Dave Yadallee's personal blog

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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 26 of the Month



a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16



16 Let your light so shine before men that they may

see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.



16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.



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b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut



I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,

that God's Spirit would influence then 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.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to your trust in the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please teach me to live out integrity before You

and others."



Pray to the Lord and pray the Lord in Song.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be in the light of Jesus Christ, the Creator.



Pray to the Lord and pray knnow Jesus Chirst, the loving High Priest.



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 Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary

work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.



Pray that Christian expatriates in Oman will have opportunities to share the love of Jesus.



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

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



God's Help in Times of Temptation



Hebrews 4:14-16



Jesus the Great High Priest



14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest

Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold firmly to our confession.

15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest

who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,

but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.

16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence

to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy

and find grace to help in time of need.



14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,

that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,

let us hold fast our profession.

15 For we have not an high priest

which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;

but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly

unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,

and find grace to help in time of need.



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, ...) .

Psalms 115

Ps 135:15-20

1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory,

for the sake of Your mercy, and for the sake of Your truth.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Why should the nations say,

"Where now is their God?"

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But our God is in the heavens;

He does whatever He pleases.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Their idols are silver and gold,

the work of men's hands.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) They have mouths, but they cannot speak;

eyes, but they cannot see;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) they have ears, but they cannot hear;

noses, but they cannot smell;

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) they have hands, but they cannot feel;

feet, but they cannot walk; neither can they speak with their throat.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Those who make them are like them;

so is everyone who trusts in them.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) O Israel, trust in the Lord;

He is their help and their shield.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord;

He is their help and their shield.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord;

He is their help and their shield.

12 The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us;

He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.

13 He will bless those who fear the Lord,

both the small and great ones.

14 The Lord shall increase you more and more,

you and your children.

15 You are blessed of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

16 The heavens belong to the Lord,

but the earth He has given to the children of men.

17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence.

18 But we will bless the Lord from this time and for evermore.

Praise the Lord!



Psalms 115

[1] Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy

mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

[2] Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

[3] But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

[4] Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

[5] They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:

[6] They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

[7] They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not:

neither speak they through their throat.

[8] They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in

them.

[9] O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

[10] O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

[11] Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their

shield.

[12] The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the

house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

[13] He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

[14] The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

[15] Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.

[16] The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth hath he

given to the children of men.

[17] The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

[18] But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

Praise the LORD.



Psalm 116



1 I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice

and my supplications.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Because He has inclined His ear to me,

therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The cords of death encircled me,

and the pains of Sheol took hold ofme;

I found trouble and sorrow.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Then called I upon the name of the Lord:

"O Lord, I plead with You, deliver my soul."

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;

indeed, our God is merciful.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord protects the simple;

I was brought low, and He helped me.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Return to your rest, O my soul;

for the Lord has vindicated you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) For You have delivered my soul from death,

my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will walk before the Lord

in the land of the living.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I believed, indeed I have spoken:

"I am greatly afflicted."

11Ps 42:5; 43:5 I said in my haste, "All men are liars."

12 What shall I render unto the Lord

for all His benefits toward me?

13 I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.

14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all His people.

15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.

16 O Lord, I am Your servant;

I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant; You have loosed my bonds.

17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving

and will call upon the name of the Lord.

18 I will pay my vows unto the Lord

now in the presence of all His people,

19 in the courts of the house of the Lord,

in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Praise the Lord!



Psalms 116

[1] I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

[2] Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him

as long as I live.

[3] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon

me: I found trouble and sorrow.

[4] Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver

my soul.

[5] Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

[6] The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

[7] Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully

with thee.

[8] For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my

feet from falling.

[9] I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

[10] I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

[11] I said in my haste, All men are liars.

[12] What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

[13] I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

[14] I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

[15] Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

[16] O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine

handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

[17] I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon

the name of the LORD.

[18] I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,

[19] In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.

Praise ye the LORD.



Psalm 117



1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great towardus,

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.

Praise the Lord!



Psalms 117

[1] O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

[2] For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD

endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.



Psalms 118

1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,

because His mercy endures forever.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let Israel say,

"His mercy endures forever."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Let the house of Aaron say,

"His mercy endures forever."

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Let those who fear the Lord say,

"His mercy endures forever."

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I called upon the Lord from my distress;

the Lord answered me and set me in an open place.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.

What can people do to me?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is on my side to help me;

I shall look in triumph upon those who hate me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) It is better to trust in the Lord

than to put confidence in man.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) It is better to trust in the Lord

than to put confidence in princes.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All nations encircled me,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They circled me; indeed, they surrounded me,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

12 They circled me like bees; they went forth as a fire over thorns,

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

13 You have pushed against me, that I was falling,

but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord is my strength and song;

He has become my salvation.

15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation

is in the tents of the righteous:

"The right hand of the Lord is valiant.

16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted;

the right hand of the Lord is valiant."

17 I shall not die, but I shall live

and declare the works of the Lord.

18 The Lord has severely chastened me,

but He has not given me over unto death.

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness;

I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord;

the righteous shall enter through.

21 I will thank You that You have heard me

and have become my deliverance.

22 The stone that the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

23 This is what the Lord has done;

it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day that the Lord has made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save us, we ask You, O Lord; O Lord, we ask You, send now success.

26 Blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord:

we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

27 The Lord is God, and He has shown us His light;

bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

28 You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You.

29 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,

for His mercy endures forever.

Psalm 118

[1] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:

Because his mercy endureth for ever.

[2] Let Israel now say,

That his mercy endureth for ever.

[3] Let the house of Aaron now say,

That his mercy endureth for ever.

[4] Let them now that fear the LORD say,

That his mercy endureth for ever.

[5] I called upon the LORD in distress:

The LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

[6] The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

[7] The LORD taketh my part with them that help me:

Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

[8] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.

[9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.

[10] All nations compassed me about:

But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

[11] They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about:

But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

[12] They compassed me about like bees;

they are quenched as the fire of thorns:

For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

[13] Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: But the LORD helped me.

