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3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 7 - The Great Exchange



2 Cor 5:21 - God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us,

that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.



21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;

that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.



People were talking ; the gossip lines were busy day and night.

Andrea, a Bible study leader and pillar of the church, had been

accused of indiscretion with a married man, another member

of the congregation. The rumours were proven untrue,

but that hardly mattered anymore. The damage was done.

"It's just not far," Andrea said. " It was all so unnecessary.

And now, even though I've done nothing wrong, my relationship

with that church will never be the same again."

We all know what pain is caused by undeserved accusation,

rejection, and misunderstanding. Sometimes, when the smoke clears,

irreparable damage has been done, even when no sin has occurred.

We can understand the torment that comes when we've sinned,

but when we've done nothing wrong, the injustice seem unbearable.

Jesus knew what it was to suffer unjustly. He had never sinned at all,

yet he 'became sin' for us. He gave himself in an outrageous exchange:

he took our sin and gave us his righteousness.

Living in this exchange does not mean, of course, that we will be exempt

from pain, that we will never again suffer unjustly or be subject

to rejection. But in Christ, we are declared righteous before God,

just as Jesus himself is righteous. And as we submit

to the Holy Spirit's work in us, we become righteous ,

obeying him and growing in grace. Christ endured rejection

for us so that we might live in him.



Application



a) Have I ever suffered unjustly or been rejected by someone without cause?



b) How can this verse, coupled with my own experience give me a greater

depth of appreciation of what Christ suffered for me?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Philip 4:19



19 (Ro 2:4) But my God shall supply your every need according

to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.



19 But my God shall supply all your need according

to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Ps 85:8-13



8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will hear what God the Lord will speak,

for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints,

but let them not turn again to folly.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely His salvation is near to them who fear Him,

that glory may dwell in our land.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Mercy and truth have met together;

righteousness and peace have kissed.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Truth springs from the ground,

and righteousness looks down from the sky.

12 Yes, the Lord gives that which is good,

and our land shall yield its increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before Him

and prepare a way for His footsteps.



8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak:

For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints:

But let them not turn again to folly.

9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him;

That glory may dwell in our land.

10 Mercy and truth are met together;

Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

11 Truth shall spring out of the earth;

And righteousness shall look down from heaven.

12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good;

And our land shall yield her increase.

13 Righteousness shall go before him;

And shall set us in the way of his steps.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



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



16th Day of the Month



a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and

without consequences

( John 16:7-8



7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.

For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.

But if I go, I will send Him to you.

8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment"



7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:

for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;

but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:



)



b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy



(



John 14:6



6 Jesus said to him,

"I am the way, the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through Me."



6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:

no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.



Rom 3:19-20



19 Now we know that whatever the law says,

it says to those who are under the law,

so that every mouth may be silenced,

and all the world may become accountable to God.

20 Therefore by the works of the law

no flesh will be justified in His sight,

for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.



19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are

under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become

guilty before God.

20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified

in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.



2 Cor 5:10



10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,

that each one may receive his recompense in the body,

according to what he has done,

whether it was good or bad.



10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one

may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,

whether it be good or bad.



2 Cor 10:5



5 casting down imaginations and every high thing

that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into

captivity to the obedience of Christ,



5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought

to the obedience of Christ;

)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for righteousness and integrity in your life.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me discern the voice of

the thief and instead tune my ears to Your voice."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Lord Jesus Christ who became sin for us.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord the supplier of needs.



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord of Mecry and Righteousness .



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 God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false

idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences



Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly

of denying God's supremacy.



Although the government of Oman

restricts the sale of Bibles, pray for increased access to God's Word.



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

Psalms 61

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my cry, O God,

attend to my prayer.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) From the end of the earth I will cry to You;

when my heart faints,

lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For You have been a refuge for me,

and a strong tower from the enemy.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I will abide in Your tent forever;

I will seek refuge in the covering of Your wings. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For You, O God, have heard my vows;

You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) May You prolong the king's life,

and may his years be as many generations.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) May he sit enthroned before God forever;

oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Thus will I sing praise to Your name forever,

that I may fulfill my vows day by day.



Psalm 61

[1] Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

[2] From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is

overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

[3] For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

[4] I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of

thy wings. Selah.

[5] For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of

those that fear thy name.

[6] Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

[7] He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may

preserve him.

[8] So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform

my vows.



Psalms 62

For the Music Director. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

1 My soul waits in silence on God alone;

from Him comes my salvation.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He only is my rock and my salvation;

He is my refuge; I will not be greatly shaken.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) How long will you attack a man,

to batter him, all of you,

as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence?

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) They only conspire to cast him down

from his high position;

they delight in lies,

they bless with their mouth,

but they curse inwardly. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) My soul, wait silently for God,

for my hope is from Him.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He only is my rock and my salvation;

He is my refuge; I will not be moved.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) In God is my salvation and my glory;

the rock of my strength, and my shelter, is in God.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Trust in Him at all times;

you people, pour out your heart before Him;

God is a shelter for us. Selah

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Surely people of low degree are a breath,

and men of high degree are a lie;

if they are placed in the balance,

they are altogether lighter than vapor.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Do not trust in oppression,

and do not become vain in robbery;

if riches increase,

do not set your heart on them.

11(Ps 42:5; 43:5) God has spoken once,

twice have I heard this:

that power belongs to God.

12 Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy;

for You render to each one

according to his work.



Psalm 62

[1] Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

[2] He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be

greatly moved.

[3] How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all

of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

[4] They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in

lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

[5] My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

[6] He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be

moved.

[7] In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my

refuge, is in God.

[8] Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him:

God is a refuge for us. Selah.

[9] Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie:

to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

[10] Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches

increase, set not your heart upon them.

[11] God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth

unto God.

[12] Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every

man according to his work.



Psalms 64

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint;

guard my life from dread of the enemy.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked,

from the throng of the workers of iniquity;

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) they sharpen their tongue like a sword,

and bend their bows to shoot their arrows - bitter words,

4Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8 that they may shoot in secret at the blameless;

suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear.

5Ps 42:11; 43:5 They harden themselves in an evil matter;

they talk privately of laying snares;

they say, "Who will see them?"

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They devise injustice,

saying "We have perfected a secret plot."

Both the inward thought of man and the heart are deep.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) But God will suddenly shoot them with an arrow;

they will be wounded.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They will bring ruin on themselves

by their own tongues;

all who see them will flee away.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) All people will fear,

and declare the work of God;

they will wisely consider His deeds.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The righteous will be glad in the Lord,

and seek refuge in Him,

and all the upright in heart will glory.



Psalms 64

[1] Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the

enemy.

[2] Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of

the workers of iniquity:

[3] Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their

arrows, even bitter words:

[4] That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at

him, and fear not.

[5] They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying

snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

[6] They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the

inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

[7] But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be

wounded.

[8] So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that

see them shall flee away.

[9] And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they

shall wisely consider of his doing.

[10] The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and

all the upright in heart shall glory.



2) Our Daily Bread for 16 May 2026 Titled Listening

to the Good Shepherd by Elisa Morgan



John 10:1-10



The Parable of the Shepherd



1 "Truly, truly I say to you, he who does not enter by the door

into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber.

