Dave Yadallee's personal blog

Day 160, 8 June 2024



1) Proverbs 19-21



Proverbs 19

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

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

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

and he who hastens with his feet sins.

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

and his heart frets against the Lord.

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

but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

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

and he who speaks lies will not escape.

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

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

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

how much more do his friends go far from him!

He pursues them with words,

yet they abandon him.

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

he who keeps understanding will find good.

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

and he who speaks lies will perish.

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

much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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

and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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

but his favor is as dew upon the grass.

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

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

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

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

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

and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

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

but he who is careless in his ways will die.

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

on the poor lends to the Lord,

and He will repay what he has given.

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

and let not your soul spare for his crying.

19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;

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

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

that you may be wise in your latter days.

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

nevertheless the counsel of the Lord will stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness,

and a poor man is better than a liar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction

that causes to err from the words of knowledge.

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

and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

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

and beatings for the back of fools.



Proverbs 19

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity,

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

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

And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way:

And his heart fretteth against the LORD.

4 Wealth maketh many friends;

But the poor is separated from his neighbour.

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished,

And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince:

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

7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him:

How much more do his friends go far from him?

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

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul:

He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished,

And he that speaketh lies shall perish.

10 Delight is not seemly for a fool;

Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger;

And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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

But his favour is as dew upon the grass.

13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father:

And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers:

And a prudent wife is from the LORD.

15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep;

And an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul;

But he that despiseth his ways shall die.

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

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

18 Chasten thy son while there is hope,

And let not thy soul spare for his crying.

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment:

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

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction,

That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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

Nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

22 The desire of a man is his kindness:

And a poor man is better than a liar.

23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life:

And he that hath it shall abide satisfied;

He shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom,

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

25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware:

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

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

Is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction

That causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment:

And the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners,

And stripes for the back of fools.



Proverbs 20

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

and whoever is deceived by it is not wise.

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

whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

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

but every fool will be meddling.

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

therefore he will beg during harvest and have nothing.

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

but a man of understanding will draw it out.

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

but who can find a faithful man?

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

his children are blessed after him.

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

scatters away all evil with his eyes.

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

I am pure from my sin"?

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

both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

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

whether his work is pure and whether it is right.

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

the Lord has made both of them.

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

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

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

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

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

but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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

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

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man,

but afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.

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

and with good advice wage war.

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

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

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

his lamp will be put out in obscure darkness.

21 An inheritance may be gained hastily at the beginning,

but the end of it will not be blessed.

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

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

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

and a false balance is not good.

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

how can a man then understand his own way?

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

and after the vows to make inquiry.

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

and drives the threshing wheel over them.

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

searching all the inward parts of the heart.

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

and his throne is upheld by mercy.

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

and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

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

so do stripes the inward parts of the heart.



Proverbs 20

1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging:

And whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

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

Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

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

But every fool will be meddling.

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

Therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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

But a man of understanding will draw it out.

6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:

But a faithful man who can find?

7 The just man walketh in his integrity:

His children are blessed after him.

8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment

Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

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

I am pure from my sin?

10 Divers weights, and divers measures,

Both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

11 Even a child is known by his doings,

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

12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye,

The LORD hath made even both of them.

13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty;

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

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

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

15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies:

But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger:

And take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man;

But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

18 Every purpose is established by counsel:

And with good advice make war.

19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets:

Therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother,

His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning;

But the end thereof shall not be blessed.

22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil;

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

23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD;

And a false balance is not good.

24 Man's goings are of the LORD;

How can a man then understand his own way?

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

And after vows to make enquiry.

26 A wise king scattereth the wicked,

And bringeth the wheel over them.

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

Searching all the inward parts of the belly.

28 Mercy and truth preserve the king:

And his throne is upholden by mercy.

29 The glory of young men is their strength:

And the beauty of old men is the grey head.

30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil:

So do stripes the inward parts of the belly.



Proverbs 21



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

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

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

but the Lord weighs the hearts.

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

is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.

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

and the plowing of the wicked are sin.

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

but of everyone who is hasty only to want.

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

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

7 The violence of the wicked will destroy them,

because they refuse to do justice.

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

but as for the pure, his work is right.

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

than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;

his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

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

and when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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

but God overthrows the wicked for their wickedness.

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

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

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

and a concealed bribe strong wrath.

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

but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

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

will remain in the congregation of the dead.

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

he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

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

and the transgressor for the upright.

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

than with a contentious and angry woman.

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

and oil in the dwelling of the wise,

but a foolish man squanders it.

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

finds life, righteousness, and honor.

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

and casts down the strength of its confidence.

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

keeps his soul from trouble.

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

who deals in proud wrath.

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

for his hands refuse to labor.

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

but the righteous gives and does not spare.

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

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

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

but a man who listens will speak forever.

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

but as for the upright, he directs his way.

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

against the Lord.

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

but victory is of the Lord.



Proverbs 21

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

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

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

But the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3 To do justice and judgment

Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4 An high look, and a proud heart,

And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;

But of every one that is hasty only to want.

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue

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

7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them;

Because they refuse to do judgment.

8 The way of man is froward and strange:

But as for the pure, his work is right.

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

Than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil:

His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.

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

And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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

But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

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

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

14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger:

And a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

15 It is joy to the just to do judgment:

But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding

Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.

17 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man:

He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,

And the transgressor for the upright.

19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness,

Than with a contentious and an angry woman.

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

But a foolish man spendeth it up.

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy

Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty,

And casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue

Keepeth his soul from troubles.

24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name,

Who dealeth in proud wrath.

25 The desire of the slothful killeth him;

For his hands refuse to labour.

26 He coveteth greedily all the day long:

But the righteous giveth and spareth not.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination:

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

28 A false witness shall perish:

But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

29 A wicked man hardeneth his face:

But as for the upright, he directeth his way.

30 There is no wisdom nor understanding

Nor counsel against the LORD.

31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle:

But safety is of the LORD.



2) Our Daily Bread for 8 June 2024 titled House Gods



Genesis 35:1-5



1 Then God said to Jacob,"Arise, go up to Bethel, dwell there,

and there make an altar to God, who appeared to you when you

fled from the face of Esau your brother."

2 So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him,

"Put away the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves

and change your clothes.

3 Let us arise and go up to Bethel,

and there I will make an altar to God, who answered me

in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone."

4 So they gave Jacob all the foreign gods which were in their possession

and all their earrings which were in their ears, and Jacob hid them

under the oak which was near Shechem.

5 As they traveled, the terror of God

was on the cities that were around them, and they did not pursue

the sons of Jacob.



[1] And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and

make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest

from the face of Esau thy brother.

[2] Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put

away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your

garments:

[3] And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar

unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the

way which I went.

[4] And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand,

and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under

the oak which was by Shechem.

[5] And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were

round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.



Joshua 24:23



23 (Jos 24:14) "Now then," he said, "put away the foreign gods

in your midst, and stretch out your hearts to the Lord God of Israel!"



[23] Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you,

and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.



The men in the Bible study group were nearly eighty years old, so I was

surprised to learn they struggled with lust. A battle that had begun in their

youth lingered still. Each day they pledged to follow Jesus in this area

and asked forgiveness for the moments they failed.



It may surprise us that godly men still fight against base temptations

at a late stage in life, but maybe it shouldn't. An idol is anything

that threatens to take the place of God in our lives,

and such things can show up long after we assume they're gone.



In the Bible, Jacob had been rescued from his uncle Laban and his brother

Esau. He was returning to Bethel to worship God and celebrate His many

blessings, yet his family still kept foreign gods that Jacob had

to bury (Genesis 35:2-4). At the end of the book of Joshua,

after Israel had defeated their enemies and settled in Canaan,

Joshua still had to urge them to

"Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you,

and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel." (Joshua 24:23).

And King David's wife Michal apparently kept idols, for she put one

in his bed to deceive the soldiers who came to kill him (1 Samuel 19:11-16).



Idols are more common than we think, and God is more patient than we deserve.

Temptations to turn to them will come, but God's forgiveness is greater.

May we be set apart for Jesus-turning from our sins and finding forgiveness

in Him.



By: Mike Wittmer



Reflect & Pray



What sin are you most tempted by?

What steps might you take to destroy this idol?



Father, I confess my sin,

and I gratefully receive Your forgiveness through Jesus.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!



Is 52:7



7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news,

who proclaims peace, who brings good news of happiness,

who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"



7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good

tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that

publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!



A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many

parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that

delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.

Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always

unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring

good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,

and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"

Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom

and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering

our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,

in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is

proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!

When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins

of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing

that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live

with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance

of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his

grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and

we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.

Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".



Application



a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?



b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?



4) Prosperity verses from Kenneth Copeland



Deut 8:18



18 But you must remember the Lord your God,

for it is He who gives you the ability to get wealth,

so that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers,

as it is today.



18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth

thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant

which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.



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



God's Guiding Presence



Ps 119:105-112



Nun



105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,

that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

107 I am greatly afflicted;

revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.

108 Accept the freewill offerings of my praise, O Lord,

and teach me Your judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand,

yet I do not forget Your law.

110 The wicked have laid a trap for me,

yet I do not depart from Your precepts.

111 Your testimonies are my inheritance forever,

for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes always,

even unto the end.



Nun

105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,

And a light unto my path.

106 I have sworn, and I will perform it,

That I will keep thy righteous judgments.

107 I am afflicted very much:

Quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD,

And teach me thy judgments.

109 My soul is continually in my hand:

Yet do I not forget thy law.

110 The wicked have laid a snare for me:

Yet I erred not from thy precepts.

111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever:

For they are the rejoicing of my heart.

112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes

Alway, even unto the end.



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?)



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



8th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God



(

Is 62:6



6 (Isa 52:8; Ps 74:2) I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem,

who shall never hold their peace day nor night.

You who remind the Lord, do not keep silent;



6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold

their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,



Ps 5:3



3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) O Lord, in the morning You will hear my voice;

in the morning I will direct my prayer to You, and I will watch expectantly.



3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD;

In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.



Ps 55:17



17 Evening and morning and at noon, I will make my complaint and murmur,

and He will hear my voice.



17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud:

And he shall hear my voice.



)



b) Pray for the province of Manitoba



I) Pray for the leaders of Manitoba, 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.



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign

and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus .



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to be righteous and wise with integrity in the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, I confess my sin,

and I gratefully receive Your forgiveness through Jesus."



Pray to the Lord and pray to remember that He is in control of everything.



Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His Covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray to commit the Lord's Word into your heart.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that the Church will deepen its commitment to prayer

and never cease to call upon God



Pray that God will grant His favour and divine protection to secret

communities of Arab Christians within Algeria.



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

Doctor Who: The Sea Devils - A Classic Underwater Adventure with Silurians and Intrigue



Based on the information from the transcript of the website [invalid URL doctor who sea devils ON Chakoteya.net], here's a review of Doctor Who: The Sea Devils:



Story



The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant find themselves caught in a confrontation between two undersea races: the Silurians, reptilian humanoids previously encountered by the Doctor, and the Sea Devils, amphibian humanoids intent on dominating the Earth. The Doctor must work to prevent war between these undersea races and protect the surface world from their conflict.



Review (Limited Scope):



Classic Who's Recurring Monsters: This serial features the return of the Silurians and introduces the Sea Devils, providing a unique undersea adventure for fans of classic Doctor Who monsters.

Environmental Allegory: The conflict between the Silurians and the Sea Devils can be interpreted as an allegory for war and competition over resources.



Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The transcript doesn't provide details about the development of the Doctor or Jo Grant in this serial.



Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):



Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology. The depiction of the undersea setting and the creatures might not be as realistic by modern standards.

Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.



Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):



"The Sea Devils" presents a unique undersea adventure with classic Doctor Who monsters and an environmental allegory. However, the potential for dated production values, slower pacing, and limited character development are considerations.



Would I Recommend Watching It?



For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10 (Recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era who enjoy stories with classic monsters and underwater settings. Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who)

For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The presence of classic monsters and the environmental message might hold some interest, but the potential for dated effects, slower pace, and less character focus could be disadvantages)



Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:



If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual representation of the underwater setting and the monsters in this serial. This can help you gauge how appealing it might be for you.

Consider watching other Third Doctor stories featuring the Silurians like "Doctor Who and the Silurians" to learn more about these creatures before diving into "The Sea Devils".



I hope this helps! While "The Sea Devils" has elements that could be interesting for classic Doctor Who fans, the production limitations of classic Who might be a factor to consider, especially for viewers more accustomed to the modern series.

Review of "Doctor Who: The Horror of Fang Rock"



Episode 1

The story begins with the Doctor and Leela arriving

at a lighthouse on Fang Rock during a mysterious fog.

The tension builds quickly as they encounter the lighthouse

crew and realise something is amiss. The atmospheric setting,

combined with the eerie fog and the isolated location,

establishes a sense of claustrophobia and impending doom.

The episode effectively sets up the mystery with strong

character introductions and an intriguing plot. Rating: 8/10.



Episode 2

The tension escalates as the Doctor investigates

the unexplained power failures and the death of Ben,

one of the lighthouse keepers. The atmosphere remains

foreboding, and the interplay between the Doctor

and Leela provides a mix of levity and intensity.

The introduction of the alien threat adds

to the suspense, making the stakes clear.

The episode maintains a strong narrative drive,

keeping viewers engaged. Rating: 8.5/10.



Episode 3

As the Doctor deduces the presence of a Rutan,

the alien menace reveals itself more overtly.

The crew's fear and mistrust build, creating

internal conflict that complements the external threat.

The confined setting of the lighthouse continues

to amplify the tension. The Doctor's calm yet urgent

problem-solving approach contrasts with the growing

panic, highlighting Tom Baker's commanding performance.

Rating: 8.5/10.



Episode 4

The climax sees the Doctor and Leela devising a

plan to defeat the Rutan. The resolution is both

clever and satisfying, showcasing the Doctor's ingenuity.

The atmospheric pressure reaches its peak, and the conclusion

ties up the narrative threads effectively.

Leela's bravery and resourcefulness are given

a spotlight, reinforcing her role as a formidable companion.

The episode delivers a thrilling and fitting end to the serial.

Rating: 9/10.



Overall Impression



"The Horror of Fang Rock" is a tightly constructed

and atmospheric story that excels in creating suspense

and fear. The isolated lighthouse setting, combined with

strong performances and a well-paced script, makes

it a standout in the series. The serial's strength

lies in its ability to evoke a sense of claustrophobic

horror while delivering a compelling alien threat.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10.

Day 159, 7 June 2024



1) Proverbs 16-18



Proverbs 16

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

but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

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

but the Lord weighs the spirit.

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

and your thoughts will be established.

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

yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

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

is an abomination to the Lord;

be assured, he will not be unpunished.

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

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

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

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

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

than great revenues with injustice.

9 (Jer 10:23; Ps 37:23 ) A man's heart devises his way,

but the Lord directs his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;

his mouth does not transgress in judgment.

11 (Pr 11:1) A just weight and balance belong to the Lord;

all the weights of the bag are His work.

12 (Pr 25:5; 29:14) It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness,

for the throne is established by righteousness.

13 (Pr 14:35; 22:11) Righteous lips are the delight of kings,

and they love him who speaks right.

14 (Pr 19:12; 20:2) The wrath of a king is as messengers of death,

but a wise man will pacify it.

15 (Job 29:23-24; Ps 72:6) In the light of the king's countenance is life,

and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 (Pr 8:19; 8:10-11) How much better to get wisdom than gold!

And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver!

17 (Isa 35:8) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;

he who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18 (Pr 11:2; 18:12; Ob 1:3-4) Pride goes before destruction,

and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 (Ex 15:9; Isa 57:15) Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly

than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 (Ps 2:12; Pr 19:8) He who handles a matter wisely will find good,

and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,

and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 (Pr 10:11; 13:14) Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it,

but the instruction of fools is folly.

23 (Pr 15:28) The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,

and adds learning to his lips.

24 (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22) Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

25 (Pr 14:12) There is a way that seems right to a man,

but its end is the way of death.

26 (Ecc 6:7) He who labors, labors for himself,

for his mouth craves it of him.

27 (Jas 3:6) An ungodly man digs up evil,

and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

28 (Pr 15:18; 17:9) A perverse man sows strife,

and a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29 A violent man entices his neighbor,

and leads him into the way that is not good.

30 He shuts his eyes to devise perverse things;

moving his lips he brings evil to pass.

31 (Pr 20:29) The gray-haired head is a crown of glory,

if it is found in the way of righteousness.

32 (Pr 14:29; 19:11) He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,

and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33 (Pr 29:26; Jnh 1:7) The lot is cast into the lap,

but the whole outcome is of the Lord.



Proverbs 16

1 The preparations of the heart in man,

And the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes;

But the LORD weigheth the spirits.

3 Commit thy works unto the LORD,

And thy thoughts shall be established.

4 The LORD hath made all things for himself:

Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD:

Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged:

And by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

7 When a man's ways please the LORD,

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

8 Better is a little with righteousness

Than great revenues without right.

9 A man's heart deviseth his way:

But the LORD directeth his steps.

10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:

His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11 A just weight and balance are the LORD's:

All the weights of the bag are his work.

12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness:

For the throne is established by righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;

And they love him that speaketh right.

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death:

But a wise man will pacify it.

15 In the light of the king's countenance is life;

And his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!

And to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil:

He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

18 Pride goeth before destruction,

And an haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly,

Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:

And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:

And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it:

But the instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,

And addeth learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,

Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself;

For his mouth craveth it of him.

27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:

And in his lips there is as a burning fire.

28 A froward man soweth strife:

And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour,

And leadeth him into the way that is not good.

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things:

Moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory,

If it be found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty;

And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap;

But the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD



Proverbs 17



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

than a house full of sacrifices with strife.

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

and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.

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

but the Lord tries the hearts.

4 A wicked doer gives heed to false lips,

and a liar gives ear to a wayward tongue.

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

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

6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,

and the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,

much less lying lips to a prince.

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

who has it; wherever he turns, it prospers.

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

but he who repeats a matter separates friends.

10 A reproof enters deeper into a wise man

than a hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;

therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

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

rather than a fool in his folly.

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

evil will not depart from his house.

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

therefore abandon contention before a quarrel starts.

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

and he who condemns the just,

both of them are abomination to the Lord.

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

seeing he has no heart for it?

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

and a brother is born for adversity.

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

and becomes a pledge in the presence of his friend.

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

and he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,

and he who has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.

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

and the father of a fool has no joy.

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

but a broken spirit dries the bones.

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

to pervert the ways of judgment.

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

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

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

and bitterness to her who bore him.

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

nor to strike princes for their uprightness.

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

and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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

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



Proverbs 17

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

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

And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

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

But the LORD trieth the hearts.

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:

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

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

And the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:

Much less do lying lips a prince.

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

Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;

But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man

Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:

Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

Rather than a fool in his folly.

13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good,

Evil shall not depart from his house.

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

Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

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

Even they both are abomination to the LORD.

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

Seeing he hath no heart to it?

17 A friend loveth at all times,

And a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man void of understanding striketh hands,

And becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife:

And he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good:

And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

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

And the father of a fool hath no joy.

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:

But a broken spirit drieth the bones.

23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom

To pervert the ways of judgment.

24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding;

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

25 A foolish son is a grief to his father,

And bitterness to her that bare him.

26 Also to punish the just is not good,

Nor to strike princes for equity.

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:

And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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

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



Proverbs 18



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

he seeks and quarrels against all wisdom.

2 A fool has no delight in understanding,

but in expressing his own heart.

3 When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt,

and with dishonor reproach.

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

and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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

or to turn aside the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention,

and his mouth calls for flogging.

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

and his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

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

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

is brother to him who is a great waster.

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

the righteous run into it and are safe.

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

and as a high wall in his own conceit.

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

and before honor is humility.

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

it is folly and shame to him.

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

but a wounded spirit who can bear?

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

and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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

and brings him before great men.

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

but his neighbor comes and searches him.

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

and keeps the mighty ones apart.

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

and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

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

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

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

and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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

and obtains favor of the Lord.

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

but the rich man answers roughly.

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

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



Proverbs 18

1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh

And intermeddleth with all wisdom.

2 A fool hath no delight in understanding,

But that his heart may discover itself.

3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt,

And with ignominy reproach.

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

And the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

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

To overthrow the righteous in judgment.

6 A fool's lips enter into contention,

And his mouth calleth for strokes.

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction,

And his lips are the snare of his soul.

