August 26

Josh. 1-4

When your leader is dead, God may ask you to lead instead.

To be brave and courageous , to do something that may seem outrages.

Obey what Gods word tell, and all will go well.

First you can check it out, then it will leave you in no doubt.

For this will be a test, if you are to come into Gods rest.

As you hear that all opposition, has heard of your vision.

That God is for you, in everything you do.

Now must now be purified, all sin is put aside.

Then your people too, when see the Lord is with you.

Amazed at what they saw, as the Lord went before.

As cross over at Gods command. , following the priests on dry land

Giving such confidence in me, for the Lord was with me.

A memorial rock then raised, as all the people now praised.

And locked in our memory. And for future people to see.

Mark 9:1-13

Some will never die, for they know Jesus that is why.

As taken up the mountain with Lord, his majesty could not be ignored.

He looked so dazzling white, as the law and prophets came into sight.

Wonderful and terrifying mystery , the God of heaven spoke to me.

As we come down the mountain. , the Lord now did explain.

How he was ready to fulfil, Gods perfect will.

For all like John have to face, Loneliness abuse and disgrace.

Pa. 119:145-160

I have prayed with all my heart, right from the very start.

Lord please help me , defeat my souls enemy.

As l wake during the night, dreaming of your might.

That you are right here, l have nothing l should fear.

Lord how great is your mercy, as your every provision I do see.

Though many may put me down, you Lord smile and don’t frown.

For it has long to me occurred. the truth of your word.

Prov. 22:14-16

Be careful what you do today, if you want to follow the Lords way.

August 25

2&3 John. Jude.

There should be no doubt, to love God and brother reveals truth about.

The nature of the church and God, which may seem quite odd,

To the world in which we live, that has little love to give.

Truth with love reveal, how God will always heal.

Distortions that tell a lie, the real truth try to deny.

You must always support those, who rise up and oppose.

All down through history , we see the enemy try to destroy.

We must join battle to defend, the truth that God did intend.

Though some would connive. To teach our need to strive.

To follow Gods true word, that we have believed and have always heard.

It is amazing how God does say. You are righteous in Jesus in every way.

Despite those who would aspire, to promote what they desire.

Just as Jesus showed great mercy, in stetting us forever free

Love but with great caution, those who live in that deception.

All glory to Lord Jesus alone, that the truth has always be known.

Mark 8:27-38

Jesus asks who do people say I am, we know all sorts who work in Gods plan.

But you Lord are the Messiah , our one and only desire.

But you should know this thing, it could lead to so much suffering.

Though you may think a lie, To think otherwise is to deny.

The way of the cross, where we forfeit at great loss.

Our own deceitful desire, as Christ alone we admire.

Ps 119:137-144

Lord the word is so wonderful, it blesses my very soul.

I see it in every way, as I see new truth each day.

Though lowly and despised , l am constantly surprised.

How your word gives me such delight, as you reveal your wonder at midnight.

Prov. 22:11-13

The one who seeks truth with a pure heart, God sets apart. While frustrate those, his will oppose.

August 23 victorious

Exd. 17:8:16. Ruth 2:13. Gal. 3:27.

When evil men the Lords purpose fight. Gods people always have in sight.

The banner of the cross , to prevent any great loss.

When victory is yours ,always remember Christ opens doors

For he set me free , destroyed the enemy.

United in Christ I am selected. , in my baptism forever protected.

August 22

1 John 1-3:10

Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end. I bow before you forever to defend.

That you are the Christ and King. My Lord creator of everything.

What has been revealed to me, l write so the whole world can see.

That they also can enjoy, what this world would try to destroy.

To give you insight , that you might be a shining light.

Dispelling all that is sin, as Christ now abides within.

Though it is still true, weakness is seen in you.

Those failures hidden inside, there is no way you can hide.

So now just come and confess, Jesus can get you out of the mess.

For we believe his sacrifice, for young and old believers will suffice.

So we also can live a life of love , that emulates that of God above.

And young when go into battle, their faith not deterred or brittle.

And those who are mature, may grow in their stature.

Careful to do no wrong , that would say you do not belong.

So be careful in these last days, to follow what Gods word says.

For we are children of God , to the world that may seem odd.

But to all who truly believe, Gods eternal blessing will receive.

Mark 8:1-13

It is just so amazing to see, how Jesus provides for me.

For I had such little to supply , so faint and weary was I.

Now l seem so blessed. I cross over the sea Jesus as my guest.

To be confronted by, those who demand proof God does not lie.

After what they have seen, So ridiculous that does seem.

Ps. 121:119-128

Lord though I’m struggling in the worlds sight. Help me to always do what is just and right.

The arrogant always oppress, put me under such terrible stress.

Help me live in your will, as your purpose l try to fulfil.

Though righteousness it demands, l still so love your commands.

Prov. 22:4-7

True humility as you live in fear, of God so mighty his love and care.

August 21

2Chron. 36-35

It is amazing when man, comes together rejoicing in Gods salvation plan.

A holy sanctified place, recognised as dedicated Godly space.

Each come to fulfil, the God of heavens will.

Each child of his, celebrates and rejoices.

Then choose to fight the enemy, who does not want to be in enmity.

They kill and destroy. Finishing that season of joy.

As new leaders were appointed, no longer by God anointed.

Evilness and corruption, leading to total destruction.

Of all Gods had called for, many long years before.

Despite the prophets call, to repent before you fall.

The king and people ignored, the word of the Lord.

