Faith Moments Today April
The Wise Old Bird
I can hardly believe that spring is already here. It's a great time to get outdoors and start planting this year's gardens. With all the new activity of the season it is easy to get off course in our Bibilical studies, and when that happens wisdom goes out the window and hello stress. What happened to that wise old bird?
"Springing" forth in our lessons this month we want to remain focused on our daily need for God's wisdom for each decision we make, no matter how small it is. Our study in Faith Moments Today® Devotional will lead us into recognizing our need for the Holy Spirit's guidance in all matters of life.
Christian recording artist Don Moen and his worship team begin several of the lessons leading us into the right frame of mind as we study the Word of God. Our focus this month:
Week 1: Pray, God hears you.
Week 2: Meekness is not weakness.
Week 3: Being A Godly Example
Week 4: Wisdom in Knowing God's Word.
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Title of Lesson:
Wisdom - Get Some
Poll: Wisdom
Where does wisdom come from?
Verse of the Month
“Get wisdom, get understanding:
forget it not; neither decline from the
words of My mouth.” (Proverbs 4:5)
Cast Your Burdens - This is a song we sing in our church. It is a reminder of what Jesus wants to do for us.
As we begin this month's Bible study let us worship together in song and spirit, giving praise to a Savior who is alive.
Sung by Don Moen
Faith Moments for
April 1st-7th
Pray & Cry Aloud - God Hears
Scripture Reading: Psalm 55:16-18 & 22-23
There are times in life that I feel tired, afraid, alone and lonely. During those times I'm in a vulnerable position. My mind begins to run away with thoughts, allowing satan to whisper lies to me. Trouble seems to come from every direction with no relief; but wait, someone is listening.
We are given direction on what to do in Psalm 55. Our job is to call and pray outloud..
"I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me " I will pray and cry aloud to God and He shall hear my voice." (from Psalm 55:16 & 18).
Our Heavenly Father is waiting to hear from us. Let's take the instruction given in Psalm 55:22.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
God will take those burdens, carry them, get rid of them, and sustain (feed, support, provide for) you. Don't carry that stuff around for another minute. Give it over to God! He SHALL hear your voice!
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Faith Moments daily readings are easy to follow, and they do not break in the middle of a chapter so you can keep track of what was read.
Week 1 April 1st-7th
Daily Bible Readings
1. Numbers 30-31; Job 1-2
2. Numbers 32-33; Job 3-4
3. Numbers 34-35; Job 5-6
4. Numbers 36; Job 7-8
5. Acts 1-2; Job 9-10
6. Acts 3-4; Job 11-12
7. Acts 5-6; Job 13-14
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STOP
Do the reading and come back for next week's lessons.
Faith Moments for
April 8th-14th
We are not Weak when Meek - Our example is Jesus, our all powerful and meek Savior.
Meekness and majesty (with lyrics) song by Graham Kendrick
Meekness Is Not Weakness
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:16-26
My nephew Michael was born on April 14th, and from the very beginning, "Mikey" endeared himself to everyone with his meek and quiet spirit. Thirty plus years later Michael is over six-feet tall and 200 pounds. The inner man still possesses those attributes. These are the qualities God is looking for in each of us. First Peter 3:4 says,
"Let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
The world sees meekness and quietness of spirit as weaknesses, but God puts great value on these things.
Our scripture reading for today speaks of the fruit of the Spirit. To be true men and women of God we need to operate in this fruit (the abundant harvest of good things from God). Purpose in your heart to please God. Let your testimony be that of a meek and quiet spirit for you are valued by God.
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Week 2 April 8th-14th
Daily Bible Readings
8) Acts 7-8; Job 15-16
9) Acts 9-10; Job 17-18
10) Acts 11-12; Job 19-20
11) Acts 13-14 Job 21-22
12) Acts 15-16; Job 23-24
13) Acts 17-18; Job 25-26
14) Acts 19-20; Job 27-28
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Be diligent to the schedule and you will be surprised how much you will grow in the Lord and in your faith.
