Day 106 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 15 April 2024 reflections
Day 106, 15 Apr 2024
1) Psalms 56, 120, 140-141
PSALMS 56
For the Music Director.
To the melody of "Silent Dove at a Distance."
A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man would crush me;
all day long he who battles oppresses me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) All day long my enemies would crush me,
for there are many who arrogantly battle against me.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) In the day when I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In God whose word I praise,
in God I have trusted; I will not fear.
What can mere flesh do to me?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Every day they twist my words;
all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They stir up strife, they lurk,
they watch my steps,
when they wait for my life.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Should there be deliverance
for them on account of wickedness?
In Your anger cast down the peoples, O God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You take account of my wandering;
put my tears in Your bottle;
are they not in Your book?
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) In the day I cry to You,
then my enemies will turn back;
this I know, that God is for me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) In God whose word I praise,
in the Lord whose word I praise,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) in God I trust, I will not fear;
what can a man do to me?
12 Your vows are on me, O God;
I will complete them with thank offerings to You;
13 for You have delivered my soul from death,
even my feet from stumbling,
to walk before God
in the light of the living.
Psalm 56
[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting
daily oppresseth me.
[2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O thou most High.
[3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
[4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
[5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for
evil.
[6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my
steps, when they wait for my soul.
[7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O
God.
[8] Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they
not in thy book?
[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know;
for God is for me.
[10] In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
[11] In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
[12] Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
[13] For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my
feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Psalms 120
A Song of Ascents.
1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord,
and He heard me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips
and from a deceitful tongue.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) What shall be given to you,
or what shall be done to you, you false tongue?
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Sharp arrows of the warrior,
with coals of the broom tree!
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Woe is me, that I have sojourned in Meshek,
or that I have dwelled among the tents of Kedar!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul has long lived
with those who hate peace.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) I am for peace,
but when I speak, they are for war!
Psalm 120
A Song of degrees.
[1] In my distress
I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
[2] Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips,
And from a deceitful tongue.
[3] What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false
tongue?
[4] Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
[5] Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech,
That I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
[6] My soul hath long dwelt
With him that hateth peace.
[7] I am for peace:
But when I speak, they are for war.
PSALMS 140
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
protect me from violent men,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) who plan evil deeds in their heart
and continually gather together for conflicts.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) They have tongues as sharp as a serpent;
adders' poison is with their lips. Selah
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from the violent men
who have planned to overthrow me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The proud have hid a snare for me,
and with cords they have spread a net;
they have set traps for me. Selah
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said to the Lord, "You are my God;
hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord."
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) O God my Lord, the strength of my salvation,
You have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
do not allow his evil plot,
lest he be raised up. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) As for the head of those who encompassme,
let the mischief of their own lips overwhelm them;
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) let burning coals fall upon them;
let them be cast into the fire,
into deep pits that they do not rise up again.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5 ) Let not an evil speaker be established in the land;
let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him!
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted
and will give justice to the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Your name;
the upright shall dwell in Your presence.
Psalm 140
[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
[2] Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered
together for war.
[3] They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is
under their lips. Selah.
[4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the
violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
[5] The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by
the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
[6] I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my
supplications, O LORD.
[7] O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head
in the day of battle.
[8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked
device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
[9] As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of
their own lips cover them.
[10] Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into
deep pits, that they rise not up again.
[11] Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt
the violent man to overthrow him.
[12] I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the
right of the poor.
[13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall
dwell in thy presence.
PSALMS 141
A Psalm of David.
1 Lord, I cry unto You; make haste to me;
give ear to my voice, when I cry unto You.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense,
and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil,
to practice wicked deeds
with men who do iniquity,
and do not let me eat of their delights.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the righteous man strike me;
it shall be a kindness.
Let him rebuke me;
it shall be oil for my head;
let my head not refuse it.
For my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) When their judges are thrown to stony places,
then they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As when one plows to break up the land,
so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But my eyes are unto You, O God my Lord,
in You is my trust; do not leave my soul defenseless.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 Keep me from the snares that they have laid for me,
and the traps of those who do iniquity.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by and escape.
