Bible in 365 Days – Day 196
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 136:23 NLT He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever. Observation (s): Application: Have you ever been so sick that you couldn’t move? The last time I was affected by this level of weakness was when Jamaica had an outbreak of the chikungunya virus, commonly called “chik […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 195
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 129:2 NLT From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me, but they have never defeated me. Observation (s): Application: During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, I came across the funniest meme ever. A German supporter taunted Brazil about their 7 nil loss. The Brazilian responded by pointing out Germany’s […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 194
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 121:3-4 NLT He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. Observation (s): Application: Even the best soldiers need sleep. For humans, the longest recorded time without sleep is approximately 264 hours, or just […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 193
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 119:105 NLT Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Observation (s): Application: A few months ago, we took a trip to the mountains. Our hike begun at midnight and the entire place was pitch black. Without the light from our lanterns, torches […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 192
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 118:8 NLT It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. Observation(s) Application: My sister and I dubbed June-July 2019 as the months when “men are bound to fail”. This is because over the course of these two months, we have experienced multiple cases when […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 191
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 107:2 NLT Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. Observation(s): Application: We love to boast about the good things in our lives. Whether it’s a new house, an engagement, a wedding, or a new job or promotion, when good things […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 190
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 105:19 NLT Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. Observation (s): Application: Can God trust you to righteously steward your dreams if they are fulfilled? There is a common saying that alludes to “how we behave when we have nothing is how we will […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 189
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 104:5, 8-9 NLT You placed the world on its foundation so it would never be moved. Mountains rose and valleys sank to the levels you decreed. Then you set a firm boundary for the seas, so they would never again cover the earth. Observation (s): Application: God is All-powerful. Why […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 188
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 94:18-19 NLT I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord , supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Observation (s): Application: Slip is defined as unintentionally losing one’s footing. The psalmist unintentionally lost his footing as wicked and […]
Bible in 365 Days – Day 187
Focus Chapters: Standout Verse(s): Psalms 71:7 NLT My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. Observation (s): Application: The world’s perception of things rarely goes beyond the surface. Salt is seen as salty because of its saltiness. Sugar is sweet because of its sweetness. Lemons are sour because […]