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Saturday, October 12th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:34-38
“Can you get the attention of the clouds, and commission a shower of rain? Can you take charge of the lightning bolts and have them report to you for orders? “Who do you think gave weather-wisdom to the ibis, and storm-savvy to the rooster? Does anyone know enough to number all the clouds or tip over…
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Friday, October 11th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:8-11
And who took charge of the ocean when it gushed forth like a baby from the womb? That was me! I wrapped it in soft clouds, and tucked it in safely at night. Then I made a playpen for it, a strong playpen so it couldn’t run loose, and said, ‘Stay here, this is your…
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Thursday, October 10th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:5-7
Who decided on its size? Certainly you’ll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements? How was its foundation poured, and who set the cornerstone, while the morning stars sang in chorus and all the angels shouted praise? Prayer Focus: Notice that as God replies to Job, he doesn’t supply Job with any answers,…
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Wednesday, October 9th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:3-4
Pull yourself together, Job! Up on your feet! Stand tall! I have some questions for you, and I want some straight answers. Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Prayer Focus: How would you feel if God suddenly began to speak to you, and warned you to…
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Tuesday, October 8th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:2
2 He said: “Why do you confuse the issue? Why do you talk without knowing what you’re talking about? Prayer Focus: How often do we speak about things we know nothing about? There is a great temptation to “know it all.” Why do we want to know it all? Maybe Job’s issue, and our struggle…
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Monday, October 7th – Scripture: The Message Translation – Job 38:1
1 And now, finally, God answered Job from the eye of a violent storm. Prayer Focus: Job has lost everything. He lost his family, his business, his home, everything that he held dear. For over 29 chapters leading up to this encounter with God, Job pours out his grief and pain. He yells, and cries, and seeks…
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Sunday, October 6th: Scripture – Psalm 26:11-12
11 But as for me, I walk in my integrity; redeem me and be gracious to me. 12 My foot stands on level ground; in the great congregation I will bless the Lord. Prayer Focus: We return again this morning to walking in integrity. The word we translate as “integrity” is a Hebrew…
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Saturday, October 5th: Scripture – Psalm 26:9-10
9 Do not sweep me away with sinners nor my life with the bloodthirsty, 10 those in whose hands are evil devices and whose right hands are full of bribes. Prayer Focus: So far in this psalm, the psalmist has appeared almost self-congratulatory; giving the impression: “Look at how faithful I am and…
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Friday, October 4th: Scripture – Psalm 26:8
8 O Lord, I love the house in which you dwell and the place where your glory abides. Prayer Focus: The theologian Augustine of Hippo read this verse with the reminder that “the beauty of God’s house is the beauty of the saints.” Give thanks for Unity Presbyterian Church (or your own church home)…
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Thursday, October 3rd: Scripture – Psalm 26:6-7
6 I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord, 7 singing aloud a song of thanksgiving and telling all your wondrous deeds. Prayer Focus: A second piece of evidence lifted up by the psalmist for their faithful walk with God is the inclination to worship. For us we…