Psalm 141
[1] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when
I cry unto thee.
[2] Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of
my hands as the evening sacrifice.
[3] Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
[4] Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with
men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
[5] Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove
me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my
prayer also shall be in their calamities.
[6] When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my
words; for they are sweet.
[7] Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and
cleaveth wood upon the earth.
[8] But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave
not my soul destitute.
[9] Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the
workers of iniquity.
[10] Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
2) Our Daily Bread for 15 April 2024 titled
At Home in Jesus
John 14:1-7
1 (Jn 12:44; 16:22-23) "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God.
Believe also in Me.
2 (Jn 13:33; 13:36) In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were
not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
3 (Jn 12:26; 14:28) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again
and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.
4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."
5 (Jn 11:16) Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going.
How can we know the way?"
6 (Jn 10:9; 1:14; Ac 4:12) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 (Jn 8:19) If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.
From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
[1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would
have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and
receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how
can we know the way?
[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father, but by me.
[7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from
henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
"There's no place like home," says Dorothy, clicking the heels of her ruby
slippers. In The Wizard of Oz, that was all it took to magically transport
Dorothy and Toto from Oz back to their home in Kansas.
Unfortunately, there aren't enough ruby slippers for everyone. Although many
share Dorothy's longing for home, finding that home-a place to belong-is
sometimes easier said than done.
One of the consequences of living in a highly mobile, transient world
is a sense of detachment-wondering if we'll ever find a place where
we truly belong. This feeling may also reflect a deeper reality,
expressed by C. S. Lewis: "If I find in myself a desire which
no experience in this world can satisfy,
the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world."
The night before the cross, Jesus assured His friends of that home,
saying, "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so,
would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place
for you?" (John 14:2). A home where we are welcomed and loved.
Yet we can be at home now too. We're part of a family-God's
church, and we live in community with our brothers and sisters
in Christ. Until the day Jesus takes us to the home our hearts
long for, we can live in His peace and joy. We're always home
with Him.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
What makes you feel at home and why? How does knowing Jesus
will take you to be with Him forever help you live here on earth?
God of love and grace, help me look forward
to being at home with You, in Your presence, forever.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season
Gal 6:9
9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow
flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the
bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day
for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,
unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"
he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."
We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.
We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -
immediate response, and when we have to wait,
we become impatient and irritable.
Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"
is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church
at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,
and weariness sets in.
If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it
and move on to a new project.
But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too
soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily
when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in
another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,
"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."
In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has
had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions
are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for
the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.
Application
a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?
b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"
for reaping the harvest?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024
1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
How can we keep praying?
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
What should you pray for?
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
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
15th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11
8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,
and you will see Me no more;
11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
)
b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia
I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence
them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to help you when your enemies surround
you.
Pray to the Lord: "God of love and grace, help me look forward
to being at home with You, in Your presence, forever."
Pray to the Lord and pray to work with the Lord's time on reaping
and harvesting.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know He will supply your needs.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His peace and mercy.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
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 the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living
Pray for the training of new pastors so they will be equipped to
shepherd Sri Lanka's growing number of churches .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
1) Psalms 56, 120, 140-141
PSALMS 56
For the Music Director.
To the melody of "Silent Dove at a Distance."
A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man would crush me;
all day long he who battles oppresses me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) All day long my enemies would crush me,
for there are many who arrogantly battle against me.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) In the day when I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In God whose word I praise,
in God I have trusted; I will not fear.
What can mere flesh do to me?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Every day they twist my words;
all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They stir up strife, they lurk,
they watch my steps,
when they wait for my life.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Should there be deliverance
for them on account of wickedness?
In Your anger cast down the peoples, O God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You take account of my wandering;
put my tears in Your bottle;
are they not in Your book?
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) In the day I cry to You,
then my enemies will turn back;
this I know, that God is for me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) In God whose word I praise,
in the Lord whose word I praise,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) in God I trust, I will not fear;
what can a man do to me?
12 Your vows are on me, O God;
I will complete them with thank offerings to You;
13 for You have delivered my soul from death,
even my feet from stumbling,
to walk before God
in the light of the living.
Psalm 56
[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting
daily oppresseth me.
