Re: Day 102 of my 6th Bible Study Journey

The Doctor <[email protected]> wrote:
> Day 102, 12 April 2025
> 
> Today at <a href="https://www.calvarycommunity.ca"> Calvary Community Church
> </a> , PAstor Barry Regier spoke on Living for Christ - Why Following Jesus
> Changes Everything.
> 
> Good Stewards of God's Grace
> 
> Your mindset must change
> 1 Peter 4 
> 1 (Ro 6:7; 6:2) Therefore, since Christ has suffered for us in the flesh,
> arm yourselves likewise with the same mind, for he who has suffered in
> the flesh has ceased from sin,
> [1] Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm
> yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the
> flesh hath ceased from sin;
> 
> Your identity must change
> 
> 1 Peter 4 
> 2 (Mk 3:35; Ro 6:11) so that he no longer should live the rest of his time
> in the flesh serving human desires, but the will of God.
> [2] That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the
> lusts of men, but to the will of God.
> 
> Your old life must end


for me personally, I saw it said that I should throw away a lot of old
things.  They specifically meant physical objects...
I think they are right.  As for the country or universe as a whole, nope.
but I can say...hey with politicians, there will be some tragedy and there
will be some comedy

> 
> 1 Peter 4 
> 3 (Isa 28:7; Eze 44:6) For in earlier times of our lives it may have
> sufficed us to do what the Gentiles like to do, when we walked in immorality:
> lusts, drunkenness, carousing, debauchery, and abominable idolatries.
> [3] For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of
> the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine,
> revellings, banqueting, and abominable idolatries: 
> 
> 1) 1 Samuel 18 , 1 Samuel 19:1-17 , Psalm 59, 1 Samuel 19:18-24,
> 1 Samuel 20, Psalm 11
> 
> 1 SAMUEL 18
> 
> Saul Fears David
> 1 (2Sa 1:26; Ge 44:30; Dt 13:6) When he had finished speaking to Saul, 
> the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, so that Jonathan 
> loved him as his own soul. 
> 2 (1Sa 17:15) And Saul took him that day and would not permit him 
> to return home to his father's house. 
> 3 (1Sa 20:8-17; 20:42) Then Jonathan and David made a covenant 
> because he loved him as his own soul. 
> 4 (Ge 41:42) So Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him
> and gave it to David, even his garments, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
> 5 (1Sa 18:14-15; 18:30) David went out wherever Saul sent him, 
> and he was successful. So Saul set him over the men of war, 
> and it was pleasing in the sight of all the people and also in the sight
>  of the servants of Saul.
> 6 (Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34) When they came home, as David was returning 
> from slaying the Philistine, the women came out from all cities of Israel
> to meet King Saul, singing and dancing, with tambourines, with joy, 
> and with musical instruments. 
> 7 (1Sa 21:11; Ex 15:21; 1Sa 29:5) The dancing women sang and said,
> "Saul has slain his thousands,
> and David his ten thousands.''
> 8 (1Sa 15:28) Saul became very angry, and this saying was displeasing 
> to him. Therefore he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, 
> but to me they have ascribed thousands. Now what remains for him 
> to have but the kingdom?"
> 9 So Saul was suspicious of David from that day and forward.
> 
> [1] And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that
> the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him
> as his own soul.
> [2] And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his
> father's house.
> [3] Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own
> soul.
> [4] And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it
> to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his
> girdle.
> [5] And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself
> wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the
> sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants.
> [6] And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the
> slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of
> Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and
> with instruments of musick.
> [7] And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath
> slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
> [8] And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said,
> They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed
> but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?
> [9] And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
> 
> [Recall the command thou shall not covet]
> 
> 10 (1Sa 19:9; 16:23)It came to pass the following day, that an evil spirit 
> from God came upon Saul, so that he raved in the midst of the house. 
> And David was playing the lyre, as at other times. Now there was a spear
> in Saul's hand. 
> 11 (1Sa 20:33; Isa 54:17) And Saul threw the spear. For he said, 
> "I will pin David to the wall." But David avoided him two times.
> 12 (1Sa 18:15; 18:29) Saul was afraid of David because the Lord 
> was with him but had departed from Saul. 
> 13 (2Sa 5:2) Therefore Saul removed him from his presence 
> and placed him as his captain over a thousand. And he went out and came 
> in before the people. 
> 14 (Ge 39:2-3; 39:23) David was successful in all his ways 
> and the Lord was with him. 
> 15 When Saul saw that he was very successful, he was afraid of him. 
