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May 2008
The following is the bible reading program for the month of May 2008.
May 1 "The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack" (Psalm 23:1, AMP). God is your only source of provision. Trust Him to take care of all your needs. May 2 "You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day…" (Psalm 91:5, AMP). When you remain connected to God and His Word, making Him your refuge, you don't have to fear the attacks of the enemy. May 3 "When you go, they [the words of your parents' God] shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you" (Proverbs 6:22, AMP). God's Word, when planted in the soil of your heart, will lead and guide you through life. Meditate on the Word so you can receive God's wisdom. May 4 "For by me [Wisdom from God] your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased" (Proverbs 9:11, AMP). Wisdom will give you the practical steps you need to preserve yourself. Ask God to show you what you can do to ensure that you live a long, strong life. May 5 "Jesus said, They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat" (Matthew 14:16, AMP). If you are a follower of Jesus, you have been equipped with the power necessary to help others and share God's love. Let Him use you today to help meet someone's needs. May 6 "While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word" (Acts 10:44). The Word of God is anointed with burden-removing, yoke-destroying power. When you speak it in faith, the Holy Spirit will invade your atmosphere and bring your words to pass. May 7 "And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent this angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews" (Acts 12:11). God's angels will deliver you from danger when you trust in Him. Have faith that these ministering spirits will save you from all harm. May 8 "Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law" (Romans 13:10). When you walk in the love of God, you can't treat others badly. Make a conscious effort to walk in love every day and you will be fulfilling every commandment. May 9 "And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness" (Ephesians 4:23, 24). Renewing your mind is essential to having a successful Christian life. Your spirit was transformed at the point of receiving Christ, but your mind must be renewed daily to take on the characteristics of God. May 10 "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves" (Philippians 2:3). Evaluate whether what you do is based on love. Put others before yourself and God will make sure that you are a success. May 11 "Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life)" (Proverbs 12:28, AMP). When you do things God's way, the abundant life is guaranteed. May 12 "Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored" (Proverbs 13:18, AMP). Listening to wise counsel and the correction that comes from God will cause you to prosper. On the other hand, when you ignore what God's Word tells you to do, you will not experience lasting abundance. May 13 "O Lord, our God, other masters besides You have ruled over us, but we will acknowledge and mention Your name only" (Isaiah 26:13, AMP). Before you come into relationship with Jesus Christ, you are under the dominion of Satan and the world's system. But when you accept Jesus into your life, He becomes your Master, Lord and Savior. May 14 "Have you not brought this upon yourself by forsaking the Lord your God when He led you in the way?" (Jeremiah 2:17, AMP). Turning aside from God's Word has serious consequences. Don't bring calamity upon yourself by ignoring the Scriptures. Obey Him and experience the blessings He has promised you. May 15 "Moreover, He said to me, Son of man, all My words that I shall speak to you, receive in your heart and hear with your ears" (Ezekiel 3:10, AMP). When God speaks, receive His words. They are always filled with truth and revelation to help take your life to the next level. May 16 "And you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and praise the name of the Lord, your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you. And My people shall never be put to shame" (Joel 2:26, AMP). Abundance is God's method of operation. He wants to bless you in an extraordinary way. When you belong to Him, He will provide for you and cause you to be satisfied in every area of your life. May 17 "Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision" (Joel 3:14, AMP). If you have not made Jesus Christ the Lord of your life, today is your day! Decide right now to accept Him into your heart and experience the good life God has predestined for you through Him. May 18 "But you should not have gloated over your brother's day, the day when his misfortune came and he was made a stranger; you should not have rejoiced over the sons of Judah in the day of their ruin; you should not have spoken arrogantly in the day of their distress" (Obadiah 1:12, AMP). Don't rejoice at others' calamity. Instead, pray for those who are going through hard times so that God's mercy and grace may show up on their behalf. May 19 "He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea" (Micah 7:19). When you sin and miss the mark, don't wallow in condemnation. God is faithful to forgive you of your sins when you repent. Furthermore, He will not even remember them once He forgives you. May 20 "For then [changing their impure language] I will give to the people a clear and pure speech from pure lips, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord…" (Zephaniah 3:9, AMP). It is important that your words reflect the character and purity of God's Word if you want Him to answer your prayers. If your conversation is not pure and does not line up with the Bible, repent and begin to speak in line with the Scriptures. May 21 "Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field" (Zechariah 10:1). God wants to rain His goodness on you. Ask Him for His blessings and He will shower you with them. May 22 "Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions" (Matthew 19:21, 22). Following Jesus will cost you something. You may be required to give up something that may be precious to you in favor of something greater, but the rewards will far outweigh the sacrifice. May 23 "You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word]" (Psalm 27:8, AMP). Seek God because it is necessary to your spiritual well-being and because He tells you to do so in His Word. You will find answers to life's questions in His presence. May 24 "And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee" (Psalm 9:10). When you are closely acquainted with someone, you know their character. Likewise, when you have an intimate relationship with the Lord, you will be able to trust Him because you know His character. May 25 "Man's steps are ordered by the Lord. How then can a man understand his way?" (Proverbs 20:24, AMP). Even when you try to plan your way in life, God will still get involved to bring His purpose for your life to pass. Yield to Him and He will guide you into your destiny. May 26 "He who turns away his ear from hearing the law [of God and man], even his prayer is an abomination, hateful and revolting [to God]" (Proverbs 28:9, AMP). Asking God to answer your prayers when you are in disobedience to His Word is futile. First align your life with His Word, then you can expect your requests to be granted. May 27 "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken it" (Isaiah 1:19, 20, AMP). Obedience is the key to obtaining the promises of God. You must allow His Word to be your final authority in life. Any other way leads only to destruction. May 28 "I, even I, have foretold it; yes, I have called him [Cyrus]; I have brought him, and [the Lord] shall make his way prosperous" (Isaiah 48:15, AMP). God is the author of true and lasting prosperity in your life. What He has spoken in His Word concerning the good life will surely come to pass. May 29 "And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God" (Mark 11:22). Faith is a practical expression of your confidence in God and His Word. If you have faith, act on what you believe. May 30 "And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62). Committing to building the May 31 "Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God" (Luke 12:8). Confessing Jesus and believing in Him guarantees you eternal life in Heaven. When you acknowledge Him now, He will acknowledge you before the Father.
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