Day 168 of My 5th Bible Study Journey - 17 June 2025 reflections

Day 168, 17 June 2025



1) Proverbs 27, Proverbs 28, Proverbs 29



Proverbs 27

1 (Lk 12:19-20; Jas 4:13-16 ) Do not boast about tomorrow,

for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

2 (Pr 25:27; 2Co 10:12 ) Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;

a stranger, and not your own lips.

3 (Pr 17:12) A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,

but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

4 (Pr 6:34; 1Jn 3:12) Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous,

but who is able to stand before envy?

5 (Pr 28:23; Gal 2:14) Open rebuke is better

than secret love.

6 (Ps 141:5) Faithful are the wounds of a friend,

but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

7 The full soul loathes a honeycomb,

but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

8 (Isa 16:2) As a bird that wanders from her nest,

so is a man who wanders from his place.

9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart,

so does the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.

10 (1Ki 12:6-8; Pr 17:17) Do not forsake your own friend

or your father's friend,

nor go into your brother's house in the day of your calamity;

for better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far off.

11 (Pr 10:1; Ps 119:42) My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,

that I may answer him who reproachesme.

12 (Pr 22:3) A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,

but the simple pass on and are punished.

13 (Pr 20:16) Take his garment that is security for a stranger,

and take a pledge of him for an adulterous woman.

14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,

it will be counted a curse to him.

15 (Pr 19:13; 21:9) A continual dripping on a very rainy day

and a contentious woman are alike;

16 whoever restrains her restrains the wind,

and grasps oil in his right hand.

17 Iron sharpens iron,

so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

18 (1Co 9:7; SS 8:12) Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit;

so he who waits on his master will be honored.

19 As in water face answers to face,

so the heart of man to man.

20 (Pr 30:15-16; Ecc 1:8) Death and destruction are never full;

so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

21 (Pr 17:3) As the refining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold,

so is a man to his praise.

22 (Pr 23:35; Jer 5:3) Though you should grind a fool in a mortar

among wheat with a pestle,

yet his foolishness will not depart from him.

23 (1Pe 5:2) Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,

and look well to your herds;

24 (Pr 23:5) for riches are not forever,

nor does the crown endure to every generation.

25 The hay appears, and the tender grass shows itself,

and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

26 The lambs are for your clothing,

and the goats are the price of the field.

27 You will have goats' milk enough

for your food, for the food of your household,

and for the maintenance of your maidens.



[1] Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may

bring forth.

[2] Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and

not thine own lips.

[3] A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier

than them both.

[4] Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before

envy?

[5] Open rebuke is better than secret love.

[6] Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are

deceitful.

[7] The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter

thing is sweet.

[8] As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from

his place.

[9] Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's

friend by hearty counsel.

[10] Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into

thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour

that is near than a brother far off.

[11] My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that

reproacheth me.

[12] A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple

pass on, and are punished.

[13] Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of

him for a strange woman.

[14] He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the

morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

[15] A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are

alike.

[16] Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right

hand, which bewrayeth itself.

[17] Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

[18] Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that

waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

[19] As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

[20] Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never

satisfied.

[21] As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to

his praise.

[22] Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a

pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

[23] Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy

herds.

[24] For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every

generation?

[25] The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of

the mountains are gathered.

[26] The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

[27] And thou shalt have goats' milk enough for thy food, for the food of

thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.



Proverbs 28



1 (Lev 26:17; Ps 53:5) The wicked flee when no man pursues,

but the righteous are bold as a lion.

2 Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes;

but by a man of understanding and knowledge, it shall be prolonged.

3 A poor man who oppresses the poor

is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.

4 (1Ki 18:18; Mt 3:7) Those who forsake instruction praise the wicked,

but such as keep instruction contend with them.

5 (Ps 92:6; Jn 7:17) Evil men do not understand justice,

but those who seek the Lord understand all things.

