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{r:”Lamentations 3:22-23″,u:”LAM.3″,t:”New mercies”,v:”It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”,e:”Awa sells vegetables at Serrekunda market. Yesterday a buyer walked off without paying, and she went home bitter. This morning, before setting up her stall, she thanked God for a new day and decided not to carry yesterday’s loss into today’s conversations. Her customers noticed the warmth.”,s:”Hand one of yesterday’s disappointments to God before your day starts.”},
{r:”Proverbs 3:5-6″,u:”PRO.3″,t:”Trust & direction”,v:”Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”,e:”Lamin had two job offers: higher pay in Banjul, or a smaller salary in Brikama close to his ageing parents. Instead of deciding in a panic, he prayed for three days, talked with his pastor and his family, and chose the path that gave him peace, not just profit.”,s:”Before one decision today, pause and pray before you plan.”},
{r:”Philippians 4:6-7″,u:”PHP.4″,t:”Peace over worry”,v:”Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”,e:”Fatou was waiting for her WASSCE results and kept refreshing her phone late into the night. She finally wrote each worry on paper, prayed over them one by one, and added one line of thanks for the year of study. She slept that night for the first time in a week.”,s:”Turn one worry into a written prayer, and add one line of thanks.”},
{r:”Isaiah 41:10″,u:”ISA.41″,t:”Courage”,v:”Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”,e:”Modou was asked to speak at his first community development meeting in Lamin. His hands were shaking. He quietly repeated this verse while waiting his turn, stood up, and spoke clearly about the borehole project. Fear was present, but it did not get the final word.”,s:”Do one thing today that fear has been talking you out of.”},
{r:”Matthew 11:28″,u:”MAT.11″,t:”Rest”,v:”Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”,e:”Grace, a nurse in Banjul, finished a double shift completely drained. Instead of scrolling until midnight, she switched off her phone, read a Psalm, and gave her tiredness to Jesus in prayer. Rest became a choice she made, not something she waited for.”,s:”Set aside 30 minutes today for real rest with God, phone off.”},
{r:”Joshua 1:9″,u:”JOS.1″,t:”Strength for new places”,v:”Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”,e:”Isatou left her village to begin university in Kanifing. The new city, new classmates and new routines felt overwhelming. She wrote this verse on a card and kept it in her bag. Each time she walked into an unfamiliar room, she reminded herself she was not walking in alone.”,s:”Write this verse down and carry it into your next new situation.”},
{r:”Psalm 46:1″,u:”PSA.46″,t:”Refuge”,v:”God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”,e:”When heavy rains flooded part of the Mendy family’s compound, they first prayed together, then called neighbours for help. Church members arrived with buckets and sandbags. God’s help came through prayer, and through people who showed up.”,s:”Name one trouble you’re facing and one person you can ask for help.”},
{r:”Romans 8:28″,u:”ROM.8″,t:”God at work”,v:”And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”,e:”Ebrima’s business licence was delayed for months, and he was frustrated. While waiting, he joined a short bookkeeping course. A year later, those skills saved his shop from a costly accounting mistake. The delay he resented became the preparation he needed.”,s:”Look back at one past delay and thank God for what it taught you.”},
{r:”Jeremiah 29:11″,u:”JER.29″,t:”Hope & future”,v:”For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”,e:”After graduating, Sainey felt there was no future at home and began thinking about the dangerous “back way” to Europe. A mentor at church helped him start a small poultry project instead. It began with 50 birds. Today he employs two young men from his neighbourhood.”,s:”Write down one hope for your future and one small step towards it.”},
{r:”Psalm 23:1″,u:”PSA.23″,t:”Provision”,v:”The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”,e:”Mariama, a single mother in Bakau, plans every month around the price of a bag of rice. Some months are tight. She keeps a small notebook where she records every time God provided, through a neighbour, an extra job or an unexpected gift. When fear rises, she reads it.”,s:”Start a list of the ways God has provided for you.”},
{r:”Galatians 6:9″,u:”GAL.6″,t:”Don’t give up”,v:”And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”,e:”For months, Peter’s Sunday school class in Brikama had only four children. He kept preparing lessons as if the room were full. A year later the class had grown to thirty, and one of the first four children now helps him teach.”,s:”Keep going on one good thing you’ve been tempted to quit.”},
