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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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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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, ...) .
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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.
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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.
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord whom to appoint.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to be transformed
and free in You."
Pray to the Lord and pray for Jesus Christ to complete the
construction work in your life .
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the richness of the Blessings of the Lord.
Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoing rapture of the Church .
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 for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada
Pray that Christian media will be effective in reaching
Yemenis with the "Good News" of the Gospel.
Use that Testimony from 22 May 2025 with one person: text, coffee, or DM voice
note.
Romans 1:16
16 (Ro 2:9; Mk 8:38) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,
to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
[16] For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of
God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also
to the Greek.
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
2) Our Daily Bread for 23 May 2026
Freedom in Christ by Winn Collier
2 Corinthians 3:7-18
7 (Ex 24:12; 31:18) If the ministry that brought death, written
and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel
could not look intently at the face of Moses because of the glory
of his countenance, the glory which was to fade away,
8 how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious?
9 (Heb 12:18-21; Ro 3:21-22) For if the ministry of condemnation
is glorious, the ministry of righteousness much more exceeds
it in glory.
10 Even that which was made glorious had no glory in comparison
to the glory that excels.
11 For if that which fades was glorious, that which remains
is much more glorious.
12 (2Co 7:4; Ac 4:13) Seeing then that we have such hope,
we speak with great boldness,
13 (Ex 34:33-35; 2Co 3:7) not as Moses, who put a veil over his face,
so that the children of Israel could not look intently at the end
of what was fading away.
14 (Ac 13:15; Ro 11:25) Instead, their minds were blinded.
For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the
reading of the old covenant, the veil which was done away
with in Christ.
15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, the veil is in their hearts.
16 (Ex 34:34; Isa 25:7) Nevertheless when anyone turns to the Lord,
the veil is removed.
17 (Gal 4:6; Jn 8:32) Now the Lord is the Spirit.
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 (Ro 8:29; 1Co 13:12; 2Co 4:4) But we all, seeing the glory
of the Lord with unveiled faces, as in a mirror,
are being transformed into the same image from glory
to glory by the Spirit of the Lord.
[7] But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was
glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the
face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done
away:
[8] How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?
[9] For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the
ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.
[10] For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by
reason of the glory that excelleth.
[11] For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which
remaineth is glorious.
[12] Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
[13] And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of
Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:
[14] But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same
vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done
away in Christ.
[15] But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their
heart.
[16] Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken
away.
[17] Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there
is liberty.
[18] But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the
Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the
Spirit of the Lord.
In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown (a US enslaved man from Virginia) folded himself
into a wooden crate marked “dry goods,” and two friends shipped him from
Richmond to Philadelphia. Brown was inside the box (3 x 2.5 x 2 feet) for the
26-hour trip, with three small holes cut for air. As abolitionists pulled
Brown from the box, he sang a paraphrase of Psalm 40, expressing his hope in
the God who promises freedom. "If you have never been deprived of your
liberty, as I was," Brown later wrote, "you cannot realise the power of that
hope of freedom, which was to me indeed, an anchor to the soul, both sure
and steadfast."
Freedom is central to how God operates in our hearts and in our world. His
wisdom leads to spiritual freedom, but false wisdom leads to oppression.
"Where the Spirit of the Lord is," Paul says, "there is freedom" from sin,
death, and condemnation (2 Corinthians 3:17). When we listen to God
and follow His ways, freedom results. Unfortunately the opposite is also true:
When we ignore Him and resist His invitations, we become ensnared
and confined. God liberates and transforms us by His Spirit (v. 18),
but sin and rebellion traps us.
We sometimes believe that God limits and obstructs our possibilities
and pleasure. But in truth, He's the only one who can lead us into
an expansive future, the only one who can guide us into genuine freedom.
Reflect & Pray
Where have you felt trapped in life?
How do you sense God's desire to guide you into freedom?
Dear God, please help me to be transformed and free in You.
Learn more about having a personal relationship with God.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 7 God's Bulldozer - Luke 3:5-6
5 (Isa 40:4; 42:16) Every valley shall be filled
and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
and the crooked shall be made straight
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 (Isa 40:5; 52:10) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
And every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
And the crooked shall be made straight,
And the rough ways shall be made smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
When a new highway is being constructed, the roads crew work hard
in preparing for the new surface to be laid. Giant bulldozers cut through
the hillsides, moving earth, leveling, filling, evening the path out where
the roadway will run. When the work is first begun, if often looks like chaos:
and even after the highway begins to take shape, the land is still ugly,
scarred by the unsightly gashes cut through the landscape. Yet after
the work is completed and the grass and trees are replanted, we forget
the temporary upheaval and see only the
beauty of the land and the convenience of the new roadway.