6 (Pr 19:1; 28:18) Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness

than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 (Pr 29:3) Whoever keeps the law is a wise son,

but he who is a companion of riotous men shames his father.

8 (Lev 25:36; Pr 13:22) He who by usury and unjust

gain increases his substance

will gather it for him who will pity the poor.

9 (Ps 109:7; Pr 15:8) He who turns away his ear from hearing instruction,

even his prayer will be an abomination.

10 (Pr 26:27; Mt 6:33) Whoever causes the righteous

to go astray in an evil way,

he himself will fall into his own pit;

but the upright will have good things in possession.

11 (Pr 26:16) The rich man is wise in his own conceit,

but the poor who has understanding searches him out.

12 (Pr 11:10; 29:2) When righteous men rejoice, there is great glory;

but when the wicked rise, a man hides himself.

13 (Job 31:33; Ps 32:3-5) He who covers his sins will not prosper,

but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.

14 (Pr 23:17; Isa 66:2) Happy is the man who always fears,

but he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief.

15 (Mt 2:16; 1Pe 5:8) As a roaring lion and a charging bear,

so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

16 (Isa 3:12) The prince who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,

but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

17 (Ge 9:6; Ex 21:14) A man burdened with bloodshed of any person

will flee until death;

let no man help him.

18 (Pr 10:9; 28:6) Whoever walks uprightly will be saved,

but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

19 (Pr 12:11) He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,

but he who follows after vain things will have poverty enough.

20 (Pr 28:22; 13:11) A faithful man will abound with blessings,

but he who makes haste to be rich will not be innocent.

21 (Eze 13:19; Pr 18:5) To show partiality is not good,

because for a morsel of bread that man will transgress.

22 (Pr 23:6; 28:20) He who hastens to be rich has an evil eye,

and does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

23 (Pr 27:5-6) He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward

than he who flatters with the tongue.

24 (Pr 18:9; 19:26) Whoever robs his father or his mother

and says, "It is no transgression,"

the same is the companion of a destroyer.

25 (Pr 11:25; 15:18) He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife,

but he who puts his trust in the Lord will prosper.

26 (Pr 3:5) He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,

but whoever walks wisely will be delivered.

27 (Pr 19:17; Dt 15:7) He who gives to the poor will not lack,

but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.

28 (Pr 28:12; Job 24:4) When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;

but when they perish, the righteous increase.



[1] The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a

lion.

[2] For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a

man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

[3] A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which

leaveth no food.

[4] They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law

contend with them.

[5] Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD

understand all things.

[6] Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is

perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

[7] Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of

riotous men shameth his father.

[8] He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall

gather it for him that will pity the poor.

[9] He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer

shall be abomination.

[10] Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall

himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in

possession.

[11] The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath

understanding searcheth him out.

[12] When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the

wicked rise, a man is hidden.

[13] He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and

forsaketh them shall have mercy.

[14] Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart

shall fall into mischief.

[15] As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the

poor people.

[16] The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he

that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

[17] A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the

pit; let no man stay him.

[18] Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his

ways shall fall at once.

[19] He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that

followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

[20] A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh

haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

[21] To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that

man will transgress.

[22] He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that

poverty shall come upon him.

[23] He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that

flattereth with the tongue.

[24] Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no

transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

[25] He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his

trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

[26] He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely,

he shall be delivered.

[27] He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his

eyes shall have many a curse.

[28] When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the

righteous increase.



Proverbs 29

1 (Pr 6:15; 1Sa 2:25) He who is often reproved, yet hardens his neck,

will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 (Est 8:15; Pr 28:12) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;

but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.

3 (Pr 10:1; Lk 15:30) Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father,

but he who keeps company with harlots spends his substance.

4 (Pr 29:14) The king establishes the land by judgment,

but he who receives bribes overthrowsit.

5 (Ps 5:9 ) A man who flatters his neighbor

spreads a net for his feet.