8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds,

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

9 He also that is slothful in his work

Is brother to him that is a great waster.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower:

The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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

And as an high wall in his own conceit.

12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty,

And before honour is humility.

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,

It is folly and shame unto him.

14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;

But a wounded spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge;

And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him,

And bringeth him before great men.

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

But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,

And parteth between the mighty.

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

And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

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

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

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

And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing,

And obtaineth favour of the LORD.

23 The poor useth intreaties;

But the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly:

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



2) Our Daily Bread for 7 June 2024 titled

Joy in Giving



Acts 20:17-24,34-35



17 (Ac 11:30; 14:23) From Miletus he sent to Ephesus for the elders

of the church.

18 (Ac 18:19; 19:1) When they came to him, he said to them,

"You know how I always lived among you from the first day that

I came to Asia,

19 (Ac 20:3; 20:31) serving the Lord with all humility

and with many tears and trials which befell me through

the plots of the Jews.

20 (Ac 20:27; 20:31) I did not keep from declaring what was beneficial

to you, and teaching you publicly and from house to house,

21 (Ac 2:38; 11:18; 20:24) testifying to both Jews and Greeks

of repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

22 "Now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing

what shall befall me there,

23 (Ac 9:16; 21:4) except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every

city that imprisonment and afflictions await me.

24 (Ac 21:13; 2Co 4:1) But none of these things deter me. Nor do I count

my life of value to myself, so that I may joyfully finish my course

and the ministry which I have received from the Lord Jesus, to testify

to the gospel of the grace of God.

34 (Ac 18:3) Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided

for my necessities and for those who were with me.

35 (Pr 19:17; Mt 10:8) In all things I have shown you how, working like

this, you must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus,

how He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "



[17] And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the

church.

[18] And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the

first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at

all seasons,

[19] Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and

temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:

[20] And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have

shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

[21] Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward

God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

[22] And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing

the things that shall befall me there:

[23] Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds

and afflictions abide me.

[24] But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto

myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I

have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

[34] Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my

necessities, and to them that were with me.

[35] I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support

the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is

more blessed to give than to receive.



When Keri's young son was going through yet another surgery related

to muscular dystrophy, she wanted to take her mind off her family's

situation by doing something for someone else. So she rounded up her son's

outgrown but gently used shoes and donated them to a ministry. Her giving

prompted friends and family members and even neighbors to join in,

and soon more than two hundred pairs of shoes were donated!



Although the shoe drive was meant to bless others, Keri feels her family

was blessed more. "The whole experience really lifted our spirits

and helped us to focus outward."



Paul understood how important it was for followers of Jesus to give

generously. On his way to Jerusalem, the apostle Paul stopped in Ephesus.

He knew it would likely be his last visit with the people of the church

he'd founded there. In his farewell address to the church elders,

he reminded them how he'd worked diligently in service to God

(Acts 20:17-20) and encouraged them to do the same. Then

he concluded with Jesus' words:

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." (v. 35).



Jesus wants us to freely and humbly give of ourselves (Luke 6:38).

When we trust Him to guide us, He'll provide opportunities for us to do so.

Like Keri's family, we may be surprised by the joy we experience as a result.



By: Alyson Kieda



Reflect & Pray



In what way might God be calling you to give of yourself to another?

When have you been the beneficiary of someone’s generosity?



Dear Father, please help me to freely

give of my time and resources to others.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 6 Reconciliation



2 Cor 5:18-19



18 All this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ

and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation,

19 that is, that God was

in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins

against them, and has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation.



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

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

19 to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself,

not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us

the word of reconciliation.



When Paul writes in 2 Cor 5:17 that we become a "new creation" in Christ

Jesus, the story does not end there. The verses following give us direction

for tht new life in Christ. "All This", Paul says, referring to the miracle of

new life in Christ, "is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ

and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."

Reconciliation means to bring back together what was once separated. Man was

separated from God by sin, and God took the initiative to reconcile man to

himself. Our "ministry of reconciliation" as Christians is twofold: to draw

others to the Lord and to work for reconciliation between individuals.

Reconciliation is the ultimate goal of forgiveness. God, through his grace ,

extends forgiveness to us when we are still sinners, unrepentant,

undeserving. When we respond, we come into reconciliation with him

and are brought back into oneness. Likewise, when we extend the grace

of forgiveness to another, we are set free by the act of forgiving, but we

hope that the ultimate outcome will be reconciliation.

God shows us the pattern: he is the wronged party, yet he does not wait for

the offender to come to him, hat in hand. He takes a bold initiative, offering

forgiveness freely with out regard to merit. The pattern applies to us;

as the new life in Christ takes hold of us, we must reach out, and reach,

and keep on reaching, breaking down the barriers, taking the risk of

rejection so that we may come to reconciliation.



Application



a) What barriers stand between me and reconciliation with another person?



b) How can I take a risk and reach out to offer forgiveness and

reconciliation to them?



c) What kind of attitude do I need to be a "minister of reconciliation"?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Cor 8:9



9 (Mt 20:28; 2Co 6:10; 13:14) For you know the grace of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

that though He was rich,

yet for your sakes He became poor,

that through His poverty you might be rich.



9 For ye know the grace of

our Lord Jesus Christ,

that, though he was rich,

yet for your sakes he became poor,

that ye through his poverty might be rich.



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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Eph 1:3-8a



Spiritual Blessings in Christ



3 (2Co 1:3; Eph 6:12; 2:6) Blessed be the God and Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual

blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

4 (Eph 5:27; Col 1:22) just as He chose us in Him

before the foundation of the world, to be holy

and blameless before Him in love;

5 (Ro 8:29-30; Eph 1:11) He predestined us to adoption as sons

to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure

of His will,

6 (Mt 3:17; Eph 1:12) to the praise of the glory of His grace

which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved.

7 (Ro 3:24; Ac 2:38; 20:28) In Him we have redemption through His blood

and the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of His grace,

8 which He lavished



3 Blessed be the God and Father of

our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual

blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 according as he hath chosen us in him

before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy

and without blame before him in love:

5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children

by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure

of his will,

6 to the praise of the glory of his grace,

wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

8 wherein he hath abounded



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?)



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



7th Day of the Month



a) Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help



(

Ps 34:18 - The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,

and saves the contrite of spirit.



18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;

And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.



Ps 145: 14 - 16



14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.



Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.



)



b) Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.

(



Romans 12:4-8



4 (1Co 12:12-14)For just as we have many parts in one body,

and not all parts have the same function,

5(1Co 10:17; 12:20)so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and all are parts of one another.

6(Ac 13:1; 1Co 13:2)We have diverse gifts according to the grace that

is given to us: if prophecy, according to the proportion of faith;

7 (Ac 13:1; Eph 4:11)if service, in serving; he who teaches, in teaching;

8 (2Co 9:7; 1Co 12:28) he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with

generosity; he who rules, with diligence;

he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.



4 For as we have many members in one body,

and all members have not the same office:

5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ,

and every one members one of another.

6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that

is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according

to the proportion of faith;

7 or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth,

on teaching;

8 or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let

him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence;

he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.



Col 3:17



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.



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.



)





Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray for good friends in your life!



Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, please help me to freely

give of my time and resources to others."



Pray to the Lord and pray to be a minister of reconciliation.



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the sacrifice of Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the blessings of Christ.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray that the Lord will be close to the brokenhearted in our society

and be their help



Pray for the staff and volunteers that serve in local churches in your

city or community, that the Lord will anoint them for effective service.



Praise God for ministry workers like Pastor Samir who remain in Syria

despite ongoing danger and challenges.



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

Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon - A Third Doctor Story

with Space Politics and Environmentalism



Based on the information from the transcript of the website

[invalid URL doctor who curse of peladon ON Chakoteya.net],

here's a review of Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon:



Story



The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant arrive

on the galactic Federation world of Peladon,

which is embroiled in a political struggle

between a progressive queen and a conservative

councillor who appeals to superstition

to maintain the status quo.



The Doctor uncovers an ancient evil manipulating

events behind the scenes and must find a way

to resolve the conflict and defeat the threat.



Review (Limited Scope):



Political Intrigue: The serial incorporates elements

of political intrigue and social commentary,

exploring themes of environmentalism and progress vs. tradition.



Unique World-Building: The story introduces the world of Peladon

and its culture, adding variety to the Doctor Who universe.



Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The transcript

doesn't provide details about the development of the Doctor

or Jo Grant in this serial.



Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):



Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects

in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology.

The depiction of the alien world and creatures might not

be as realistic by modern standards.



Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured

a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.



Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):



"The Curse of Peladon" presents a political intrigue

story with social commentary on a unique alien world.

However, the potential for dated production values,

slower pacing, and limited character development

are considerations.



Would I Recommend Watching It?



For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10

(Recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era

who enjoy stories with political themes and world-building.

Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who)



For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The political intrigue

and world-building might hold some interest, but the potential

for dated effects, slower pace, and less character

focus could be disadvantages)



Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:



If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual

representation of Peladon and its creatures. This can help

you gauge how appealing it might be for you.



Consider watching other Third Doctor stories with political

themes like "The Green Death" to get a sense of his approach

to such narratives before diving into "The Curse of Peladon".



I hope this helps! While "The Curse of Peladon"

has interesting concepts for classic Doctor Who fans,

the production limitations might be a factor to consider,

especially for viewers more accustomed to the modern series.

Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (Episodes 1-6) Review



Episode 1:



The Doctor and Leela arrive in Victorian London, immediately

diving into a dark and atmospheric mystery involving

disappearing women and a sinister stage magician, Li H'sen Chang.

The episode sets up the serial with excellent world-building

and a gripping narrative.



Rating: 8.5/10



Episode 2:



The investigation deepens, with the Doctor and Leela uncovering

more about the nefarious activities surrounding Chang

and the looming figure of Weng-Chiang. Tension escalates,

and the gothic horror elements shine.



Rating: 8/10



Episode 3:



The plot thickens with the introduction of giant rats

in the sewers and more insight into Chang's connection

to Weng-Chiang. The blend of horror and mystery keeps

the audience engaged.



Rating: 8/10



Episode 4:



The Doctor's exploration leads to uncovering

Magnus Greel’s true identity. The episode

is rich in suspense and character development,

particularly between the Doctor and Leela.



Rating: 8/10



Episode 5:

The pace quickens as Greel’s plans are revealed.

