July 22nd Wednesday and we are still here. Hope you are having a blessed day and enjoying this wonderful cool July summer.Betty and I get to sit on our patio, watch and hear the many varieties of birds, observe the trees and plants as they are moved by the gentle wind and read our 365 Bible together and pray. We are very fortunate to have a schedule that allows us time to read together.Hopefully you are able to read early in the day, pray before the activities begin, meditate on what you have learned in the morning and enjoy the many blessings of GOD and be happy. Ask your mate"Am I the love of your life"? And when he/she replies"yes", then say with a strong voice"Then act like it"!You can imagine that The LORD would do the same to each of us, His children, and hopefully we would respond,with joy,"Yes Lord".

2 Chronicles 6:14-8:10 may be the BEST chapters to read in this Book.Please take note of the following words or phrases, count the frequency of use, determine their meaning, and then apply them to your concept of GOD. For example:now,but,if,then, but if they turn away,then will I and then hear thou from heaven. We could learn much about how to pray from these verses.How do you pray in agreement with The Lord Jesus Christ? It is not the same to say "thy will be done" if we do not know what GOD has already expressed as His perfect will.We can know Him and what He loves and what He hates. How would you respond if your "big" prayer was answered by GOD the same way He answered this prayer of Solomon? GOD did that for Elijah, Gideon and Solomon, will He do it for us? How can two walk/pray/serve/enjoy one another except they be agreed?Pray for that Holy unction of knowing the mind of The LORD. Look at the petitions, consider the conditions, note the promises then trust GOD. Be and do right all the time.

Romans 7:15-8:8 does it seen strange to you that these verses follow those of 2nd Chronicles? We are aware of King Solomon's weaknesses, sins and faults and when Paul admits similar traits, and we admit our own carnality, what is man that GOD provides for us salvation? We believe that the only way to please GOD is by FAITH. But FAITH must be in the Person of God, in the flesh, The Lord Jesus Christ.Look at 8:1 and see what are the conditions noted about condemnation. Where are you walking? Thanks be to GOD, He has equipped us with a (sound) mind that we may choose Him. Now look at John 3:36 and be busy about telling others how to be saved/at peace with GOD.

Psalm 18:1-15 Provides insight into why man would love and worship GOD.What has He been and done for you? When all is bad, black, bleak, boring and baffling who do you turn to for peace and quiet? Have you asked Him to hear your prayer? Selah.

Proverbs 19:24-25 Does any of this apply to you? If so, what are you going to do about fixing the problem? If this does not stick on you, how have you expressed your joy to The LORD for being SO fortunate and blessed? Be right then do right. Amen. pj