Day 146 of My 6th Bible Study Journey

Day 146, 26 May 2026

1) Psalms 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117 ,118

Psalms 111
1 Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) The works of the Lord are great,
sought out by all who have pleasure in them.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) His work is honorable and glorious,
and His righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) He has made His wonderful works to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) He has given food to those who fear Him;
He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) He has shown His people the power of His works,
that He may give them the inheritance of the nations.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The works of His hands are true and just;
all His commands are sure.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) They stand forever and ever,
and are done in truth and uprightness.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He sent redemption to His people;
He has commanded His covenant forever; holy and fearful is His name.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who live it have insight. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 111
א Aleph
[1]Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart,
ב Bet
In the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
ג Gimel
[2]The works of the LORD are great,
ד Dalet
Sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
ה He
[3]His work is honourable and glorious:
ו Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
ז Zain
[4] He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered:
ח Het
The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
ט Tet
[5] He hath given meat unto them that fear him:
י Yod
He will ever be mindful of his covenant.
כ Kaph
[6] He hath shewed his people the power of his works,
ל Lamed
That he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
מ Mem
[7] The works of his hands are verity and judgment;
נ Nun
All his commandments are sure.
ס Samek
[8] They stand fast for ever and ever,
ע Ain
And are done in truth and uprightness.
פ Pe
[9] He sent redemption unto his people:
צ Zade
He hath commanded his covenant for ever:
ק Qoph
Holy and reverend is his name.
ר Resh
[10] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
ש Shin
A good understanding have all they that do his commandments:
ת Taw
His praise endureth for ever.

Psalms 112
1 Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
who delights greatly in His commandments.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) His offspring shall be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Wealth and riches shall be in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) To the upright there arises light in the darkness;
he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) A good man shows generous favor, and lends;
he will guide his affairs with justice.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) Surely the righteous man shall not be moved;
the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He shall not be afraid of evil tidings;
his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) His heart is established; he shall not be afraid,
until he sees triumph upon his enemies.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He has given away freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn shall be exalted with honor.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) The wicked shall see it and be grieved;
he shall gnash his teeth and melt away;
the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 112
א Aleph
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD,
ב Bet
That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
ג Gimel
[2] His seed shall be mighty upon earth:
ד Dalet
The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
ה He
[3] Wealth and riches shall be in his house:
ו Waw
And his righteousness endureth for ever.
ז Zain
[4] Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness:
ח Het
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
ט Tet
[5] A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth:
י Yod
He will guide his affairs with discretion.
כ Kaph
[6] Surely he shall not be moved for ever:
ל Lamed
The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
מ Mem
[7] He shall not be afraid of evil tidings:
נ Nun
His heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
ס Samek
[8] His heart is established, he shall not be afraid,
ע Ain
Until he see his desire upon his enemies.
פ Pe
[9] He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor;
צ Zade
His righteousness endureth for ever;
ק Qoph
His horn shall be exalted with honour.
ר Resh
[10] The wicked shall see it, and be grieved;
ש Shin
He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away:
ת Taw
The desire of the wicked shall perish.

Psalms 113
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise, O you servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and for evermore.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) From the rising of the sun to its going down,
the Lord's name is to be praised.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) The Lord is high above all nations,
and His glory above the heavens.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Who is like the Lord our God,
who dwells on high,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) who looks down on the things
that are in heaven and on the earth?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) He raises up the poor out of the dust
and lifts the needy out of the ash heap,
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) to make them sit with princes,
even with the princes of His people.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) He gives the barren woman a dwelling,
making her the joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord!

Psalm 113
[1] Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD,
Praise the name of the LORD.
[2] Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and for evermore.
[3] From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same
The LORD's name is to be praised.
[4] The LORD is high above all nations,
And his glory above the heavens.
[5] Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,
[6] Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven,
and in the earth!
[7] He raiseth up the poor out of the dust,
And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
[8] That he may set him with princes, Even with the princes of his people.
[9] He maketh the barren woman to keep house,
And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 114
1 When Israel went out of Egypt,
the house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The sea saw it and fled; the Jordan was driven back;
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) the mountains skipped like rams
and the hills like lambs.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) What alarmed you, O sea, that you fled,
O Jordan, that you turned back,
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) O mountains, that you skipped like rams,
O hills, like lambs?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) who turned the rock into a pool of water,
the hard stone into a spring of waters.

