Reading With the People of God #7 CommitmentSample

Memorization Challenge:

This month, as we journey through our daily readings, we’ll also focus on memorizing two key passages from the book of Joshua: Joshua 1:6-9 and Joshua 24:15. These verses highlight the theme of commitment to the Lord. Each week, we’ll work on a new verse to memorize both passages by month’s end. As you reflect on these powerful words, may God fill you with strength and courage, empowering His people to live boldly and faithfully committed to Him!

6 Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:6-9 NLT)

15 But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve... But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15 NLT)

Reading Primer: A Prayer for the Poor and Neglected

Each day, this plan features a brief "primer" to guide your reflections on the day's readings. This month, along with devotionals written by church members, we have also included a selection of prayers from Saints who have come before us.

Make us worthy, Lord,

to serve our fellow human beings throughout the world

who live and die in poverty and hunger.

Give them through our hands this day their daily bread,

and by our understanding love,

give peace and joy. Amen.

- Mother Teresa of Calcutta