[14] The LORD is my strength and song, And is become my salvation.

[15] The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles

of the righteous: The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

[16] The right hand of the LORD is exalted:

The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

[17] I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD.

[18] The LORD hath chastened me sore:

But he hath not given me over unto death.

[19] Open to me the gates of righteousness:

I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

[20] This gate of the LORD, Into which the righteous shall enter.

[21] I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, And art become my salvation.

[22] The stone which the builders refused

Is become the head stone of the corner.

[23] This is the LORD's doing;

It is marvellous in our eyes.

[24] This is the day which the LORD hath made;

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

[25] Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD:

O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

[26] Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD:

We have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

[27] God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light:

Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

[28] Thou art my God, and I will praise thee:

Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

[29] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:

For his mercy endureth for ever.



2) Our Daily Bread for 26 May 2025 titled Acting with Integrity

by Marvin Williams



Proverbs 12:13-23



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.



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.



In a moment of distraction, Sarah unknowingly dropped her diamond engagement

ring into a homeless man's cup. Billy Ray, the panhandler who was given the

ring, had it appraised and considered selling it. But he chose honesty and

returned it to Sarah when she came back a few days later. Sarah and her

husband set up a fund so donations could be made to help Billy Ray, which led

to an outpouring of generosity from others. Billy Ray received financial and

legal counsel and was eventually able to buy a home. He was also reunited

with his long-lost family.



When we practice integrity, we please God and inspire others. Solomon says God

delighted in his integrity: "The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in

people who are trustworthy" (Proverbs 12:22). He uses strong language to

describe God's view of dishonesty - He detests it. When God’s people lie or

"deceit is in [their] hearts" (v. 20), it defies Him and goes against His

character. In contrast, when His people have "truthful lips" (v. 19) and deal

faithfully, it brings Him joy. So treating others well is more than just

telling the truth - it reflects God's own character. And in a world where

deception can seem profitable,

our integrity is something He "delights in" (v. 22).



Let's commit to act with integrity as God helps us. Even if the world doesn't

notice, He's delighted when we walk in His ways.



Reflect & Pray



How does being trustworthy reflect God’s character?

How will you live out integrity today?



Dear God, please teach me to live out integrity before You and others.





Discover more about managing God's trust.



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



Mark 4:20-25



20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,

those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:

thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."



A Light Under a Basket



Lk 8:16-18



21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put

under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;

neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.

23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."

24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.

The measure you give will be measured for you,

and to you who hear will more be given.

25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.

And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."



20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;

such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,

some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put

under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;

neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,

it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:

and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

Day 146, 26 May 2026



1) Psalms 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 ,118



Psalms 111

1 Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,

in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The works of the Lord are great,

sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) His work is honorable and glorious,

and His righteousness endures forever.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;

the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He has given food to those who fear Him;

He will ever be mindful of His covenant.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He has shown His people the power of His works,

that He may give them the inheritance of the nations.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The works of His hands are true and just;

all His commands are sure.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They stand forever and ever,

and are done in truth and uprightness.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He sent redemption to His people;

He has commanded His covenant forever; holy and fearful is His name.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all who live it have insight. His praise endures forever!



Psalm 111

Aleph

[1]Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,

Bet

In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.

Gimel

[2]The works of the LORD are great,

Dalet

Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

He

[3]His work is honourable and glorious:

Waw

And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Zain

[4] He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:

Het

The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

Tet

[5] He hath given meat unto them that fear him:

Yod

He will ever be mindful of his covenant.

Kaph

[6] He hath shewed his people the power of his works,

Lamed

That he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

Mem

[7] The works of his hands are verity and judgment;

Nun

All his commandments are sure.

Samek

[8] They stand fast for ever and ever,

Ain

And are done in truth and uprightness.

Pe

[9] He sent redemption unto his people:

Zade

He hath commanded his covenant for ever:

Qoph

Holy and reverend is his name.

Resh

[10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:

Shin

A good understanding have all they that do his commandments:

Taw

His praise endureth for ever.



Psalms 112

1 Praise the Lord!

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,

who delights greatly in His commandments.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) His offspring shall be mighty in the land;

the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Wealth and riches shall be in his house,

and his righteousness endures forever.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) To the upright there arises light in the darkness;

he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) A good man shows generous favor, and lends;

he will guide his affairs with justice.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely the righteous man shall not be moved;

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He shall not be afraid of evil tidings;

his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) His heart is established; he shall not be afraid,

until he sees triumph upon his enemies.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He has given away freely; he has given to the poor;

his righteousness endures forever;

his horn shall be exalted with honor.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The wicked shall see it and be grieved;

he shall gnash his teeth and melt away;

the desire of the wicked shall perish.



Psalm 112

Aleph

[1] Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD,

Bet

That delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Gimel

[2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth:

Dalet

The generation of the upright shall be blessed.

He

[3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house:

Waw

And his righteousness endureth for ever.

Zain

[4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness:

Het

He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

Tet

[5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:

Yod

He will guide his affairs with discretion.

Kaph

[6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever:

Lamed

The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Mem

[7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:

Nun

His heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

Samek

[8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,

Ain

Until he see his desire upon his enemies.

Pe

[9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor;

Zade

His righteousness endureth for ever;

Qoph

His horn shall be exalted with honour.

Resh

[10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved;

Shin

He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:

Taw

The desire of the wicked shall perish.



Psalms 113

1 Praise the Lord!

Praise, O you servants of the Lord,

praise the name of the Lord.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Blessed be the name of the Lord

from this time forth and for evermore.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) From the rising of the sun to its going down,

the Lord's name is to be praised.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is high above all nations,

and His glory above the heavens.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Who is like the Lord our God,

who dwells on high,

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) who looks down on the things

that are in heaven and on the earth?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He raises up the poor out of the dust

and lifts the needy out of the ash heap,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) to make them sit with princes,

even with the princes of His people.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He gives the barren woman a dwelling,

making her the joyful mother of children.

Praise the Lord!



Psalm 113

[1] Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD,

Praise the name of the LORD.

