Monthly Archives: May 2022

May 31st- Maintaining our faith through those extremely tough times is a hallmark of our Christian walk.

Job 1: 20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21. He said,“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,And naked I shall return there.The LORD gave and the … Continue reading

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May 30th- He thought of them before himself, and the Lord blessed him accordingly.

Esther 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of … Continue reading

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May 29th- if the Lord chooses to bless us, it can come from anyone in any way. We just need to accept it gracefully.

Esther 6: 10 Then the king said to Haman, “Take quickly the robes and the horse as you have said, and do so for Mordecai the Jew, who is sitting at the king’s gate; do not fall short in anything … Continue reading

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May 28th-Esther wisely followed the advice of Hegai and found favor

Esther 2: 15 Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai who had taken her as his daughter, came to go in to the king, she did not request anything except what Hegai, the … Continue reading

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May 27th- How often are we praising God, thanking Him for the skills or talents He has given others?

Nehemiah 12: 24 The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, as prescribed by David the man of God, division corresponding to division. These … Continue reading

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May 26th- As a splint or brace on an injured ankle allows us to relax against its support, the Word can become the support for our injured soul.

Nehemiah 8: 10 Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the … Continue reading

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May 25th- Imagine being able to elect the most faithful, God-fearing men, or women, to political office.

Nehemiah 7: 2 then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. The primary consideration given for Nehemiah’s assignments here … Continue reading

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May 24th-pressing or urgent things may rule the day, but we also need to be ready for whatever else of importance may come our way.

Nehemiah 4: 21 So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared. 22 At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night … Continue reading

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May 23rd-The first lesson then, for any leader, in any situation, is to turn to God.

Nehemiah 1: 4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Nehemiah is a book most often taught from regarding the examples of … Continue reading

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May 22nd-Why not make a commitment to seek God through fasting and prayer for that situation that is right now giving us great concern?

Ezra 10: 6 Then Ezra rose from before the house of God and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib. Although he went there, he did not eat bread nor drink water, for he was mourning over … Continue reading

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