Thanks for viewing. Between today and Orientation, we will tread water a little to start the reading schedule when we can pick up more participants.

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,”  Colossians 1:1

We know the story of Saul’s conversion process … getting knocked to the ground by a great light and spending 3 days with blindness.  Yet, these were steps God had to take to clarify His will for Saul’s life.

Can you look at painful occurrences in your life and how God uses them to bring you closer to His will?

Lord, give me the grace necessary to accept life’s painful dealings and see how they actually bring me closer to Your purpose for my life.  Strengthen Tricia Nix and Mary Savage as they grieve for their lost loved ones.

Please join me every morning for a Bible reading plan to get you through God’s Word in one year.

Also, I will share a verse and an inspirational reflection to help you cultivate the healthy spiritual discipline of giving God the first and best part of your day.

“I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me.”  Pr. 8:17

Prayer: Lord, I need You more than anything else. Let me hear Your voice of direction each morning.

This is a simple daily devotional for your personal use and spiritual growth.

Please join me every morning.  It will be published by 6:00 a.m. each day.  I encourage you to join me in reading the Bible through in a year by following the passages listed each day.

LET’S BEGIN!

DAILY READING: Gen. 1-3

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DAILY FOCUS VERSE:  “But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His rightousness …”  Matt. 6:33

DAILY THOUGHT:  Be intentional about putting the Lord first in line for everything.  What does His Word say to do?  What does His Spirit tell you to do?  How can each act display His principles, and thereby reap His results?

DAILY PRAYER:  “Lord, I hereby choose to put You first in my life, in my day, in my plans, and in my every thought.  I love you, and I desperately need You.  In the name of Jesus I pray.  Amen”