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June 18, 2025 – Finding God’s Favor In Marriage

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Finding God’s Favor In Marriage

June 18, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     We have all heard it said before that behind every good man there is a great woman. These wonderful women are sometimes referred to as the better half. That is probably closer to right than we know. A Godly woman for a wife is a wonderful blessing to any man. She will pray for her husband, encourage him, stand behind him, defend him in front of the world, (even when he makes some goofy decisions she knows will not work,) and she will be his real best friend. In short, she completes him. With her at his side, he can be all God intends him to be. God gave men a desire to marry the right woman. It has been God’s desire for us to marry that woman and live with her for life. “Till in death do us part,” the vow says. It not only makes us happy to know we have someone who loves us but also according to today’s verse, it makes God happy. We obtain the favour of the Lord when we marry the one He sent for us. You also see it says WIFE. Not live in, shack up, significant other, or roommate. It is the time-honored tradition of marriage between one man and one woman that God favors.

 

     Husbands love your wives. Wives honor your husbands. It is the biblical model for happiness here on earth until God sends His Son Jesus for His bride, the church. At that time, I believe God will also say to His Son, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” Then Jesus will bring His bride to heaven to stand before His Father. There will be no “till death do us part,” as death has been done away with. There will be one bride, the church, for one groom, Jesus. Then again, in marriage, we will obtain the favour of God forever.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Earth is a place for us to practice heavenly joy. Rekindle the joy in your relationship with your husband or wife. If you are not married, be patient, as God chooses the right life for you. If this includes a mate, He will bring to you the right man or woman you can love for life.

 

Is happiness in life worth waiting for?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 18, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
1 Kings 5, 6 / Psalm 138
Proverbs 18 / Revelation 3

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 15-16 / John 19:31-42

 Living In His Word Ministries
        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.”
                                                                             Romans 10:17

 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
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"KEYWORDS IN GOD'S WORD"
"WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS"
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June 17, 2025 – Sing A Happy Tune

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Sing A Happy Tune

June 17, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 137:4
How shall we sing the LORD’S song in a strange land?

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     “Does anyone know where the phone is?” You would not have heard that question in the average house in the 1970’s. It was on the wall with a cord attached to it so you could not walk very far away. However, today, with cordless phones commonly used alongside landline phone systems, we have an entirely new set of problems. Someone gets talking and wandering around the house. When they are done with their phone call they just hang up and lay the phone down wherever they are. The next person who wants to use the phone must hunt for it. Well, the developers of these devices knew this would happen, so they added a feature that allows us to hunt for them a little easier. With the push of a button at the phone’s recharging base, the remote receiver begins to play a distinctive little ring, tone, or song. All you must do now is begin to listen and follow the tune until you find the receiver. Now you can talk with whomever you want.

     Our verse today asks the question, “How shall we sing the LORD’S song in a strange land?” Another way of looking at this phrase would be, “How could I sing if I cannot hear the music.” Being so far away from where they longed to be it seemed hard to be joyous and sing the songs of praise. It is that way for us today too. It may seem hard at times to sing the joyous wonderful songs of the love of God when our hearts are hurting or broken. However, when we begin to sing something miraculous happens. The more we sing with our hearts, the closer the Lord seems to draw near to our needs. We need Him and the music will often help us find Him in our trials. It is sort of like the example of the phone. We need to be near the phone to talk, but getting near to the receiver often requires that we listen to the melody it plays. Listen to the sweet New Song God has placed in your heart. It will help you find God during your darkest times.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     When we received Christ as Saviour, He placed a new song in our hearts. It is a song of joy, peace, and rejoicing. Find that tune again and begin to sing. “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart….” Can you hear God on the other end of the line now? He has been there all along.

Do you talk to God, or with God?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 17, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)
1 Kings 3, 4 / Psalm 137
Proverbs 17 / Revelation 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 12-14 / John 19:1-30

 Living In His Word Ministries
        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.”
                                                                             Romans 10:17

 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
(Click book titles below to be taken to Amazon Page)
"KEYWORDS IN GOD'S WORD"
"WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS"
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June 16, 2025 – What Is A Good Rule For Life?

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What Is A Good Rule For Life?

June 16, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     What makes for a good rule in life? Something that says, this is good for me, I will do it forever, or if it is harmful to me, I will never do it. It usually is something we did that has worked well or has failed miserably. Life experiences give us great guidelines to live by. Another way to find these pearls of wisdom for our lives is by talking with someone we highly respect and trust. As they share what things did and did not work for them in their life experiences, we can use their wisdom to form a set of guiding principles for our lives.