[2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O thou most High.
[3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
[4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
[5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for
evil.
[6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my
steps, when they wait for my soul.
[7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O
God.
[8] Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they
not in thy book?
[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know;
for God is for me.
[10] In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
[11] In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
[12] Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
[13] For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my
feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Psalms 120
A Song of Ascents.
1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord,
and He heard me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips
and from a deceitful tongue.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) What shall be given to you,
or what shall be done to you, you false tongue?
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Sharp arrows of the warrior,
with coals of the broom tree!
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Woe is me, that I have sojourned in Meshek,
or that I have dwelled among the tents of Kedar!
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) My soul has long lived
with those who hate peace.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) I am for peace,
but when I speak, they are for war!
Psalm 120
A Song of degrees.
[1] In my distress
I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
[2] Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips,
And from a deceitful tongue.
[3] What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false
tongue?
[4] Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
[5] Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech,
That I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
[6] My soul hath long dwelt
With him that hateth peace.
[7] I am for peace:
But when I speak, they are for war.
PSALMS 140
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
protect me from violent men,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) who plan evil deeds in their heart
and continually gather together for conflicts.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) They have tongues as sharp as a serpent;
adders' poison is with their lips. Selah
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from the violent men
who have planned to overthrow me.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The proud have hid a snare for me,
and with cords they have spread a net;
they have set traps for me. Selah
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said to the Lord, "You are my God;
hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord."
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) O God my Lord, the strength of my salvation,
You have covered my head in the day of battle.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
do not allow his evil plot,
lest he be raised up. Selah
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) As for the head of those who encompassme,
let the mischief of their own lips overwhelm them;
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) let burning coals fall upon them;
let them be cast into the fire,
into deep pits that they do not rise up again.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5 ) Let not an evil speaker be established in the land;
let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him!
12 I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted
and will give justice to the poor.
13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto Your name;
the upright shall dwell in Your presence.
Psalm 140
[1] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
[2] Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered
together for war.
[3] They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is
under their lips. Selah.
[4] Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the
violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
[5] The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by
the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
[6] I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my
supplications, O LORD.
[7] O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head
in the day of battle.
[8] Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked
device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
[9] As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of
their own lips cover them.
[10] Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into
deep pits, that they rise not up again.
[11] Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt
the violent man to overthrow him.
[12] I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the
right of the poor.
[13] Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall
dwell in thy presence.
PSALMS 141
A Psalm of David.
1 Lord, I cry unto You; make haste to me;
give ear to my voice, when I cry unto You.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let my prayer be set forth before You as incense,
and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;
keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil,
to practice wicked deeds
with men who do iniquity,
and do not let me eat of their delights.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the righteous man strike me;
it shall be a kindness.
Let him rebuke me;
it shall be oil for my head;
let my head not refuse it.
For my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) When their judges are thrown to stony places,
then they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) As when one plows to break up the land,
so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But my eyes are unto You, O God my Lord,
in You is my trust; do not leave my soul defenseless.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 Keep me from the snares that they have laid for me,
and the traps of those who do iniquity.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by and escape.
Psalm 141
[1] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when
I cry unto thee.
[2] Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of
my hands as the evening sacrifice.
[3] Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
[4] Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with
men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
[5] Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove
me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my
prayer also shall be in their calamities.
[6] When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my
words; for they are sweet.
[7] Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and
cleaveth wood upon the earth.
[8] But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave
not my soul destitute.
[9] Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the
workers of iniquity.
[10] Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
2) Our Daily Bread for 15 April 2024 titled
At Home in Jesus
John 14:1-7
1 (Jn 12:44; 16:22-23) "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God.
Believe also in Me.
2 (Jn 13:33; 13:36) In My Father's house are many dwelling places. If it were
not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
3 (Jn 12:26; 14:28) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again
and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also.
4 You know where I am going, and you know the way."
5 (Jn 11:16) Thomas said to Him, "Lord, we do not know where You are going.
How can we know the way?"
6 (Jn 10:9; 1:14; Ac 4:12) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth,
and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 (Jn 8:19) If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also.
From now on you do know Him and have seen Him."