2 (Jn 10:14) But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3 (Jn 10:4; 10:16) To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice.

He calls his own sheep by name, and he leads them out.

4 (Jn 10:16) When he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them.

And the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

5 Yet they will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him.

For they do not know the voice of strangers."

6 Jesus told them this parable, but they did not understand

what He was telling them.



[1] Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into

the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a

robber.

[2] But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

[3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth

his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

[4] And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the

sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

[5] And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they

know not the voice of strangers.

[6] This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things

they were which he spake unto them.



Jesus the Good Shepherd



7 (Jn 10:9; 10:1) Then Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly I say to you,

I am the door of the sheep.

8 (Eze 34:2; Jn 10:1) All who came before Me are thieves and robbers,

but the sheep did not listen to them.

9 (Jn 10:1; 14:6) I am the door. If anyone enters through Me,

he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

10 (Jn 6:33; Heb 7:25) The thief does not come, except to steal and kill

and destroy. I came that they may have life, and that they may have it

more abundantly.



[7] Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am

the door of the sheep.

[8] All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did

not hear them.

[9] I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall

go in and out, and find pasture.

[10] The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I

am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more

abundantly.



I opened my online banking app and discovered two withdrawals over $500 each,

which I hadn't made. Panicked, I called the bank and discovered my identity

had been stolen. With the bank's help, I was able to reinstate my good

standing, but the experience taught me to be alert to prevent such thefts

in the future.



In John 10:10, Jesus warns that “"he thief comes only to steal and kill and

destroy." Rebuking religious leaders who opposed Him for healing on the

Sabbath (9:13-15), Jesus revealed their motive: to steal, kill, and destroy.

Our spiritual enemy, Satan, plots to steal our understanding of God's

grace - and the freedom Jesus' death provides for us. Hope and help come

earlier in the passage where Jesus described Himself as the good shepherd

who calls His sheep by name (10:2-4). The good shepherd's sheep

"will run away from [a thief] because they do not recognise a stranger's

voice" (v. 5).



We sometimes find ourselves victimised by the evil in our world. But our

loving God invites us into a practice of discernment where we learn to

recognise and avoid the voice of our enemy who wants to steal, kill, and

destroy. As we tune our ears to the voice of our Good Shepherd, we can

trust Him to lead us to life "to the full" (v. 10).



Reflect & Pray



Where in your life is "the thief" seeking to harm you?

How will you listen for the voice of the Shepherd who

longs to lead you to Himself and provide abundant life?



Dear God, please help me discern the voice of

the thief and instead tune my ears to Your voice.





Learn how to find peace in a troubled world.

Day 136, 16 May 2026



1) Psalms 26,40,58,61,62,64



Psalms 26



A Psalm of David.

1 Judge me, O Lord,

for I have walked in my integrity.

I have trusted in the Lord;

I will not slip.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Examine me, O Lord, and test me;

try my affections and my heart.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5 ) For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,

and I have walked in Your truth.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I have not sat with the worthless,

nor will I go with hypocrites.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I have hated the congregation of evildoers,

and will not sit with the wicked.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will wash my hands in innocence;

thus I will go around Your altar, O Lord,

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) that I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving,

and tell of all Your wondrous works.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Lord, I have loved the refuge of Your house,

and the place where Your honor dwells.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2 ) Do not gather my soul with sinners,

nor my life with murderers,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) in whose hands is wickedness,

and their right hand is full of bribes.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) But as for me, I will walk in my integrity;

redeem me and be gracious to me.

12 My foot stands in an even place;

with the congregations I will bless the Lord.



Psalm 26

[1] Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted

also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.

[2] Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

[3] For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes:

and I have walked in thy truth.

[4] I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

[5] I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the

wicked.

[6] I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O

LORD:

[7] That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy

wondrous works.

[8] LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where

thine honour dwelleth.

[9] Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:

[10] In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.

[11] But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be

merciful unto me.

[12] My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless

the LORD.



Psalms 40

Ps 70:1-5



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 I waited patiently for the Lord,

and He turned to me, and heard my cry.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,

out of the miry clay,

and set my feet on a rock,

and established my steps.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He has put a new song in my mouth,

even praise to our God;

many will see it, and fear,

and will trust in the Lord.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Blessed is the man

who places trust in the Lord,

but does not turn toward the proud,

nor those falling away to falsehood.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) O Lord my God,

You have done many wonderful works,

and Your thoughts toward us

cannot be compared;

if I would declare and speak of them,

they are more than can be numbered.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9 ) Sacrifice and offering You did not desire;

You have opened up my ears to listen.

Burnt offering and sin offering

You have not required.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Then I said, "Behold, I have come;

in the scroll of the book it is written of me,

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I delight to do Your will, O my God;

Your law is within my inward parts."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I have proclaimed righteousness in the great congregation;

I have not held back my lips,

O Lord, You know.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart;

I have declared Your faithfulness and Your salvation;

I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth

from the great congregation.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not withhold Your compassion from me, O Lord;

may Your lovingkindness and Your truth always guard me.

12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me;

my iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up;

they are more than the hairs of my head

so that my heart fails me.

13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me;

O Lord, make haste to help me.

14 May those seeking to snatch away my life

be ashamed and confounded together;

may those who desire my harm

be driven backward and dishonored.

15 May those who say to me "Aha, aha!"

be appalled on account of their shame.

16 May all those who seek You

rejoice and be glad in You;

may those who love Your salvation say continually,

"The Lord is magnified."

17 But I am poor and needy;

yet the Lord thinks about me.

You are my help and my deliverer;

do not delay, O my God.



Psalm 40

[1] I waited patiently for the LORD;

and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

[2] He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and

set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

[3] And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many

shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

[4] Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not

the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

[5] Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and

thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto

thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be

numbered.

[6] Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou

opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.

[7] Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

[8] I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

[9] I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not

refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.

[10] I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy

faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and

thy truth from the great congregation.

[11] Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy

lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.

[12] For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have

taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the

hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.

[13] Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.

[14] Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to

destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

[15] Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha,

aha.

[16] Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as

love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

[17] But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my

help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.



Psalms 58

For the Music Director. To the melody of "Do Not Destroy."A Miktam of David.



1 Do you truly speak righteousness, O heavenly gods?

Do you judge uprightly, O earthly men?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Indeed, in the heart you work wickedness;

you weigh the violence of your hands in the earth.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The wicked are estranged from the womb onward;

those who speak lies go astray from birth.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Their poison is like the poison of a serpent;

they are like the deaf adder that plugs its ear,

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) and will not listen to the voice of charmers,

even the best and wisest enchanter.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Break their teeth in their mouth, O God;

break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Lord.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) May they melt away as waters which run continually;

when he bends his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be trodden under.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) May they become as a snail that melts as it goes,

like the untimely birth of a woman, may they not see the sun.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Before your pots can feel the thorns- heat, green or burning,

may He sweep them away.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance;

he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) and people will say,

"Surely there is a reward for the righteous;

surely there is a God who judges on the earth."