[2] Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for evermore.

[3] From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same

The LORD's name is to be praised.

[4] The LORD is high above all nations,

And his glory above the heavens.

[5] Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,

[6] Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven,

and in the earth!

[7] He raiseth up the poor out of the dust,

And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;

[8] That he may set him with princes, Even with the princes of his people.

[9] He maketh the barren woman to keep house,

And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.



Psalms 114

1 When Israel went out of Egypt,

the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The sea saw it and fled; the Jordan was driven back;

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) the mountains skipped like rams

and the hills like lambs.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) What alarmed you, O sea, that you fled,

O Jordan, that you turned back,

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O mountains, that you skipped like rams,

O hills, like lambs?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,

at the presence of the God of Jacob

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) who turned the rock into a pool of water,

the hard stone into a spring of waters.



Psalm 114

[1] When Israel went out of Egypt,

The house of Jacob from a people of strange language;

[2] Judah was his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.

[3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.

[4] The mountains skipped like rams,

And the little hills like lambs.

[5] What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest?

Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?

[6] Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams;

And ye little hills, like lambs?

[7] Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord,

At the presence of the God of Jacob;

[8] Which turned the rock into a standing water,

The flint into a fountain of waters.

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2026 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 25 of the Month



a) Pray that there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



(Acts 2: 41,47b



41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized,

and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.



41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:

and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

47 ... And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

)



b) Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



( Prov 11:1



1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.



1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to build on His principles.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, thank You for keeping watch

while I sleep and when I wake."



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



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord is with you.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord knows the temptations you face.



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 there will be a growing number of people in your city or

community trusting in Christ as Saviour and Lord.



Pray that those who serve in the justice system will be agents of true

justice for all.



Pray for efforts to distribute Bibles and Christian literature in areas

dominated by radicalised Muslims in Pakistan.



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

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



Joshua 1:5



5 (Dt 7:24; 31:6-8) No man will be able to stand against you all the days

of your life. As I was with Moses, I will be with you. I will not

abandon you. I will not leave you.



5 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy

life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee,

nor forsake thee.



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



God's Help in Times of Temptation



1 Cor 10:1-13



1 Corinthians 10



Warning Against Idolatry



1 (Ex 14:29; Ps 66:6) I would not want you to be unaware that

all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea,

2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 (Ex 16:35; Dt 8:3) all ate the same spiritual food;

4 (Ex 17:6; Nu 20:11) and all drank the same spiritual drink,

for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them,

and that Rock was Christ.

5 (Heb 3:17; Jude 1:5) But with many of them God was not well pleased,

and they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 (Nu 11:4; 1Co 10:11) Now these things were our examples to the intent

that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.

7 (Ex 32:19; 32:4) Neither be idolaters as were some of them.

As it is written,

"The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to revel." (Ex 32:6. )

8 (Nu 25:1-9; 1Co 6:18) Neither let us commit sexual immorality as some

of them committed, when 23000 fell in one day.

9 (Nu 21:5-6; Ex 17:2) Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them

also tempted and were destroyed by serpents.

10 (Ex 12:23; Nu 16:41) Neither murmur, as some of them also murmured

and were destroyed by the destroyer.

11 (Ro 13:11) Now all these things happened to them for examples.

They are written as an admonition to us,

upon whom the end of the ages has come.

12 (Ro 11:20) Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed,

lest he fall.

13 (1Co 1:9; 2Pe 2:9) No temptation has taken you except what is common

to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above

what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way

to escape, that you may be able to bear it.



1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all

our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

2 and were all baptised unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

3 and did all eat the same spiritual meat;

4 and did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that

spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased:

for they were overthrown in the wilderness.

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust

after evil things, as they also lusted.

7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written,

The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.

8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed,

and fell in one day three and twenty thousand.

9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted,

and were destroyed of serpents.

10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,

and were destroyed of the destroyer.

11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples:

and they are written for our admonition,

upon whom the ends of the world are come.

12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:

but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted

above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also

make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.



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.

1 Chronicles 28

David's Last Words



1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes,

and the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course,

and the captains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds,

and the stewards over all the substance and possession of the king,

and of his sons, with the officers, and with the mighty men,

and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem.

2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren,

and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for

the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God,

and had made ready for the building:

3 but God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because

thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.

4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father

to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler;

and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my

father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:

5 and of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen

Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.

6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts:

for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.

7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do

my commandments and my judgments, as at this day.

8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD,

and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments

of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it

for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.

9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father,

and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind:

for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations

of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee;

but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.

10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build

an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.

11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch,

and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof,

and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof,

and of the place of the mercy seat,

12 and the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts

of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about,

of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries

of the dedicated things:

13 also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work

of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service

in the house of the LORD.

14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all

manner of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight,

for all instruments of every kind of service:

15 even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold,

by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the

candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for

the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table;

and likewise silver for the tables of silver:

17 also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups:

and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason;

and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:

18 and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the

pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings,

and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing

by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do

it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with

thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all

the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall

be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with

thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner

of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly

at thy commandment.



Psalms 127



A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.



1 Except the Lord build the house,

those who build labor in vain;

except the Lord guards the city,

the watchman stays awake in vain.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) It is in vain for you to rise up early,

to stay up late,

and to eat the bread of hard toil,

for He gives sleep to His beloved.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Look, children are a gift of the Lord,

and the fruit of the womb is a reward.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) As arrows in the hand of a mighty warrior,

so are the children of one's youth.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Happy is the man

who has his quiver full of them;

he shall not be ashamed

when he speaks with the enemies at the gate.



Psalms 127

[1] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:

except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

[2] It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of

sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

[3] Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is

his reward.

[4] As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

[5] Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be

ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.



2) Our Daily Bread for 25 May 2026 Titled

Finding Rest by Karen Pimpo



2 Samuel 15:23-27,2 Samuel 15:29-31





23 (2Sa 16:2; 1Ki 2:37) The whole land wept with a loud voice as

all the people passed by. Now the king was crossing over the brook Kidron,

and all of the people were crossing over on the road to the wilderness.