Until the seventieth year, when Lord again showed his love and care.

Mark. 7:24-27

Even faith that comes from those, whose reputation was to oppose,

Will lead to total healing, as crumbs drop from Lords table on which we’re feeding.

When we bring to Jesus, all sorts of diseases.

He shows how much he cares, as he opens mute and deaf ears.

Huge crowd come to see, amazed at this mystery.

Ps. 119:113-120

Divided loyalties I do not like, seem to be always on a strike.

But I will read the word of the Lord, Where I get the life they have ignored.

Sustain me Lord for l must, learn in you alone I trust.

When I daily sit and read , l am amazed how you meet my every need.

Prov. 22:1-3

Good reputation , sound deliberation. Whether rich or poor, opens heavens door.

August 20

2Chron. 32-34

Though faithfully l tried my best, the enemies of God still did detest.

Treating alI l built with distain, and my God they did profane.

Lord I beg you rescue me, from him who has so powerfully.

Destroyed so many others, some even of my near brothers.

Because the Lord l did please, he destroyed all them with a disease.

They returned home in disgrace , their own judgment to face.

Then as I did confess, the Lord got me out of the mess

All the surrounding people saw, that as I followed Gods law.

Victory in all things I could claim, but then, so proud I became.

A new era then began, led by such an evil man.

Who destroyed all that had been done before. The God of heaven he chose to ignore.

Then went into captivity, confessed so God made him free.

To obey Gods law, like his fathers before.

Then evil again took place, that was a real disgrace.

The Lord he denied , right up on until he died.

A young leader then arose, who straight away chose.

To serve the Lord, and live in accord.

To what Gods word said, encouraging the people he led.

The Lords promise he heard, destruction won’t his life disturb.

Mark 7:14-23

Not what goes in all the while, that in the end will defile.

But what in response comes out, that in the end leaves no doubt.

Of the evilness of the soul, and destroys the whole.

Christ can sanctify the heart, and from worlds sins set you apart.

No longer need to avoid, for sin is totally devoid.

Ps. 119:105-112

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet, a light for the path l keep.

I will try once again, though l have been through so much pain.

As I follow what your word says, Lord my hearts full of praise.

For the wicket have set traps deliberately, but your word promises to set me free. I am determined to keep your every decree.

Prov 21;28-31

The false and wicket will try to bluff, but the Lord is always just enough. So you remain free, he says learn to trust me.

August 19

2Chron. 29-31. religious

Come now to rededicate your heart. To return to where you did start.

Calls for a total cleansing. So again we can rejoice with singing.

The Lords deliverance at Eucharist , The way remembrance exists.

What joy as we think about it , from slavery freed we don’t doubt it

Now we should bring everything, to Jesus our Saviour, Lord and King.

Mark. 7:1-13

Religious tradition can mean, the goodness of God is not seen.

You live in such a way, that avoids others needs of the day.

Ignoring the truth in the law, that has love at its very core.

Yet you claim to believe. Fools you don’t God deceive.

Ps 119:97-104

Lord how l love to do, what l know pleases you.

Your word is my constant guide, come Holy Spirit in me abide.

That my life might display, the truth of what you do say.

Prov. 21:24-27

Tradition and wrong motives , wrong first impression gives.

August 18

2 Chron. 25-28. decisions

So often we see, as we look back on history.

Those leaders who commit to , always God follow you.

Then there were those, who chose to oppose.

Bowing to Gods, that were totally at odds.

With Gods eternal purpose , they brought down a curse on us.

The world’s history would tell, things go oh so well.

If people live in accord , to the will of the Lord.

Mark 6:45-56

Straight after see Gods great blessing , we are in this storm guessing.

Then the Lord does come, astounding everyone.

On the stormy sea, he calms the worries in me.

So we cross to the other side, where see his power override

Giving hope to those ,who felt the whole world did oppose.

Ps. 119:89-96

Lord l know you are here, l will always be under your care.

Your faithfulness extends to all, who respond to your call.

For you have a master plan, for the salvation of man.

Your word gives life, leads me from trouble and strife.

Though the wicked would kill, l will remain doing your will.

Prov. 21:20:23

Lord I will pursue you , in everything I do.

August 17

2Chron. 22-24. troubles

The leader the church appointed, faith in God became disjointed.

Following the evil advice, got Gods people into real strife.

Revolting those who saw, for they wanted a return to Gods law.

But then a queen arose, determined that she would oppose.

So tried to extinguish and kill, all that followed Gods will.

But one that God had selected, by the priest was protected.

To finally rise up and restore, faith in God like before.

But sadly came the day, when he too turned away.

Killed all of those, who this wickedness did oppose.

To turn to false gods, that was totally at odds.

With the perfect law of the Lord. that he now disdained and ignored.

Mark. 6:30-44

Jesus sees we need some rest, to operate at our best.

Takes us far away , so we can be still for a day.

Then crowd in need saw, and were there just like before.

Away from any people or town, where sustenance could be found.

But Jesus supplied all we did need, Some left over after everyone had had a good feed.

Ps. 119:81-88

I am worn out waiting for Gods rescue. , yet I try to do everything he asks me too.

How long must l wait, for God to seal my fate.

Destroy all those, who Gods will oppose.

Have mercy on me, deliver from the troubles I flee.

In your unfailing love, give me peace, from my Father above.

Prov. 21:17-29

Those who love pleasure ignore, advice to be still, so God can restore.