Psalm 58

[1] Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly,

O ye sons of men?

[2] Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in

the earth.

[3] The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they

be born, speaking lies.

[4] Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf

adder that stoppeth her ear;

[5] Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

[6] Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of

the young lions, O LORD.

[7] Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his

bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.

[8] As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the

untimely birth of a woman, that they may not see the sun.

[9] Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a

whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.

[10] The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash

his feet in the blood of the wicked.

[11] So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous:

verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

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



http://www.ehc.ca



15th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living (John 16: 8 - 11)



8 "When He comes, He will convict the world of sin

and of righteousness and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me;

10 of righteousness, because I am going to My Father,

and you will see Me no more;

11 and of judgment, because the ruler of this world stands condemned."



8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,

and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

)



b) Pray for the province of Nova Scotia



I) Pray for the leaders of Nova Scotia, that God's Spirit would influence

them to act justly, serve with integrity and honour high moral standards.

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,

2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,

that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,

3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our

Savior,

4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)

who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet

and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be an honourable leader in your family.



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

Your beauty fills the world. Please help me see and celebrate Your beauty

and the work of Your Spirit all around us."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Eternal Life start now.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a good steward in the Eyes of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and pray that the peace of God rule in your hearts .



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 Lord to convict all Canadians of His Righteous

standards of living



Pray for Christians displaced by Islamists' attacks - both Nigeriens

and those seeking refuge in

Niger.



Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.

and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness



Remember eternity starts now -

Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and forever Day 6 - Eternal Life, Beginning now



John 10:28 - I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand.



28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.



In C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce, one of the Spirits in heaven, identifying

himself as George MacDonald, makes some startling statements on the nature of

eternal life. Depending upon the individual's choice for or against Christ,

MacDonald says, everything in life takes on the character of haven or hell.

"At the end of ALL THINGS, when the sun rises here (in heaven) and the twilight

turns to blackness down there, the Blessed will say, 'We have never lived

anywhere except in Heaven,' and the Lost, 'We were always in Hell.'

And both will speak truly" - From the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.

Lewis was not trying to make a theological case, but to demonstrate

a principle: eternal life begins now.

The choices that we make for or against obedience to God, the life we live,

the patterns we establish, all move us in one direction of the other.

And when we have decided to choose obedience to God (the forsakeness of sin),

when we give ourselves fully into his hands, he is able to take the worst of

circumstances and redeem them for our good, use them to mature us in his image.

Again Jesus says in John 10:28

"I give them eternal life. They shall never perish,

nor shall anyone snatch them from My hand. "

In Christ is a very secure place to be. No experience is lost, no pain is

wasted. Everything in our lives is redeemed by God for our benefit.



Application



a) How have I experienced the truth that "eternal life begins now"?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Luke 16:10-12



10 (Mt 25:21; Lk 19:17) "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful

also in much. And he who is dishonest in the least is dishonest also

in much.

11 So if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who will give you that which is your own?"



10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,

who will commit to your trust the true riches?

12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,

who shall give you that which is your own?



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



God's Reconciling Peace



Col 3:12-17



12 (Eph 4:2; Lk 1:78) So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved,

a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

13 (Eph 4:32; Mk 11:25; Eph 4:2) Bear with one another

and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone,

even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

14 (Eph 4:3; 1Co 13:1-13) And above all these things, embrace love,

which is the bond of perfection.

15 (Jn 14:27; Eph 5:20) Let the peace of God,

to which also you are called in one body,

rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

16 (Eph 5:19; Col 1:28; Ro 10:17 ) Let the word of Christ dwell

in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing

one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 (1Co 10:31; Eph 5:20 ) And whatever you do in word or deed,

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.



12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies,

kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have

a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity,

which is the bond of perfectness.

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye

are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Ontario



Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario



Ontario 2015 population 13 687 7000



est Muslim Population 1 001 542



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

Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor



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

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

Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching

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

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

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

are starting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.

Agree in prayer for:



- net network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

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

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

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



Adding further



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



Under the Keep Praying page



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

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

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

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

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

decorated and festivals will be held.



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

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

Islam.



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

which means Blessed Eid!"



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

know, and Muslims around the world:



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

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

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

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

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

relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

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

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

your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,

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

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants

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

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

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

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

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



Footnotes

Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective

discipleship movements among Muslim people.

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

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

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

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

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

house."



Ideas for prayer



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



And



Thank you for praying through the

5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.



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

I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to

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



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

and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the

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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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



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

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

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

and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."



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

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

through the power of the Holy Spirit.



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

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



ROMANS 15:13



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

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

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

2 Samuel 18





David Mourns



19 (2Sa 15:36; 18:31) Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said,

"Allow me to run and bring the news to the king that the Lord

has delivered him from the hand of his enemies."

20 But Joab said to him, "You will not be a man who bears news today;

you may bear news another day. Today you will not bear news

because the king's son is dead."

21 Then Joab said to the Cushite, "Go, report to the king what you have seen."

The Cushite bowed to Joab, then ran off.

22 Ahimaaz again said to Joab, "Whatever may happen,

let me run also, after the Cushite."

Then Joab said, "Why is it that you want to run, my son?

There is no messenger's reward for you to obtain."

23 "Whatever happens, I want to run."

So he said to him, "Run." So Ahimaaz ran by way of the plain

and passed the Cushite.

24 (2Sa 19:8) Now David was sitting between the two gates when the watchman

went up to the roof of the gate, to the city wall. He lifted his eyes and

saw a man running by himself.

25 The watchman called and told the king.

The king said, "If he is alone, there is news in his mouth."

And he came ever closer.

26 Then the watchman saw another man running.

The watchman called to the gatekeeper and said,

"Look there is another man running alone."

The king said, "He also is bringing news."

27 (2Ki 9:20; 1Ki 1:42) The watchman said,

"I think that the running of the first one is like the running of Ahimaaz."

The king said, "He is a good man and comes with good news."

28 (Ge 14:20; 2Sa 14:4) Then Ahimaaz called to the king and said,

"All is well." He bowed down to the ground before the king and said,

"Blessed be the Lord your God who has handed over the men who raised

their hand against my lord the king."

29 (2Sa 18:22) The king said, "Is it well for the young man Absalom?"

Ahimaaz said, "I saw a great commotion when Joab sent the servant of the king,

your servant, but I do not know what it was."

30 The king said, "Step aside and stand here." So he stepped aside

and stood in position.

31 (2Sa 18:19) Then the Cushite came and said, "Good news for my lord

the king, for today the Lord has delivered you from those who rose up

against you."

32 (Jdg 5:31; 1Sa 25:26) The king said to the Cushite,

"Is it well for the young man Absalom?"

The Cushite said, "May the enemies of my lord the king and all

who would rise up against you to do harm become as the young man is."

33 (2Sa 19:4) The king was deeply moved and went up to the upper chamber

of the gate and wept. As he went he said, "O my son Absalom, my son,

my son Absalom! If only I could have given my death in your stead,

Absalom, my son, my son!"



[19] Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok, Let me now run, and bear the king

tidings, how that the LORD hath avenged him of his enemies.