6 (Ecc 9:12) In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare,

but the righteous sing and rejoice.

7 (Job 29:16; Ps 41:1) The righteous considers the cause of the poor,

but the wicked regards not to know it.

8 (Pr 11:11) Scornful men bring a city into a snare,

but wise men turn away wrath.

9 If a wise man contends with a foolish man,

whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

10 (Ge 4:5-8) The bloodthirsty hate the upright,

but the just seek his soul.

11 (Pr 12:16; 14:33) A fool utters all his mind,

but a wise man keeps it in until afterwards.

12 If a ruler listens to lies,

all his servants are wicked.

13 (Pr 22:2; Ps 13:3) The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:

The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

14 (Pr 16:12; Ps 72:2-4) The king who faithfully judges the poor,

his throne will be established forever.

15 (Pr 10:1; 17:25) The rod and reproof give wisdom,

but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

16 (Ps 37:36; 58:10) When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;

but the righteous will see their fall.

17 (Pr 13:24; 29:15) Correct your son, and he will give you rest;

yes, he will give delight to your soul.

18 (Jn 13:17; 1Sa 3:1) Where there is no vision, the people perish;

but happy is he who keeps the teaching.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words,

for though he understands he will not answer.

20 (Pr 26:12; Jas 1:19) Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child

will have him as a son in the end.

22 (Pr 15:18; 17:19; 26:21) An angry man stirs up strife,

and a furious man abounds in transgression.

23 (Pr 15:33; Mt 23:12) A man's pride will bring him low,

but honor will uphold the humble in spirit.

24 (Lev 5:1; Pr 8:36) Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul;

he hears the oath but tells nothing.

25 (Ge 20:2; 20:11 )The fear of man brings a snare,

but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe.

26 (Pr 19:6; Ps 20:9) Many seek the ruler's favor,

but every man's judgment comes from the Lord.

27 (Ps 139:21; 1Jn 3:13) An unjust man is an abomination to the just,

and he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.



Proverbs 29

[1] He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be

destroyed, and that without remedy.

[2] When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the

wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

[3] Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company

with harlots spendeth his substance.

[4] The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts

overthroweth it.

[5] A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

[6] In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous

doth sing and rejoice.

[7] The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked

regardeth not to know it.

[8] Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

[9] If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh,

there is no rest.

[10] The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

[11] A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till

afterwards.

[12] If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

[13] The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both

their eyes.

[14] The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be

established for ever.

[15] The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth

his mother to shame.

[16] When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the

righteous shall see their fall.

[17] Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give

delight unto thy soul.

[18] Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the

law, happy is he.

[19] A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he

will not answer.

[20] Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a

fool than of him.

[21] He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him

become his son at the length.

[22] An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in

transgression.

[23] A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble

in spirit.

[24] Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing,

and bewrayeth it not.

[25] The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the

LORD shall be safe.

[26] Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the

LORD.

[27] An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in

the way is abomination to the wicked.



2) Our Daily Bread for 17 June 2025 Titled

Clinging to God's Promises
by Leslie Koh



Isaiah 55:1-3,8-13



The Invitation to the Waters

1 (SS 5:1; Rev 21:6) Ho! Everyone who thirsts,

come to the waters;

and you who have no money,

come, buy and eat.

Come, buy wine and milk

without money and without price.

2 (Ps 22:26; Hos 8:7) Why do you spend money for that which is not bread,

and your labor for that which does not satisfy?

Listen diligently to Me, and eat what is good,

and let your soul delight itself in abundance.

3 (Isa 61:8; Ac 13:34) Incline your ear, and come to Me.

Listen, so that your soul may live,

and I will make an everlasting covenant with you,

even the sure mercies of David.

8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts,

nor are your ways My ways,

says the Lord.

9 (Ps 103:11) For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

so are My ways higher than your ways,

and My thoughts than your thoughts.

