Author: Jon

Readings 1 Samuel 13:16-23 1 Samuel 14 2 Chronicles 14:11 Prayer Pray… that you’ll trust in God even when the odds are against you, like Jonathan does today. Day 125 – Jonathan’s Victory Jonathan’s faith in God’s ability to help those without power   Today we meet a character that you might not be too…

Readings 1 Samuel 13:1-15 1 Samuel 15 Acts 13:16-23 Prayer Pray… for a thankful heart on fun sunny days, but that when the rains come, you’ll still love Jesus in your heart as much as ever. Day 124 – Saul Disobeys Saul’s unlawful sacrifice, sparing Agag & David’s heart for God   Today’s first reading…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 123 – Day Off     Keep going! 😀  

Readings 1 Samuel 11 1 Samuel 12 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Prayer Pray… for your leaders and parents, that they may be able to guide and help you with a serving heart that loves Jesus. Day 122 – Saul Obeys God Saul’s coronation, Samuel’s prayer & praying for the Government   You may have found today’s…

Readings 1 Samuel 9 1 Samuel 10 Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Prayer Pray… that as we learn about Saul taking on a kingly role today, that you will trust God deeply with any roles that you have to play. Day 121 – Saul Anointed as King King Saul & God’s laws for a king   Welcome to…

Readings 1 Samuel 7 1 Samuel 8 Hosea 13:9-11 Prayer Pray… that you will continue to be inspired and encouraged as you read God’s word and come to understand it better. Day 120 – Israel Wants a King Israel rejects God as their king   Today’s readings (the 1 Samuel ones, I mean) mark the…

Readings 1 Samuel 5 1 Samuel 6 Psalm 115:3-8 Prayer Pray… that in today’s amusing stories you’ll see an absolute truth – that no idol will ever take the place of God in the grand scheme of history. Day 119 – The Ark Is Returned God judges the Philistines, their idol Dagon & all false…

Readings 1 Samuel 2:22-36 1 Samuel 4 1 Kings 2:26-27 Prayer Pray… for encouragement when things are tough, and for those working in the NHS at the moment. Day 118 – God’s Judgement Israel is defeated, Eli & his sons die & the Ark is lost   Have you ever played Capture the Flag, perhaps…

Readings 1 Samuel 2:12-21 1 Samuel 3 Psalm 99:6-7 Prayer Pray… that your Christian life will be more than just ceremony – that it will be based on a love of Jesus. Day 117 – Samuel’s Call the wickedness of Eli’s sons & Samuel’s call from God   What did you make of the blunt…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 116 – Day Off     I’ve no particular words of wisdom to try and share today, but as we’re…