[1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would
have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and
receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how
can we know the way?
[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father, but by me.
[7] If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from
henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
"There's no place like home," says Dorothy, clicking the heels of her ruby
slippers. In The Wizard of Oz, that was all it took to magically transport
Dorothy and Toto from Oz back to their home in Kansas.
Unfortunately, there aren't enough ruby slippers for everyone. Although many
share Dorothy's longing for home, finding that home-a place to belong-is
sometimes easier said than done.
One of the consequences of living in a highly mobile, transient world
is a sense of detachment-wondering if we'll ever find a place where
we truly belong. This feeling may also reflect a deeper reality,
expressed by C. S. Lewis: "If I find in myself a desire which
no experience in this world can satisfy,
the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world."
The night before the cross, Jesus assured His friends of that home,
saying, "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so,
would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place
for you?" (John 14:2). A home where we are welcomed and loved.
Yet we can be at home now too. We're part of a family-God's
church, and we live in community with our brothers and sisters
in Christ. Until the day Jesus takes us to the home our hearts
long for, we can live in His peace and joy. We're always home
with Him.
By: Bill Crowder
Reflect & Pray
What makes you feel at home and why? How does knowing Jesus
will take you to be with Him forever help you live here on earth?
God of love and grace, help me look forward
to being at home with You, in Your presence, forever.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 2 - Due Season
Gal 6:9
9 And let us not grow weary in doing good,
for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing:
for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Jackie's preschool class took on an exciting project: they were going to grow
flowers from seeds, Each child took the seed, planted it carefully in the
bedding soil, watered, and waited. But Jackie couldn't wait. Every day
for a week he ran to the window box, looked for his plants, poked, prodded,
unplanted the seeds and then planted them again. "It's no use,"
he pouted after the first week. "Nothing's gonna grow in there."
We live in an instant society - microwave dinners, quick fixes, easy answers.
We are conditioned by our environment to expect - even to demand -
immediate response, and when we have to wait,
we become impatient and irritable.
Paul's exhortation to the Galatians, "Let us not become weary in doing good,"
is as appropriate for twentieth-century believers as it was for the new church
at Galatia. We lose motivation when we don't see results,
and weariness sets in.
If our work does not seem to be producing as we hope, we want to abandon it
and move on to a new project.
But God says, "You will reap a harvest if you don't give up." We give up too
soon in our prayers for a loved one's salvation. We abandon hope too readily
when we don't see spiritual growth in our own lives, when our investment in
another's spiritual maturity seems to have no return. The Lord says,
"The harvest is coming; be patient; trust me."
In due season the harvest comes; when it's the right time. When the seed has
had time to germinate, when the roots are string enough, when the conditions
are right, the reaping time will come. But we must be willing to wait for
the due season, the moment of ripeness, when our labor brings its return.
Application
a) Have I ever felt that my spiritual labours have produced no harvest at all?
b) What does it mean to my own spiritual growth that there is a "due season"
for reaping the harvest?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Philip 4:19
19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Reconciling Peace
Ps 85:8-13
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,
for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,
but let them not turn again to folly.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,
that glory may dwell in our land.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;
righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,
and righteousness looks down from the sky.
12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,
and our land shall yield its increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before Him
and prepare a way for His footsteps.
8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:
For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:
But let them not turn again to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;
That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth are met together;
Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;
And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;
And our land shall yield her increase.
13 Righteousness shall go before him;
And shall set us in the way of his steps.
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?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024
1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
How can we keep praying?
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
What should you pray for?
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
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
15th Day of the Month
a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11
8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;
10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,
and you will see Me no more;
11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9 of sin, because they believe not on me;
10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
)
b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia
I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence
them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.
( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved,
and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray for the Lord to help you when your enemies surround
you.
Pray to the Lord: "God of love and grace, help me look forward
to being at home with You, in Your presence, forever."
Pray to the Lord and pray to work with the Lord's time on reaping
and harvesting.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know He will supply your needs.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know His peace and mercy.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
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 the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous
standards of living
Pray for the training of new pastors so they will be equipped to
shepherd Sri Lanka's growing number of churches .
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God