[20] And Joab said unto him, Thou shalt not bear tidings this day, but thou

shalt bear tidings another day: but this day thou shalt bear no tidings,

because the king's son is dead.

[21] Then said Joab to Cushi, Go tell the king what thou hast seen. And

Cushi bowed himself unto Joab, and ran.

[22] Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever,

let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt

thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready?

[23] But howsoever, said he, let me run. And he said unto him, Run. Then

Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.

[24] And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the

roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and

behold a man running alone.

[25] And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be

alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.

[26] And the watchman saw another man running: and the watchman called unto

the porter, and said, Behold another man running alone. And the king said,

He also bringeth tidings.

[27] And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like

the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good

man, and cometh with good tidings.

[28] And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell

down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the

LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand

against my lord the king.

[29] And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered,

When Joab sent the king's servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult,

but I knew not what it was.

[30] And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned

aside, and stood still.

[31] And, behold, Cushi came; and Cushi said, Tidings, my lord the king: for

the LORD hath avenged thee this day of all them that rose up against thee.

[32] And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi

answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to

do thee hurt, be as that young man is.

[33] And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate,

and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son

Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!



2) Our Daily Bread for 15 May 2026 titled

Seeing God's Grandeur by Monica La Rose



Psalm 104:1-7,10-16



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul!

O Lord my God, You are very great!

You are clothed with honor and majesty,

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) covering Yourself with light as a garment,

who stretches out the heavens like a tent curtain,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) who lays the upper beams

of His chambers on the waters above,

who makes the clouds His chariot,

who rides upon the wings of the wind,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who makes His angels as winds,

His ministers a flaming fire.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You laid the earth on its foundations,

so that it should never be moved.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You covered it with the deep as a garment;

the waters stood above the mountains.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) At Your rebuke they fled;

at the sound of Your thunder they departed away.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) You send the springs to gush forth in the valleys,

which flow between the hills.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They give drink to every animal of the field;

the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

12 By them the birds of the heavens have their habitation;

they sing among the branches.

13 You water the mountains from Your lofty chamber;

the earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.

14 You cause the grass to grow for the cattle

and plants for the cultivation of man,

that he may bring forth food from the earth

15 and wine that makes glad the heart of man,

and oil that makes shine his face,

and bread that strengthens his heart.

16 The trees of the Lord are well watered,

the cedars of Lebanon that He has planted,



[1] Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art

clothed with honour and majesty.

[2] Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out

the heavens like a curtain:

[3] Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the

clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

[4] Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

[5] Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for

ever.

[6] Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood

above the mountains.

[7] At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

[10] He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

[11] They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench

their thirst.

[12] By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing

among the branches.

[13] He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with

the fruit of thy works.

[14] He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service

of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;

[15] And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to

shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.

[16] The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he

hath planted;



In nineteenth-century poet Gerard Manley Hopkins' sonnet "God's Grandeur,"

this literary artist celebrates the countless ways creation is "charged" -

intensely filled - with "the grandeur of God." Hopkins describes God's

breathtaking glory flaming and glistening "like shining from shook foil."

But if God's beauty is so vibrant, why do so many people miss it? Hopkins

suggested one reason is that humanity has covered everything with "man's

smudge" and "man's smell" - leaving many unable to see anything beyond

themselves.



Psalm 104 is also a celebration of God's beauty in creation. Using vivid

imagery, the poet describes God "clothed with splendor and majesty" (v. 1),

revealing His beauty, power, and care in wind and fire (v. 4),

thunder and waves (v. 7), water, grass, and trees (vv. 10-16).



Countless gifts sustaining both body and soul (v. 15) point to "the glory

of the Lord" (v. 31) whether we always realize it or not. In his poem,

Hopkins concluded that, even when humanity is blind to God's glory,

because of His goodness, there always "lives the dearest freshness deep down

things." If only we'll stop to see and wonder, there are countless reasons to

see, believe in, and celebrate God's beauty and goodness "as long

as [we] live" (v. 33).



Reflect & Pray



What dulls your awareness of God's glory?

What helps you see and experience His beauty?



Dear God, thank You for the ways

Your beauty fills the world. Please help me see and celebrate Your beauty

and the work of Your Spirit all around us.



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2 Samuel 17



Hushai Warns David to Escape



15 Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests,

"Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel to do one thing,

but I advised them to do another thing.

16 (2Sa 15:28) Now quickly send someone to report to David,

'Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness,

but instead cross over. Otherwise, the king and all of the people

who are with him will be swallowed up.' "

17 (Jos 15:7; 18:16) Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz were waiting at En Rogel.

A servant girl would go report to them, and they would go report

to King David, because they could not be seen entering the city.

18 (2Sa 3:16; 16:5) But a young man saw them and reported this to Absalom.

So the two of them went quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim.

He had a well in his courtyard, and they went down into it.

19 The wife took a covering and spread it over the opening of the well.

Then she scattered grain over it so that nothing could be discerned.

20 (Ex 1:19) The servants of Absalom came to the woman at the house

and said, "Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?"

She said, "They crossed over the brook of water." When they searched,

they could not find them. So they returned to Jerusalem.

21 (2Sa 17:15-16) After they left, they came up from the well, went,

and reported to King David. They said to David, "Arise and quickly cross over

the water because thus has Ahithophel advised against you"

22 So David and all of the people who were with him arose and crossed

over the Jordan. By daybreak, there was not one left who had not crossed

over the Jordan.

23 (2Sa 15:12; 2Ki 20:1) When Ahithophel realized that his advice

was not followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house

in his own city. He gave instruction to his household, then he hanged

himself and died; he was interred in the tomb of his father.



[15] Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus

did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus

have I counselled.

[16] Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this

night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king

be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.

[17] Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by En-rogel; for they might not be seen

to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and

told king David.

[18] Nevertheless a lad saw them, and told Absalom: but they went both of

them away quickly, and came to a man's house in Bahurim, which had a well in

his court; whither they went down.

[19] And the woman took and spread a covering over the well's mouth, and

spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.

[20] And when Absalom's servants came to the woman to the house, they said,

Where is Ahimaaz and Jonathan? And the woman said unto them, They be gone

over the brook of water. And when they had sought and could not find them,

they returned to Jerusalem.

[21] And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of

the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass

quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.

[22] Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they

passed over Jordan: by the morning light there lacked not one of them that

was not gone over Jordan.

[23] And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled

his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his

household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the

sepulchre of his father.



Absalom's Death



24 (Ge 32:2; 2Sa 2:8) David came to Mahanaim as Absalom crossed the Jordan,

he and every Israelite with him.

25 (2Sa 19:13; 20:9-12) Now Absalom had placed Amasa over the army

in the place of Joab. Now Amasa was the son of a man named Jether

the Ishmaelite, who went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash

and sister of Zeruiah, the mother of Joab.

26 Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

27 (2Sa 9:4; 10:1-2) When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi the son of Nahash

from Rabbah of the Ammonites, Makir the son of Ammiel from Lo Debar,

and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim

28 brought bedding, metal bowls, ceramic vessels, wheat, barley, flour,

roasted grain, beans, lentils,

29 (2Sa 16:2; 16:14) honey, curds, sheep, and cheese from the livestock

for David and the people who were with him to eat and use.