In Luke 3:5-6, John the Baptist presents a prophecy of the coming of Christ,
a prophecy quoted from Isaiah 40:3-5 . The prophecy speaks of the preparation
of the world for the coming Messiah, but is also applies to the preparation
of the individual heart to receive him.
Sometimes, the Holy Spirit must do major work in our hearts to prepare us for
the coming of Christ into our live. Like a bulldozer, he brings down the
mountains of pride in our lives. He fill the empty places , corrects
the crooked, grades down the rough edges of our hearts.
Often this is not pleasant work. We prefer to maintain the rugged landscape
of Self, and we do not like the ugly scars that are left after the bulldozer
has done its job.
But if we submit to the Spirit's "Construction work" in us, the way will be
paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and others will see in us,
the way be paved for the Lord to enter into our lives, and other will see
in us the glory and salvation of our God.
Application
a) What "construction work" has to Holy Spirit done in me?
b) What restoration has taken place because of that work?
c) How do today's verses help me put in perspective the work
God still want to do in me?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Proverbs 10:22
22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich ,and He adds no sorrow with it.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,
And he addeth no sorrow with it.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
When you are Saddened by Loss
1 Cor 15:35-38,51-57
35 But someone will say, "How are the dead raised up?
With what body do they come?"
36 You fool! What you sow is not made alive unless it dies.
37 When you sow, you do not sow the body that shall be, but a bare kernel,
perhaps of wheat or of some other grain.
38 Then God gives it a body as He pleases, and to each seed its own body.
51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed.
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet,
for the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For tis corruptible will put on incorruption,
and this mortal will put on immortality.
54 When this corruptible will have put on incorruption,
and this mortal will have put on immortality,
then the saying that is written shall come to pass:
"Death is swallowed up in victory."
55 "O death, where is your sting?
O grave, where is your victory?"
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ!
35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?
and with what body do they come?
36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
37 and that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be,
but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:
38 but God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him,
and to every seed his own body.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall
all be changed,
52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump:
for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought
to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Another town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below:
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]
Footnotes
Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
Day 23 of the Month
a) Pray for the genuine conversion and successful rehabilitation of those
who have committed crimes.
b) Pray for spiritual and functional unity in the Body of Christ
across Canada.
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John 13:34-35
34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another,
even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another."
34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another;
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,
if ye have love one to another.
Rom 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another with brotherly love; prefer one another in honour
10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love;
in honour preferring one another;
Heb 10:24
24 And let us consider how to spur one another to love and to good works.
24 and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Peter 3:8
8 Finally, be all of one mind, be loving toward one another, be gracious,
and be kind.
8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another,
love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
1 John 3:23
23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name
of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another as He commanded us.
23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name
of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
)
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1 Chronicles 24
1 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron;
Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children:
therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office.
3 And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar,
and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices
in their service.
4 And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar
than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided.
Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house
of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according
to the house of their fathers.
5 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors
of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons
of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
6 And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites,
wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest,
and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers
of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar,
and one taken for Ithamar.
7 Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
8 the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
9 the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
10 the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
11 the ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah,
12 the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
13 the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
14 the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
15 the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,
16 the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,
17 the one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,
18 the three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
19 These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house
of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD
God of Israel had commanded him.
20 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael:
of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
21 Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
22 Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.
23 And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second,
Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
24 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.
25 The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
26 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
27 The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
28 Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.
29 Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
30 The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons
of the Levites after the house of their fathers.
31 These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron
in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech,
and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal
fathers over against their younger brethren.
1 Chronicles 25
The Musicians
1 (2Ki 3:15; 1Ch 6:33) Then David and the officers of the army also
set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman,
and of Jeduthun, those who prophesied with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
The number of those who did the work according to their service was:
2 (1Ch 25:6; 25:1) From the sons of Asaph:
Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph
under the guidance of Asaph, who prophesied
according to the decree of the king.
3 (1Ch 16:41-42) For Jeduthun, the sons of Jeduthun:
Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the guidance
of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the lyre in giving thanks
and praise to the Lord.
4 For Heman, the sons of Heman:
Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah,
Giddalti, and Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, Mahazioth.
5 (1Ch 21:9) All these were the sons of Heman, the king's seer, according
to the words of God, to exalt him, for God gave fourteen sons
and three daughters to Heman.
6 (1Ch 25:1-3) All these were under the direction of their father
for the music in the house of the Lord with cymbals, harps, and lyres,
for the service of the house of God by decree of the king:
Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman.
7 So the number of them, with their brothers, who were trained in singing
to the Lord, all of whom were skillful, was 288.
8 (1Ch 26:13) They cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher
and student alike.