The episode maintains high stakes and intense drama,

showcasing the Doctor’s cleverness and Leela’s bravery.



Rating: 8.5/10



Episode 6:



The final confrontation brings a satisfying resolution.

The episode wraps up the intricate plot threads

and solidifies the Doctor and Leela's dynamic partnership.

The conclusion is both thrilling and emotionally rewarding.



Rating: 8.5/10



Overall, "The Talons of Weng-Chiang" is a standout

serial with a compelling blend of horror, mystery,

and science fiction. The rich Victorian setting

and strong performances, particularly by Tom Baker

and Louise Jameson, make it a classic.



Overall Rating: 8.3/10



Sources:



Chakoteya Transcripts

Wikipedia

Day 158, 6 June 2024



1) Proverbs 10 - 12



Proverbs 10



The Proverbs of Solomon



1 (Pr 1:1; 29:3) The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father,

but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

2 (Pr 11:4; 21:6) Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,

but righteousness delivers from death.

3 (Ps 34:9-10; 37:25) The Lord will not allow the soul

of the righteous to famish,

but He casts away the desire of the wicked.

4 (Pr 13:4; 21:5; 12:24) He becomes poor who deals with a slack hand,

but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

5 (Pr 6:8; 17:2) He who gathers in summer is a wise son,

but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

6 (Pr 10:11; 28:20) Blessings are on the head of the just,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7 (Ps 112:6; 9:5-6) The memory of the just is blessed,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments,

but a prating fool will fall.

9 (Ps 23:4; Pr 28:18) He who walks uprightly walks surely,

but he who perverts his ways will be known.

10 (Ps 35:19; Pr 6:13) He who winks with the eye causes sorrow,

but a prating fool will fall.

11 (Pr 10:6; 13:14) The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 (1Pe 4:8; Pr 17:9 ) Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers all sins.

13 (Pr 26:3; 6:32) In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

14 (Pr 18:7; 10:8) Wise men store up knowledge,

but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 (Pr 18:11; Ps 52:7) The rich man's wealth is his strong city;

the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous tends to life,

the fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 (Pr 6:23) He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,

but he who refuses reproof errs.

18 He who hides hatred has lying lips,

and he who spreads slander is a fool.

19 (Jas 3:2; Ecc 5:3; Jas 1:19) In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,

but he who restrains his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver;

the heart of the wicked is worth little.

21 (Hos 4:6; Pr 5:23) The lips of the righteous feed many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

22 (Ge 24:35; 26:12) The blessing of the Lord makes rich,

and He adds no sorrow with it.

23 (Pr 15:21; 2:14) To do mischief is like sport to a fool,

but a man of understanding has wisdom.

24 (Ps 145:19; Mt 5:6) The fear of the wicked will come upon him,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 (Ps 15:5; 58:9) As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more,

but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes,

so is the sluggard to those who send him.

27 (Job 15:32-33; Pr 3:2) The fear of the Lord prolongs days,

but the years of the wicked will be shortened.

28 (Job 8:13; Pr 11:7) The hope of the righteous will be gladness,

but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

29 (Pr 21:15) The way of the Lord is strength to the upright,

but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

30 (Ps 37:22; 125:1) The righteous will never be removed,

but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

31 (Ps 37:30; Pr 10:13) The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom,

but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

32 (Ecc 12:10) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,

but the mouth of the wicked speaks what is perverse.



Proverbs 10

Proverbs of Solomon

1 The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son maketh a glad father:

But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:

But he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand:

But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son:

But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is blessed:

But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments:

But a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes:

But love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge:

But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life:

The fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction:

But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips,

And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:

But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver:

The heart of the wicked is little worth.

21 The lips of the righteous feed many:

But fools die for want of wisdom.

22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,

And he addeth no sorrow with it.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:

But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more:

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days:

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness:

But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright:

But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

30 The righteous shall never be removed:

But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom:

But the froward tongue shall be cut out.

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable:

But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.



Proverbs 11



1 (Pr 16:11; 20:10; 20:23) A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

2 (Pr 29:23; 18:12) When pride comes, then comes shame;

but with the humble is wisdom.

3 (Pr 13:6 ) The integrity of the upright will guide them,

but the perverseness of transgressors will destroy them.

4 (Ge 7:1; Pr 10:2) Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 (Pr 5:22) The righteousness of the upright will direct his way,

but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6 (Ecc 10:8) The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,

but transgressors will be taken by their schemes.

7 (Pr 10:28; Job 8:13-14) When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,

and the hope of unjust men perishes.

8 (Pr 21:18) The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

and the wicked comes in his place.

9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,

but through knowledge the just will be delivered.

10 (Pr 28:12) When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;

and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 (Pr 29:8) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,

but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,

but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 (Lev 19:16; Pr 20:19) A talebearer reveals secrets,

but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

14 (Pr 15:22; 24:6) Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 (Pr 17:18) He who puts up a pledge for a stranger will suffer for it,

and he who hates being a pledge is secure.

16 (Pr 31:30-31) A gracious woman retains honor,

but ruthless men retain riches.

17 (Mt 5:7; 25:34-40) The merciful man does good to his own soul,

but he who is cruel troubles his own body.

18 (Gal 6:8-9; Jas 3:18) The wicked works a deceitful work,

but to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.

19 (Pr 10:16; 19:23) As righteousness tends to life,

so he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

20 (1Ch 29:17; Ps 119:1) Those who are of a perverse heart

are abomination to the Lord,

but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

21 (Pr 16:5) Though be assured, the wicked will not be unpunished,

but the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

so is a fair woman who is without discretion.

23 (Ro 2:8-9; Pr 10:28) The desire of the righteous is only good,

but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 (Ps 112:9; Pr 19:17) There is one who scatters, yet increases;

and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.

25 (Mt 5:7) The generous soul will be made rich,

and he who waters will be watered also himself.

26 (Job 29:13) The people will curse him who withholds grain,

but blessing will be upon the head of him who sells it.

27 (Est 7:10; Ps 7:15-16) He who diligently seeks good procures favour,

but he who seeks mischief, it will come to him.

28 (Jer 17:8; Ps 1:3) He who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous will flourish as a branch.

29 (Ecc 5:16) He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,

and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30 (Jas 5:20; Pr 3:18) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,

and he who wins souls is wise.

31 (Jer 25:29) If the righteous will be recompensed in the earth,

how much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 11

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame:

But with the lowly is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them:

But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:

And the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:

But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted:

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 A talebearer revealeth secrets:

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall:

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour:

And strong men retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work:

But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life:

So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD:

But such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:

But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only good:

But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth;

And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat:

And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him:

But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:

But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

But the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:

And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

And he that winneth souls is wise.

31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:

Much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 12

1 (Pr 9:7-8) Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,

but he who hates reproof is brutish.

2 (Pr 8:35) A good man obtains favor of the Lord,

but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

3 (Pr 10:25) A man will not be established by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

4 (Pr 14:30; Hab 3:16) A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband,

but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,

but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 (Pr 14:3) The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"

but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 (Pr 10:25; 11:21) The wicked are overthrown, and are not,

but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is better

than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10 (Dt 25:4) A righteous man regards the life of his animal,

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 (Pr 28:19; Jdg 9:4) He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,

but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 (Ps 10:9) The wicked covet the plunder of evil men,

but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 (2Pe 2:9; Ps 64:8) The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips,

but the just will come out of trouble.

14 (Pr 13:2; Isa 3:10-11) A man will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,

and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

15 (Pr 16:2; 16:25) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but he who listens to counsel is wise.

16 (Pr 29:11) A fool's wrath is presently known,

but a prudent man covers shame.

17 (Pr 14:5; 6:19) He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,

but a false witness deceit.

18 (Ps 57:4; Pr 16:24) There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 (Pr 19:9) The truthful lip will be established forever,

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,

but to the counselors of peace is joy.

21 (Ps 91:10) There will no evil happen to the just,

but the wicked will be filled with mischief.

22 (Rev 22:15; Pr 11:20) Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,

but those who deal truly are His delight.

23 (Pr 13:16; 15:2) A prudent man conceals knowledge,

but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 (Pr 10:4; 13:4) The hand of the diligent will rule,

but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

25 (Pr 15:13; 15:23) Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,

but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbors,

but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 (Pr 13:4) The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting,

but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 (3Jn 1:11) In the way of righteousness is life,

and in its pathway there is no death.



Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge:

But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD:

But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness:

But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:

But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right:

But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood:

But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not:

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better

Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:

But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men:

But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips:

But the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:

And the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:

But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known:

But a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

But the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

But a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:

But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life;

And in the pathway thereof there is no death.



2) Our Daily Bread for 6 June 2024 Titled

Give Thanks to God



Luke 24:28-35



Dt 5:6-21



28 (Mk 6:48) They drew near the village where they were traveling,

and He seemed to be going farther.

29 But they urged Him, saying, "Stay with us. For it is nearly evening

and the day is far spent." So He went in to stay with them.

30 (Mt 14:19; Lk 24:35) As He sat at supper with them, He took the bread,

blessed it and broke it, and gave it to them.

31 (Lk 24:16; 4:30) Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him.

And He vanished out of their sight.

32 (Lk 24:45; Ps 39:3) They said to each other, :Did not our hearts burn

within us while He talked to us on the way and while He opened

the Scriptures to us?"

33 They rose up and returned to Jerusalem at once. And they found

the eleven and those who were with them assembled together,

34 (1Co 15:5) saying, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"

35 Then they reported what had happened on the way, and how He was recognised

by them in the breaking of the bread.



[28] And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as

though he would have gone further.

[29] But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward

evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

[30] And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and

blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.

[31] And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of

their sight.

[32] And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while

he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

[33] And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found

the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,

[34] Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

[35] And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of

them in breaking of bread.



My friend hurried from her stressful job at the hospital, wondering what

she would prepare for dinner before her husband returned from his equally

demanding job. She had made chicken on Sunday and served leftovers on Monday.

Then, they had yet another round of chicken-this time baked-on Tuesday.

She found two pieces of fish in the freezer, but she knew the fillets

weren't her husband's favourite. Not finding anything else she could

prepare in just a few minutes, she decided the fish would have to do.



As she placed the dish on the table, she said somewhat apologetically

to her husband who had just arrived home:

"I know this isn't your favourite." Her husband looked up and said,

"Honey, I'm just happy we have food on the table."



His attitude reminds me of the importance of being grateful

and thankful for our daily provisions from God-whatever they are.