> 16 (1Sa 18:5) Now all Israel and Judah loved David, 
> because he went out and came in before them.
> 
> [10] And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came
> upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played
> with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.
> [11] And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the
> wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
> [12] And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was
> departed from Saul.
> [13] Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a
> thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
> [14] And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with
> him.
> [15] Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was
> afraid of him.
> [16] But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in
> before them.
> 
> David Marries Michal
> 17 (1Sa 17:25; 18:25) Saul said to David, "Behold my elder daughter Merab,
> I will give her to you as your wife. Only be valiant for me, and fight
> the battles of the Lord." For Saul said, "Let not my hand be against him, 
> but let the hand of the Philistines be against him."
> 18 (1Sa 18:23; 2Sa 7:18) But David said to Saul, "Who am I? 
> And what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, 
> that I should be son-in-law to the king?"
> 19 (Jdg 7:22; 2Sa 21:8) So when it was time that Merab, 
> daughter of Saul, should have been given to David, 
> she was given to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife.
> 20 (1Sa 18:28) Now Michal, daughter of Saul, loved David
> and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. 
> 21 (1Sa 18:17; Ex 10:7) Saul said, "I will give her to him that 
> she may be a snare to him, and so that the hand of the Philistines 
> may be against him."
> Therefore Saul said to David, "For a second time, you may be 
> my son-in-law today."
> 22 Saul commanded his servants, saying, "Speak to David in secret saying, 
> 'Listen, the king delights in you and all his servants love you. 
> Now therefore become the king's son-in-law.' "
> 23 So the servants of Saul spoke these words in the ears of David. 
> And David said, "Does it seem to you a light thing to be a king's 
> son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?"
> 24 And the servants of Saul reported to him saying,
> "According to these words, David spoke."
> 25 (Ge 34:12; 1Sa 14:24) Saul said, "Thus will you say to David, 
> 'The king does not desire any dowry but a hundred foreskins 
> of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies.' "
> But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.
> 26 When his servants told David these words, it pleased David 
> well to be the king's son-in-law. Now the days had not expired; 
> 27 (2Sa 3:14) therefore David arose and went, he and his men, 
> and killed two hundred men of the Philistines. Then David brought 
> their foreskins and they gave them in full to the king, that he might be 
> the king's son-in-law. And Saul gave him Michal his daughter for a wife.
> 28 When Saul saw and knew that the Lord was with David, 
> and that Michal, his daughter, loved him, 
> 29 Saul was yet the more afraid of David, 
> and Saul became the enemy of David continually.
> 30 (1Sa 18:5; 2Sa 11:1) Then the commanders of the Philistines went out 
> to make war. And when they went out David was more successful than 
> all the servants of Saul, so that his name was highly honored.
> 
> [17] And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give
> thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD's battles. For
> Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the
> Philistines be upon him.
> [18] And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's
> family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?
> [19] But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have
> been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.
> [20] And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the
> thing pleased him.
> [21] And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and
> that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to
> David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.
> [22] And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly,
> and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love
> thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.
> [23] And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David
> said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that
> I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?
> [24] And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.
> [25] And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any
> dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the
> king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the
> Philistines.
> [26] And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to
> be the king's son in law: and the days were not expired.
> [27] Wherefore David arose and went, he and his men, and slew of the
> Philistines two hundred men; and David brought their foreskins, and they
> gave them in full tale to the king, that he might be the king's son in law.
> And Saul gave him Michal his daughter to wife.
> [28] And Saul saw and knew that the LORD was with David, and that Michal
> Saul's daughter loved him.
> [29] And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul became David's
> enemy continually.
> [30] Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass,
> after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the
> servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by.
> 
> 1 SAMUEL 19
> 
> Saul Tries to Kill David
> 
> 1 (1Sa 18:1) And Saul spoke to Jonathan, his son, and to all his servants, 
> that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, 
> delighted very much in David. 
> 2 Jonathan told David, saying, "My father Saul seeks to kill you. 
> Therefore, be on guard in the morning; stay in a secret place 
> and hide yourself. 
> 3 (1Sa 20:9; 20:13) And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field 
> where you are. Then I will speak about you to my father, and what I observe 
> I will report to you."
> 4 (Jer 18:20; Ge 42:22; 1Sa 20:32 ) Jonathan spoke positively of David to Saul 
> his father and said to him, "Do not let the king sin against his servant, 
> against David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds
> have been very good toward you. 