{r:”Ephesians 4:32″,u:”EPH.4″,t:”Kindness & forgiveness”,v:”And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”,e:”Two neighbours had not greeted each other for weeks after one family’s goats ate the other’s vegetable garden. Anna decided to break the silence. She brought over a pot of benachin and said, “Let’s not let goats divide us.” They laughed, and the fence was fixed together that weekend.”,s:”Take the first step towards someone you’ve stopped speaking to.”},
{r:”Colossians 3:23″,u:”COL.3″,t:”Work with purpose”,v:”And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”,e:”Ousman drives a taxi between Westfield and Banjul. He keeps his car clean, charges fair fares and greets every passenger with respect, even when no one is watching. He sees his taxi as his place of service to God.”,s:”Do your most ordinary task today as if Jesus were your client.”},
{r:”James 1:19″,u:”JAS.1″,t:”Listen first”,v:”Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”,e:”When John’s teenage son came home late, John’s first instinct was to shout. Instead he sat down and asked, “What happened?” He learnt his son had been helping a friend whose mother had collapsed. Listening first saved them both from a painful fight.”,s:”In your next disagreement, ask one question before you react.”},
{r:”Proverbs 15:1″,u:”PRO.15″,t:”Gentle answers”,v:”A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”,e:”An angry customer shouted at Haddy, a bank teller, about a long queue. Haddy lowered her voice, apologised for the wait, and explained what she could do to help. By the end, the customer thanked her. A calm reply changed the temperature of the whole room.”,s:”Answer one tense moment today with a softer voice.”},
{r:”Micah 6:8″,u:”MIC.6″,t:”Justice & humility”,v:”He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”,e:”A young boy paid Pa Gomez for bread at his shop and walked off without his change. Pa Gomez sent his assistant running after him with the coins. “Small money,” someone said. “Big honesty,” he replied.”,s:”Choose honesty in one small thing nobody would notice.”},
{r:”Psalm 119:105″,u:”PSA.119″,t:”Guidance”,v:”Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”,e:”During a NAWEC power cut, Binta walked home using her phone torch. It only lit the next few steps, but that was enough to get her home safely. She realised God’s Word often works the same way: not the whole map at once, but enough light for the next step.”,s:”Read one full chapter of the Bible today.”},
{r:”2 Timothy 1:7″,u:”2TI.1″,t:”A sound mind”,v:”For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”,e:”Kaddy dreaded presenting her final-year project in front of the class. The night before, she practised with her younger brother, prayed, and wrote “power, love, sound mind” at the top of her notes. She still felt nervous, but she spoke with confidence.”,s:”Prepare well for one thing you fear, then trust God with the rest.”},
{r:”1 Peter 5:7″,u:”1PE.5″,t:”Cast your cares”,v:”Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”,e:”After losing his job, Musa carried his worries silently for weeks, afraid to burden his wife. One evening they prayed together and he finally said everything out loud. Nothing changed overnight, but he no longer carried it alone, and they started planning together.”,s:”Tell God, and one trusted person, about something you’ve carried alone.”},
{r:”Hebrews 13:5″,u:”HEB.13″,t:”Contentment”,v:”Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”,e:”Scrolling through friends’ pictures abroad left Ya Awa feeling her life was too small. She decided to thank God for three things in her own life before opening social media each day. Within a month, comparison had lost much of its grip.”,s:”List three things you’re grateful for before you open social media.”},
{r:”Isaiah 40:31″,u:”ISA.40″,t:”Renewed strength”,v:”But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”,e:”Before heading to his rice field near Jahaly each morning in the rainy season, Lamin spends ten quiet minutes in prayer. The work is just as hard, but he says that time with God gives him strength he doesn’t have on his own.”,s:”Spend ten unhurried minutes with God before your busiest task.”},
{r:”Matthew 5:16″,u:”MAT.5″,t:”Let your light shine”,v:”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”,e:”A youth group from Kanifing spent a Saturday clearing plastic from the beach. Passers-by stopped to ask why. “Because God made this place beautiful,” one teenager answered. Two of those passers-by joined them the next month.”,s:”Do one good deed today that serves your community.”},
{r:”Matthew 6:33″,u:”MAT.6″,t:”First things first”,v:”But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”,e:”Mary noticed that the first thing she reached for every morning was her phone. She moved it across the room and placed her Bible on the bedside table instead. Her mornings began with God’s voice rather than everyone else’s.”,s:”Give God the first five minutes of tomorrow morning.”},
{r:”Matthew 6:34″,u:”MAT.6″,t:”One day at a time”,v:”Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”,e:”With six exams in two weeks, Alieu felt crushed every time he thought about all of them. His teacher suggested he plan only today’s study and leave tomorrow’s to tomorrow. One day at a time, he got through every paper.”,s:”Focus only on today’s list. Let tomorrow wait.”},