For they said, "The people are hungry, exhausted,

and thirsting in the wilderness."



[24] Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all

the men of Israel with him.

[25] And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa

was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail

the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

[26] So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead.

[27] And it came to pass, when David was come to Mahanaim, that Shobi the

son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and Machir the son of

Ammiel of Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,

[28] Brought beds, and basons, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley,

and flour, and parched corn, and beans, and lentiles, and parched pulse,

[29] And honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of kine, for David, and

for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is

hungry, and weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.



2 Samuel 18

1 David mustered the people who were with him, and he set over them

commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

2 (Jdg 7:16; 2Sa 15:19-22) Then David dispatched the people, one-third

under the command of Joab, one-third under the command of Abishai

the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and one-third under the command

of Ittai the Gittite. Then David said to the people, "I myself will go out

with you."

3 (2Sa 21:17) But the people said, "You should not go, for if we retreat,

they will not be concerned about us. Even if half of us die,

they will not be concerned about us. But now you are worth ten thousand of us.

Therefore, it would be better to assist us from the city."

4 (2Sa 18:24) The king said to them, "I will do what seems best to you."

So the king stood beside the gate while all of the people went out

by hundreds and thousands.

5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, "Deal gently

with the young man Absalom." All of the people heard the king instruct

the commanders concerning Absalom.

6 (Jos 17:18; 17:15) So the people went out toward Israel in the field,

but the fighting occurred in the forest of Ephraim.

7 The people of Israel were defeated there by the servants of David.

That day the defeat was extensive, twenty thousand men.

8 The fighting spread across the land, and the people consumed

by the forest were more numerous than those consumed by the sword that day.

9 (2Sa 14:26) Absalom was encountered by some of the servants of David.

Now Absalom was riding on his mule. When the mule went under the branches

of a very large tree, his head was caught in the tree. He was left in midair

while the mule that was under him kept going.

10 One man saw him and reported it to Joab, saying,

"I saw Absalom hanging in a tree."

11 Joab said to the man who was reporting to him, "What? You saw him?

Why did you not strike him on the spot, sending him to the ground?

I would have given you ten shekels [About 4 ounces, or 115 grams.]

of silver and a belt."

12 The man said to Joab, "Not even if I had felt the weight

of a thousand shekels [About 25 pounds, or 12 kilograms.] of silver in

my hand would I have laid a hand on the king's son. In our hearing

the king commanded you, Abishai, and Ittai saying:

Beware lest anyone touch the young man Absalom!

13 (2Sa 14:19-20) Otherwise, I would have worked falsehood

against my own life. For nothing is hidden from the king,

and you yourself would have set yourself against me."

14 Then Joab said, "I will not waste any more time with you."

He took three spears in his hand and thrust them into the heart of Absalom

while he was still alive in the midst of the tree.

15 Then ten young men, armor bearers for Joab, gathered around

and struck down Absalom, killing him.

16 (2Sa 2:28; 20:22) When Joab blew the horn, the people returned

from pursuing Israel, for Joab held back the people.

17 (Jos 7:26; 8:29) Then they took Absalom, disposed of him in a large pit

in the forest, and piled over him a very large heap of stones.

Then all Israel fled, everyone to his home.

18 (1Sa 15:12; Ge 14:17; 2Sa 14:27) Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken

and set up for himself a memorial stone in the Valley of the King,

for he said, "I have no son by whom my name may be remembered."

So he named the memorial stone after himself; and to this day,

it is called the monument of Absalom.



[1] And David numbered the people that were with him, and set captains of

thousands and captains of hundreds over them.

[2] And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab,

and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's

brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king

said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.

[3] But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away,

they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us:

but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that

thou succour us out of the city.

[4] And the king said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. And the

king stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by

thousands.

[5] And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently

for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard

when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

[6] So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was

in the wood of Ephraim;

[7] Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and

there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand men.

[8] For the battle was there scattered over the face of all the country: and

the wood devoured more people that day than the sword devoured.

[9] And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and

the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught

hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and

the mule that was under him went away.

[10] And a certain man saw it, and told Joab, and said, Behold, I saw

Absalom hanged in an oak.

[11] And Joab said unto the man that told him, And, behold, thou sawest him,

and why didst thou not smite him there to the ground? and I would have given

thee ten shekels of silver, and a girdle.

[12] And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels

of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the

king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai,

saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom.

[13] Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for

there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set

thyself against me.

[14] Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts

in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet

alive in the midst of the oak.

[15] And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote

Absalom, and slew him.

[16] And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after

Israel: for Joab held back the people.

[17] And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and

laid a very great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to

his tent.

[18] Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a

pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my

name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is

called unto this day, Absalom's place.

Day 136, 15 May 2026



1) 2 Samuel 16 , 2 Samual 17, 2 Samuel 18



2 Samuel 16

David and Ziba

1 (1Sa 25:18; 2Sa 15:32) When David had passed a little beyond the summit,

Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of saddled donkeys

carrying two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins,

one hundred summer fruits, and one skin of wine.

2 (2Sa 17:29; Jdg 10:4) The king said to Ziba, "Why do you have these things?"

Ziba replied, "The donkeys are for the household of the king to ride.

The bread and the summer fruit are for the servants to eat.

The wine is for those who become weary in the wilderness to drink."

3 (2Sa 9:9-10) The king said, "And where is your master's son?"

Ziba said to the king, "He is staying in Jerusalem, for he said,

'Today they will return to me the house of Israel and my father's kingdom.'"

4 Then David said to Ziba, "Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth

is now yours."

Ziba replied, "I bow before you. May I find favor in your sight,

my lord the king."



[1] And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the

servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon

them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an

hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine.

[2] And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said,

The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer

fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the

wilderness may drink.

[3] And the king said, And where is thy master's son? And Ziba said unto the

king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house

of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.

[4] Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto

Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in

thy sight, my lord, O king.



Shimei Curses David



5 (2Sa 3:16; Ex 22:28) When King David came to Bahurim, a man of the family

of the house of Saul came out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, a

nd he came out continuously cursing.

6 He threw stones at David and all of the servants of King David, as well as

all of the people and all of the warriors who were at his right and left.

7 (2Sa 12:9) Shimei said when he cursed: "Come out! Come out!

You bloodthirsty man, you scoundrel!

8 (2Sa 1:16; Jdg 9:24) The Lord has returned upon you all the blood

of the house of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. And the Lord

has given the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom.

You are taken in your own evil, because you are a man of blood."

9 (Ex 22:28; 2Sa 9:8) Then Abishai the son of Zeruiah said to the king,

"How can this dead dog curse my lord the king!

Let me go over and remove his head."

10 (2Sa 19:22; Ro 9:20) The king responded, "What do you have against me,

sons of Zeruiah? Suppose that he curses because the Lord has said to him,

'Curse David.' Who shall then say, 'Why do you do so?' "

11 David then said to Abishai and to all of his servants, "My son who came

from my own body seeks my life, and now also this Benjamite. Leave him alone

and let him curse if the Lord has so instructed him.

