Points to Ponder (#20)- The Presence of God

Here’s a bite-sized piece of encouragement from your Bible. Also included is a featured song that is sure to lift your spirit. May your heart and soul be blessed.      –G–

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” –Isaiah 43:2 ESV

“But you have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence forever.” –Psalms 41:12 ESV

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Bible Reading for May 16

II Samuel Chapter 16

1 And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine. Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 16”

Bible Reading for May 15

I Samuel Chapter 13

1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 15”

Bible Reading for May 14

II Samuel Chapter 10

1 And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 14”

Bible Reading for May 13

II Samuel Chapter 7

1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies; Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 13”

Prayer with Fasting

We often pray for the Lord to change our situations and circumstances but hardly, if ever, pray for Him to change our character. We ask Him to change this or change that but we never ask Him to change ME!

I must confess, of all the people that I know, I’m the one I have the most problems with! This is where prayer with fasting is most required and most effective—when we pray for personal change. When the church understands and practices this, the impact will be felt globally. –G. Alfter, May 12, 2026

Bible Reading for May 12

II Samuel Chapter 4

1 And when Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 12”

Bible Reading for May 11

II Samuel Chapter 1

1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; Continue reading “Bible Reading for May 11”