August 18th A red letter day for our family in that our first grandson was born 18 years ago today.Thank The LORD for a safe, secure and successful delivery. Thank The LORD for all these days and night that we have enjoyed Michael in our midst. I am thankful for his father, mother and lil sister. They are The Fish family!I wish that all fathers and mothers enjoyed their daughter,son,son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren as much as we do when they call us to just to talk. How is your prayer life? No one needs to shout Abba.

Esther 1:1-3:15 What a story of family feuds, abusive lifestyle, intrigue, rebellion, right versus wrong and liberation for women.How does this story impact your concept of GOD?We must try to see the hand and heart of The LORD in our daily Bible reading.Do you see any similarity of this lifestyle in our society today? What does that tell you about GOD?Is there any sin recorded that you see and have decided that you want to avoid that type of life style? Is there any good conduct that you noted and want to incorporate into your lifestyle? We need to learn from these examples.

1st Corinthians 11:17-34 We get to see that either these people were taught wrong about their conduct in the church or they chose to be offensive to GOD knowingly in error.What is your attitude when The Communion Service is announced? Do you take time to prepare yourself at home, emotionally, physically and spiritually before you arrive at the service?If a person is saved and wants to be obedient to The LORD as they show respect and reverence for The Lord, they will be prepared. Believers should know how to act in the church, without being told, because they have read and know the Word of their GOD.We are stewards of the Truth that we have received.

Psalm 35:17-28 Is The LORD magnified in and by your life? If not, why not? We see in v20 the proof that the matters discovered in the palace at Shushan were noted by GOD. What attributes of GOD do you see in this Psalm? What thanks have you given to The LORD today? When you give your testimony, who gets the praise? Selah.

Proverbs 21:19-20 Is there any evidence of oil in your house? Where do you choose to live? Is there peace,love,joy(Jesus Christ),harmony and respect in your home? If it not right in your house, fix it today. Psalm 35:28 is a good place to start. Amen. pj