12 (Dt 23:5; Ro 8:28) Perhaps today the Lord will look upon my guilt

and return kindness instead of his cursing."

13 So David and his men continued on the road, and Shimei went along

on the hillside beside them, cursing, throwing stones, and flinging dust

at them as he went.

14 The king and all of the people who were with him arrived at their

destination exhausted, but he refreshed himself there.



[5] And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of

the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he

came forth, and cursed still as he came.

[6] And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and

all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his

left.

[7] And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody

man, and thou man of Belial:

[8] The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in

whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into

the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief,

because thou art a bloody man.

[9] Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead

dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his

head.

[10] And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so

let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall

then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?

[11] And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son,

which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this

Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden

him.

[12] It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD

will requite me good for his cursing this day.

[13] And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the

hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at

him, and cast dust.

[14] And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and

refreshed themselves there.



The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai



15(2Sa 15:37) Now Absalom and all of the Israelite people entered Jerusalem,

and Ahithophel was with him.

16 (Sa 10:24; 2Ki 11:12) When Hushai the Arkite, the friend of David,

came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king!

Long live the king!"

17 (2Sa 19:25) Then Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this the extent of your

commitment to your friend? Why have you not gone with your friend?"

18 Hushai said to Absalom, "No! For whom the Lord, this people, and all men

of Israel have chosen, his I will be and with him I will remain.

19 (2Sa 15:34) Furthermore, whom shall I serve? Should it not be his son?

As I served your father, so shall I be with you."

20 Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your advice. What shall we do?"

21 (2Sa 15:16; 20:3) Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Lie with your father's

concubines, whom he left to watch over the palace. When all Israel hears

that you have made yourself abhorred by your father, then the hands

of all who are with you will be strong."

22 (2Sa 12:11-12; 15:16) So they set up a tent for Absalom on the roof,

and Absalom went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all of Israel.

23 (2Sa 15:12; 17:14) In those days, the advice that Ahithophel gave was as

when one inquired a word from God. Such was all of the advice of Ahithophel,

whether that which he gave to David or to Absalom.



[15] And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem,

and Ahithophel with him.

[16] And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come

unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the

king.

[17] And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why

wentest thou not with thy friend?

[18] And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people,

and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.

[19] And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of

his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy

presence.

[20] Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall

do.

[21] And Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Go in unto thy father's concubines,

which he hath left to keep the house; and all Israel shall hear that thou

art abhorred of thy father: then shall the hands of all that are with thee

be strong.

[22] So they spread Absalom a tent upon the top of the house; and Absalom

went in unto his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel.

[23] And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was

as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of

Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.



2 Samuel 17

1 Ahithophel also said to Absalom, "Let me choose twelve thousand men

so that I may arise and pursue David tonight.

2 (2Sa 16:14; 1Ki 22:31) I will overtake him while he is weary

and weak and strike him with terror; all of the people who are with him

will flee. Then I will strike only the king, 3and I will return all

of the people to you. When all return except the man whom you are seeking,

all of the people will be at peace."

4 The advice pleased Absalom and all of the elders of Israel.

5 So Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Arkite so that we may hear

what he has to say as well."

6 When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, "This is what Ahithophel

had advised. Should we do this thing? If not, you should tell us."

7 Hushai said to Absalom, "At this time, the advice

that Ahithophel has given is not good."

8 (Hos 13:8; 1Sa 16:18) Moreover, Hushai said, "You know that your father

and his men are warriors, and they have been provoked like a bear robbed

of her cubs. Your father is a veteran of warfare. He will not spend the night

with the people.

9 Even now, he has hidden himself in a ravine or some other place,

and when one of them falls in the first attack, whoever hears will say,

'It was a defeat for the people who follow Absalom.-

10 (Jos 2:9-11) Then even the valiant one, whose heart is like that of a lion,

will completely despair, for all of Israel knows

that your father is a warrior, and those who are with him are brave.

11 (Ge 22:17; Jos 11:4) "Therefore my advice is for all of Israel,

from Dan to Beersheba, to be completely gathered to you like

the multitude of the sand along the shoreline and for you to go to battle

in person.

12 We will come upon him in one of the places where he may be found,

and we will fall upon him like the dew upon the ground. Neither he nor

any of the men who are with him will remain, not a single one.

13 If he withdraws into a city, then all of Israel will bring ropes

to that city. We will raze it until it is a valley, until there cannot

be found there even a pebble."

14 (2Sa 15:34; 15:31) Then Absalom and all of the men of Israel said,

"The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than the advice of Ahithophel."

For the Lord had decided to undermine the prudent advice of Ahithophel,

so that the Lord might bring calamity to Absalom.



[1] Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve

thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:

[2] And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will

make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will

smite the king only:

[3] And I will bring back all the people unto thee: the man whom thou

seekest is as if all returned: so all the people shall be in peace.

[4] And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

[5] Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear

likewise what he saith.

[6] And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying,

Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if

not; speak thou.

[7] And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is

not good at this time.

[8] For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be

mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her

whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with

the people.

[9] Behold, he is hid now in some pit, or in some other place: and it will

come to pass, when some of them be overthrown at the first, that whosoever

heareth it will say, There is a slaughter among the people that follow

Absalom.

[10] And he also that is valiant, whose heart is as the heart of a lion,

shall utterly melt: for all Israel knoweth that thy father is a mighty man,

and they which be with him are valiant men.

[11] Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee,

from Dan even to Beer-sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude;

and that thou go to battle in thine own person.

[12] So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we

will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all

the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.

[13] Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring

ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not

one small stone found there.

[14] And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the

Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed

to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might

bring evil upon Absalom.

3) From The Billy Graham Evangelical Ministry Association



Words in Season - Scripture Memory Tools



Week 3 - Saved Now and Forever - Day 5 - God Loved, So He Gave



John 3:16-17



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

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

Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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

the world to condemn the world, but that the world

through Him might be saved."



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

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

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;

but that the world through him might be saved.



Often called "the gospel in a nutshell", John 3:16 is so familiar,

even the unchurched, that it has all but lost its impact for us.

WE cite it by rote, as if it had no more meaning than a SSN (SIN),

and think that we understand the truth because we know the words.

Why did God send Jesus, his only Son, into the world to die?

Because he loved the people he created. God had no reason,

humanly speaking, to love mankind. Throughout history, from

the Garden of Eden forward, people had deliberately turned

against God and tried his patience. Even the nation God chose

for himself, Israel rebelled against the Lord and turned to other gods.

And we, as individuals, have rebelled against him too. WE have tried

to control our own lives; we have denied his reality; or

acknowledged his existence and then systematically ignored him.

We have become our own gods.

Yet Christ, in love, took upon himself the rejection, the humiliation,

the pain we were responsible for. We deserved to be condemned to die,

but he died for us instead. "God did not send his Son into the world

to condemn the world," John 3:17 says, "but that the world

through Him might be saved."

Often, even after we have committed our lives to Christ, we mistakenly

suppose that God's primary purpose is to condemn us - to catch us in sin

and punish us. But God says that his purpose is to love us and to save us

from sin and ourselves. He loved, and so he gave; he still loves us,

and he still continues to give.