> 5 (1Sa 11:13; 1Ch 11:14) For he took his life in his hand and struck down 
> the Philistine, and the Lord made a great salvation for all Israel. 
> You saw it and rejoiced. Now why then would you sin against innocent blood, 
> to kill David without cause?"
> 6 So Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and Saul vowed,
> "As the Lord lives, he will not be killed."
> 7 (1Sa 16:21; 18:2) Jonathan called David, and Jonathan reported to him 
> all these words. Then Jonathan brought David to Saul, 
> and he was in his presence as previously.
> 8 Then there was war again, and David went out and fought 
> with the Philistines. He slew them with a great slaughter 
> and they fled from him.
> 9 (1Sa 16:14; 18:10-11) Now an evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul 
> as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. And David 
> was playing the lyre. 
> 10 (1Sa 20:33; 18:11) Then Saul sought to pin David to the wall 
> with the spear, but he escaped from Saul's presence. 
> He struck the spear into the wall. But David fled and escaped that night.
> 11 (Jdg 16:2; Ps 59:1-17) Saul also sent messengers to the house of David, 
> to watch him and to slay him in the morning. But Michal, wife of David, 
> told him, saying, "If you do not save your life tonight, 
> tomorrow you will be dead." 
> 12 (Jos 2:15; Ac 9:24-25) So Michal let David down through a window, 
> and he went and fled to safety. 
> 13 (Ge 31:19; Jdg 18:14) Michal took an idol and laid it in the bed, 
> and put a braided goat hair pillow for its head and covered it with clothes.
> 14 (Jos 2:5) When Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, "He is sick."
> 15 Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, 
> "Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him."
> 16 When the messengers came in, there was the idol in the bed 
> with a goat hair pillow for its head.
> 17 (2Sa 2:22) Saul said to Michal, "Why have you betrayed me 
> and sent away my enemy, so that he escaped?"
> And Michal said to Saul, "He said to me, 'Let me go. Why should I kill you?'"
> 
> 1 Samuel 19
> [1] And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they
> should kill David.
> [2] But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told
> David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray
> thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place,
> and hide thyself:
> [3] And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou
> art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will
> tell thee.
> [4] And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto
> him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he
> hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to theeward
> very good:
> [5] For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the
> LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst
> rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David
> without a cause?
> [6] And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the
> LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.
> [7] And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And
> Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times
> past.
> [8] And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the
> Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him.
> [9] And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house
> with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.
> [10] And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but
> he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the
> wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.
> [11] Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay
> him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save
> not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.
> [12] So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and
> escaped.
> [13] And Michal took an image, and laid it in the bed, and put a pillow of
> goats' hair for his bolster, and covered it with a cloth.
> [14] And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick.
> [15] And Saul sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring him up
> to me in the bed, that I may slay him.
> [16] And when the messengers were come in, behold, there was an image in the
> bed, with a pillow of goats' hair for his bolster.
> [17] And Saul said unto Michal, Why hast thou deceived me so, and sent away
> mine enemy, that he is escaped? And Michal answered Saul, He said unto me,
> Let me go; why should I kill thee? 
> 
> PSALM 59
> 
> For the Music Director. To the melody of "Do Not Destroy."
> A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men, and they watched the house to kill him.
> 
> 1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
> give me refuge from those who rise up against me.
> 2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2)  Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,
> and save me from bloodthirsty people.
> 3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5)  For they lie in wait for my life;
> the mighty are gathered against me,
> not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O Lord.
> 4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) For no guilt of mine, they run and prepare themselves.
> Arise to help me, and take notice.
> 5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) You, O Lord God of Hosts, the God of Israel,
> awake to punish all the nations;
> do not be gracious to any wicked transgressors. Selah
> 6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They return at evening,
> they growl like a dog,
> and go around the city.
> 7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Indeed, they burst out with their mouth;
> swords are in their lips;
> for who listens?
> 8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) But You, O Lord, will laugh at them;
> You will have all the nations in derision.
> 9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) O my strength, I will wait on You;
> for God is my refuge.
> 10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The God of lovingkindness will go before me;
> God will cause me to look in triumph on my enemies.
> 11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not slay them,
> lest my people forget;
> scatter them by Your power,
> and bring them down, O Lord our shield.
> 12 For the sin of their mouth
> and the words of their lips,
> may they be snared by their pride,
> and because of curses and lies that they speak.
> 13 Consume them in wrath,
> consume them so they no longer exist;
> and let them know that God rules in Jacob
> to the ends of the earth. Selah
> 14 At evening they return,
> and growl like a dog,
> and go around the city.
