Meditating The Word

Day177: 1st Kings 16 and 2nd Chronicles 17

Today on Meditating the Word, Elah reigns over Israel, Zimri conspires against Elah and is killed, Omri reigns over Israel and builds Samaria, after his death, Ahab reigns over Israel, and Jehoshaphat reigns over Judah.
This is Day 177. Today we are reading 1st Kings 16 and 2nd Chronicles 17
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Father God, we thank you for your word, and for the examples of steadfast faith of many of the kings of Judah. May we also fear you, and study your word to show ourselves approved and to walk in humble obedience to you.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
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Day 176: 1st Kings 15 and 2nd Chronicles 13-16

Today on Meditating the Word, Abijam's reign over Judah, Asa's reign over Judah, war between Asa and Baasha, Nadab's reign over Israel and Baasha's reign over Israel. Judah defeats the Ethiopians, Azariah's prophecy, Asa's aliance with Syria, and his death.
This is Day 176. Today we are reading 1st Kings 15 and 2nd Chronicles 13-16
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Father God, Over and over again we see that when Your people sought you, when they followed Your Word, they prospered. But, when they allowed pride, or false gods, or trust in their wealth, or their own strength, or that of other nations, they failed. Father, help us to remain faithful to you. To trust in You and You alone all the days of our lives.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 175: 2nd Chronicles 10-12

Today on Meditating the Word, Rehoboam takes bad advice, Israel revolts and the kingdom divides, Judah and Benjamin are fortified, the Levites support Rehoboam, Egypt attacks Judah, and Rehoboam dies. 
This is Day 175. Today we are reading 2nd Chronicles 10-12
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Father God, help us to always seek you first. When we live in Your Presence, we are blessed. But when we follow after our own wisdom, and the ways of the world, we remove ourselves from Your blessing. Keep us from the temptations that surround us and focused on You and Your kingdom. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 174: 1st Kings 12-14

Today on Meditating the Word, the Kingdom of Israel is divided; Jeroboam reigns over Israel and Rehoboam reigns over Judah. Jeroboam makes golden calves; the strange tale of a man of God from Judah; and Jeroboam dies. 
This is Day 174. Today we are reading 1st Kings 12-14
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Father God, From Rehoboam, we learn the importance of seeking -- and heeding -- wise counsel, and not just looking for someone to agree with us. And from Jeroboam, we learn the importance of staying true to you. You have provided us with the best possible counselor -- Holy Spirit. Help us to always be attentive and follow his voice.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
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Day 173: Proverbs 30 and 31

Today on Meditating the Word, we finish the book of Proverbs with the sayings of Augur, the sayings of Lemuel's Mother, and the Proverbs 31 woman.
This is Day 173. Today we are reading Proverbs 30 and 31
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Father God, like the Proverbs 31 woman, may we do good and not harm all the days of our lives. May we arm ourselves with strength, and recognize the value of our work. May we help the poor and the needy. May we be clothed in strength and dignity and laugh at what the enemy throws at us. May we care for our families. And may we always love and reverence you. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 172: 1st Kings 10-11 and 2nd Chronicles 9

Today on Meditating the Word, the Queen of Sheba visits Solomon, Solomon sins against God, adversaries arise against Solomon, Jereboam's reign is prophesided, and the death of Solomon.
This is Day 172. Today we are reading 1st Kings 10 and 11 and 2nd Chronicles 9
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Father God, for all of his wisdom, Solomon still made a terrible mistake. He took foreign wives, and followed after their gods. It's hard to understand. Even Molech, the god the children were sacrificed to. We realize through Solomon, there are different kinds of wisdom. There is earthly wisdom, and there is godly wisdom. Help us to follow after Your truth and Your wisdom, Father, and to not go astray. May our last days bring you even more glory than our present. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 171: Ecclesiastes 7-12

Today on Meditating the Word, Solomon compares Wisdom and Folly, and discusses the inequities of life, obedience to rulers, accepting life as it comes, observations of wisdom, the value of diligence, youth and old age and advice to the young.
This is Day 171. Today we will finish reading the book of Ecclesiastes.
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Father God, it all boils down to walking in Your Word, in Your truth. Nothing we can accomplish on this earth is worth a thing, unless it is according to Your purpose. But You have given us life to live and to enjoy, to worship and to serve You, and to do good. Obeying You is our whole duty. Help us fulfill this duty with joy and grace. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Day 170: Ecclesiastes 1-6

Today on Meditating the Word, Solomon discusses the vanity in everything, in seeking wisdom, in self-indulgence, in folly and toil; he talks about the seasons of everything in life, our God-given tasks and the value of friendship and compares wisdom and folly.This is Day 170. Today we are reading Ecclesiastes 1-6
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Father God, such a lesson in matters of the heart, and in our motives. Working for the sake of working, or to build and hoard wealth, is meaningless. We can't take anything that we earn with us when we leave this earth. And so many of us spend our days and the years of our lives toiling for nothing. You gave us work and a purpose. And that work and purpose should fill us with joy. Yes, there should also be a reward for the work that we do here on earth, but far more important, is the treasure we store up for ourselves in heaven. Help us to keep our focus, Father, on the things that truly matter. Amen
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Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 169: Proverbs 27-29

Today on Meditating the Word, we read further wise sayings of Solomon, the wicked and the righteous are contrasted.
This is Day 168. Today we are reading Proverbs 25-26
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Father God, the proverbs speak a lot about humility. It's easy to look at our accomplishments and build ourselves up. It's considered good and healthy to praise ourselves, but that's not what Your Word says. It says we aren't to think of ourselves more highly than we should, that pride goes before a fall, and that we should let others build us up rather than ourselves. Help us to practice the same humility that Jesus had. Recognizing who we are in Christ, but knowing that who we are is because of who we are in, not because of anything that we've done. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
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Day 168: Proverbs 25 and 26

Today on Meditating the Word, we continue with lessons of wisdom from the Book of Proverbs.
This is Day 168. Today we are reading Proverbs 25-26
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Father God, So many simple lessons of wisdom are in the Book of Proverbs. Many of them seem common sense, but common sense often seems to be rare. My key take away from today's scriptures are to not be lazy. Your word tells us that the man who doesn't work doesn't eat. Also, to practice moderation. So often we indulge ourselves when we should be content with what satisfies and stop. And again, we see how important our words are. They can put out a fire, or make it rage out of control. Help us to be disciplined, Father, when it comes to work, enjoying good things, and in the words we speak. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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