Application



a) What sin in my life put Jesus on the cross?



b) How do I know that my sins has been forgiven?



c) How can these verses help me when I face condemnation and guilt?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Matthew 6:19-21



Treasures in Heaven



Lk 12:33-34



19 (Heb 13:5; Lk 12:21) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth

where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

20 (Lk 12:33; Mt 19:21) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,

where neither moth nor rust destroy

and where thieves do not break in nor steal,

21 (Lk 12:34) for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."



19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth

corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust

doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.



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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



2 Tim 2:8-13



8 (Mt 1:1; Ro 2:16) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

descended from David, according to my gospel,

9 (Php 1:7; 2Ti 1:8) in which I suffer trouble like a criminal,

even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

10 (Col 1:24; 2Co 1:6; 4:17) Therefore I endure all things

for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain

the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 (Ro 6:8; 1Th 5:10) This is a faithful saying:

If we die with Him, we shall also live with Him.

12 (Mt 10:33; Ro 8:17 ) If we endure, we shall also reign with Him.

If we deny Him, He also will deny us.

13 (Nu 23:19; Ro 3:3 )If we are faithless,

He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.



8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead

according to my gospel:

9 wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of

God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also

obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him,

we shall also live with him:

12 if we suffer, we shall also reign with him:

if we deny him, he also will deny us:

13 if we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.



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



14th Day of the Month



a) Pray for God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation ( Matt 6:10



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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.



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



)



b) Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

in Canada - that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and thank Him that his protector and Salvation.



Pray to the Lord: "Master Gardener, please help me produce good fruit

from good soil."



Pray to the Lord and pray to the Loving Christ who came for the Salvation

of This World.



Pray to the Lord and pray to lay tresure in Heaven.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know you are alive in Christ.



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 God's kingdom to come

in your home, neighbourhood, city or community,

and in our nation



Pray for those who serve with

denominations and Christian organisations

- that God will bless their ministry

and anoint them for effective service.



Pray for Tabish, Kalu, Sonia, Samia and many other believers in

Pakistan

who are facing blasphemy charges.



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

PSALMS 55



For the Music Director. With stringed instruments.

A Contemplative Maskil of David.



1 Give ear to my prayer, O God,

and do not hide Yourself from my supplication.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Attend to me, and answer me;

I am restless in my complaint, and I murmur,

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) because of the voice of the enemy,

because of the pressure of the wicked,

for they cause trouble to drop on me,

and in wrath they have animosity against me.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) My heart is in pain within me,

and the terrors of death have fallen on me.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Fear and trembling come into me,

and horror has overwhelmed me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove!

For then I would fly away and be at rest.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, then I would wander far off,

and remain in the wilderness. Selah

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I would hasten my escape

from the windy storm and tempest."

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Confuse, O Lord, divide their tongues,

for I have seen violence and strife in the city.

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17 ) Day and night they go around it on its walls;

trouble and sorrow are in its midst.

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Destruction is in its midst;

oppression and treachery do not depart from its streets.

12 For it is not an enemy who reproachesme;

then I could bear it.

Nor is it one who hates me who has exalted himself against me;

then I could hide from him.

13 But it was you, my peer,

my guide, and my acquaintance.

14 We took pleasant counsel together,

and walked to the house of God in company.

15 May death surprise them,

and may their lives go down to Sheol,

for wickedness is in their dwellings and among them.

16 As for me, I will call on God,

and the Lord will save me.

17 Evening and morning and at noon,

I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.

18 He has ransomed my life in peace

from the battle against me,

for there were many against me.

19 God will hear and afflict them,

even He who sits enthroned from of old. Selah

Because they do not change,

therefore they do not fear God.

20 My friend has set his hands against those at peace with him;

he has violated his covenant.

21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,

but battle was in his heart;

his words were softer than oil,

yet they were drawn swords.

22 Cast your burden on the Lord,

and He will sustain you;

He will never allow

the righteous to be moved.

23 But You, O God, will cast the wicked down

into the pit of destruction;

men of blood and deceitful men

will not live out half their days.

But I will trust in You.



Psalms 55

[1] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

[2] Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise;

[3] Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the

wicked: for they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me.

[4] My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen

upon me.

[5] Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed

me.

[6] And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,

and be at rest.

[7] Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

[8] I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.

[9] Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and

strife in the city.

[10] Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also

and sorrow are in the midst of it.

[11] Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from

her streets.

[12] For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it:

neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I

would have hid myself from him:

[13] But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

[14] We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in

company.

[15] Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for

wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

[16] As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.

[17] Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he

shall hear my voice.

[18] He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me:

for there were many with me.

[19] God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah.

Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.

[20] He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he

hath broken his covenant.

[21] The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his

heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

[22] Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall

never suffer the righteous to be moved.

[23] But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction:

bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will

trust in thee.



2) Our Daily Bread for 14 May 2026 Titled

Good Soil in God by Katara Patton



Luke 8:4-8,11-15



Luke 8:4-8



The Parable of the Sower

Mt 13:1-9; Mk 4:1-9



4 When a large crowd had gathered together and people were coming to Him

from every city, He told this parable:

5 "A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the path

and was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

6 Some fell on a rock. And as soon as it sprang up, it withered away,

because it lacked moisture.

7 (Jer 4:3) Yet some fell among thorns. And the thorns sprang up with it

and choked it.

8 (Mt 11:15; Ge 26:12) And other seed fell on good ground and sprang up

and yielded a hundred times the amount sown."

When He had said these things, He cried out,

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."



[4] And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of

every city, he spake by a parable:

[5] A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way

side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

[6] And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered

away, because it lacked moisture.

[7] And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked

it.

[8] And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an

hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears

to hear, let him hear.



The Parable of the Sower Explained

Mt 13:18-23; Mk 4:13-20



11 (Mt 13:19; Mk 4:14-20) "Now the parable means this:

The seed is the word of God.

12 Those along the path are those who hear. Then comes the devil,

who takes away the word from their hearts, lest they should believe

and be saved.

13 (Isa 58:2; Eze 33:32) Those on the rock are the ones who,

when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root,

for they believe for a while, then in the time of temptation fall away.

14 (1Ti 6:9-10; 6:17) That which fell among thorns are those who,

when they have heard, go out and are choked with the cares

and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

15 (Php 1:11; Col 1:6) But the seed on the good ground are those who,

having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart

and bear fruit with patience.



[11] Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

[12] Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and

taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be

saved.

[13] They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with

joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of

temptation fall away.

[14] And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard,

go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life,

and bring no fruit to perfection.

[15] But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good

heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.



In late spring each year, I plant cucumber seeds in our garden. The seeds

produce leaves quickly, but it takes time to see the fruit. In fact, one

summer after I watered the seeds and waited, I questioned whether I'd get any

cucumbers at all. I thought, Did I put too many seeds too close together, or

was the ground not warm enough when I'd planted them? But one day, I spotted a

green bulb. The next week, I spotted another. Then another. Within a few

weeks, we moved from only vines to almost enough fruit to make salad for

a week.