24 (Nu 4:15; 2Sa 8:17) And also Zadok and all of the Levites with him

were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set down the ark of God,

and Abiathar came up until all of the people had finished

passing from the city.

25 (Ex 15:13; Jer 25:30) The king said to Zadok, "Take the ark of God back

to the city. If I have found favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will bring me

back and allow me to see both it and its resting place.

26 (1Sa 3:18; 2Sa 22:20) But if He should say now, 'I take no delight in you,'

here I am. May He do to me what seems good to Him."

27 (1Sa 9:9; 2Sa 17:17) The king also said to Zadok the priest,

"Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace with your two sons,

your son Ahimaaz and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

29 So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem,

and they remained there.

30 (Est 6:12; 2Sa 19:4) David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives,

weeping as he went. His head was covered and he went barefoot.

Then all of the people who were with him each covered his head

and went up, weeping as they went.

31 (2Sa 16:23; 17:14) Now it was reported to David that Ahithophel

was conspiring with Absalom, and David said,

"O Lord, make the advice of Ahithophel folly."



[23] And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed

over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people

passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

[24] And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark

of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went

up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.

[25] And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city:

if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and

shew me both it, and his habitation:

[26] But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let

him do to me as seemeth good unto him.

[27] The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return

into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and

Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

[29] Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem:

and they tarried there.

[30] And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went

up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that

was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they

went up.

[31] And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with

Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel

into foolishness.



Psalm 3:5



5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I lay down and slept;

I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.



[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.



"Tactical napping" is a series of guidelines for soldiers for effective, ten

to thirty minutes of sleep. While experiencing a rush of adrenaline,

loneliness, or anxiety, sleep-deprived soldiers may not be able to relax. Tips

include using earplugs and reading before bed. They're even offered

military-grade, caffeinated chewing gum to reduce grogginess after a nap.



It’s when we most need rest that it’s often difficult to find. King David

experienced this after fleeing into the wilderness to escape his son Absalom's

treason. David and his followers wept aloud at his betrayal with their heads

covered in mourning (2 Samuel 15:30-31). In fact, "the whole countryside wept

aloud" (v. 23). It was around this time that David cried out, "Lord, how many

are my foes!" (Psalm 3:1). Perhaps thinking about past troubled nights,

however, David continued, "I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the

Lord sustains me. I will not fear" (vv. 5-6). David realised that God, not

Absalom, was in charge of his situation. David even sent the ark of the

covenant back to Jerusalem, acknowledging that the future was fully

in God's hands (2 Samuel 15:25-26).



Sleep feels especially fleeting when we're facing adversity in our waking

hours, but it's a good reminder of how many things are outside our control.

Yet God sustains us and, as we trust Him, He can help us lie down in peace.



Reflect & Pray



What keeps you from true rest? How can your surrender to God produce peace?



Dear God, thank You for keeping watch while I sleep and when I wake.





When God created mankind, He designed us with the necessity to rest.

1 Chronicles 27





Leaders of the Tribes



16 Over the tribes of Israel:

The chief officer over the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zikri;

over the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maakah;

17 (1Ch 26:30) over the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel;

over the Aaronites, Zadok;

18 over Judah, Elihu, one of the brothers of David;

over Issachar, Omri the son of Michael;

19 over Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah;

over Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel;

20 over the sons of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah;

over the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah;

21 over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah;

over Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner;

22 over Dan, Azarel the son of Jeroham.

These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

23 (Ge 15:5) But David did not take the number from twenty years old and under

because the Lord had said He would multiply

Israel as the stars of the heavens.

24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he did not finish.

And because of this wrath came on Israel, and the number was not recorded

in the account of the chronicles of King David.



Civic Officials



25 Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king's treasures,

and Jonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the fields,

in the cities, and in the villages, and in the towers.

26 Ezri the son of Kelub was over those who did the work of the field

to till the ground.

27 Shimei the Ramathite was over the vineyards, and Zabdi the Shiphmite

was over what was in the vineyards for the stores of wine.

28 (1Ki 10:27; 2Ch 1:15) Baal-Hanan the Gederite was over the olive trees

and the sycamore trees that were in the Shephelah,

and Joash was over the stores of oil.

29 (1Ch 5:16) Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon,

and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys.

30 Obil the Ishmaelite was over the camels,

and Jehdeiah the Meronothite was over the donkeys.

31 Jaziz the Hagrite was over the flocks.

All these were the overseers of King David's property.

32 Also Jonathan, David's uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding,

and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hakmoni was with the king's sons.

33 (2Sa 15:12; 15:37) Now Ahithophel was the king's counselor,

and Hushai the Arkite was the king's friend.

34 (1Ki 1:7; 1Ch 11:6) Jehoiada the son of Benaiah and Abiathar came

after Ahithophel, and Joab was the leader of the king's army.



1 Chronicles 27

Overseers

1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers

and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the

king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month

by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were

twenty and four thousand.

2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel:

and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains

of the host for the first month.

4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite,

and of his course was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were

twenty and four thousand.

5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son

of Jehoiada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty:

and in his course was Ammizabad his son.

7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab,

and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were

twenty and four thousand.

8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite:

and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh

the Tekoite: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite,

of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite,

of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite,

of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite,

of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite,

of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite,

of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was

Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:

17 of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:

18 of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son

of Michael:

19 of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali,

Jerimoth the son of Azriel:

20 of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah:

of the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah:

21 of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah:

of Benjamin, Jaasiel the son of Abner:

22 of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham.

These were the princes of the tribes of Israel.

23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under:

because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like

to the stars of the heavens.

24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not,

because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put

in the account of the chronicles of king David.

25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over

the storehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages,

and in the castles, was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah:

26 and over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground

was Ezri the son of Chelub:

27 and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of

the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:

28 and over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low

plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash:

29 and over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite:

and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:

30 over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite:

and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:

31 and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite.

All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's.