9 The first lot fell for Asaph to Joseph;
the second to Gedaliah, to him and his brothers and his sons, twelve;
10 the third to Zakkur, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
11 the fourth to Izri, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
12 the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
13 the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
14 the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
15 the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
16 the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
17 the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
18 the eleventh to Azarel, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
19 the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
20 for the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
21 for the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
22 for the fifteenth to Jerimoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
23 for the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
24 for the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
25 for the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
26 for the nineteenth to Mallothi,his sons and his brothers, twelve;
27 for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
28 for the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
29 for the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
30 for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
31 for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer, his sons and his brothers, twelve.
1 Chronicles 25
Musicians and Singers
1 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service
of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy
with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen
according to their service was:
2 of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah,
the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according
to the order of the king.
3 Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah,
and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands
of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp,
to give thanks and to praise the LORD.
4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel,
and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer,
Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:
5 all these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God,
to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
6 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house
of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service
of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun,
and Heman.
7 So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed
in the songs of the LORD, even all that were cunning,
was two hundred fourscore and eight.
8 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small
as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
9 Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph:
the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve:
10 the third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
11 the fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
12 the fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
13 the sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
14 the seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
15 the eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
16 the ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
17 the tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
18 the eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
19 the twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
20 the thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
21 the fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
22 the fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
23 the sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
24 the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren,
were twelve:
25 the eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
26 the nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
27 the twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
28 the one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
29 the two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
30 the three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren,
were twelve:
31 the four and twentieth to Romamti-ezer, he, his sons, and his brethren,
were twelve.
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Day 143, 23 May 2025
1)1 Chronicles 23 , 1 Chronicles 24 , 1 Chronicles 25
1 Chronicles 23
The Levites
1 (1Ch 29:28; 1Ki 1:33-39; 1Ch 28:5) Now David was old and full of days
when he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
2 So he gathered together all the leaders of Israel with the priests
and the Levites.
3 (1Ch 23:24) The Levites from thirty years old and up were counted,
and their head count of men was 38000.
4 (2Ch 19:8; Dt 16:18) 24000 of these, David said, "shall have charge
of the work in the house of the Lord; six thousand shall be officers
and judges,
5 (2Ch 29:25-26; Am 6:5) four thousand shall be gatekeepers,
and four thousand shall offer praises to the Lord with the instruments
that I have made for praise."
6 (1Ch 6:1; 2Ch 8:14) David assigned them to divisions according to the sons
of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gershonites
7 (1 Ch 26:21) From the Gershonites:
Ladan and Shimei.
8 The sons of Ladan were
first Jehiel, then Zetham and Joel, three in all.
9 The sons of Shimei were
Shelomith, Haziel, and Haran, three.
These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan.
10 The sons of Shimei were
Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah.
These four were the sons of Shimei.
11 Now Jahath was the first and Ziza the second, but Jeush and Beriah
did not have many sons, so they were counted as one unit
for their father's house.
Kohathites
12 (Ex 6:18) The sons of Kohath were
Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four in all.
13 (Ex 6:20; Dt 21:5) The sons of Amram were
Aaron and Moses,
but Aaron was set apart to consecrate the most holy things,
he and his sons forever, to offer sacrifices before the Lord,
to minister to Him, and to bless in His name forever.
14 (Dt 33:1; 1Ch 26:23-25) As for Moses, the man of God,
his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.
15(Ex 2:22; 18:3-4)The sons of Moses were
Gershom and Eliezer.
16 (1Ch 26:24) The son of Gershom was
Shubael the chief.
17The son of Eliezer was
Rehabiah the chief.
Eliezer had no other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
18The son of Izhar was
Shelomith the chief.
19 (1Ch 24:23) The sons of Hebron were
Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third,
and Jekameam the fourth.
20 The sons of Uzziel were
Micah the first and Ishiah the second.
Merarites
21 (Ex 6:19) The sons of Merari were
Mahli and Mushi.
The sons of Mahli were
Eleazar and Kish.
22 (1Ch 24:28) Eleazar died having no sons, but only daughters, so the sons
of Kish, their brothers, took them as wives.
23 (1Ch 24:30)The sons of Mushi were
Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth, three.
24 (Nu 10:17; 10:21) These were the sons of Levi according to their fathers'
houses, the heads of the fathers' houses as they were registered
by the number of their names according to their head count,
those doing the work for the service of the house of the Lord,
from twenty years old and up.
25 (1Ch 22:18) For David said, "The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest
to His people, and He dwells in Jerusalem forever.
26 (Nu 4:5; 7:9) And so the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle
and all its implements for its service."