{r:”John 3:16″,u:”JHN.3″,t:”God’s love”,v:”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”,e:”Esther’s friend said nobody really cared about her. Instead of arguing, Esther sat with her, listened, and later shared this verse on WhatsApp with a simple note: “You are loved more than you know.” It opened a conversation that is still going.”,s:”Send this verse to someone who needs to know they are loved.”},
{r:”John 14:27″,u:”JHN.14″,t:”Peace in the storm”,v:”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”,e:”Sitting in a hospital corridor waiting for news about her father, Rose kept repeating this verse under her breath. The waiting did not get shorter, but her heart grew steadier. Peace came before the answer did.”,s:”Repeat this verse slowly three times when anxiety rises today.”},
{r:”John 13:34″,u:”JHN.13″,t:”Love one another”,v:”A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”,e:”When a widow in their congregation lost her husband, the church women organised a rota. Every day for a month, someone brought food, swept her compound or simply sat with her. Love became practical, organised and consistent.”,s:”Check on someone who is grieving or lonely this week.”},
{r:”Romans 12:2″,u:”ROM.12″,t:”A renewed mind”,v:”And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”,e:”A trend online was mocking a classmate, and Abdou’s friends kept sharing it. He decided not to forward it and instead messaged the classmate privately to check on him. Being different was uncomfortable, but it was right.”,s:”Before sharing something online, ask: would this honour God?”},
{r:”Romans 12:12″,u:”ROM.12″,t:”Patient hope”,v:”Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”,e:”Joseph runs a small guesthouse that depends on the tourist season. In the quiet rainy months, he repaints rooms, trains his staff and prays faithfully for the coming season, rather than giving in to worry. Hope shapes how he waits.”,s:”Use a slow season to prepare, not to panic.”},
{r:”Romans 15:13″,u:”ROM.15″,t:”Overflowing hope”,v:”Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”,e:”Every Monday morning, Comfort sends a short voice note of encouragement to her women’s fellowship WhatsApp group. Many say it is the first hopeful thing they hear all week. Her hope spills over into others.”,s:”Send one hopeful message to a friend or group today.”},
{r:”1 Corinthians 13:4″,u:”1CO.13″,t:”Patient love”,v:”Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”,e:”After a long day, Samuel came home to find dinner was late. Instead of complaining, he picked up a knife and helped with the onions. His wife later said that small act meant more than any gift that month.”,s:”Show love through one small, patient act at home today.”},
{r:”1 Corinthians 10:13″,u:”1CO.10″,t:”A way of escape”,v:”There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”,e:”At work, Francis was quietly offered money to approve paperwork that wasn’t in order. He felt the pull. He asked for a day to think, prayed, and then politely declined and reported it to his manager. God gave him the exit, and he took it.”,s:”Identify one temptation and plan your way out before it arrives.”},
{r:”2 Corinthians 5:17″,u:”2CO.5″,t:”A new start”,v:”Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”,e:”Pa used to be known in his neighbourhood for his temper and his drinking. After coming to faith, he began greeting everyone, fixing neighbours’ bicycles for free and attending church with his children. People still talk about the change.”,s:”Leave behind one old habit that no longer fits who you are in Christ.”},
{r:”2 Corinthians 12:9″,u:”2CO.12″,t:”Grace in weakness”,v:”And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”,e:”When Mr Sambou’s eyesight began to fail, he feared he could no longer lead the men’s Bible study. He started using an audio Bible instead and now plays the passage aloud for the group. His weakness made room for a new way of serving.”,s:”Offer God one limitation and ask how he can use it.”},
{r:”Galatians 5:22-23″,u:”GAL.5″,t:”Fruit of the Spirit”,v:”But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”,e:”Stuck in heavy traffic at Westfield junction, with drivers hooting all around, Agnes chose to let another car in and hummed a worship song instead of shouting. Patience showed up exactly where it was hardest.”,s:”Pick one fruit of the Spirit to practise on purpose today.”},
{r:”Ephesians 2:8″,u:”EPH.2″,t:”The gift of grace”,v:”For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”,e:”At a naming ceremony, a guest tried to pay for the gift she had just received from the family. The grandmother laughed: “A gift is not bought, my daughter. Just receive it.” Salvation works the same way.”,s:”Thank God today for something you did not earn.”},
{r:”Philippians 4:13″,u:”PHP.4″,t:”Strength in Christ”,v:”I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”,e:”At 45, Ndey decided to learn to read so she could read the Bible for herself. She joined an adult literacy class at her church. It was slow and humbling, but after a year she read Psalm 23 aloud to her grandchildren.”,s:”Start one hard but good thing you’ve been putting off.”},