Psalm 114
[1] When Israel went out of Egypt,
The house of Jacob from a people of strange language;
[2] Judah was his sanctuary, And Israel his dominion.
[3] The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back.
[4] The mountains skipped like rams,
And the little hills like lambs.
[5] What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest?
Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
[6] Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams;
And ye little hills, like lambs?
[7] Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the God of Jacob;
[8] Which turned the rock into a standing water,
The flint into a fountain of waters. 

Psalms 115
Ps 135:15-20
1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory,
for the sake of Your mercy, and for the sake of Your truth.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Why should the nations say,
"Where now is their God?"
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) But our God is in the heavens;
He does whatever He pleases.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Their idols are silver and gold,
the work of men's hands.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) They have mouths, but they cannot speak;
eyes, but they cannot see;
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) they have ears, but they cannot hear;
noses, but they cannot smell;
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) they have hands, but they cannot feel;
feet, but they cannot walk; neither can they speak with their throat.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Those who make them are like them;
so is everyone who trusts in them.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) O Israel, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord;
He is their help and their shield.
12 The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us;
He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.
13 He will bless those who fear the Lord,
both the small and great ones.
14 The Lord shall increase you more and more,
you and your children.
15 You are blessed of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
16 The heavens belong to the Lord,
but the earth He has given to the children of men.
17 The dead do not praise the Lord, nor do any who go down into silence.
18 But we will bless the Lord from this time and for evermore.
Praise the Lord!

Psalms 115
[1] Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy
mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
[2] Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
[3] But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
[4] Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
[5] They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:
[6] They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:
[7] They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not:
neither speak they through their throat.
[8] They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in
them.
[9] O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
[10] O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.
[11] Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their
shield.
[12] The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the
house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
[13] He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.
[14] The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.
[15] Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.
[16] The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth hath he
given to the children of men.
[17] The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.
[18] But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Praise the LORD.

Psalm 116

1 I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice
and my supplications.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Because He has inclined His ear to me,
therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) The cords of death encircled me,
and the pains of Sheol took hold ofme;
I found trouble and sorrow.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Then called I upon the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, I plead with You, deliver my soul."
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
indeed, our God is merciful.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord protects the simple;
I was brought low, and He helped me.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Return to your rest, O my soul;
for the Lord has vindicated you.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) For You have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) I will walk before the Lord
in the land of the living.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) I believed, indeed I have spoken:
"I am greatly afflicted."
11Ps 42:5; 43:5 I said in my haste, "All men are liars."
12 What shall I render unto the Lord
for all His benefits toward me?
13 I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.
14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all His people.
15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.
16 O Lord, I am Your servant;
I am Your servant, the son of Your female servant; You have loosed my bonds.
17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving
and will call upon the name of the Lord.
18 I will pay my vows unto the Lord
now in the presence of all His people,
19 in the courts of the house of the Lord,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!

Psalms 116
[1] I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
[2] Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him
as long as I live.
[3] The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon
me: I found trouble and sorrow.
[4] Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver
my soul.
[5] Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
[6] The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
[7] Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully
with thee.
[8] For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my
feet from falling.
[9] I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
[10] I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:
[11] I said in my haste, All men are liars.
[12] What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
[13] I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.
[14] I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
[15] Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
[16] O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine
handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
[17] I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon
the name of the LORD.
[18] I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people,
[19] In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.
Praise ye the LORD.

Psalm 117

1 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Exalt Him, all you peoples!
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) For His merciful kindness is great towardus,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!