 

     God’s ways are just like that. They are not a list of “do not do that or I will get you” type rules. They are loving guidelines that make life better for everyone. Look at the descriptions given in today’s verse that refer to God’s leading in our life. It is called, “the charge of the LORD,” and mentions, his ways, his statutes, his commandments, his judgments, and his testimonies. The word charge here means an encouragement for life. We hear charges given to those who graduate from high school and college to go out and use the wisdom they have gained to make a difference. The statutes are positive statements such as “do this it works better.” The commandments and judgments are moral and legal advice, like do not commit adultery, or steal. The testimonies are the wisdom and warning of God, so we do not mess up. You see, it is like getting the best advice from a highly respected person we can genuinely believe in.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     David understood this. In Psalm 19:7-8 it says: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” How about you? Will you trust God and prosper in all that you do, wherever you go?

 



How do you set boundaries for your life?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 16, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
1 Kings 1-2 / Psalm 136
Proverbs 15-16 / Revelation 1

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 10-11  /  John 18:19-40

 

 Living In His Word Ministries
        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.”
                                                                             Romans 10:17

 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
(Click book titles below to be taken to Amazon Page)
"KEYWORDS IN GOD'S WORD"
"WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS"
Both are available in E-books, Paperback, & Hardcover.
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June 14 & 15, 2025 – Being A Real Witness

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Being A Real Witness

June 14 & 15, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     So, what is a real witness anyway? A real witness is someone who has seen, heard or felt something about which they can honestly share that information. They are people who can add credibility to something because they know firsthand what they have witnessed. Not hearsay, gossip, beliefs, or teaching. A real witness is valuable for helping people find the truth.

 

     A real witness of their salvation can help save souls. Why? They are able to share exactly what they have witnessed in their own life. They can tell someone about Jesus saving them of their sins. How they had their eyes opened, and their heart was relieved from the penalty of sins death. Telling how all things have become new as the Bible says. Their perspective on sin has changed. Their eternal destination and desires have also changed.

 

     How do I know? Because I am a real firsthand witness in my life of the changing saving power of Jesus. Since I am a real witness, I can give a testimony. If you have no testimony, could it be you have never witnessed anything? Every true witness has a testimony of what was witnessed; otherwise, he or she would not be called a real witness right? Are you a witness?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Unsaved people can only share a salvation they have heard of but never witnessed. Wouldn’t that be a shame at the end of a life, to know you were sharing someone else’s testimony?

 

Are you a real witness?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 14, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 28-29 / Psalm 133-135
Proverbs 14 / 2, 3 John & Jude

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 8-9 / John 18:1-18

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

 

    There will not be a Daily Devotion sent out on Sundays. Instead, we encourage you to attend your church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then when you get home re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given to your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.  

 

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 15, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

 

 Living In His Word Ministries
        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.”
                                                                             Romans 10:17

 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
(Click book titles below to be taken to Amazon Page)
"KEYWORDS IN GOD'S WORD"
"WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS"
Both are available in E-Book, Paperback, & Hardcover.
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June 13, 2025 – Building A Place For God

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Building A Place For God

June 13, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 132:3-5
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Finding a place for God to dwell. What a noble goal to somehow produce a place to house our God. To show such love for Him, that we would desire to provide Him a place to live. But then again, what materials would you use to make it?

 

     David desired to build such a place, but God said no. Instead, God declared that David’s son Solomon would be the one to build it. Therefore, since David could not build it himself, he began preparing for the day when his son would build it. He secured access to the finest lumber and materials anyone could imagine. Was this good enough to be the dwelling place for our God? A place built out of trees and golden rocks that God Himself had created and formed. Does not the God of Heaven deserve more?

 

     Mary and Joseph looked for a place for the Lord and found a humble manger, where they placed Baby Jesus. It was the best they could provide. Yet, this surely would not be a fitting place for the King of all Kings.

 

     Nevertheless, God did dwell in the temple made by human hands and God did dwell in the manger bed. Why? He dwelt there because He chose to. He desired to be there to be close to people just like us. In addition, today He will take up residence in a new temple which you can prepare for Him. The temple He longs to reside in today is your heart. So, what type of place then are you making for the Lord of all Lords to live in? Since it is your heart, only you can clean it up for the Saviour of all humanity.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     In 2 Corinthians 6:16 it says, “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

What does God’s residence look like today?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 13, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 26, 27 / Psalm 132
Proverbs 13 / 1 John 3-5

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 6-7  /  John 17

 

 Living In His Word Ministries
        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.”
                                                                             Romans 10:17

 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
(Click book titles below to be taken to Amazon Page)
"KEYWORDS IN GOD'S WORD"
"WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS"
Both are available in E-Book, Paperback, & Hardcover.
Please leave a review online at Amazon if you read these devotions.
Donate with PayPal button

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