10 (Isa 30:23) For as the rain comes down,

and the snow from heaven,

and do not return there

but water the earth

and make it bring forth and bud

that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,

11 (Isa 45:23; 46:10) so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

it shall not return to Me void,

but it shall accomplish that which I please,

and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

12 (Isa 44:23; Ps 105:43) For you shall go out with joy,

and be led out with peace;

the mountains and the hills

shall break forth into singing before you,

and all the trees of the field

shall clap their hands.

13 (Isa 41:19; 60:13) Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree,

and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree;

and it shall be to the Lord for a memorial,

for an everlasting sign

that shall not be cut off.



Isaiah 55

[1] Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no

money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and

without price.

[2] Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour

for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that

which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

[3] Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and

I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

[8] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,

saith the LORD.

[9] For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than

your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

[10] For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth

not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that

it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

[11] So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not

return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it

shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

[12] For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the

mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all

the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

[13] Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the

brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name,

for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.



Wendy was feeling a little left out. During lunch break, her boss had left

chocolates on everyone's desks - except hers. Puzzled, she lamented to

a friend, "Why did he leave me out?"



When asked, their boss explained: "Those chocolates are still good,

but they've been around for some time. Wendy's pregnant, so I just wanted

to play it extra safe." Then he laughed. "As for the rest of you . . . ."



The little incident became a running joke in the office, but it got me

thinking about how we sometimes misread God's intentions because of our

limited understanding and perception. We may even believe ourselves

to be victims of unfair treatment, forgetting that God always

has our best interests at heart. Always.



Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us that while we may not fully understand God's

thoughts and ways, we can be sure that they're "higher than [our] ways"

(v. 9). Ours are often influenced by selfish desires; His are perfect,

compassionate, and righteous. So even when things don't look good

for now, we can trust that God will provide what we truly need (vv. 1-2),

for He's loving and faithful to His own everlasting promise (v. 3).

Let's "call on him while he is near" (v. 6), knowing

that He'll never leave us.



Reflect & Pray



Which promises of God can you hold on to when life seems unfair?

Which aspects of His character give you comfort and assurance?



Faithful God, You know I sometimes feel left

out of Your blessings and doubt Your love for me.

Please help me to trust in You

and to hold on tightly to Your everlasting promises.



3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation



Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools



Week 4 - The Blessings of Grace Day 3 - From Darkness to Light



Col 1:13-14



13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and has transferred us

into the kingdom of His dear Son,

14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.



[13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated

us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

[14] In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of

sins:



Most of us have no real concept of darkness. We live in a world illuminated

not only by sun, moon and start, bit by streetlights and electric lamps and,

when the power goes off, flashlights and candles. We resist the darkness

For the sighted, being in absolute darkness is a frightening experience.

The dark blots out everything; we can see nothing, not even our own bodies,

and we may become disoriented. The dark seems to press in upon us,

with an almost physical weight that oppresses.

Spiritual darkness is like that. Spiritual darkness,

the absence of light in Christ, is oppressive, weighing us down,

distorting our perceptions of realty.

We cannot judge clearly, for we cannot see at all.

Yet God breaks into our darkness, bringing his light - Jesus Christ,

The Light of the World. When the awareness of Christ invades our lives,

our eyes are opened and we can see for the first time. We see our sin,

God's grace, and the Way he has provided for escape from the dark.

And as we continue to walk in his light, we see even more - the need

for changes in our lives, and God's power to work those changes.

Discernment and wisdom come through his light,

and we understand spiritual truths we could never see before.

Paul says that God has 'rescued' us from darkness and brought us

into the light. We cannot, on our own, accomplish this rescue,

but god through Christ's sacrifice brings it about in us.

He is the light who illuminates our darkness.



Application



a) Many different kinds of spiritual darkness invade our lives

and keep us blind to the truth - sin, lack of understanding,

resistance to the Holy Spirit. What kinds of spiritual darkness

have I experienced?



b) What changes took place in me when I first 'came into the light'?



c) What spiritual truths can I see now that I could not see

when I lived in darkness?