32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man,

and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons:

33 and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor:

and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

34 and after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar:

and the general of the king's army was Joab.



1 Chronicles 28



David's Plans for the Temple



1(1Ch 11:10-47; 23:2) Now David assembled all the leaders of Israel

in Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the officers of the divisions

of those ministering to the king, the captains of thousands and the captains

of hundreds, the stewards over all the property and livestock of the king

and his sons with the eunuchs and the fighting men and all the brave warriors.

2 (Ps 99:5; Isa 66:1) So King David rose to his feet and said,

"Hear me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house

of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, a footstool for the feet of

our God, so I prepared to build it.

3 (1Ch 22:8; 1Ki 5:3) But God said to me, 'You shall not build a house for

My name because you are a man of war and have spilled much blood.'

4 (1Sa 16:1; 1Ch 5:2) "Still, the Lord God of Israel chose me from all

my father's house to be king over Israel forever; for He chose Judah

as leader, and in the house of Judah, the house of my father,

and among the sons of my father, He took pleasure in me to make me

king over all Israel.

5 (1Ch 3:1-9; 23:1) Of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons),

He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord

over Israel.

6 (2Sa 7:13-14; 1Ch 22:9-10) For He said to me, 'Solomon your son is the one

who shall build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him to be My son,

and I will be his Father.

7 (1Ch 22:13) I will establish his kingdom forever if he is fully committed

to keep My commandments and My judgments as it is this day.'

8 (Dt 4:1) "Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly

of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out

all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess

this good land and leave it for an inheritance for your children

after you forever.

9 (1Sa 16:7; 2Ch 15:2) As for you, Solomon my son, know the God

of your fathers and serve Him with a whole heart and with a willing spirit,

for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought.

If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him,

He will abandon you forever.

10 See now that the Lord chose you to build the house for His sanctuary.

Be strong and do it."

11 (Ex 25:40; 1Ki 6:3) Then David gave to Solomon his son the building plans

for the vestibule of the temple, its house, its treasury, its roof chambers,

its inner rooms, and the place of the mercy seat;

12 (1Ch 26:20) and the plans, all of which were given to him by the Spirit,

for the courts of the house of the Lord and for the surrounding rooms,

the storehouses of the house of God, and the storehouses

of the dedicated offerings;

13 for the divisions of the priests and the Levites

for all the work of the service

of the house of the Lord and for all the implements

of the service of the house

of the Lord;

14 the weight of gold for all the golden implements of service,

the implements of silver by weight for all implements of service,

15 (Ex 25:31-39) and the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps,

the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps,

the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps according

to the use of each lampstand;

16 the weight of gold for the tables of the showbread, table by table,

and silver for the tables of silver;

17 and the pure gold forks, the basins, and the pitchers;

for the golden bowls with the weight for each bowl;

the weight of silver for each silver dish;

18 (Ex 25:18-22; 30:1-10) and for the altar of incense,

refined gold by weight; also his plan for the golden chariot of the cherubim

that spread their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

19 (1Ch 28:11-12; Ex 25:40) "All this," said David, "the Lord made me

understand in writing by His hand upon me, all the works of this pattern."

20 (1Ch 22:13; Heb 13:5) Then David said to Solomon his son,

"Be strong and courageous, and take action. Do not be afraid nor be dismayed

for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you,

until you have finished all the work of the service of the house of the Lord.

21 (1Ch 24:1-26) Now, here are the divisions of the priests and the Levites

for all the service of the house of God, and all those who are willing

and skillful for all the work will be with you for all the service;

also the leaders and the people will be wholly at your command."

Day 145, 25 May 2026



1) 1 Chronicles 26,27,28 Psalms 127



1 Chronicles 26

The Gatekeepers



1 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers:

from the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

2 Meshelemiah had sons:

Zechariah the firstborn,

Jediael the second,

Zebadiah the third,

Jathniel the fourth,

3 Elam the fifth,

Jehohanan the sixth,

and Eliehoenai the seventh.

4 (1Ch 15:18; 15:24) Obed-Edom had sons:

Shemaiah the firstborn,

Jehozabad the second,

Joah the third,

Sakar the fourth,

Nethanel the fifth,

5Ammiel the sixth,

Issachar the seventh,

and Peullethai the eighth

(for God blessed him).

6 Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled their fathers' houses,

for they were men of great ability.

7 The sons of Shemaiah were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad, whose brothers

were able men: namely Elihu and Semakiah.

8 All these were of the sons of Obed-Edom with their sons and their brothers,

able men qualified for service, 62 of Obed-Edom.

9 Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, able men, eighteen in all.

10 (1Ch 16:38) Also Hosah, of the sons of Merari, had sons: Shimri the first

(although he was not the firstborn, his father made him the first),

11 Hilkiah the second, Tabaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:

all the sons and brothers of Hosah, thirteen.

12 These divisions of the gatekeepers, for their chief men, had assignments

to minister in the house of the Lord just as their brothers.

13 (1Ch 25:8; 24:31) They cast lots, small and great alike, according to their

fathers' houses, gate by gate.

14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots

for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, and his lot came out

for the North Gate;

15 (2Ch 25:24) to Obed-Edom the South Gate, and to his sons was allotted

the storehouse.

16 For Shuppim and Hosah the lot came out for the West Gate,

at the Shalleketh Gate on the ascending road, guard corresponding to guard.

17 On the east there were six Levites each day, on the north four each day,

on the south four each day, as well as two and two at the storehouse.

18 (2Ki 23:11) For the colonnade on the west, there were four at the highway,

and two at the colonnade.

19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers of the sons of Korah

and of the sons of Merari.



The Treasurers and Other Officials



20 (1Ch 26:22) And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures

of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated offerings.

21 (1Ch 23:7) The sons of Ladan, the sons of the Gershonites, belonging

to Ladan, the heads of the fathers' houses belonging

to Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli.

22 (1Ch 23:8) The sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and Joel his brother, were

in charge of the treasures of the house of the Lord.