Psalms 117
[1] O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
[2] For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD
endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 118
1 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,
because His mercy endures forever.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) Let Israel say,
"His mercy endures forever."
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) Let the house of Aaron say,
"His mercy endures forever."
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Let those who fear the Lord say,
"His mercy endures forever."
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I called upon the Lord from my distress;
the Lord answered me and set me in an open place.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can people do to me?
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord is on my side to help me;
I shall look in triumph upon those who hate me.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) It is better to trust in the Lord
than to put confidence in man.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) It is better to trust in the Lord
than to put confidence in princes.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) All nations encircled me,
but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) They circled me; indeed, they surrounded me,
but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
12 They circled me like bees; they went forth as a fire over thorns,
but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
13 You have pushed against me, that I was falling,
but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord is my strength and song;
He has become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation
is in the tents of the righteous:
"The right hand of the Lord is valiant.
16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted;
the right hand of the Lord is valiant."
17 I shall not die, but I shall live
and declare the works of the Lord.
18 The Lord has severely chastened me,
but He has not given me over unto death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness;
I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.
20 This is the gate of the Lord;
the righteous shall enter through.
21 I will thank You that You have heard me
and have become my deliverance.
22 The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
23 This is what the Lord has done;
it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the Lord has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save us, we ask You, O Lord; O Lord, we ask You, send now success.
26 Blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord:
we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27 The Lord is God, and He has shown us His light;
bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You.
29 Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good,
for His mercy endures forever.

Psalm 118
[1] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:
Because his mercy endureth for ever.
[2] Let Israel now say,
That his mercy endureth for ever.
[3] Let the house of Aaron now say,
That his mercy endureth for ever.
[4] Let them now that fear the LORD say,
That his mercy endureth for ever.
[5] I called upon the LORD in distress:
The LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
[6] The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
[7] The LORD taketh my part with them that help me:
Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
[8] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.
[9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.
[10] All nations compassed me about:
But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
[11] They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about:
But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
[12] They compassed me about like bees;
they are quenched as the fire of thorns:
For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
[13] Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: But the LORD helped me.
[14] The LORD is my strength and song, And is become my salvation.
[15] The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles
of the righteous: The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
[16] The right hand of the LORD is exalted:
The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
[17] I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD.
[18] The LORD hath chastened me sore:
But he hath not given me over unto death.
[19] Open to me the gates of righteousness:
I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
[20] This gate of the LORD, Into which the righteous shall enter.
[21] I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, And art become my salvation.
[22] The stone which the builders refused
Is become the head stone of the corner.
[23] This is the LORD's doing;
It is marvellous in our eyes.
[24] This is the day which the LORD hath made;
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
[25] Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD:
O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
[26] Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD:
We have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
[27] God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light:
Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
[28] Thou art my God, and I will praise thee:
Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
[29] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:
For his mercy endureth for ever. 

2) Our Daily Bread for 26 May 2025 titled <a href="https://www.odbm.org/en
/devotionals/devotional-category/acting-with-integrity">Acting with Integrity 
</a> by Marvin Williams

Proverbs 12:13-23

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. 

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. 

In a moment of distraction, Sarah unknowingly dropped her diamond engagement 
ring into a homeless man's cup. Billy Ray, the panhandler who was given the 
ring, had it appraised and considered selling it. But he chose honesty and 
returned it to Sarah when she came back a few days later. Sarah and her 
husband set up a fund so donations could be made to help Billy Ray, which led 
to an outpouring of generosity from others. Billy Ray received financial and 
legal counsel and was eventually able to buy a home. He was also reunited 
with his long-lost family.

When we practice integrity, we please God and inspire others. Solomon says God
delighted in his integrity: "The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in 
people who are trustworthy" (Proverbs 12:22). He uses strong language to 
describe God's view of dishonesty - He detests it. When God’s people lie or 
"deceit is in [their] hearts" (v. 20), it defies Him and goes against His 
character. In contrast, when His people have "truthful lips" (v. 19) and deal 
faithfully, it brings Him joy. So treating others well is more than just 
telling the truth - it reflects God's own character. And in a world where 
deception can seem profitable, 
our integrity is something He "delights in" (v. 22).

Let's commit to act with integrity as God helps us. Even if the world doesn't 
notice, He's delighted when we walk in His ways.

Reflect & Pray

How does being trustworthy reflect God’s character? 
How will you live out integrity today?

Dear God, please teach me to live out integrity before You and others.

<a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/media/video-devotions
/proverbs-3-9-10-managing-gods-trust">
Discover more about managing God's trust. </a>

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 5 Rejoice in Grace - Day 3 The song of Exaltation

Exodus 15:2

2 The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.
He is my God, and I will praise Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.

2 The LORD is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation:
He is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; 
My father's God, and I will exalt him.