{r:”Philippians 4:19″,u:”PHP.4″,t:”God supplies”,v:”But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”,e:”Two weeks before school opened, the Jatta family still lacked fees for their youngest. They prayed and shared their need with their cell group. A member who ran a tailoring business offered work to the eldest son, which covered the fees in time.”,s:”Share one real need with a trusted group, and pray together.”},
{r:”Colossians 3:13″,u:”COL.3″,t:”Forgiving others”,v:”Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”,e:”Two brothers had not spoken for a year over a disagreement about family land. At their mother’s request, they met with an elder, listened to each other and forgave. The land issue took longer to settle, but the relationship was restored first.”,s:”Release one grudge in prayer today, even if the situation isn’t solved.”},
{r:”1 Thessalonians 5:16-18″,u:”1TH.5″,t:”Gratitude”,v:”Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”,e:”Every evening, while the attaya is brewing, the Coker family takes turns naming one thing they are thankful for that day. Even on hard days, someone always finds something. The habit has changed the mood of their home.”,s:”Share one thing you’re thankful for with someone tonight.”},
{r:”Hebrews 11:1″,u:”HEB.11″,t:”Faith”,v:”Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”,e:”Every year, before the first rains arrive, farmers in the Upper River Region prepare their fields and plant their seed. They cannot yet see the rain, but they act as if it is coming. That is what faith looks like with dirt on its hands.”,s:”Take one step today that only makes sense if God is faithful.”},
{r:”Hebrews 10:24″,u:”HEB.10″,t:”Encourage one another”,v:”And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”,e:”Lucy noticed her friend had stopped coming to Bible study. Rather than gossip about it, she called her, asked how she was really doing, and offered to walk with her to the next meeting. Her friend came back.”,s:”Encourage someone who seems to be drifting.”},
{r:”James 1:5″,u:”JAS.1″,t:”Asking for wisdom”,v:”If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”,e:”Newly promoted to supervisor, Bakary felt unsure how to lead people older than himself. He began each workday asking God for wisdom and asked an experienced colleague to mentor him. His team soon came to trust him.”,s:”Ask God for wisdom about one specific situation today.”},
{r:”James 2:17″,u:”JAS.2″,t:”Faith in action”,v:”Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”,e:”When an elderly neighbour fell ill, Christiana prayed for her, and then paid for a taxi to the health centre and stayed with her until she was seen. Her faith had feet.”,s:”Turn one of your prayers into a practical action.”},
{r:”1 John 1:9″,u:”1JN.1″,t:”Confession & cleansing”,v:”If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”,e:”Tijan copied answers in a test and couldn’t shake the guilt. He confessed to God, then went to his teacher and told the truth. He lost marks, but gained a clear conscience and his teacher’s respect.”,s:”Bring one hidden thing to God honestly in prayer.”},
{r:”1 John 4:18″,u:”1JN.4″,t:”Love over fear”,v:”There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”,e:”Helen worried constantly about her children’s future. She began a habit of laying her hands on each child at bedtime and praying God’s love over them. Her worry slowly gave way to trust.”,s:”Pray God’s love over someone you worry about.”},
{r:”Psalm 37:5″,u:”PSA.37″,t:”Commit your way”,v:”Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”,e:”Before opening her small bakery in Brusubi, Elizabeth wrote her plans down and prayed over every line with her husband. When the first months were slow, she returned to that prayer and kept baking. Now her bread sells out by nine every morning.”,s:”Write down one plan and dedicate it to God.”},
{r:”Psalm 34:18″,u:”PSA.34″,t:”Near the broken-hearted”,v:”The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”,e:”After her grandmother passed away, Amie felt too heavy to pray. A friend simply sat with her and read this verse aloud. Amie said it was the first time she felt God had not gone far away.”,s:”Sit with someone who is hurting. Presence matters more than words.”},
{r:”Psalm 118:24″,u:”PSA.118″,t:”Rejoice today”,v:”This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”,e:”The Barra ferry was delayed again, and the crowd was getting restless. Daniel chose to chat with an old man next to him and they ended up sharing groundnuts and stories. The delay became the best part of his day.”,s:”Find one reason to rejoice in an ordinary or frustrating moment.”},
{r:”Psalm 133:1″,u:”PSA.133″,t:”Unity”,v:”Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”,e:”During Bible Month, churches from different denominations gathered in one hall to read Scripture aloud together. Catholics, Methodists, Anglicans and Pentecostals took turns at the lectern. Many said it was the most united they had ever felt as Gambian Christians.”,s:”Pray for, or reach out to, a believer from another church.”},
