Opening Prayer Thank you God, for your many provisions for me. Help me to always keep in mind what are your greatest and most important gifts. Read 1 TIMOTHY 6:1-10 6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 2 Those …
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Opening Prayer As I read your Word today, loving Lord, give me a heart like David’s—to know you, to trust you, and to praise you. Read PSALM 62 Psalm 62[a] For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.2 Truly he is my rock and my …
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Opening Prayer Help me, Father, to hear your voice as I read your Word today. Speak to my heart and move me to follow you more closely. Read 1 TIMOTHY 5:17-25 17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not …
Opening Prayer Open my heart to the needs of others so that I am generous with my gifts in ways that truly are a blessing and bring you praise. Read 1 TIMOTHY 5:1-16 Widows, Elders and Slaves 5 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women …
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Opening Prayer Thank you, Father, for your Word. Use it today, Holy Spirit, to enlighten my soul, embolden my testimony, straighten my walk, and elevate my praise. Read 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-16 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[a] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the …
Opening Prayer Blessed Lord, I look to you for guidance as I go through this day. Show me what you would have me do and where you would have me serve. Read 1 TIMOTHY 3:14 – 4:5 Reasons for Paul’s Instructions 14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so …
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, you did not come to us to be served, but to serve. Please accept my thanksgiving and give me your heart to serve others. Read 1 TIMOTHY 3:8-13 8 In the same way, deacons[a] are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of …
Opening Prayer Gracious God, as I read your Word today, show me where I need to apply it to my walk with you. Read 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7 Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons 3 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, …
Opening Prayer Almighty God, I praise you—you are my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. (2 Samuel 22:2-3) Read PSALM 61 Psalm 61[a] For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. 1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows …
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Opening Prayer Lord God, I need your wisdom as I read your Word today. Holy Spirit, speak not only to my mind, but to my heart. Read 1 TIMOTHY 2:8-15 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, …