27 (1Ch 23:24) For by the last words of David, the sons of Levi were numbered
from twenty years old and up;
28 (Ne 13:9) because their duty was to help the sons of Aaron in the service
of the house of the Lord, in the courts and in the chambers,
with the purifying of all holy things, even the work of service
of the house of God,
29 (Lev 19:35-36; Ex 25:30) and with the showbread, the fine flour for
a grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baked offering,
the offering mixed with oil, and all measures of quantity and size,
30 (1Ch 9:33) to stand morning by morning to thank and praise the Lord,
and likewise in the evening,
31 (Isa 1:13-14) and to offer up all burnt offerings to the Lord,
for Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, by number
as the judgment concerning them, continually before the Lord,
32 (Nu 1:53; 3:6-9) and that they should keep charge of the tent
of meeting and the sanctuary and attend to the sons of Aaron,
their brothers, for the service of the house of the Lord.
1 Chronicles 23
Temple Appointments
1 So when David was old and full of days,
he made Solomon his son king over Israel.
Priests and Levites
2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel,
with the priests and the Levites.
3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward:
and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.
4 Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work
of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:
5 moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD
with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.
6 And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi,
namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
7 Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.
8 The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three.
9 The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were,
the chief of the fathers of Laadan.
10 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah.
These four were the sons of Shimei.
11 And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah
had not many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning,
according to their father's house.
12 The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
13 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated,
that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever,
to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him,
and to bless in his name for ever.
14 Now concerning Moses the man of God,
his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.
15 The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.
16 Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief.
17 And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief.
And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many.
18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief.
19 Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second,
Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
20 Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first, and Jesiah the second.
21 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren
the sons of Kish took them.
23 The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.
24 These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers;
even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names
by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD,
from the age of twenty years and upward.
25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people,
that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever:
26 and also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle,
nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
27 For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered
from twenty years old and above:
28 because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service
of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers,
and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service
of the house of God;
29 both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering,
and for the unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan,
and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size;
30 and to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD,
and likewise at even;
31 and to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths,
in the new moons, and on the set feasts, by number, according
to the order commanded unto them, continually before the LORD:
32 and that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of
the congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of
the sons of Aaron their brethren, in the service of the house of the LORD.
1 Chronicles 24
Priestly Divisions Assigned
1 (Ex 6:23; Nu 3:2) Now the divisions of the sons of Aaron were these.
The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2 (Lev 10:2; Nu 3:4) But Nadab and Abihu died before their father,
and they had no sons. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
3 (2Sa 8:17; 1Ch 24:31) Then David, along with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar
and Ahimelek of the sons of Ithamar, divided them to their offices
by their service.
4 Since the sons of Eleazar were found to have more chief men than the sons
of Ithamar, they divided them into sixteen heads of the fathers' houses
for the sons of Eleazar, and eight for the sons of Ithamar, according
to their fathers' houses.
5 (1Ch 24:31) So they divided them by lots, the one as the other, for there
were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among
both the sons of Eleazar and Ithamar.
6 (1Ch 18:16) Shemaiah the son of Nethanel, the Levite scribe, wrote them
down in the presence of the king, the leaders, Zadok the priest, Ahimelek
the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and the Levites, one father's house taken for Eleazar and one for Ithamar.
7 (Ezr 2:36) The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
8 (Ezr 2:39) the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
9 the fifth to Malkijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
10 (Lk 1:5; Ne 12:4) the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
11 the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shekaniah,
12 the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
13 the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
14 the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
15 the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,
16 the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
17 the twenty-first to Jakin, the twenty-second to Gamul,
18 the twenty-third to Delaiah, the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
19 (1Ch 9:25) These were their appointments for their service to come
into the house of the Lord according to the schedule prescribed for them
by Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.
Remaining Levite Assignments
20 Now for the remaining sons of Levi:
from the sons of Amram, Shubael;
from the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
21 (1Ch 23:17) For Rehabiah: from the sons of Rehabiah,
the first was Ishiah.
22 (1Ch 23:18) From the Izharites, Shelomoth;
from the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.
23 (1Ch 23:19) The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the first, Amariah the second,
Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
24 (1Ch 23:20) The sons of Uzziel, Micah;
from the sons of Micah, Shamir.
25 The brother of Micah, Ishiah;
from the sons of Ishiah, Zechariah.
26 The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi;
the son of Jaaziah, Beno.
27 The sons of Merari:
by Jaaziah were Beno, Shoham, Zakkur, and Ibri.
28 (1Ch 23:22) For Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
29 For Kish: the son of Kish,
Jerahmeel.
30 (1Ch 23:23) The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.
31 (1Ch 24:5-6; 25:8) These also cast lots just as their brothers,
the sons of Aaron, in the presence of David the king, Zadok,
Ahimelek, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests
and of the Levites, the head of the fathers' houses as well
as his younger brother.