STOP
Do the reading and come back for next week's lessons.
You need not be afraid if you have salvation.
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Faith Moments for
April 15th-21st
Being A Godly Example
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 1
"Train up a child in the way he should go." (Proverbs 22:6)
With television and other forms of mass media today, our children see all types of behaviors displayed openly. We may think that once the TV or radio is off that all things are safe on the home front. Not so. One of the greatest influences on our children may be going unchecked. Do you know what that is? US! That's right, you and I.
Children watch and imitate adults. What type of example are we by the words we speak and act or react around our kids? Are the words "I love you" part of daily conversation in your household? Is the Word of God your greatest help in raising your children? Jesus said in John 13:15:
"For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."
Jesus showed us and spoke to us by example, how we are to conduct ourselves. Leave that same legacy to your children as you lead them by Christ's example.
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Week 3 April 15th-21st
Daily Bible Readings
15) Acts 21-22; Job 29-30
16) Acts 23-24; Job 31-32
17) Acts 25-26; Job 33-34
18) Acts 27-28; Job 35-36
19) Deuteronomy 1-2; Job 37-38
20) Deuteronomy 3-4; Job 39-40
21) Deuteronomy 5-6; Job 41
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You can do this. I know you can, and you'll be glad you didn't give up.
STOP
Do the reading and come back for next week's lessons.
Faith Moments for
April 22nd-30th
Lord Give Us Wisdom - The Bible tells us we can ask for wisdom in James chapter 1. So let's do that today.
GOSPEL HYMNAL - WISDOM G.avi (Twila Paris)
In the Beginning Was the Word
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4:5 & II Timothy 3
Have you ever gotten your car stuck on the ice and snow? Frustrating right? No matter what you do, your wheels just spin with no traction. Leaving the transmission in normal "drive" and to keep accelerating will actually shift the gears even though you aren't going anywhere!The same thing can happen to Christians that don't read and study God's Word. They can motor right along with the rest of "life's" traffic, but when they come to a slippery spot, their spiritual wheels spin. They don't have enough WORD in them to give them the Godly traction they need to get out of that situation.
Second Timothy 2:15 gives reasons why we need to study the Bible. In easy to understand terms I put it like this: "To be approved unto God, not to be ashamed, and so we will learn to understand truth from lies." God's Word is the wisdom we need for the road of life; not only will we be able to get through the slippery spots, but we will be able to help others gain "traction" along the way.
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Week 4 April 22nd-30th
Daily Bible Readings
22) Deuteronomy 7-8; Job 42
23) Deuteronomy 9-10; Joshua 1-2
24) Deuteronomy 11-12; Joshua 3-4
25) Deuteronomy 13-14; Joshua 5-6
26) Deuteronomy 15-16; Joshua 7-8
27) Deuteronomy 17-18; Joshua 9-10
28) Deuteronomy 19-20; Joshua 11-12
29) Deuteronomy 22-23; Joshua 13-14
30) Deuteronomy 24-25; Joshua 15-16
Be sure to read a Proverb a day.
Congratulations! You have read 1/4th of the Bible!
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Be sure to come back!
Do the reading and come back for next week's lessons.
"I praise you Lord as I expect change
and good things to come into my life."
My Jesus Can Be Your Jesus. - He is Mighty to Save!
Jesus is the author of salvation, because only He conquered the grave. Believe and receive His love.
Give Jesus your heart.
Just pray this:
Dear Jesus,I believe You are God's Son who died for my sins on the cross. You rose from the grave and are very much alive in Heaven.
I will worship You for Who You are, Jesus. Forgive me for sinning against You. Come into my heart and save me today.
In Your name I pray, Amen.
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Philippians 1:3
"I thank my God for every remembrance of you"
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Let this be your desire, to finish well.
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