Daily Bible Reading and Prayer, KJV, May 10-Nov 9, 2018, Acts to Hebrews

Sept 1, Ephesians 1, Ps 23

It's a new month! A chance for a new start! School is starting soon! And I am like the only person actually excited to learn lol.

Ephesians 1:1-23 KJV
[1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Did you realize this is written directly for all Christians? 'To the faithful in Jesus Christ', isn't it neat that it is personally addressed to you?

[2] Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

[4] According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Isn't it amazing that God chose you to be his child before the foundation of the world?

[5] Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

[6] To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

[7] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

[8] Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

[9] Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Since we have the complete Bible now, we know everything God has chosen to reveal to man, and we know more than the greatest men in the Bible!

[10] That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

[11] In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

[12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

[13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

[14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

[15] Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

[16] Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

[17] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

[18] The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

[19] And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

[20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

[21] Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

[22] And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

[23] Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Psalm 23:1-6 KJV
Psalm 23 is probably the most well known and memorized psalm. I memorized it a long time ago, and someone gave it embroidered to my parents when they got married. Do you have anything special with this psalm?
[1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
We have everything we need.

[2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

[3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
The Lord showers us with blessings.

[4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
We will go through difficult times in our lives, it might seem like you are in a dark valley with death all around you but God will be with you, you do not need to fear anything, He will comfort you.

[5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
This truly is a beautiful psalm.

Dear Lord, thank you for the new month, please use us this month to bring You glory. You are amazing and wonderful, You will never leave or forsake us, whether we are on the top of a mountain or in a deep, dark valley, You will always be near to comfort and bless. Thank you. Please be close to everyone in my prayer journal, You know all of their needs and difficulties, and You know how to to be near them. You know who needs You most right now. Please comfort those in valleys, in Jesus's name, Amen