> 15 They roam about to eat,
> and if they are not satisfied, they complain.
> 16 But I will sing of Your power;
> I will sing aloud of Your lovingkindness in the morning,
> for You have been my refuge
> and escape in the day of my trouble.
> 17 To You, O my strength, I will sing,
> for God is my refuge, and the God of my lovingkindness.
> 
> Psalm 59
> [1] Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up
> against me.
> [2] Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men.
> [3] For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against
> me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD.
> [4] They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and
> behold.
> [5] Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit
> all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
> [6] They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about
> the city.
> [7] Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for
> who, say they, doth hear?
> [8] But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen
> in derision.
> [9] Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence.
> [10] The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire
> upon mine enemies.
> [11] Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and
> bring them down, O Lord our shield.
> [12] For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be
> taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
> [13] Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them
> know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
> [14] And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog,
> and go round about the city.
> [15] Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not
> satisfied.
> [16] But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in
> the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my
> trouble.
> [17] Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the
> God of my mercy.
> 
> 
> 1 SAMUEL 19
> 
> 18 (1Sa 7:17) Now David fled, and he escaped and came to Samuel at Ramah. 
> And he reported to him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel 
> went and stayed in Naioth.
> 19 It was told Saul, saying, "David is at Naioth in Ramah."
> 20 (Jn 7:32; 1Sa 10:10; Joel 2:28) Then Saul sent messengers to take David, 
> but when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying 
> and Samuel taking his stand over them, the Spirit of God came 
> upon the messengers of Saul and they also prophesied. 
> 21 When it was reported to Saul, he sent other messengers. 
> And they also prophesied. So Saul sent messengers again 
> a third time, and they too prophesied. 
> 22 Then he also went to Ramah and came to the great well that is in Seku. 
> And he asked and said, "Where are Samuel and David?"
> And one said, "They are at Naioth in Ramah.
> 23 (1Sa 10:10; 19:20) He went there to Naioth in Ramah, and the Spirit of God 
> came upon him also. And he went on and he prophesied until he came
> to Naioth in Ramah.  
> 24 (2Sa 6:20; Isa 20:2) He stripped off his clothes and he also prophesied 
> before Samuel. And he lay down naked all that day and all that night. 
> Therefore they say, "Is Saul also among the prophets?"
>  
> [18] So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him
> all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.
> [19] And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.
> [20] And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company
> of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the
> Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.
> [21] And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they
> prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they
> prophesied also.
> [22] Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu:
> and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold,
> they be at Naioth in Ramah.
> [23] And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon
> him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
> [24] And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in
> like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore
> they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? 
> 
> 1 SAMUEL 20
> 
> David and Jonathan
> 
> 1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, 
> "What have I done? What is my offense? And what is my sin before 
> your father, that he seeks my life?"
> 2 And he said to him, "Far from it! You shall not die. Look, my father
> does nothing either great or small that he does not reveal to me. 
> Why would my father hide this thing from me? It is not so."
> 3 (Dt 6:13; 1Sa 25:26) David vowed again and said, "Your father certainly 
> knows that I have found favor in your sight. And he says, 'Do not let 
> Jonathan know this, lest he be distressed.' However, as the Lord lives 
> and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death."
> 4 Jonathan said to David, "Whatever you say, I will do it for you."
> 5 (Nu 10:10; 28:11) David said to Jonathan, "Tomorrow is the New Moon, 
> and I should not fail to sit with the king to eat. But let me go that I may
> hide myself in the field until the evening of the third day.
> 6 (1Sa 9:12; 17:58) If your father misses me at all, then say,
> 'David asked for leave from me that he might run to Bethlehem his city,
> for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.'
> 7 (1Sa 25:17; Est 7:7) If he says, 'Good,' it will be well for your servant.
> But if he gets angry, know that evil is determined by him. 
> 8 (1Sa 18:3; 23:18) Therefore deal kindly with your servant,
> for you have brought your servant into a covenant of the Lord with you.
> But if there is any guilt in me, kill me yourself. 
> For why should you bring me to your father?"
> 9 Then Jonathan said, "Far be it from you. For if I indeed knew that my father 
> had determined evil against you, would I not tell it you?"
> 10 David said to Jonathan, "Who will tell me? 
> Or what if your father answers you roughly?"
> 11 So Jonathan said to David, "Come, let us go out into the field."
> And the two of them went out to the field.
> 12 Then Jonathan said to David, "The Lord God of Israel is witness. 