23 (Nu 3:27; 1Ch 23:12) From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites,

and the Uzzielites:

24 (1Ch 24:20) Shubael the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,

was ruler of the treasures.

25 (1Ch 23:17-18) His brothers by Eliezer were Rehabiah his son,

Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zikri his son, and Shelomith his son.

26 (2Sa 8:11) This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of

all the treasures of the dedicated offerings, which David the king,

the heads of the fathers, the officers of the thousands and the hundreds,

and the commanders of the army had dedicated.

27 Some of the spoils won in battles they dedicated for the maintenance

of the house of the Lord.

28 (1Sa 9:9) Also all that Samuel the seer and Saul the son of Kish

and Abner the son of Ner and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated

-all dedicated gifts were in the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

29 (1Ch 23:4; Ne 11:16) From the Izharites, Kenaniah and his sons were

assigned the outside duties for Israel, as officers and judges.

30 (1Ch 27:17) From the Hebronites: Hashabiah and his brothers, 1700 able men,

were administrators of Israel on the west side of the Jordan for all the work

of the Lord and for the service of the king.

31 (1Ch 23:19; Jos 21:39) Jeriah was chief of the Hebronites according

to the genealogical records of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign

of David, mighty men of valor were found in the records among

the Hebronites at Jazer of Gilead,

32 (2Ch 19:11) and his brothers, able men, 2700 heads of the fathers,

to them King David entrusted all matters of God and of the king concerning

the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.



1 Chronicles 26

Officers and Judges

1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah

the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.

2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael

the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh.

4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn,

Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth,

and Nethaneel the fifth,

5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth:

for God blessed him.

6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout

the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad,

whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

8 All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons

and their brethren, able men for strength for the service,

were threescore and two of Obed-edom.

9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen.

10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief,

(for though he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;)

11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth:

all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.

12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men,

having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.

13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according

to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son,

a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim.

16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate

Shallecheth, by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward.

17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day,

and toward Asuppim two and two.

18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.

19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore,

and among the sons of Merari.

20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God,

and over the treasures of the dedicated things.

21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan,

chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over

the treasures of the house of the LORD.

23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

24 and Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses,

was ruler of the treasures.

25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son,

and Joram his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the

dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains

over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated.

27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate

to maintain the house of the LORD.

28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son

of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had

dedicated any thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.

29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business

over Israel, for officers and judges.

30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour,

a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side

Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD,

and in the service of the king.

31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites,

according to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the

reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them

mighty men of valour at Jazer of Gilead.

32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred

chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites,

and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God,

and affairs of the king.



1 Chronicles 27

The Military Divisions



1 Now these are the sons of Israel according to their number,

the heads of fathers' houses, the commanders of thousands and hundreds,

and their officers who ministered to the king in all matters concerning

the divisions, which came and went, month by month throughout

all the months of the year, to each division of 24000:

2 (2Sa 23:8; 1Ch 11:11) Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel led the first division

for the first month; in his division, 24000.

3 (Nu 26:20) He was from the sons of Perez and was the leader

of all the officers of the army for the first month.

4 (2Sa 23:9; 1Ch 11:12) Dodai the Ahohite and his division led the division

of the second month with Mikloth as the ruler:

in his division, 24000.

5 The third commander of the army for the third month was Benaiah

the son of Jehoiada, a chief priest: in his division, 24000.

6 (2Sa 23:20-23) Benaiah himself was the mighty man of the thirty who led

the thirty: Ammizabad his son led his division.

7 (1Ch 11:26; 2Sa 23:24) The fourth for the fourth month, Asahel the brother

of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: in his division, 24000.

8 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:25) The fifth for the fifth month, the leader Shamhuth

the Izrahite: in his division, 24000.

9 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:26T) he sixth for the sixth month, Ira the son of Ikkesh

the Tekoite: in his division, 24000.

10 (1Ch 11:27; 2Sa 23:26) The seventh for the seventh month,

Helez the Pelonite, from the sons of Ephraim:

in his division, 24000.

11 (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 11:29) The eighth for the eighth month, Sibbekai

the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.

12 (1Ch 11:28; 2Sa 23:27) The ninth for the ninth month, Abiezer

the Anathothite, of the Benjamites: in his division, 24000.

13 (1Ch 11:30; 2Sa 23:28) The tenth for the tenth month, Maharai

the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: in his division, 24000.

14 (1Ch 11:31) The eleventh for the eleventh month, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

from the sons of Ephraim: in his division, 24000.

15 (2Sa 23:29; Jdg 3:9) The twelfth for the twelfth month,

Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: in his division, 24000.

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



http://www.ehc.ca



Day 24 of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Canadian Society. (



Col 4:3



3 while praying also for us, that God would open to

us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in chains,



3 withal praying also for us, that God would open unto

us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,

for which I am also in bonds:



)



b) Pray for the Province of Saskatchewan



I) Pray for the leaders of Saskatchewan,

that God's Spirit would influence

then 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.



II) Pray for the churches of the province,

that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use

the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus



)



Conclusion:



Men, pray to the Lord to be a Godly Husband and leader.



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord a prayer of thanks for His presence.



Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, dear Father, for the gift

of Your Holy Spirit to guide me in each moment."



Pray to the Lord and pray to let Jesus Christ deal with your enemies.



Pray to the Lord and pray to keep the Lord's covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray to Know the Lord as merciful creator.



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 continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.



Pray that the Lord will open a door for the message for the Gospel

at every level of Society.



Pray for Pastor Zanzhar in

KAZAKHSTAN, who was fined for continuing to minister after his church was

"deregistered."



Sign up (or show up) for the ministry slot you have been avoiding

Ephesians 4:12



12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping of the saints, for the work

of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,



[12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the

edifying of the body of Christ:



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

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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who forgives all your iniquities,

who heals all your diseases,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) who satisfies your mouth with good things,

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) The Lord does righteousness

and justice for all who are oppressed.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He made known His ways to Moses,

His acts to the people of Israel.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is merciful and gracious,

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He will not always accuse,

neither will He keep his anger forever.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) He does not treat us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) For as the heavens are high above the earth,

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.



Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.



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, ...) .

2) Our Daily Bread for 24 May 2026 titled The Answers God

Provides by Elisa Morgan



John 14:17-26



17 (Jn 15:26; 16:13; 1Co 2:14) the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot

receive, for it does not see Him, neither does it know Him. But you know Him,

for He lives with you, and will be in you.

18 (Jn 14:3) I will not leave you fatherless. I will come to you.

19 (Jn 7:33; 16:16) Yet a little while and the world will see Me no more.

But you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.

20 (Jn 10:38; 14:10) On that day you will know that I am in My Father,

and you are in Me, and I am in you.

21 (Jn 14:15; 16:27) He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one

who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I will love

him and will reveal Myself to him."

22 (Lk 6:16; Ac 1:13) Then Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, how is it

that You will reveal Yourself to us, but not to the world?"

23 (Jn 14:15; 14:21) Jesus answered him, "If a man loves Me, he will keep

My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him, and make Our home

with him.

24 (Jn 7:16; 14:10) He who does not love Me does not keep My words.

The word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me.

25 "I have spoken these things to you while I am still with you.

26 (Jn 15:26; 16:7) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in My name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that

I told you.



[17] Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it

seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with

you, and shall be in you.

[18] I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

[19] Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me:

because I live, ye shall live also.

[20] At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I

in you.

[21] He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth

me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him,

and will manifest myself to him.

[22] Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt

manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

[23] Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my

words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our

abode with him.

[24] He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye

hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

[25] These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

[26] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send

in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your

remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.



"What's my birth mother's name?" My seven-year-old daughter's sincere question

pierced my heart. Ours had been a private adoption where we were provided only

the most basic of information about her parents: height, weight, age, colour

of hair and eyes. How was I to respond? The question felt impossible! I drew

in a breath and prayed, "God, what do I say?" A sentence tumbled out of my

mouth: "What would you like her name to be?" She beamed at me and proclaimed,

"Madeline!" "Then, Madeline it is!" I declared. I believe God had provided

an answer when I didn't have one.



In the years after His death, Jesus' followers would encounter great

challenges where they needed God’s answers in seemingly impossible situations.

In John 14, Jesus promised He would not leave them alone but would come to

them with help (v. 18). Further, God would provide an ongoing flow of help:

"The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will

teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you"

(v. 26).



Sometimes the questions we face seem impossible to answer. We need God's help

and answers with our children, our work, our neighbours, and our world. When

we don't have the answers, He can provide them.



Reflect & Pray



In what area of your life do you need God's help today?

What questions do you have that you can bring to Him

for the answers only He can provide?



Thank You, dear Father, for the gift

of Your Holy Spirit to guide me in each moment.





Watch more on being Led by The Spirit.



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



Deut 30:19-20



19 (Dt 4:26; 30:1) I call heaven and earth to witnesses against you this day,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.

Therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 (Dt 10:20; Ps 27:1) that you may love the Lord your God,

that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him,

for He is your life and the length of your days;

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.



19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you,

that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:

therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:

for he is thy life, and the length of thy days:

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Psalm 143

[1] Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy

faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.

[2] And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no

man living be justified.

[3] For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to

the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been

long dead.

[4] Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is

desolate.

[5] I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the

work of thy hands.

[6] I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a

thirsty land. Selah.

[7] Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me,

lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

[8] Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I

trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul

unto thee.

[9] Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.

[10] Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead

me into the land of uprightness.

[11] Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake

bring my soul out of trouble.

[12] And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that

afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.



Psalms 144



A Psalm of David.



1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,

who prepares my hands for war,

and my fingers to fight;

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) my goodness, and my fortress;

my high tower, and my deliverer,

my shield, and in whom I trust;

who subdues nations under me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, who is man that You take notice of him

or the son of a man that You make account of him?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Man is like a breath;

his days are as a shadow that passes away.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Bow your heavens, O Lord, and come down;

touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Cast forth lightning, and scatter them;

shoot out Your arrows, and destroy them.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Send Your hand from above;

rescue me, and deliver me

out of the great waters,

from the hand of foreigners,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) whose mouth speaks lies,

and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will sing a new song unto You, O God,

on a harp and an instrument of ten strings I will sing praises unto You;

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 )it is He who gives victory to kings,

who delivers David His servant from the cruel sword.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Rescue me and deliver me

from the hand of foreigners,

whose mouths speak lies

and whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood.

12 May our sons in their youth

be like plants full grown,

and our daughters like cornerstones,

cut in the similitude of a palace,

13 that our granaries may be full,

providing all manner of produce,

that our sheep may bring forth

thousands and ten thousands in our fields,

14 and may our cattle may be strong in labor.

May there be no breaking in

or going out,

and no wailing in our streets.

15 Blessed are the people who have such things;

indeed, blessed are the people whose God is the Lord.



Psalm 144

[1] Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my

fingers to fight:

[2] My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my

shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

[3] LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man,

that thou makest account of him!

[4] Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.

[5] Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they

shall smoke.

[6] Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and

destroy them.

[7] Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters,

from the hand of strange children;

[8] Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of

falsehood.

[9] I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an

instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

[10] It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his

servant from the hurtful sword.

[11] Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth

speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:

[12] That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our

daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a

palace:

[13] That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our

sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:

[14] That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in,

nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

[15] Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that

people, whose God is the LORD.



Psalms 145



A Psalm of Praise. Of David.



1 I will exalt you, my God and King,

and I will bless Your name forever and ever.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Every day I will bless You,

and I will praise Your name forever and ever.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,

and His greatness is unfathomable.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One generation shall praise Your works to another

and shall declare Your mighty acts.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I will speak of the glorious honor of Your majesty

and of Your wondrous works.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,

and I will declare Your greatness.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) They shall abundantly declare the fame

of Your great goodness

and shall sing of Your righteousness.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,

slow to anger, and great in mercy.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) The Lord is good to all,

and His compassion is over all His works.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All Your works shall praise You, O Lord,

and Your godly ones shall bless You.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom

and talk of Your power,

12 to make known to people His mighty acts,

and the glorious majesty of His kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;

He also will hear their cry and will save them.