Giving thanks for our daily bread, or meals, models Jesus' example.

When He ate with two disciples after His resurrection,

Christ "took bread, gave thanks, [and] broke it" (Luke 24:30).

He thanked His Father as He had earlier when He'd fed the five

thousand with five "loaves and two small fish" (John 6:9).

When we give thanks for our daily meals and for other provisions,

our gratitude reflects Jesus' ways and honours our heavenly Father.

Let's give thanks to God today.



By: Katara Patton



Reflect & Pray



How often do you show your thanks to Jesus? How does it honor Him to do so?



God of all, thank You for my daily bread

and all the other needs You meet for me.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 5 When you pray



Mark 11:25



25 And when you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone,

so that your Father who is in heaven may also forgive you your sins.



25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any:

that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.



"My prayer don't seem to be very effective," a man told his pastor." I try

to make contact with God, but my prayers seem to hit the ceiling and bounce

back."

The pastor thought for a moment, then gently suggested,

"Is there someone in your life you haven't forgiven?"

"What do you mean?" The man's face flushed; the pastor has obviuosly struck

a nerve. "Well, I guess I've had some struggles with my mother ... and then,

my wife, and I ... ." The hidden truth came to light: the man was bound in

unforgiving relationships with five of the closest people to him.

Forgiveness is an essential element in prayer. For a very good reason,

worship services in liturgical churches place the confession of sin and the

absolution near the beginning of the service, before the reading of God's

Word, prayer, and the sermon. Forgiveness - both the Lord's forgiveness

of us and our forgiveness of others - clears the way for unhindered

communication between God and his people.

When we carry anger and bitterness, or even deeply buried, well-subliminated

unforgiveness, into the presence of God, our prayers will be affected. We can,

however, free the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and the lives of others

through forgiveness. We can choose to forgive in light of God's forgiveness

of us. And when we do, the channels are re-established;

we can pray in power and open ourselves to an awareness of his activity

in our lives.



Application



a) Have my prayers ever been affected by unforgiveness in my life?



b) Is there someone in my life whom I need to forgive,

whether or not I can work toward?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Deut 30:19-20



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

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

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

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

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

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

and that you may dwell in the land that the Lord

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



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

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

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

20 that thou mayest love the LORD thy God,

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

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

that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD

sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.



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



God's Freeing Forgiveness



Ps 103:1-14



PSALMS 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all His benefits,

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

who heals all your diseases,

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

who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

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

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

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

and justice for all who are oppressed.

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

His acts to the people of Israel.

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

slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

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

neither will He keep his anger forever.

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

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

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

so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 as far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like a father shows compassion to his children,

so the Lord gives compassion to those who fear Him.

14 For He knows how we are formed;

He remembers that we are dust.



Psalm 103



A Psalm of David.



1 Bless the LORD, O my soul:

And all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul,

And forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities;

Who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction;

Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things;

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

6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment

For all that are oppressed.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses,

His acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The LORD is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide:

Neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins;

Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth,

So great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west,

So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children,

So the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame;

He remembereth that we are dust.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



6th Day of the Month



a) Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community



(

Deut 4:6-7



6 (Job 28:28; Pr 1:7 ) Therefore, keep and do them, for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people."

7 (2Sa 7:23; Ps 46:1) For what nation is there so great, who has a god so near

to it as the Lord our God is in all things whenever we call on Him?



6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and

your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these

statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and

understanding people.

7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them,

as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?



Matt 5:13-16



13 (Lev 2:13; Lk 14:34-35) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt

loses its saltiness, how shall it be made salty? It is from then on good for

nothing but to be thrown out and to be trampled underfoot by men.

14 (Jn 8:12; Pr 4:18) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a

hill cannot be hidden.

15 (Mk 4:21; Lk 8:16) 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.

16 (1Pe 2:12; Mt 9:8; Jn 15:8) Let your light so shine before men that they

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



13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour,

wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing,

but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set

on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on

a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

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

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.



Acts 1:8



8 (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15) "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."



8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you:

and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,

and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."



b) Pray for the province of British Columbia



I) Pray for the leaders of Alberta, that God's Spirit would influence then to

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

( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone, 2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings

and for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life

in all godliness and honesty, 3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and

acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all

men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.



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

intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 for kings,

and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable

life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable

in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 who will have all men to be saved,

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.



II) Pray for the churches of the province, that they would be lighthouses

beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.



III) Pray that the Lord would use the Finding the Hope Campaign and booklet

to turn many hearts to Jesus



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His wisdom knowledge and justice.



Pray to the Lord: "God of all, thank You for my daily bread

and all the other needs You meet for me."



Pray to the Lord and pray to be effective forgiver.



Pray to the Lord and pray to honour His covenant.



Pray to the Lord and pray to seek His mercies from sin.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for a more effective witness by the church in every Canadian community



Leaving Islam in Qatar for Christianity can cost new converts everthing.

Pray for these believers, using the words lf Philippians 3:7-10

7 (Lk 14:33) But what things were gain to me, I have counted these things

to be loss for the sake of Christ.

8 (Jn 17:3; 2Pe 1:3) Yes, certainly, I count everything as loss

for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom

I have forfeited the loss of all things and count them as rubbish that

I may gain Christ,

9 (1Co 1:30; Php 3:6; Isa 53:11) and be found in Him, not having my own

righteousness which is from the law, but that which is through faith

in Christ, (Or through the faith of Christ.) the righteousness which is of God

on the basis of faith,

10 (Ro 8:17; 8:29) to know Him, and the power of His resurrection,

and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,



[8] Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the

knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all

things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

[9] And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the

law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which

is of God by faith:

[10] That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the

fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

[11] If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.



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

Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks - A Classic Serial Packed with Dalek Action



Based on the information from the transcript of the website [invalid URL day of the daleks ON Chakoteya.net], here's a review of Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks:



Story (Based on Summary):



The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant land on Earth in the 22nd century and find themselves caught in a global crisis. The Daleks, the Doctor's most feared enemies, have infiltrated human society and are manipulating events from the shadows. The Doctor must expose the Dalek plot and unite the fragmented Earth nations to defeat them.



Review (Limited Scope):



Dalek Action Galore: This serial features the iconic Daleks as the central threat, providing a thrilling adventure for fans of these enemies.

High Stakes: The global scale of the Dalek invasion raises the stakes and creates a sense of urgency in the narrative.

Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The transcript doesn't provide details about the development of the Doctor or Jo Grant in this serial.



Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):



Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology. The depiction of the Daleks and the futuristic Earth might not be as realistic by modern standards.

Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.



Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):



"Day of the Daleks" is a Dalek-centric adventure with high stakes and classic Doctor Who charm. However, the potential for dated production values, slower pacing, and limited character development are considerations.



Would I Recommend Watching It?



For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 8/10 (Highly recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era, especially those who enjoy Dalek stories. Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who)

For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 6/10 (The presence of the Daleks and the global conflict might hold some interest, but the potential for dated effects, slower pace, and less character focus could be disadvantages)



Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:



If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual representation of the Daleks in this serial. This can help you gauge how appealing it might be for you.

Consider watching other Third Doctor stories featuring the Daleks like "Genesis of the Daleks" to learn more about the Doctor's history with these enemies before diving into "Day of the Daleks".



I hope this helps! While "Day of the Daleks" might be a classic adventure for fans of the Third Doctor and the Daleks, the production limitations of classic Who might be a factor to consider for viewers more accustomed to the modern series.

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death (Episodes 1-4) Review



Episode 1:

The Doctor and Leela arrive on a sandminer on a desert planet, quickly becoming suspects in a series of murders. The setting is well-realized, with a strong sense of atmosphere and tension. The introduction of the robot characters and the initial murder mystery setup are gripping.

Rating: 8.5/10



Episode 2:

The murder investigation intensifies, with paranoia spreading among the crew. The episode excels in building suspense, and the interactions between the humans and robots add depth to the story. The design of the robots and the claustrophobic environment enhance the drama.

Rating: 8/10



Episode 3:

As the Doctor gets closer to uncovering the truth, tensions reach a peak. The episode is filled with action and suspense, maintaining a high level of engagement. The concept of "robophobia" (fear of robots) is explored effectively, adding psychological depth to the narrative.

Rating: 8.5/10



Episode 4:

The climax brings a satisfying resolution to the murder mystery, with the Doctor outsmarting the true villain. The final showdown is thrilling, and the resolution of the robots' uprising is handled well. Leela's character development is a highlight.

Rating: 8/10



Overall, "The Robots of Death" is a standout serial with a compelling plot, memorable characters, and a unique setting. The combination of a classic murder mystery with science fiction elements is executed brilliantly.



Overall Rating: 8.3/10

Day 156, 5 June 2023



1) Proverbs 13 - 15



Proverbs 13

1 (Pr 10:1; 15:20) A wise son heeds his father's instruction,

but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2 (Pr 12:14; 1:31) A man will eat well by the fruit of his mouth,

but the soul of the transgressor will eat violence.

3 (Pr 21:23; 12:13) He who guards his mouth preserves his life,

but he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.

4 (Pr 10:4; 11:25) The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing;

but the soul of the diligent will be made fat.

5 (Pr 3:35; Col 3:9) A righteous man hates lying,

but a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6 (Pr 11:3; 11:5-6) Righteousness keeps him who is upright in the way,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 (2Co 6:10; Rev 3:17) There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;

there is one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches,

but the poor does not hear rebuke.

9 (Pr 4:18; 24:20) The light of the righteous rejoices,

but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10 Only by pride comes contention,

but with the well-advised is wisdom.

11 (Pr 20:21; 10:2) Wealth gained by vanity will be diminished,

but he who gathers by labor will increase.

12 (Pr 3:18; 13:19) Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 (2Ch 36:16; Nu 15:31) Whoever despises the word will be destroyed,

but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14 (Pr 10:11; 14:27) The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,

to depart from the snares of death.

15 (Pr 3:4; Lk 2:52) Good understanding gives favor,

but the way of transgressors is hard.

16 (Pr 15:2; Ecc 10:3) Every prudent man deals with knowledge,

but a fool lays open his folly.

17 (Pr 25:13) A wicked messenger falls into mischief,

but a faithful envoy is health.

18 (Pr 15:5; 15:31-32) Poverty and shame will be

to him who refuses instruction,

but he who regards reproof will be honored.