> When I have sounded out my father about this time tomorrow, 
> or by the third day, and if he is favorable toward David, 
> then will I not send and reveal it to you? 
> 13 (Jos 1:5; Ru 1:17) May the Lord do so to Jonathan and much more. 
> If it pleases my father to do you evil, then I will reveal it you and send 
> you away that you may go in peace. And may the Lord be with you as
>  He has been with my father. 
> 14 And if I live, not only will you show me the kindness of the Lord,
> that I shall not die, 
> 15 (2Sa 21:7) but you will not cut off your faithfulness from my house 
> forever, even when the Lord has cut off each one of the enemies of David
> from the face of the earth."
> 16 (1Sa 25:22) So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David saying, 
> "May the Lord require it at the hand of the enemies of David."
> 17 (1Sa 18:1; 18:3) Jonathan made David swear again, because
> he loved him. For he loved him as he loved his own soul.
> 18 (1Sa 20:5; 20:25) Then Jonathan said to David, "Tomorrow is the New Moon,
> and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty. 
> 19 (1Sa 19:2) When you have stayed three days, you will surely go down 
> and come to the place where you hid yourself on the day this happened, 
> and wait there beside the stone Ezel. 
> 20 And I will shoot three arrows to its side, as though I shot at a target. 
> 21 Then I will send a boy, saying, 'Go, find the arrows.' If I expressly say 
> to the boy, 'See, the arrows are on this side of you, take them,' then come,
> for it will be safe for you. And as the Lord lives, it is nothing of concern. 
> 22 (1Sa 20:37) But if I say to the young man, 'See, the arrows are beyond 
> you,' go, for the Lord has sent you away. 
> 23 (1Sa 20:14-15; 20:42) As for the matter upon which you and I have spoken,
> the Lord is between you and me forever."
> 24 So David hid himself in the field. And when the New Moon appeared, 
> the king sat down over food to eat. 
> 25 (1Sa 20:18) Now the king sat on his seat, as at other times, even 
> on a seat by the wall. Then Jonathan arose and Abner sat by Saul's side, 
> but David's place was empty. 
> 26 (Lev 15:5; 11:24) Nevertheless Saul did not say anything that day. 
> For he thought, "Something has happened. He is not clean; 
> surely he is not clean."
> 27 It happened on the following day, which was the second day of the month, 
> that David's place remained empty. So Saul said to Jonathan his son, 
> "Why has the son of Jesse not come to eat food either yesterday or today?"
> 28 (1Sa 20:6) And Jonathan answered Saul, "David earnestly asked leave 
> from me to go to Bethlehem. 
> 29 And he said, 'Please let me go, for our family has a sacrifice in the city 
> and my brother has commanded me to come. Now, if I have found favor
> in your sight, please let me leave and see my brothers.'
>  This is why he has not come to the king's table."
> 30 (Pr 21:24) Then Saul was angry with Jonathan and he said to him, 
> "You son of a perverse rebellious woman, do I not know that you are 
> choosing the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame 
> of your mother's nakedness? 
> 31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you
> nor your kingdom will be established. Now, send and bring him to me, 
> for he is a dead man."
> 32 (1Sa 19:5; Mt 27:23) Jonathan answered Saul his father and said to him, 
> "Why should he be killed? What has he done?"
> 33 (1Sa 18:11; 20:7) So Saul cast a spear at him to strike him. 
> Therefore Jonathan knew that his father was determined to kill David.
> 34 And Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger and did not eat food 
> on the second day of the month. For he was grieved for David, 
> because his father had dishonored him.
> 35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field at the time appointed 
> with David, and a little boy was with him. 
> 36 And he said to his boy, "Run, find the arrows which I shoot."
> He ran, and he shot the arrow over him.
> 37 (1Sa 20:22) When the boy came to the place of the arrow which
> Jonathan had shot, Jonathan called after the boy and said, 
> "Is not the arrow beyond you?"
> 38 Then Jonathan cried after the boy, "Hurry quickly! Do not stay!"
> And Jonathan's boy gathered up the arrow and came to his master. 
> 39 But the boy did not know anything. Only Jonathan and David knew the matter. 
> 40 Jonathan gave his weapons to his boy and said to him, 
> "Go, carry them to the city."
> 41 (1Sa 18:3) When the boy had gone, David arose from the south side 
> of the stone, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself 
> three times. They kissed one another and wept together, but David wept more.