20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,

but all the wicked He will destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,

and let all people bless His holy name

forever and ever.



Psalm 145

[1] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever

and ever.

[2] Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and

ever.

[3] Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is

unsearchable.

[4] One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy

mighty acts.

[5] I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous

works.

[6] And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will

declare thy greatness.

[7] They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall

sing of thy righteousness.

[8] The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of

great mercy.

[9] The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

[10] All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless

thee.

[11] They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

[12] To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious

majesty of his kingdom.

[13] Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth

throughout all generations.

[14] The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be

bowed down.

[15] The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due

season.

[16] Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living

thing.

[17] The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

[18] The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call

upon him in truth.

[19] He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear

their cry, and will save them.

[20] The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he

destroy.

[21] My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless

his holy name for ever and ever.

Day 144, 24 May 2026 - Happy Pentecost Sunday



Today at Calvary Community Church

, Pastor Barry Regier spoke on Living-Coutner Cultural Godly Marriage

... husbands.



1 Peter 3:7



7 (Col 3:19; 1Th 4:4) Likewise, you husbands, live considerately with

your wives, giving honor to the woman as the weaker vessel,

since they too are also heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers

will not be hindered.



[7] Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving

honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together

of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.



1 Peter 2:13



13 (Titus 3:1) Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord's sake,

whether it be to the king, as supreme,



[13] Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake:

whether it be to the king, as supreme;



A) Honour You Wife (1 Peter 3:7a, 1 Peter 2:13)



B) Treat Her With Understanding



C) Understand That God Opposes Selfish Leadership



1) Psalms 131, 138, 139, 143, 144, 145



Psalms 131



A Song of Ascents. Of David.



1 Lord, my heart is not haughty,

my eyes are not raised too high.

I have not striven for enormities,

for things too wonderful for me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I composed and quieted my desire,

like a child given suck by his mother;

like a child who sucks is my desire within me.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Let Israel hope in the Lord

from now and forever.



Psalm 131

[1] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I

exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

[2] Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of

his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.

[3] Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever



Psalms 138



A Psalm of David.



1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart;

before the gods I will sing Your praise.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will worship toward Your holy temple,

and praise Your name

for Your lovingkindness and for Your truth;

for You have exalted Your word

above all Your name.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) On the day I called, You answered me,

and strengthened me in my soul.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O Lord,

for they have heard the words of Your mouth.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Indeed, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,

for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Though the Lord is exalted,

yet He has concern for the lowly,

but the proud one He knows from a distance.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Though I walk in the midst of trouble,

You will preserve me;

You stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies,

and Your right hand saves me.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me;

Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever;

do not forsake the works of Your hands.



Psalm 138

[1] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing

praise unto thee.

[2] I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy

lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all

thy name.

[3] In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with

strength in my soul.

[4] All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the

words of thy mouth.

[5] Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of

the LORD.

[6] Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the

proud he knoweth afar off.

[7] Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt

stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right

hand shall save me.

[8] The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD,

endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.



Psalms 139



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 O Lord, You have searched me

and known me.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) You know when I sit down and when I get up;

You understand my thought from far off.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You search my path and my lying down

and are aware of all my ways.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For there is not a word on my tongue,

but behold, O Lord, You know it fully.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You put Yourself behind and before me,

and keep Your hand on me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

it is lofty, and I cannot fathom it.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Where shall I go from Your spirit,

or where shall I flee from Your presence?

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) If I ascend to heaven, You are there;

if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) If I take the wings of the morning

and dwell at the end of the sea,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) even there Your hand shall guide me,

and Your right hand shall take hold of me.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me,

and the light shall be as night about me,"

12 even the darkness is not dark to You,

but the night shines as the day,

for the darkness is like light to You.

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.

17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!

How great is the sum of them!

18 If I should count them,

they are more in number than the sand;

when I awake,

I am still with You.

19 If only You would slay the wicked, OGod!

O violent men, depart from me.

20 For they speak against You with malice,

and Your enemies take your name in vain.

21 Do I not hate those, O Lord, who hate You?

And do I not abhor those who rise up against You?

22 I hate them with perfect hatred;

I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;

try me, and know my concerns,

24 and see if there is any rebellious way inme,

and lead me in the ancient way.



Psalm 139

[1] O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.

[2] Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my

thought afar off.

[3] Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all

my ways.

[4] For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it

altogether.

[5] Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.

[6] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto

it.

[7] Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy

presence?

[8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell,

behold, thou art there.

[9] If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of

the sea;

[10] Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

[11] If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be

light about me.

[12] Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the

day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

[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.

[17] How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum

of them!

[18] If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I

awake, I am still with thee.

[19] Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye

bloody men.

[20] For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name

in vain.

[21] Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with

those that rise up against thee?

[22] I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.

[23] Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

[24] And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way

everlasting.



Psalms 143

A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my prayer, O Lord,

give ear to my supplications;

in Your faithfulness answer me,

and in Your righteousness.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Enter not into judgment with Your servant,

for in Your sight no one living is righteous.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For the enemy has persecuted my soul;

he has crushed my life down to the ground;

he has made me to dwell in darkness,

as those who have been long dead.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me;

my heart within me is desolate.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I remember the days of old;

I meditate on all Your works;

I consider the work of Your hands.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I stretch forth my hands unto You;

my soul thirsts after You as a thirsty land. Selah

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Respond to me quickly, O Lord,

my spirit fails;

do not hide Your face from me,

lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning;

for in You I have my trust;

cause me to know the way I should walk,

for I lift up my soul unto You.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies;

I flee unto You for my protection.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Teach me to do Your will,

for You are my God;

may Your good spirit

lead me onto level ground.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Revive me, O Lord, for Your name's sake,

for Your righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12 In Your mercy cut off my enemies,

and destroy all them who afflict my soul,

for I am Your servant.