The world is full of music that communicates human emotion:
love, joy, sadness, separation.
A love song makes us misty-eyed; a song of protest arouses anger; a song
describing loss stimulates feelings of hurt and abandonment.
Music is a powerful force to sway the human spirit.
Exodus 15:2 indicates that God should be the source of the songs in our hearts.
Human emotions vacillate; human relationships disappoint,
but God is our "strength" and our "song".
To exalt the Lord includes many different type of "songs".
"I can't carry a tune in a bucket," one woman complained.
"How can I sing to the Lord anything that will be pleasing to him?"
But the Lord does not delight in the professionalism of our songs,
but in the motivation of our hearts. We can "sing to the Lord"
when we enjoy a Bach organ piece played for his glory.
We can exalt him in the words of Scripture - either remembered or sung.
We can worship him by enjoying the songs of others.
The key to making the Lord our song is exaltation. When our thoughts
lift him up in praise, we are singing a song of exaltation to the Lord.
When God is exalted in our songs, in our hearts, and in our thoughts,
that focus gives strength to our lives. We can face the difficulties
that are an inevitable part of experience,
because God is our "strength and our song".

Application

a) What is the difference between a song that is professionally performed
and one that exalts the Lord?

b) What practical steps can I take to 
make my daily life a "song of praise" to God?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

Mark 4:20-25

20 (Mk 4:8; Jn 15:4-5) "Still others are seed sown on good ground,
those who hear the word, and receive it, and bear fruit:
thirty, sixty, or a hundred times as much."

A Light Under a Basket

Lk 8:16-18

21 (Mt 5:15; Lk 8:16) He said to them, "Is a candle brought to be put
under a basket or under a bed and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 (Lk 8:17) For there is nothing hidden except to be revealed;
neither is anything kept secret except to be proclaimed.
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15)If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."

20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;
such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit,
some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put
under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;
neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete,
it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given:
and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.

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

God's Help in Times of Temptation

Hebrews 4:14-16

Jesus the Great High Priest

14 (Heb 6:20; 1:2-3) Since then we have a great High Priest
Who has passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold firmly to our confession.
15 (2Co 5:21; Jn 8:46) For we do not have a High Priest
who cannot sympathise with our weaknesses,
but One who was in every sense tempted like we are, yet without sin.
16 (Eph 3:12; Php 4:6-7) Let us then come with confidence
to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need.

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest,
that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest
which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;
but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help in time of need.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13 

9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: 
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

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

Ontario

Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario

Ontario 2015 population  13 687 7000

est Muslim Population     1 001 542

CNMM Networks:  Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
                                   Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor

Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that 
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Muslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly 
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontario. Mosques 
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools 
are starting.
And they're not complacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosque distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour 
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of 
"reverts", or white Canadians who have converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community.  Another town 
reports  Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:

- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals 
  whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising 
   believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
  towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

Adding further

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

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid  celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that 
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.

For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.

You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"

Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you 
know, and Muslims around the world:

- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 :  17 "In the last days it shall be," says God,
"that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; 
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, 
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.
18 Even on My menservants and maidservants 
I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. 
19 And I will show wonders in heaven above and signs on the earth below: 
blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke.  20 The sun shall be turned into darkness,
and the moon into blood, before that great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
21 And whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."[a]

Footnotes
	Acts 2:21 Joel 2:28-32.
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15  : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under 
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the 
house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people - 
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims 
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! 

And 

Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.

"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager, 
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.

Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians 
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before. 
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.

As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution 
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.

Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction. 
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.

I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through 
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom 
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."

13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy 
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope, 
through the power of the Holy Spirit.

[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 

ROMANS 15:13

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .

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

http://www.ehc.ca

Day 26 of the Month

a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16

16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your 
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

)

b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut

I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
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. 
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 your trust in the Lord.

Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please teach me to live out integrity before You 
and others."

Pray to the Lord and pray the Lord in Song.

Pray to the Lord and pray to be in the light of Jesus Christ, the Creator.

Pray to the Lord and pray knnow Jesus Chirst, the loving High Priest.

Agree in prayer for Ontario:

- get network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connections with local pastors, congregations and individuals 
  whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising 
   believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
  towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people - 
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims 
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days! 

Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ.

Pray that Christian expatriates in <a href="https://www.vomcanada.com
/oman.htm">Oman</a> will have opportunities to share the love of Jesus.

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
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