> 42 (1Sa 1:17)  Jonathan said to David, "Go in peace, since the two of us swore
> in the name of the Lord, saying,' 'The Lord will be between me and you, 
> and between my descendants and your descendants forever.' "
> So he arose and departed, but Jonathan went into the city.
> 
> 1 Samuel 20
> [1] And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan,
> What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy
> father, that he seeketh my life?
> [2] And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father
> will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why
> should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so.
> [3] And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I
> have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this,
> lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,
> there is but a step between me and death.
> [4] Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even
> do it for thee.
> [5] And David said unto Jonathan, Behold, to morrow is the new moon, and I
> should not fail to sit with the king at meat: but let me go, that I may hide
> myself in the field unto the third day at even.
> [6] If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of
> me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice
> there for all the family.
> [7] If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be
> very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
> [8] Therefore thou shalt deal kindly with thy servant; for thou hast brought
> thy servant into a covenant of the LORD with thee: notwithstanding, if there
> be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy
> father?
> [9] And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that
> evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell
> it thee?
> [10] Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what if thy father
> answer thee roughly?
> [11] And Jonathan said unto David, Come, and let us go out into the field.
> And they went out both of them into the field.
> [12] And Jonathan said unto David, O LORD God of Israel, when I have sounded
> my father about to morrow any time, or the third day, and, behold, if there
> be good toward David, and I then send not unto thee, and shew it thee;
> [13] The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to
> do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest
> go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.
> [14] And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the
> LORD, that I die not:
> [15] But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever:
> no, not when the LORD hath cut off the enemies of David every one from the
> face of the earth.
> [16] So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the
> LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
> [17] And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he
> loved him as he loved his own soul.
> [18] Then Jonathan said to David, To morrow is the new moon: and thou shalt
> be missed, because thy seat will be empty.
> [19] And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly,
> and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in
> hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel.
> [20] And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at
> a mark.
> [21] And, behold, I will send a lad, saying, Go, find out the arrows. If I
> expressly say unto the lad, Behold, the arrows are on this side of thee,
> take them; then come thou: for there is peace to thee, and no hurt; as the
> LORD liveth.
> [22] But if I say thus unto the young man, Behold, the arrows are beyond
> thee; go thy way: for the LORD hath sent thee away.
> [23] And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the
> LORD be between thee and me for ever.
> [24] So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the
> king sat him down to eat meat.
> [25] And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by
> the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's
> place was empty.
> [26] Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought,
> Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.
> [27] And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the
> month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son,
> Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to
> day?
> [28] And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to
> Bethlehem:
> [29] And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in
> the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I
> have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my
> brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.
> [30] Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him,
> Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast
> chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of
> thy mother's nakedness?
> [31] For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not
> be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me,
> for he shall surely die.
> [32] And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore
> shall he be slain? what hath he done?
> [33] And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that
> it was determined of his father to slay David.
> [34] So Jonathan arose from the table in fierce anger, and did eat no meat
> the second day of the month: for he was grieved for David, because his
> father had done him shame.
> [35] And it came to pass in the morning, that Jonathan went out into the
> field at the time appointed with David, and a little lad with him.
> [36] And he said unto his lad, Run, find out now the arrows which I shoot.
> And as the lad ran, he shot an arrow beyond him.
> [37] And when the lad was come to the place of the arrow which Jonathan had
> shot, Jonathan cried after the lad, and said, Is not the arrow beyond thee?
> [38] And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And
> Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.
> [39] But the lad knew not any thing: only Jonathan and David knew the
> matter.
> [40] And Jonathan gave his artillery unto his lad, and said unto him, Go,
> carry them to the city.
> [41] And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the
> south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times:
> and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David
> exceeded.
> [42] And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn
> both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee,
> and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and
> Jonathan went into the city. 
> 
> Psalms 11
> For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.
> 1 In the Lord I seek refuge;
> how do you say to my soul,
> "Flee as a bird to your mountain,
> 2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) for the wicked bend their bow;
> they make ready their arrow on the string,
> that they may treacherously shoot
> the upright in heart.
> 3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) If the foundations are broken,
> what can the righteous do?"
> 4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is in His holy temple,
> His throne is in heaven;
> His eyes see,
> His eyes examine mankind.
> 5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord tests the righteous,
> but the wicked and one who loves violence
> His soul hates.
> 6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Upon the wicked He will rain
> coals of fire and brimstone and a burning wind;
> this will be the portion of their cup.
> 7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) For the righteous Lord
> loves righteousness;
> His countenance beholds the upright.