Spiritual growth looks like that sometimes. We don't always see the things

we've been praying for: patience, self-control, being gentle and loving

(see Galatians 5:22-23). But if we ask God to help us create the conditions

needed for growth - prayer, studying the Scriptures, worship, serving

others - the Holy Spirit will produce the growth.



This is the crux of the parable Jesus shares in Luke 8: "A farmer went

out to sow his seed" (v. 5). "The birds ate" some of the seeds that fell

on the path (v. 5). Others landed on rocky ground, where they received

no moisture and withered (v. 6). Some more fell among thorns and were

choked before they could grow (v. 7). But the seed that was planted on good

soil yielded a crop that was "a hundred times more than was sown" (v. .



As God helps us, let's cultivate "good soil" and grow in Him.



Reflect & Pray



How is God helping you cultivate "good soil"?

Where have you observed growth in your life?



Master Gardener, please help me produce good fruit from good soil.



For further study, read The Forever Race: A Model of Spiritual Growth.

Day 134, 14 May 2026



1)Psalms 3,4,12,13,28,55



PSALMS 3

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.



1 Lord, how my foes have multiplied!

Many rise up against me!

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Many are saying about my life,

"There is no help for him in God." Selah

[Musical term for a pause or change in the music.]

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,

my glory and the One who raises up my head.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) I cried to the Lord with my voice,

and He answered me from His holy hill. Selah

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

I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will not be afraid of multitudes of people

who have set themselves against me all around.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Arise, O Lord;

save me, O my God!

For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek;

You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Salvation belongs to the Lord.

Your blessing is on Your people. Selah



Psalm 3

[1] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up

against me.

[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God.

Selah.

[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of

mine head.

[4] I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy

hill. Selah.

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

[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set

themselves against me round about.

[7] Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies

upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.

Selah.





PSALMS 4

For the Music Director. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear me when I call,

O God of my righteousness!

You have given me relief when I was in distress;

have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) O people, how long will you turn my glory into shame?

How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Know that the Lord set apart the faithful for Himself;

the Lord hears when I call to Him.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Tremble in awe, and do not sin.

Commune with your own heart on your bed,

and be still. Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Offer sacrifices of righteousness,

and trust in the Lord.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?"

Lift up the light of Your face over us.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You have placed gladness in my heart

that is better than when their corn and their new wine abound.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) I will both lie down in peace and sleep;

for You, Lord,

make me dwell safely and securely.



Psalm 4

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:

Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; Have mercy upon me,

and hear my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?

How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:

The LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not:

Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And put your trust in the LORD.

6 There be many that say,

Who will shew us any good?

LORD, lift thou up

The light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart,

More than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:



PSALMS 12



For the Music Director. According to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David.



1 Help, Lord, for the godly man comes to an end,

for the faithful disappear from sons of men.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) They speak empty words, each with his own neighbor;

they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The Lord will cut off all flattering lips,

and the tongue that speaks proud things,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) who have said, "With our tongue will we prevail;

our lips are in our control, who is master over us?"

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) "Because the poor are plundered,

because the needy sigh,

now I will arise," says the Lord;

"I will place him in the safety for which he yearns."

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The words of the Lord are pure words;

they are silver tried in an earthen furnace

refined seven times.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) You will keep them, O Lord;

You will preserve them from this generation.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The wicked walk on every side,

when the worthless of mankind are exalted.



Psalms 12

[1] Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among

the children of men.

[2] They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and

with a double heart do they speak.

[3] The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh

proud things:

[4] Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own:

who is lord over us?

[5] For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I

arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

[6] The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of

earth, purified seven times.

[7] Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this

generation for ever.

[8] The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.



PSALMS 13



For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.



1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me for good?

How long will you hide Your face from me?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) How long will I harbour cares in my soul

and sorrow in my heart by day?

How long will my enemy loom over me?

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Take note and answer me, O Lord my God!

Brighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death,

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) lest my enemy say, "I have him,"

lest my foes exult when I stumble.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I for my part confide in Your kindness;

may my heart exult in Your salvation!

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) I will sing to the Lord,

because He has dealt bountifully with me.



Psalms 13

[1] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide

thy face from me?

[2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart

daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

[3] Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the

sleep of death;

[4] Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that

trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

[5] But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

[6] I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.



PSALMS 28



A Psalm of David.



1 To You, O Lord, will I cry;

my Rock, do not be silent to me;

lest if You were silent to me,

then I would become like those who go down to the pit.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Hear the voice of my supplications

when I cry to You,

when I lift up my hands

toward Your most holy place.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Do not draw me away with the wicked

and with the workers of iniquity,

who speak peace to their neighbours,

but mischief is in their hearts.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Give them according to their deeds,

and according to the wickedness of their endeavors;

give them according to the work of their hands;

return to them what they deserve.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,

nor the work of His hands,

He will destroy them

and not build them up.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Blessed be the Lord,

because He has heard the voice of my supplications.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusted in Him, and I was helped;

therefore my heart rejoices,

and with my song I will thank Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord is the strength of His people,

and He is the saving strength of His anointed.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Save Your people,

and bless Your inheritance;

feed them and lift them up forever.



Psalms 28

[1] Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou

be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

[2] Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up

my hands toward thy holy oracle.

[3] Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity,

which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

[4] Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of

their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them

their desert.

[5] Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his

hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

[6] Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my

supplications.

[7] The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am

helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise

him.

[8] The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his

anointed.

[9] Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift

them up for ever.

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



God's Eternal Faithfulness



Ps 89:1-8



PSALMS 89



A Contemplative Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.



1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;

with my mouth I will make known

Your faithfulness to all generations.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For I have said,

"Mercy shall be built up forever;

Your faithfulness shall be

established in the heavens."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) You have said,

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one;

I have sworn to David my servant:

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) 'Your offspring I will establish forever,

and build up your throne for all generations.' " Selah

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Let the heavens praise Your wonders, O Lord;

Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the holy ones.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) For who in the skies can

be compared to the Lord?

Who among the heavenly sons is like the Lord?

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) God is greatly to be feared

in the assembly of the holy ones

and awesome to all those who surround Him.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) O Lord God of Hosts,

who is a mighty Lord like You,

with Your faithfulness all around You?



1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:

With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever:

Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen,

I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever,

And build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD:

Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven

Can be compared unto the LORD?

Who among the sons of the mighty

Can be likened unto the LORD?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints,

And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee?

Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?



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



12th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



(Proverb 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.



)



b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray not to have strife in the family.



Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me to hang in there

and keep sowing when a loved one seems disinterested in the gospel."



Pray to the Lord and pray to know that Lord Jesus is Loving Father.



Pray to the Lord and pray that the rich with give

their generous share of tithes and offerings.



Pray to the Lord and pray to sign of the merices of the Lord.



Agree in prayer for Ontario:



- get network leaders - the need is great

- the development of network leadership teams

- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals

whom God is calling into this ministry.

- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising

believers

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

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

towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



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



Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business

to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically



Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of

hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.



Despite that Tunisia is

99% Sunni Muslim, may many acknowledge and honour its rich Christian history.



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