{r:”Psalm 90:12″,u:”PSA.90″,t:”Use your days well”,v:”So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”,e:”Bubacarr checked his phone’s screen-time report and found he spent over five hours a day on it. He set a limit and used one of those hours each day to learn a trade skill online. Six months later, he had his first paying client.”,s:”Reclaim one hour of your day for something that grows you.”},
{r:”Psalm 121:1-2″,u:”PSA.121″,t:”Where help comes from”,v:”I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”,e:”Stuck on a problem at work for days, Juliet stepped outside, looked up at the sky and prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, I need help.” Back at her desk, a colleague walked in with the exact information she needed.”,s:”When stuck today, look up and pray before you push harder.”},
{r:”Proverbs 16:3″,u:”PRO.16″,t:”Commit your work”,v:”Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”,e:”Before submitting her business plan for a youth grant, Fanta prayed over it with her mother and asked her pastor to review it. She did not win the first round, but the feedback sharpened the plan and she won the next one.”,s:”Dedicate today’s main task to God before you begin.”},
{r:”Proverbs 22:6″,u:”PRO.22″,t:”Raising children”,v:”Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”,e:”The Carayol family reads one short Bible story together after dinner every night, and each child says one sentence of prayer. It takes ten minutes. Their eldest, now at university, still calls home to join by phone.”,s:”Read one Bible story with a child in your life this week.”},
{r:”Proverbs 27:17″,u:”PRO.27″,t:”Iron sharpens iron”,v:”Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”,e:”Ousainou and Robert agreed to meet every Saturday morning to share one struggle and one victory and to pray for each other. Over a year, both grew in faith, in honesty and in their work.”,s:”Ask a trusted friend to be your prayer and accountability partner.”},
{r:”Proverbs 11:25″,u:”PRO.11″,t:”Generosity”,v:”The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”,e:”After a good harvest, Mama Jarra shared bags of groundnuts with families in her compound who had less. The next year, when her own crop failed, those same neighbours made sure her family never went hungry.”,s:”Share something you have with someone who has less.”},
{r:”Ecclesiastes 3:1″,u:”ECC.3″,t:”Seasons”,v:”To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”,e:”Farmers in The Gambia know that the dry season is not wasted time. It is when tools are repaired and fields are prepared. Kebba, between jobs, used his own “dry season” to finish a certificate course. When the opportunity came, he was ready.”,s:”Ask God what this current season of your life is for.”},
{r:”Isaiah 26:3″,u:”ISA.26″,t:”Perfect peace”,v:”Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”,e:”Sitting outside the interview room, Patricia’s mind raced with every possible mistake. She closed her eyes, focused on God’s faithfulness, and prayed. She walked in calm and answered clearly. Peace followed where her focus went.”,s:”When your mind races today, deliberately fix it on one truth about God.”},
{r:”Nehemiah 8:10″,u:”NEH.8″,t:”Joy is strength”,v:”…for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”,e:”At Christmas, the youth group at Banjul cooked an extra pot and took plates to families who had nothing prepared. They came back tired, happy and stronger in faith than any celebration had made them before.”,s:”Share a portion of your joy, or your food, with someone today.”},
{r:”Deuteronomy 31:6″,u:”DEU.31″,t:”He goes with you”,v:”Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”,e:”Before her long road trip to Basse to visit family, Neneh prayed with her children in the car. On the road, a tyre burst far from town. Within minutes, a passing mechanic stopped to help. She called it God’s quiet way of saying, “I’m with you.””,s:”Pray over your journeys, short or long, today.”},
{r:”Luke 6:31″,u:”LUK.6″,t:”Treat others well”,v:”And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”,e:”In a long queue at the bank, Momodou noticed an elderly woman struggling to stand. He offered her his place in line. Later that week, a stranger did the same for his own mother at the hospital.”,s:”Treat one person today the way you’d want to be treated.”},
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{r:”1 Timothy 4:12″,u:”1TI.4″,t:”Young and an example”,v:”Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”,e:”At 17, Michael was asked to lead the youth Bible reading at his church in Serrekunda. Some adults doubted him. He prepared thoroughly, read clearly and treated everyone with respect. Soon the elders were asking him to help train others.”,s:”Be the example in one area: your words, love, faith or purity.”}
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