> 
> Psalm 11
> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
> 1 In the LORD put I my trust:
> How say ye to my soul, flee as a bird to your mountain?
> 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready
> their arrow upon the string,
> That they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
> 3 If the foundations be destroyed,
> What can the righteous do?
> 4 The LORD is in his holy temple,
> The LORD's throne is in heaven:
> His eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
> 5 The LORD trieth the righteous:
> But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
> 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone,
> and an horrible tempest:
> This shall be the portion of their cup.
> 7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness;
> His countenance doth behold the upright.
> 
> 2) Our Daily Bread for 12 April 2026 titled
> <a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/slow-anger">
> Slow Anger</a> by John Blase
> 
>  Joel 2:12-18
> 
> Return to the Lord
> 
> 12 (Jer 4:1; Hos 12:6) Yet even now, declares the Lord,
> return to Me with all your heart,
> and with fasting and with weeping and with mourning.
> 13 (Ps 34:18; Jnh 4:2) Rend your heart,
> and not your garments;
> return to the Lord your God,
> for He is gracious and merciful,
> slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;
> and He relents from punishing.
> 14 (Joel 1:13; Hag 2:19) Who knows? He might turn aside and relent,
> and He might leave behind a blessing—
> a grain offering and a food offering
> for the Lord your God.
> 15 (Joel 1:14; Nu 10:3) Blow the ram's horn in Zion,
> consecrate a fast,
> call a sacred assembly.
> 16 (Ex 19:10; 19:22) Gather the people,
> consecrate the congregation,
> assemble the elders,
> gather the children
> and those nursing at the breast;
> let the bridegroom leave his room
> and the bride her chamber.
> 17( Eze 8:16; Ps 79:10) Between the temple porch and the altar,
> let the priests, ministers of the Lord, weep and say,
> "Have pity upon Your people,
> and do not make Your heritage a disgrace,
> a mockery among the nations.
> Why should they say among the peoples,
> 'Where is their God?' "
> 
> Rescue and Restitution
> 
> 18 (Zec 1:14; 8:2) Then the Lord became jealous for His land
> and took pity upon His people. 
> 
> [12] Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your
> heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
> [13] And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your
> God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness,
> and repenteth him of the evil.
> [14] Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind
> him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?
> [15] Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
> [16] Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders,
> gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go
> forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
> [17] Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and
> the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine
> heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore
> should they say among the people, Where is their God?
> [18] Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people. 
> 
> "Slow television" is the term used to describe marathon coverage of an event, 
> typically shown in real time. The genre gained popularity in 2009 after the 
> Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast a seven-hour train journey. Yes, 
> seven hours, on a train. Sounds . . . boring. But it's gained an audience that
> finds the scenic ride mesmerizing.
> 
> The concept behind slow TV is to show something at the rate it's experienced 
> instead of the speed with which a narrative drama is told. It's built around 
> transition and movement instead of tension and plot. Slow TV is a step toward 
> savouring life's minutes as opposed to counting them.
> 
> The poet Francis Thompson wrote of God's "unperturbed pace." Thompson meant 
> that God moves methodically, patiently, with steps measured and intentional. 
> We see this slowness even with God's emotions. In Scripture, the prophet 
> Joel's call for the people of Judah to repent is grounded in the reality that 
> our God is "slow to anger" (Joel 2:13). Unlike our dramatic narratives, often 
> fueled by tempers and flying-off-the-handle selfishness, God takes a different
> approach. His anger arrives slowly. To a people who had rebelled against Him, 
> God says, "Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God" 
> (v. 13).
> 
> God's anger isn't like ours. He's slow to anger, a reality that allows us 
> to return to Him with all our hearts.
> 
> Reflect & Pray
> 
> When and how has God seemed to move slowly in your life? 
> Why is He slow to anger and quick to be compassionate?
> 
> Dear God, You're slow to anger, and I'm ever thankful.
> 
> <a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/discovery-series
> /compassion-learning-to-love-like-jesus/compassion-in-the-bible">Learn to Love
> Like Jesus</a>
> 
> 3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
> 
> Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
> 
> Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 1 Hard Bargain
> 
> Mark 11:24
> 
> 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray,
> believe that you will receive them, and you will have them.
> 
> 24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
> believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
> 
> "I've been praying." Jennifer declared confidently. " I told God I'd give him
> a tithe of that $5000000 when I win the sweepstakes."
> Her friend Cindi laughed. "Well, then, you don't have a chance. I told him
> I'd give him half!"
