Happy new month beloved child of God. It is you who bless the just man Lord, you surround him with favor as with a shield. As we rise this new month, we commit ourselves to His divine favors and blessings.
Psalm 5
To my words give ear, O Lord, give heed to my groaning.Attend to the sound of my cries, my King and my God.
It is you whom I invoke, O Lord. In the morning you hear me;in the morning I offer you my prayer, watching and waiting.
You are no God who loves evil; no sinner is your guest.The boastful shall not stand their ground before your face.
You hate all who do evil; you destroy all who lie.The deceitful and bloodthirsty man the Lord detests.
But I through the greatness of your love have access to your house.I bow down before your holy temple, filled with awe.
Lead me, Lord, in your justice, because of those who lie in wait; make clear your way before me.No truth can be found in their mouths,
their heart is all mischief,their throat a wide-open grave, all honey their speech.
All those you protect shall be glad and ring out their joy.You shelter them; in you they rejoice, those who love your name.
It is you who bless the just man, Lord: you surround him with favour as with a shield.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,world without end.Amen.
TODAY’S WORD:
He said, ‘I trust my Lord will not be angry if I speak once more: perhaps there will only be ten.’ ‘I will not destroy it’ he replied ‘for the sake of the ten.’
When he had finished talking to Abraham the Lord went away, and Abraham returned home (Gen 18:32)Another man, one of his disciples, said to him, ‘Sir, let me go and bury my father first.’ But Jesus replied, ‘Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead. (Matt. 8:22)
DAILY PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, as we begin this second part of the year, we commit ourselves to follow you. We commit to leave the dead to bury the dead. May fear, self concern or attachment to worldly things never take me away from your will for me. Give me the grace, abundant grace to follow You. Amen.
The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Think positive. It is well with you. God is in control. Have a blessed and fulfilling working week.
WE THANK GOD FOR THE MONTH OF JULY AND GOD’S MERCIES THAT HAVE BROUGHT TO THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR. MAY HIS GRACE ENOUGH FOR YOU IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE. MAY YOU BE TRULY FRUITFUL AND ELEVATED IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. GOODNESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW YOU ALWAYS. AMEN. HAPPY NEW MONTH.