauge everything by the truth of His Word, our own words

and lives will increasingly reflect that truth to others.



By: Tim Gustafson



Reflect & Pray



What's the standard you use when you decide whether something is true?

What in your attitude needs to change toward those who disagree with you?



Loving God, so many claim to speak for You these days.

Help me learn what You really have to say. Make me sensitive to Your Spirit, not the spirit of this world.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 -The Blessings of Grace Day 6 - A Reasonable Alternative



Isaiah 1:18



18 (Ps 51:7; Rev 7:14) "Come now, and let us reason together, "

says the Lord.

Though your sins be as scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson,

they shall be as wool.



18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.



"Is Christianity Reasonable?" Linda Wanted to Know. "I've heard all my life

that faith is a crutch, an invention of weak minds to assure them

of some order in the world."

Linda was not alone in her objection; thinking people for generations

have been asking themselves the same question.

God is not intimidated by our questions; in fact, he confronts the issue

head-on in the Scriptures. "Let us reason together," the Lord invites.

Even according to the most basic of human reasoning,

faith is a reasonable alternative , a rational choice for a thinking person.

God indicates in his Word that confession and forgiveness are "reasonable".

"Think!" God says. "You sin, and you know it,. You are not even able to be

true to your own principles. You cannot deal with your sin by will power

or effort. Bit I can deal with it! I can forgive it - and I will"

We cannot come to faith in God through Christ by intellect alone, of course.

Our spirits much reach out in faith, beyond what we can see. But intellect

supports faith; trusting in Christ is an eminently rational decision.

In Deut 30:1-20 , God set before the people a choice: Life or Death, blessing

or cursing. "Choose Life!" he tells them. We have the same choice.

The ultimate decision is thus simplified, the 'rational' alternative becomes

clear. We can choose death, by attempting to control our own destinies ,

or life, by giving ourselves fully into the hand of the Master.



Application



a) Why is the choice to acknowledge my sin and receive forgiveness a

'Rational choice'?



b) What are the alternatives to such a decision?



c) What other aspects of God's word

and work in my life seem 'reasonable' to me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Malachi 3:10-12



10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in

My house, and test Me now in this, says the Lord of Hosts, if I will not

open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing,

that there will not be room enough to receive it.

11 I will rebuke the devourer

for your sakes, so that it will not destroy the fruit of your ground,

and the vines in your field will not fail to bear fruit,

says the Lord of Hosts.

12 Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be

a delightful land, says the Lord of Hosts.



10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in

mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not

open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall

not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy

the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit

before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.

12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be

a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.



5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:



When you are Worried Over Money



Matt 6:19-21



Treasures in Heaven



Lk 12:33-34



19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth

and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 But store up

for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 for where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.



19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth

and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth

nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.

12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.



6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that

the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly

resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques

are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools

are starting.

And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their

advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,

the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour

brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of

"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of

receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020



Under the Keep Praying page



When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month

and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days

of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that

usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,

of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be

decorated and festivals will be held.



For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the

distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of

Islam.



You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",

which means Blessed Eid!"



Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you

know, and Muslims around the world:



- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions

in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about

unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such

movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three

decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,

"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.

19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:

blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,

and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for

Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under

a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the

house."



Ideas for prayer



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.



Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.

One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by

light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.



As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and

confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution

to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.



Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.

Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father

to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.



I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.

God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through

the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that

ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.



ROMANS 15:13



My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further

call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .



7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 27 of the Month



a) Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to

hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.



(



2 Cor 10:4-5



4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,

but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,

5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,



4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal,

but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

5casting down imaginations, and every high thing

that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,

and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;



)



b) Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who

are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His Wisdom and Fear the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, so many claim to speak for You these days.

Help me learn what You really have to say. Make me sensitive to Your Spirit, not the spirit of this world."



Pray to the Lord and remember for He forgaives your sins .



Pray to the Lord and pray to hounour Him with your first fruits .



Pray to the Lord and pray to store treasuree in Heaven .



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas

- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you

- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving

Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."

- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims

throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!



Pray that God's Spirit will melt the pride that causes many to

hold to wrong opinions of Christ and His Salvation.



Pray that the Lord will awaken a desire in the hearts of those who

are lost to seek Him and to seek The Truth.



Pray for a Christian woman in North Korea who secretly listens to an

audio Bible in her bed every night.