4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland



Gen 13:2,5-6,14-17



2 (Ge 24:35; Ps 112:1-3) Abram was very wealthy in livestock,

in silver and in gold.

5 Now Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents.

6 (Ge 36:6-7) But the land was not able to support them

both dwelling together because their possessions were so great.

14 (Ge 28:14; Dt 3:27) After Lot had departed from him,

the Lord said to Abram,

"Lift up now your eyes, and look from the place where you are,

northward and southward and eastward and westward.

15 (Ge 12:7; 2Ch 20:7) All the land that you see I will give to you

and to your descendants forever.

16 (Ge 28:14; Nu 23:10) I will make your descendants like the dust

of the earth, so that if a man could number the dust of the earth,

then your descendants could also be numbered.

17 Arise, and walk throughout the land across its length

and its width, for I will give it to you."



2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

5 And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.

6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together:

for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him,

Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward,

and southward, and eastward, and westward:

15 for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it,

and to thy seed for ever.

16 And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man

can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it;

for I will give it unto thee.



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



God's Generous Provision



Ps 145:13b-21



13 Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord upholds all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon You,

and You give them their food in due season.

16 You open Your hand

and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways

and loving in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all those who call upon Him,

to all who call upon Him in truth.

19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;

He also will hear their cry and will save them.

20 The Lord preserves all those who love Him,

but all the wicked He will destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,

and let all people bless His holy name

forever and ever.



13 And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall,

And raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee;

And thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand,

And satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,

And holy in all his works.

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him,

To all that call upon him in truth.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him:

He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him:

But all the wicked will he destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD:

And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.



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?)



Quebec



Quick facts on Muslims in Quebec



Quebec 2015 population 8214 000



est Muslim Population 418946



CNMM Networks: Montreal



There is a growing Muslim population in Quebec City and a smattering

of Muslims scattered around the rest of the province, yet the vast majority

of Muslims live in the greater Montreal area. n fact, 23% of Canada's Muslim

population live in Quebec. Why is that? It is largely because Francophone

African Muslims are attracted to La Belle Provence.

And here's an interesting, perhaps even shocking fact: There are more

Muslims in Montreal than there are evangelical Christians.

This is one demographic factor creates a challenging environment for churches

and believers here: The size of the available 'workforce' is small

by comparison to begin with. Believers are already is a host culture that

is often either indifferent to religion or resistant to it. And now

this 'new' religious community of Muslims - many of whom do not visibly

or socially conform to Quebec society - are a growing population. It might br

easy for Christians to feel overwhelm by this cultural double-whammy,

yet God has always worked miracles through the small, the few.

Agree in prayer for :



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



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



17th Day of the Month



a) Pray for the safety of those who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes



( Ps 122:7 - 7 Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!



7 Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces.)



b) Pray for the province of Ontario



I) Pray for the leaders of Ontario,

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.



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 be bold and righteous in Him.



Pray to the Lord: "Faithful God, You know I sometimes feel left

out of Your blessings and doubt Your love for me.

Please help me to trust in You

and to hold on tightly to Your everlasting promises."



Pray to the Lord and pray to come into the Light of Jesus Christ.



Pray to the Lord and pray to understand the obedience of Abraham.



Pray to the Lord and pray to give Jesus Christ praise.



Agree in prayer for Quebec:



- The people of Quebec, Muslim or otherwise, to be open to the Gospel

- for Muslims who are encountering believers and responding

-for a new group of Muslim background believers who are meeting

together for worship!

- For pastors and believers to be full of passion, faith and vision for

reaching Muslims in Quebec.



- 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 for the safety of those who live in your community -

safety from conflict an crimes



Pray that Christians in Turkmenistan will have access

to the Turkmen-language Bible, even though it has been banned.



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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