MAY 19 – When Peace and Purpose Collide 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:7; Psalm 56; 2 Corinthians 8–9 ________________________________________ “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” — Proverbs 16:7 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” — Psalm 56:3–4 “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 ________________________________________… Continue Reading

MAY 18 – Pride, Grace, and a Changed Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:5–6; 2 Corinthians 6–7 ________________________________________ “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.” — Proverbs 16:5–6 “We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry… as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.” — 2 Corinthians 6:3, 10 “For… Continue Reading

MAY 17 – God’s Purpose in the Pain 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:4; Psalm 55; 2 Corinthians 5 ________________________________________ “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” — Proverbs 16:4 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 ________________________________________ Let’s be real—life can feel like a mess sometimes. Maybe you’ve dealt with betrayal… Continue Reading

MAY 16 – Fully Committed 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:3; 2 Corinthians 4 ________________________________________ “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 ________________________________________ Have you ever felt like you’re working really hard at something—school, friendships, sports—but still not seeing the results you hoped for? It’s frustrating when your plans fall apart,… Continue Reading

MAY 15 – Heart Check 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:2; Psalm 54; 2 Corinthians 3 ________________________________________ “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit.” — Proverbs 16:2 “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.” — Psalm 54:4 “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” — 2 Corinthians 3:5 ________________________________________ We all want to believe we’re doing okay—maybe even great. We like to think our motives are right, our choices are good, and… Continue Reading

MAY 14 – Planned, But Not Perfect 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:1; 2 Corinthians 1–2 ________________________________________ “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” — Proverbs 16:1 “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” — 2 Corinthians 1:20 “Now if anyone has caused pain… you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.” — 2 Corinthians 2:5,7 ________________________________________ Have you ever made… Continue Reading

MAY 13 – True Wisdom, Genuine Faith, and Steadfast Service 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:33; Psalm 53; 1 Corinthians 16 ________________________________________ “The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” —Proverbs 15:33 “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.” —Psalm 53:1 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” —1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ________________________________________ Have you ever met someone who seems to have everything figured out, but they just… Continue Reading

MAY 12 – The Wisdom of Humility and the Victory of Resurrection 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 15:32-33; 1 Corinthians 15 ________________________________________ “Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof gains intelligence. The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.” —Proverbs 15:32-33 “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.” —1 Corinthians 15:20-21 (ESV) ________________________________________ We all want to be successful, and we often look for… Continue Reading