Daily Bible Reading – July 2021, God’s Word of FaithShembull

July 15 Introduction Paul offers advice for living as children of the light. He wants people to live by the Spirit and avoid being overcome by anger, unclean language, drunkenness, immorality, and greed. Instead, as God’s children, we are to live in a way that reflects that we belong to the Lord. Today’s Scripture Reading Ephesians 5:1-20 Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 5:20 "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father." Reflect Today’s reading catalogs several behaviors Christians are to avoid. Do you struggle with any of these? What does it mean to you to live as someone who belongs to the light? Pray Lord Jesus, I want my life to be controlled by love. Shine your light on me and infuse me with your Spirit, that I may praise you with all my heart. Amen. Prayer Concern Those struggling to overcome greed Tomorrow’s Reading Ephesians 5:21—6:4: Paul discusses household relationships among family members.