19 (Pr 13:12) The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,

but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 (1Ki 12:8) He who walks with wise men will be wise,

but a companion of fools will be destroyed.

21 (Ps 32:10) Evil pursues sinners,

but to the righteous good will be repaid.

22 (Job 27:16-17; Pr 28:8) A good man leaves an inheritance

to his children's children,

and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23 (Pr 12:11) Much food is in the tillage of the poor,

but for lack of justice it is destroyed.

24 (Pr 19:18; 22:15; 29:15) He who spares his rod hates his son,

but he who loves him disciplines him early.

25 (Ps 34:10; Pr 10:3) The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,

but the stomach of the wicked will want.



Proverbs 13

1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction:

But a scorner heareth not rebuke.

2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth:

But the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:

But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing:

But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

5 A righteous man hateth lying:

But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way:

But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing:

There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches:

But the poor heareth not rebuke.

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth:

But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10 Only by pride cometh contention:

But with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished:

But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:

But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed:

But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life,

To depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding giveth favour:

But the way of transgressors is hard.

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge:

But a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:

But a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction:

But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul:

But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise:

But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21 Evil pursueth sinners:

But to the righteous good shall be repaid.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children:

And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor:

But there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son:

But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul:

But the belly of the wicked shall want.



Proverbs 14

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

but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

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

but he who is perverse in his ways despises Him.

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

but the lips of the wise will preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean;

but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

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

but a false witness will utter lies.

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

but knowledge is easy to him who understands.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,

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

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

but the folly of fools is deceit.

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

but among the righteous there is favor.

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

and a stranger does not share its joy.

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

but the tent of the upright will flourish.

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

but its end is the way of death.

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

and the end of that cheer is grief.

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

but a good man will be satisfied with his.

15 The simple believes every word,

but the prudent man considers his steps.

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

but the fool rages and is ­self-confident.

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

and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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

and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

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

but the rich has many friends.

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

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

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

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

23 In all labor there is profit,

but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,

but the foolishness of fools is folly.

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

but a deceitful witness speaks lies.

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

and His children will have a place of refuge.

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

to depart from the snares of death.

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

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

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

is of great understanding,

but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

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

but envy the rottenness of the bones.

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

but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.

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

but the righteous has hope in his death.

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

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

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

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

but his wrath is against him who causes shame.



Proverbs 14

1 Every wise woman buildeth her house:

But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD:

But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

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

But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean:

But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5 A faithful witness will not lie:

But a false witness will utter lies.

6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not:

But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.

7 Go from the presence of a foolish man,

When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.

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

But the folly of fools is deceit.

9 Fools make a mock at sin:

But among the righteous there is favour.

10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness;

And a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.

11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown:

But the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.

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

But the end thereof are the ways of death.

13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful;

And the end of that mirth is heaviness.

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

And a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

15 The simple believeth every word:

But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil:

But the fool rageth, and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly:

And a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly:

But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 The evil bow before the good;

And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour:

But the rich hath many friends.

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth:

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

22 Do they not err that devise evil?

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

23 In all labour there is profit:

But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

24 The crown of the wise is their riches:

But the foolishness of fools is folly.

25 A true witness delivereth souls:

But a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence:

And his children shall have a place of refuge.

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

To depart from the snares of death.

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

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

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

But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh:

But envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:

But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness:

But the righteous hath hope in his death.

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

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

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.

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

But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.



Proverbs 15

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

but grievous words stir up anger.

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

but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

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

keeping watch on the evil and the good.

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

but perverseness in it crushes the spirit.

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

but he who regards reproof is prudent.

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

but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

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

but the heart of the foolish does not do so.

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

but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

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

but He loves him who follows after righteousness.

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

and he who hates reproof will die.

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

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

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

nor will he go to the wise.

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

but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,

but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil,

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

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

than great treasure with trouble.

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

than a fatted calf with hatred.

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

but he who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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

but the way of the righteous is made plain.

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

but a foolish man despises his mother.

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

but a man of understanding walks uprightly.

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

but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

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

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

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

that he may depart from Sheol below.

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

but He will establish the border of the widow.

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

but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

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

but he who hates bribes will live.

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

but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

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

and a good report makes the bones healthy.

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

abides among the wise.

32 He who refuses instruction despises his own soul,

but he who hears reproof gains understanding.

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

and before honor is humility.



Proverbs 15

1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:

But grievous words stir up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:

But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place,

Beholding the evil and the good.

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:

But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction:

But he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure:

But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:

But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

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

But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

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

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:

And he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD:

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

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him:

Neither will he go unto the wise.

13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance:

But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge:

But the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

15 All the days of the afflicted are evil:

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

16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD

Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

17 Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,

Than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife:

But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

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

But the way of the righteous is made plain.

20 A wise son maketh a glad father:

But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

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

But a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed:

But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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

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

24 The way of life is above to the wise,

That he may depart from hell beneath.

25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:

But he will establish the border of the widow.

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

But the words of the pure are pleasant words.

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

But he that hateth gifts shall live.

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:

But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

29 The LORD is far from the wicked:

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart:

And a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life

Abideth among the wise.

32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul:

But he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

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

And before honour is humility.



2) Our Daily Bread for 5 June 2024 titled

Liked and Loved by God



Jeremiah 1:1-10



The Commission of Jeremiah



1 (1Ch 6:60; 2Ch 36:21) The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah,

of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin,

2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah

the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

3 (2Ki 23:34; 2Ch 36:5-8) It came also in the days of Jehoiakim

the son of Josiah, king of Judah, to the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah

the son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the captivity of Jerusalem

in the fifth month.

4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

5 (Isa 49:1; Ps 71:5-6) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;

and before you were born I sanctified you,

and I ordained you a prophet to the nations."

6 (Ex 6:12) Then I said, "Ah, Lord God! Truly, I cannot speak,

for I am a youth."

7 (Nu 22:20) But the Lord said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth.'

For you shall go everywhere that I send you,

and whatever I command you, you shall speak.

8 (Ex 3:12; Jos 1:5) Do not be afraid of their faces.

For I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.

9 (Ex 4:11-12; 4:15-16) Then the Lord put forth His hand

and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,

"Now, I have put My words in your mouth.

10 (Jer 31:28; 24:6) See, I have this day set you over the nations

and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down,

to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant."



[1] The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in

Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

[2] To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon

king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

[3] It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah,

unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah the son of Josiah king of

Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive in the fifth month.

[4] Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

[5] Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest

forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto

the nations.

[6] Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.

[7] But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to

all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

[8] Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith

the LORD.

[9] Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD

said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

[10] See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms,

to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build,

and to plant.



It feels like "likes"-you know, that little thumbs-up on Facebook-have always

been with us. But it turns out that this virtual symbol of affirmation has

only been around since 2009.



The "like" designer, Justin Rosenstein, said he wanted to help create

"a world in which people uplift each other rather than tear each other down."

But Rosenstein came to lament how his invention might have enabled

users' unhealthy addiction to social media.



I think Rosenstein's creation speaks to our hardwired need

for affirmation and connection. We want to know that others know us,

notice us-and, yes, like us. The "like" is fairly new. But our hunger to know

and be known is as old as God's creation of man.



Still, the like button doesn't quite get the job done, does it?

Thankfully, we serve a God whose love goes so much deeper than a digital nod.

In Jeremiah 1:5, we witness His profoundly purposeful connection with

a prophet whom He called to Himself.

"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest

forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto

the nations."



God knew the prophet even before conception and designed him for a life of

meaning and mission (vv. 8-10). And He invites us too into a purposeful life

as we come to know this Father who so intimately knows, loves, and likes us.



By: Adam Holz



Reflect & Pray



How does knowing God intimately affect how you relate to others?

How can living with purpose bring peace?



Father, help me to rest in Your love and calling on my life,

to know that You care for me intimately as You shape me for

each of the days You've planned for me.





Discover how to live out your purpose.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 4 "Formula" for Forgiveness



Luke 17:3 - 4



3 (Lev 19:17; Mt 18:21)"Take heed to yourselves."

"If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. And if he repents,

forgive him.

4 (Mt 18:21-22) If he sins against you seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day turns to you, saying,

'I repent,' you must forgive him."



3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him;

and if he repent, forgive him.

4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day,

and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent;

thou shalt forgive him.



The context of these verses give us an interesting perspective of Jesus'

disciples. In a corollary passage in Matthew 18, the disciples (through

Peter, the designated mouthpiece) ask Jesus,

21 (Mt 18:15; Lk 17:3-4) Then Peter came to Him and said,

"Lord, how often shall I forgive my brother who sins against me?

Up to seven times?" (Matthew 18:21)

The disciples wanted a "formula" for forgiveness: they wanted to be able to

develop a checklist. Once, twice, maybe three times a brother could be

forgiven, but after that, you could write him off. After all, if

he keeps on offending over and over again, he doesn't deserve to be forgiven!

But Jesus says, " Rebuke him - let him know his fault; if he repents,

forgive him - even seven times in the same day!"

And the disciplines' response is predictable: "Lord, increase our faith!" They

were more comfortable with their own formula for forgiveness than with the

outrageous demands of the love that Christ imposed upon them.

We are so like the disciples. We want to draw a line and say. "This far

- no more. I'll forgive you once, but don't do it again. Now that you're

forgiven, you'd better shape up!". Yet God's love doesn't recognise "again".

He forgives, and no matter how often we come to him in repentance

for repeated offenses, his arms of forgiveness are open to us.

That is the way God wants us to forgive. He wants us to lay aside our

checklists, put away our suspicions, abandon our scoreboards, and forgive.

Seven times, or seventy times seven, as often as we have sinned against God

and been forgiven, we are to forgive.



Application



a) Have I ever kept a "scorecard" of performance on someone I

have forgiven ? Why?



b) Why do I need "increased faith" to be able to forgive as

Jesus calls me to?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Is 48:15,17



15 I, even I, have spoken, and I have called him;

I have brought him, and his way will prosper.

17 (Ps 32:8; Isa 43:14) Thus says the Lord,

your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,

who leads you in the way you should go.



15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him:

I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel;

I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit,

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



PSALMS 91



1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God in whom I trust."

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter

and from the deadly pestilence.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall find protection;

His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

nor of the arrow that flies by day;

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness,

nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday.

7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) A thousand may fall at your side

and ten thousand at your right hand,

but it shall not come near you.