> Can we, as in Mark 11:24 seems to imply , pray for anything, absolutely
> anything, and expect that the Lord will come through? Can we pray with
> assurance for new cars, mink coats, or trips to the Caribbean? The verse
> seems to be a troublesome one, especially when we try it and our prayers
> aren't answered in the way we expected.
> But seen in context, Mark 11:24 gives us a much broader picture of the
> kind of prayer Jesus meant. The verse appears in the framework of
> Jesus' ministry - cleansing the temple, correcting the Pharisees,
> commanding forgiveness, discussing his authority. The condition for
> the fulfillment of Mark 11:24, if Jesus' actions are any indication,
> is fulfilling the will and purpose of God.
> Such a condition for powerful prayers involves much more than attaching
> am "If it be Thy will" clause onto the end of our prayers. We need to know
> God's will and walk in it, seeking his kingdom first, and drawing close to
> him. Then , as our hearts are right with him, what we ask in prayer
> is likely to be congruent with the mind and purposes of Christ. We are
> less likely to pray selfishly, and more likely to share God's priorities,
> as we get to know him. And as we deepen in our knowledge of him,
> as his will becomes our will, his promise for answered prayer takes
> on new dimensions.
> 
> Application
> 
> a) What is the connection betweeen know God's will and praying effectively?
> 
> b) What changes need to take place in my life
> so that I might pray with greater power?
> 
> 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?)
> 
> Manitoba
> 
> Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
> 
> Manitoba 2015 population  1 282 000
> 
> est Muslim Population      21 349
> 
> CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
> 
> The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
> diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 
> Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting 
> it might be twice that size.
> Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size 
> of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
> Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
> of this Muslim centre in Manitoba. 
> We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
> among Muslims in Winnipeg.
> 
> Let us intercede in unity for:
> 
> - new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
> - new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim 
>   communities around them, as well as training new workers
> - the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
>   background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
> - for the recent Somali woman who found faith  in Jesus and stood her ground
>   in the face of opposition to her new faith.
> - for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
>    with great support
> 
> Adding further
> 
> 30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024
> 
> 1 Timothy 2:1-7
> 
> 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 Saviour,
> 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
> to the knowledge of the truth.
> 5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
> and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
> 6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
> This was the testimony given at the proper time.
> 7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
> (I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
> in faith and truth. 
> 
> [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 Saviour,
> 4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
> to the knowledge of the truth.
> 5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
> and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
> 6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
> This was the testimony given at the proper time.
> 7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
> (I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
> in faith and truth. 
> 
> How can we keep praying?
> 
> Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
> 
> Ask those who are serving Christ among 
> Muslim people how you can pray for them.
> 
> When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
> for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also 
> participate in 30 Days.
> 
> What should you pray for?
> 
> Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
> in the places they govern.
> 
> Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
> access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
> 
> Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
> saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
> 
> My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
> call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
> (Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
> 
> 7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
> 
> http://www.ehc.ca
> 
> 12th Day of the Month
> 
> a) Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business 
> to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
> 
> (Proverb 11:1
> 
> 1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord,
> but a just weight is His delight.
> 
> 1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD:
> But a just weight is his delight.
> 
> )
> 
> b) Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of 
> hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
> 
> Conclusion:
> 
> Pray to the Lord for Him to make changes to your life.
> 
> Pray to the Lord and ask Him for discretion when you feel threatened.
> 
> Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, You're slow to anger, and I'm ever thankful."
> 
> Pray to the Lord and pray to know how to pray in the Lord's will. 
> 
> Pray to the Lord and pray to cleave to the Lord.
> 
> Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord's Love and Mercy.
> 
> Agree in prayer with us for:
> - new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
> - new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim 
>   communities around them, as well as training new workers
> - the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
>   background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
> - for the recent Somali woman who found faith  in Jesus and stood her ground
>   in the face of opposition to her new faith.
> - for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
>    with great support
> 
> Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
> 
> Ask those who are serving Christ among 
> Muslim people how you can pray for them.
> 
> 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 leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
> in the places they govern.
> 
> Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
> access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
> 
> Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
> saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
> 
> Pray that the Lord will put a desire in the hearts of those in business 
> to follow God's principles and act honourably and ethically
> 
> Pray the the Spirit of the Lord will restrain the spirit of 
> hatred and destruction against humanity across the world.
> 
> Pray that more Christians in <a href="https://www.vomcanada.com/mali.htm">
> Mali</a> will gain access to Bibles translated in their local language.
> 
> 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