August 3 Genesis 28:8-9 “Also Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan did not please his father Isaac. So Esau went to Ishmael and took Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife in addition to the wives he had.”‭‭ Although you may not want to admit it, you have had moments of rebellion even on your Christian journey. Not the rebellion you  exhibited while out in the world but rather the rebellion you showed forth when you had received Christ as your

July 29 Matthew 15:11It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”  Your words are powerful. As scripture says the power of life and death lies in the tongue. Our words are an exact reflection of us. It is a reflection of the state of our heart. This is one of the reasons we often hear this saying “Do not speak when you are angry”. This is because often times in our anger we pour out all

July 27 Joel 2:12-13 “That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.”‭‭ We fall short in this journey. We fall prey to sin at one point or the other. Now whether that sin is

July 20 Psalm 86:11 Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. The manner in which we can come to know the ways of the Lord is by dedicating ourselves to be students of the Word. If we have no desire to know the word, or if we put no effort in studying we will have no means of the knowing the ways of God. God teaches us His ways on a daily

July 19 Psalm 107:8-9 “Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” ‭‭Praise the Lord for His great love. For His mercy, grace, goodness, kindness and peace. He is a good God. A God of Truth and one who gives life. He is the King of all kings and He alone is deserving of honor.  Let your praise rise to Him. Let your glory and honor be