8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Only with your eyes shall you behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

even the Most High, your dwelling,

10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) there shall be no evil befall you,

neither shall any plague come near your tent;

11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) for He shall give His angels charge over you

to guard you in all your ways.

12 They shall bear you up in their hands,

lest you strike your foot against a stone.

13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder;

the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

and I will deliver him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him

and show him My salvation.



Psalm 91



1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:

My God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

And from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

Nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

And see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

Even the most High, thy habitation;

10 There shall no evil befall thee,

Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee,

To keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16 With long life will I satisfy 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?)



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



5th Day of the Month



a) Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself

(PS 145:13-18

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

)



Mem

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

Samek

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

Ain

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

Pe

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

Zade

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

Qoph

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.



b) Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness

( ps 139:24 " and see if there is any rebellious way in me,

and lead me in the ancient way. "



24 And see if there be any wicked way in me,

And lead me in the way everlasting.



1: John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us

our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. "



9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.



)



Conclusion:



Pray to the Lord and pray to meditate on the wisdom of the Lord.



Pray to the Lord: "Father, help me to rest in Your love and calling on my life,

to know that You care for me intimately as You shape me for

each of the days You've planned for me."



Pray to the Lord and pray not to keep scorecards in forgiveness.



Pray to the Lord and pray to be obedient to Him.



Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as protection.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for Canada's First Nation peoples,

that the Lord will draw them to Himself



Pray for the Lord to search your life ,

reveal anything offensive and cleanse you from unrighteousness.



Pray that tribal groups in Laos bound by spirit worship will find freedom

and salvation in Christ.



Although Bibles are illegal and dangerous to own in Somailia,

pray that there will be an openness and receptivity to God's Word.



Pray that Christian converts from Islam in Kuwait will be encouraged

and discipled through their fellowship with other believers.



Pray for effective evangelism and discipleship training to take place

among Omani believers.



Pray that the darkness of witchcraft in Benin will be overcome by the

powerful light of Christ and lives will be transformed.



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

Doctor Who: The Daemons - A Battle Against Witchcraft and Classic Who Charm



Based on the information from the transcript of the website [invalid URL doctor who the daemons classic ON Chakoteya.net], here's a review of Doctor Who:



The Daemons:



Story



The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant find themselves in an English village embroiled in a conflict between superstition and science. A malevolent entity known as Master has possessed the local vicar and is using black magic to gain power. The Doctor must use his scientific knowledge to combat witchcraft and defeat Master.



Review (Limited Scope):



Classic Who Charm: "The Daemons" embodies the charm of classic Doctor Who with its blend of science fiction and supernatural elements. Fans of the era might find it enjoyable.

Unique Atmosphere: The English village setting and the Gothic horror themes create a unique atmosphere for a Doctor Who adventure.

Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The transcript doesn't provide details about the development of the Doctor or Jo Grant in this serial.



Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):



Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology. The depiction of the supernatural elements might not be as realistic by modern standards.

Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.



Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):



"The Daemons" presents a unique blend of science fiction and Gothic horror with a classic Doctor Who charm. However, the potential for dated production values, slower pacing, and limited character development are considerations.



Would I Recommend Watching It?



For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10 (Recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era who enjoy atmospheric stories with a touch of supernatural horror. Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who)

For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The unique atmosphere and blend of genres might hold some interest, but the potential for dated effects, slower pace, and less character focus could be disadvantages)



Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:



If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual representation of the supernatural elements in this serial. This can help you gauge how appealing it might be for you.

Classic Doctor Who had a different style than the modern series. If you're new to classic Who, consider watching earlier Third Doctor stories like "Spearhead from Space" and "Doctor Who and the Silurians" to get a feel for the era's aesthetics and storytelling before diving into "The Daemons".



I hope this helps! While "The Daemons" has unique elements that could be interesting for classic Doctor Who fans, the production limitations of classic Who might be a factor to consider, especially for viewers more accustomed to the modern series.

Doctor Who: The Face of Evil (Episodes 1-4) Review



Episode 1:

The Doctor arrives on a mysterious planet inhabited

by the Sevateem tribe, who mistake him for "the Evil One."

The episode is intriguing, establishing a complex conflict

and introducing the fierce warrior Leela. The cliffhanger

revealing the Doctor's face carved into a mountain is iconic.



Rating: 8/10



Episode 2:

The story deepens as the Doctor and Leela explore the origins

of the Sevateem and their conflict with the Tesh.

This episode effectively builds suspense and develops Leela's character.



Rating: 7/10



Episode 3:

The Doctor confronts Xoanon, the insane computer,

leading to tense interactions and moral dilemmas.

The psychological aspects are compelling, but some

scenes feel a bit stretched.



Rating: 7.5/10



Episode 4:



The finale resolves the conflict with Xoanon

and the integration of the tribes. Leela's decision

to join the Doctor adds a satisfying end. The resolution,

while somewhat abrupt, ties up the plot effectively.



Rating: 7/10



Overall, "The Face of Evil" is a strong serial with memorable

moments and a standout introduction for Leela. The psychological

depth and world-building are highlights, though some pacing issues

are present.



Overall Rating: 7.5/10

Day 156, 4 June 2024



1) Proverbs 10-12



Proverbs 10



The Proverbs of Solomon



1 (Pr 1:1; 29:3) The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father,

but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

2 (Pr 11:4; 21:6) Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,

but righteousness delivers from death.

3 (Ps 34:9-10; 37:25) The Lord will not allow the soul

of the righteous to famish,

but He casts away the desire of the wicked.

4 (Pr 13:4; 21:5; 12:24) He becomes poor who deals with a slack hand,

but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

5 (Pr 6:8; 17:2) He who gathers in summer is a wise son,

but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

6 (Pr 10:11; 28:20) Blessings are on the head of the just,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7 (Ps 112:6; 9:5-6) The memory of the just is blessed,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments,

but a prating fool will fall.

9 (Ps 23:4; Pr 28:18) He who walks uprightly walks surely,

but he who perverts his ways will be known.

10 (Ps 35:19; Pr 6:13) He who winks with the eye causes sorrow,

but a prating fool will fall.

11 (Pr 10:6; 13:14) The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,

but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 (1Pe 4:8; Pr 17:9 ) Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers all sins.

13 (Pr 26:3; 6:32) In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

14 (Pr 18:7; 10:8) Wise men store up knowledge,

but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 (Pr 18:11; Ps 52:7) The rich man's wealth is his strong city;

the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous tends to life,

the fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 (Pr 6:23) He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,

but he who refuses reproof errs.

18 He who hides hatred has lying lips,

and he who spreads slander is a fool.

19 (Jas 3:2; Ecc 5:3; Jas 1:19) In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,

but he who restrains his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver;

the heart of the wicked is worth little.

21 (Hos 4:6; Pr 5:23) The lips of the righteous feed many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

22 (Ge 24:35; 26:12) The blessing of the Lord makes rich,

and He adds no sorrow with it.

23 (Pr 15:21; 2:14) To do mischief is like sport to a fool,

but a man of understanding has wisdom.

24 (Ps 145:19; Mt 5:6) The fear of the wicked will come upon him,

but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 (Ps 15:5; 58:9) As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more,

but the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and as smoke to the eyes,

so is the sluggard to those who send him.

27 (Job 15:32-33; Pr 3:2) The fear of the Lord prolongs days,

but the years of the wicked will be shortened.

28 (Job 8:13; Pr 11:7) The hope of the righteous will be gladness,

but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

29 (Pr 21:15) The way of the Lord is strength to the upright,

but destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.

30 (Ps 37:22; 125:1) The righteous will never be removed,

but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

31 (Ps 37:30; Pr 10:13) The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom,

but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

32 (Ecc 12:10) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,

but the mouth of the wicked speaks what is perverse.



Proverbs 10

Proverbs of Solomon

1 The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son maketh a glad father:

But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish:

But he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand:

But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son:

But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is blessed:

But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments:

But a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes:

But love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge:

But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life:

The fruit of the wicked to sin.

17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction:

But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips,

And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:

But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver:

The heart of the wicked is little worth.

21 The lips of the righteous feed many:

But fools die for want of wisdom.

22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich,

And he addeth no sorrow with it.

23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief:

But a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:

But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more:

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days:

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness:

But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright:

But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

30 The righteous shall never be removed:

But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom:

But the froward tongue shall be cut out.

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable:

But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.



Proverbs 11



1 (Pr 16:11; 20:10; 20:23) A false balance is abomination to the Lord,

but a just weight is His delight.

2 (Pr 29:23; 18:12) When pride comes, then comes shame;

but with the humble is wisdom.

3 (Pr 13:6 ) The integrity of the upright will guide them,

but the perverseness of transgressors will destroy them.

4 (Ge 7:1; Pr 10:2) Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,

but righteousness delivers from death.

5 (Pr 5:22) The righteousness of the upright will direct his way,

but the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6 (Ecc 10:8) The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,

but transgressors will be taken by their schemes.

7 (Pr 10:28; Job 8:13-14) When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,

and the hope of unjust men perishes.

8 (Pr 21:18) The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

and the wicked comes in his place.

9 A hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,

but through knowledge the just will be delivered.

10 (Pr 28:12) When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;

and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 (Pr 29:8) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,

but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor,

but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 (Lev 19:16; Pr 20:19) A talebearer reveals secrets,

but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

14 (Pr 15:22; 24:6) Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15 (Pr 17:18) He who puts up a pledge for a stranger will suffer for it,

and he who hates being a pledge is secure.

16 (Pr 31:30-31) A gracious woman retains honor,

but ruthless men retain riches.

17 (Mt 5:7; 25:34-40) The merciful man does good to his own soul,

but he who is cruel troubles his own body.

18 (Gal 6:8-9; Jas 3:18) The wicked works a deceitful work,

but to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.

19 (Pr 10:16; 19:23) As righteousness tends to life,

so he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

20 (1Ch 29:17; Ps 119:1) Those who are of a perverse heart

are abomination to the Lord,

but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

21 (Pr 16:5) Though be assured, the wicked will not be unpunished,

but the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

so is a fair woman who is without discretion.

23 (Ro 2:8-9; Pr 10:28) The desire of the righteous is only good,

but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 (Ps 112:9; Pr 19:17) There is one who scatters, yet increases;

and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.

25 (Mt 5:7) The generous soul will be made rich,

and he who waters will be watered also himself.

