August 7th, we read early, got busy and then got sick. Forgive me for being tardy on the prep of the blog. The Best part of the day was speaking to the Sr High football camp players, coaches and some of the parents. Continue to pray for doors of opportunity to encourage men and women with The Gospel. Read to know Him. Amen.

Proverbs 20:26-27 reminds us to be a light. We will have great delight when we reflect His light that is in us for that purpose. We are reminded to be careful where we stand, hear the instructions from GOD and watch the way The King goes.

Psalm29:1-11 What else needs to be said? Hear the voice of The LORD! We are blessed as was Adam, Enoch, Noah and many others,yet GOD is no respecter of persons, so we also get to hear His voice.Be grateful and thankful as you pray this back to GOD.

1st Corinthians 3:5-23 reminds us about stewardship.Be careful to read this as an admonition about watching GOD more than the people of GOD.Take note of the promises and their conditions. Look for the attributes of GOD and adore Him for His care for the people in this book as well as for you and me.He has not changed!Be right,do right.Read to know Him, obey His truth promptly and share His love with others.

Ezra 5:1-6:22 I am glad there were no computers and cell phones in the days of Ezra. We get to read a letter. When was the last time you wrote a letter to a friend without the use of a machine? Can you agree with v11 and put that in your salutation portion of your hand written correspondence. It is a good exercise to write out your prayers. "Pretend" that The LORD will not answer ANY prayers that are not(pretend)handwritten, legible,all words spelled correctly and with proper punctuation.I am grateful that this is not required, but it will cause us to not be so casual with our prayers. Also, this exercise causes me to check the spelling to ensure that I am addressing the right person of The Godhead.Remember that this book is in the record book being assembled by The LORD and He takes notes on how,where,when,why and who takes part in His will being done back then as He does today for those of us who read.How does v6:11 impact your concept of GOD? GOD is Holy and we are to be Holy.pj