Week 39 September 24 - 30

Day 1

Hear my prayer and don't hide Your face from me in the day of my distress.  
Answer me quickly when I call, Oh Lord.  
This was in the first year of King Cyrus.  He made a decree to have the  house of the Lord rebuilt and for the people to be allowed to go and rebuild. Silver and gold and all things needed for the rebuilding was given to them.   The Lord forgave and covered sin, without wrath. Show us Your steadfast love, O Lord and grant us Your salvation..  Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him.

Day 2

Daniel was one of three high officials.  The others didn't like him and tried to catch him doing wrong.  They couldn't find anything because he was faithful.  The persuaded king to only allow people to pray only to the king.  Daniel didn't stop praying to the Lord and the men turned him in.  If you live your life for the Lord there will be people who don't like you and will just be waiting for you to mess up.  They may even set you up to bring you down.  Be strong in the things of the Lord and trust Him for all you need. Daniel never stopped from praying to the Lord and he was saved from the hungry jaws of the lions.  

Day 3

Exiles were able to return to Jerusalem.  

Day 4

The foundation of the temple was laid and the people praised God.  
How lovely is His dwelling place, my soul longs to be with Him.. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house and sing Your praise.  One day in the Lords court is better than 1000's elsewhere.  The Lord is our sun and our shield. We are redeemed, give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love.  

Day 5

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abide forever.  

Day 6

Satin will stand to accuse you but if you are the Lords He will rebuke him.  There will be a curse for those who steal, curse or swears falsely by My name.  
Not by might, nor by  power, but by My spirit say the Lord. 

Day 7

Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, don't oppress widow or orphan, stranger or poor, don't devise evil against one another.  The people didn't listen so they were left desolate.  Lord is jealous for His people.  He will save His people and there will be peace.  Don't fear let your hands be strong. 

Happy reading - Jeannie