26 (Job 29:13) The people will curse him who withholds grain,

but blessing will be upon the head of him who sells it.

27 (Est 7:10; Ps 7:15-16) He who diligently seeks good procures favour,

but he who seeks mischief, it will come to him.

28 (Jer 17:8; Ps 1:3) He who trusts in his riches will fall,

but the righteous will flourish as a branch.

29 (Ecc 5:16) He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,

and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30 (Jas 5:20; Pr 3:18) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,

and he who wins souls is wise.

31 (Jer 25:29) If the righteous will be recompensed in the earth,

how much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 11

1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:

But a just weight is his delight.

2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame:

But with the lowly is wisdom.

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them:

But the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath:

But righteousness delivereth from death.

5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way:

But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them:

But transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish:

And the hope of unjust men perisheth.

8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble,

And the wicked cometh in his stead.

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:

But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth:

And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted:

But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour:

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

13 A talebearer revealeth secrets:

But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

14 Where no counsel is, the people fall:

But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it:

And he that hateth suretiship is sure.

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour:

And strong men retain riches.

17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul:

But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work:

But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life:

So he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD:

But such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished:

But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,

So is a fair woman which is without discretion.

23 The desire of the righteous is only good:

But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth;

And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

25 The liberal soul shall be made fat:

And he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him:

But blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour:

But he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall:

But the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind:

And the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life;

And he that winneth souls is wise.

31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth:

Much more the wicked and the sinner.



Proverbs 12

1 (Pr 9:7-8) Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,

but he who hates reproof is brutish.

2 (Pr 8:35) A good man obtains favor of the Lord,

but a man of wicked devices will He condemn.

3 (Pr 10:25) A man will not be established by wickedness,

but the root of the righteous will not be moved.

4 (Pr 14:30; Hab 3:16) A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband,

but she who brings shame is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right,

but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 (Pr 14:3) The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"

but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

7 (Pr 10:25; 11:21) The wicked are overthrown, and are not,

but the house of the righteous will stand.

8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,

but he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 He who is lightly esteemed and has a servant is better

than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

10 (Dt 25:4) A righteous man regards the life of his animal,

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 (Pr 28:19; Jdg 9:4) He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,

but he who follows vain persons is void of understanding.

12 (Ps 10:9) The wicked covet the plunder of evil men,

but the root of the righteous yields fruit.

13 (2Pe 2:9; Ps 64:8) The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips,

but the just will come out of trouble.

14 (Pr 13:2; Isa 3:10-11) A man will be satisfied with good

by the fruit of his mouth,

and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.

15 (Pr 16:2; 16:25) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

but he who listens to counsel is wise.

16 (Pr 29:11) A fool's wrath is presently known,

but a prudent man covers shame.

17 (Pr 14:5; 6:19) He who speaks truth shows forth righteousness,

but a false witness deceit.

18 (Ps 57:4; Pr 16:24) There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,

but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 (Pr 19:9) The truthful lip will be established forever,

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil,

but to the counselors of peace is joy.

21 (Ps 91:10) There will no evil happen to the just,

but the wicked will be filled with mischief.

22 (Rev 22:15; Pr 11:20) Lying lips are abomination to the Lord,

but those who deal truly are His delight.

23 (Pr 13:16; 15:2) A prudent man conceals knowledge,

but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 (Pr 10:4; 13:4) The hand of the diligent will rule,

but the slothful will be put to forced labor.

25 (Pr 15:13; 15:23) Heaviness in the heart of man makes it droop,

but a good word makes it glad.

26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbors,

but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

27 (Pr 13:4) The slothful man does not roast that which he took in hunting,

but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 (3Jn 1:11) In the way of righteousness is life,

and in its pathway there is no death.



Proverbs 12

1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge:

But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD:

But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

3 A man shall not be established by wickedness:

But the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:

But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

5 The thoughts of the righteous are right:

But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood:

But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not:

But the house of the righteous shall stand.

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:

But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better

Than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast:

But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:

But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men:

But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips:

But the just shall come out of trouble.

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:

And the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes:

But he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool's wrath is presently known:

But a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:

But a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:

But the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:

But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

But the slothful shall be under tribute.

25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:

But a good word maketh it glad.

26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour:

But the way of the wicked seduceth them.

27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting:

But the substance of a diligent man is precious.

28 In the way of righteousness is life;

And in the pathway thereof there is no death.



2) Our Daily Bread for 4 June 2024 Titled



Thirsty and Thankful



Psalm 42:1-5



1 As the deer pants after the water brooks,

so my soul pants after You, O God.

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

When will I come and appear before God?

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) My tears have been my food

day and night,

while they always say to me,

"Where is your God?"

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) When I remember these things,

I pour out my soul within me.

For I would travel with the throng of people;

I proceeded with them to the house of God,

with the voice of joy and thanks,

with a multitude making a pilgrimage.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Why are you cast down, O my soul?

And why are you disquieted in me?

Hope in God,

for I will yet thank Him

for the help of His presence.



[1] As the hart panteth after the water brooks,

So panteth my soul after thee, O God.

[2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God:

When shall I come and appear before God?

[3] My tears have been my meat day and night,

While they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

[4] When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me:

For I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God,

With the voice of joy and praise,

With a multitude that kept holyday.

[5] Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

And why art thou disquieted in me?

Hope thou in God:

For I shall yet praise him For the help of his countenance.



Two friends and I were checking off a bucket list item-hiking the Grand

Canyon. We wondered if we had enough water as we started out our hike,

and it ran out fast. We were completely out of water with still a ways

to go to reach the rim. Panting, mixed with praying, set in. Then we

rounded a corner and what we maintain as a miracle happened. We spotted

three water bottles tucked in a cleft in the rock with a note:

"Knew you'd need this. Enjoy!" We looked at each other in disbelief,

whispered a thank-you to God, took a couple of much-needed sips,

and then set out on the last stretch. I've never been so

thirsty-and thankful-in my life.



The psalmist didn't have a Grand Canyon experience, but it's clear he knew

how a deer acts when thirsty and possibly scared. The deer

"pants" (Psalm 42:1), a word that brings to mind thirst and hunger,

to the point where if something doesn't change, you're afraid you might die.

The psalmist equates the deer's degree of thirst to his desire for God:

"so my soul pants for you, my God" (v. 1).



Like much-needed water, God is our ever-present help. We pant for Him because

He brings renewed strength and refreshment to our weary lives, equipping us

for whatever the day's journey holds.



By: John Blase



Reflect & Pray



When have you been intensely thirsty or hungry, and scared?

Why should you be longing for God’s presence?



Loving God, thank You for the renewed strength

I experience as You fill my life. Forgive me for

looking to any other source but You.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 3 The Kind Heart of Forgiveness



Ephesians 4:32



32 (2Co 2:10; Col 3:12-13; Mt 6:12) And be kind one to another,

tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.



32 and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,

even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.



Don had lost his job because he stood against his boss and refused to

compromise his Christian principles. Certain friends in the company had

turned against him, choosing to save their own jobs at any cost,

and he felt very alone, abandoned when he most needed the support

of those who cared.

But Don showed no signs of bitterness or unforgiveness. He refused to

recite the details of his firing to those around him, saying simply and

honestly, " I believe my boss was wrong in what he did. But God can show

him." The kindness of Don's heart, and the tenderness with which he

extended forgiveness, became a testimony to all who knew him. Don's

boss never "saw the light", never repented, but Don lived in the freedom of

forgiving.

Comparison is a rare commodity among Christains today. We seem to be

overstocked with judgment and crammed full of condemnation, but we have

little space in the corners of our lives for tenderheartedness. We are quick

to assume that we know another person's heart and have the remedy for

the problem, rather then giving that person the benefit of the doubt,

the room to grow, the freedom to make a mistake and seek forgiveness.

Jesus demonstrated the king compassion necessary in forgiveness when he

looked down at the soldiers who has crucified him, gambling at his feet

for his cloak, and said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what

are doing."

When others hurt and betray us, they often "do not know what they are

doing." we can, in Christ, offer compassionate forgiveness to them -

not condoning their actions or excusing their wrong, but forgiving ,

in the simplicity and purity of God's love.



Application



a) What is the difference between excusing a wrong and forgiving?



b) How has God forgiven me for Christ's sake?



c) What does today's verse tell me about my attitude in forgiveness?





4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



2 Chr 31:21



21 And in every deed that he undertook in the service of the house

of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God,

he did this with all his heart, and he found success.



21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house

of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God,

he did it with all his heart, and prospered.



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



God's Protection in Times of Trouble



Ps 27:1-6



PSALMS 27



A Psalm of David.



1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom will I fear?

The Lord is the strength of my life;

of whom will I be afraid?

2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) When the wicked came against me

to eat my flesh -

my enemies and my foes -

they stumbled and fell.

3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart will not fear;

though war should rise against me,

in this will I be confident.

4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) One thing I have asked from the Lord,

that will I seek after -

for me to dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to see the beauty of the Lord,

and to inquire in His temple.

5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) For in the time of trouble

He will hide me in His pavilion;

in the shelter of His tabernacle He will hide me;

He will set me up on a rock.

6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8 - 9) Now my head will be lifted up

above my enemies encircling me;

therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.



1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes,

came upon me to eat up my flesh,

They stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:

Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after;

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:

In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me;

he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up,

Above mine enemies round about me:

Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy;

I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.



Remember God's promises when You pray



The Lord's prayer



Matthew 6:9-13



9 "Therefore pray in this manner:

Our Father who is in heaven,

hallowed be Your name.

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

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

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

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

as we forgive our debtors.

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

but deliver us from evil.

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



9 After this manner therefore pray ye:

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

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

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

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

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



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



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



4nd Day of the Month



a) Pray for the preservation of godly values in Canada

(Prov 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.



34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:

But sin is a reproach to any people.



)



b) Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



Conclusion:





Pray to the Lord and pray to be righteous and wise in His eyes.



Pray to the Lord: "Loving God, thank You for the renewed strength

I experience as You fill my life. Forgive me for

looking to any other source but You."



Pray to the Lord and pray to forgive the wrongs in your life.



Pray to the Lord and pray to do your work in the Lord.



Pray to the Lord and tpray to know the Lord will protect you.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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

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

Christ among Muslim people -

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

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

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



Pray for the preservation of godly values in the world



Pray the political leaders will be awakened by God to the right

use of power and the right stewardship of their positions.



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