Day 147 --- Psalm 20-22 - John 10:1-21

Day 147 --- Psalm 20-22 - John 10:1-21

Jesus told a story using figure of speech about a sheep and a watchman. All those that climbed into a fence and did not come through the gate are thieves and robbers. He then talked about how he is that gate and all who enter it will be saved. He was referring to himself and that the people before him were robbers and thieves. People mocked him and said he must be demon possessed, but others said he couldnt be because a demon possessed man could not heal the blind.

Day 146 --- Psalm 17 - Psalm 19 - John 9:24-41

Day 146 --- Psalm 17 - Psalm 19 - John 9:24-41

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

They mocked the blind man that Jesus healed and gave him vision. They told him that he has mistaken and Moses was the prophet. Jesus told the man he was the son of God and the man believed. He told the others that they are the ones blind by not seeing the truth

Day 145 --- Psalm 15-16 - John 9:1-23

Day 145 --- Psalm 15-16 - John 9:1-23

Jesus healed a blind man by spitting on the ground and making mud. He told the man to go was and when he did the man could see again. His parents told the priests that their son was of age to say so for himself. The man said that Jesus was a prophet.

Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge

Day 144 --- Psalm 12-14 - John 8:28-59

Day 144 --- Psalm 12-14 - John 8:28-59
And the words of the LORD are flawless


Jesus said this to the Devil's children:
He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God. I hear God speak to me daily and its is so hard to do what he tell sme when I want something different. I have to remember I am not in charge of my own life, he is.

Day 143 --- Psalm 9 - Psalm 11 - John 8:1-27

Day 143 --- Psalm 9 - Psalm 11 - John 8:1-27

I heard this in church the other day. In John 8: a woman was caught in the act of adultry and the people wanted to stone her to death. Jesus told them to cast the first stone if you have never sinned. No one threw the first stone and he told the woman to go and leave her life of sin. Jesus knows our hearts. If we ask for forgiveness we will receive it if he knows our heart is true. I am not perfet and make mistakes all the time, I struggle with things in my life. I pray that Jesus knows my heart and knows who I am. I know he does.

If you know Jesus, you will know his father.

Day 142 --- Psalm 7-8 - John 7:28-53

Day 142 --- Psalm 7-8 - John 7:28-53

I picked a few verses out of Psalm 7 I liked.
let the LORD judge the peoples.
Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness,
according to my integrity, O Most High.
I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness
and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High
I feel so great worshiping god with praise and thanking him for alll he has done for me.

Guards that were told to get Jesus did not because of his speaking. They said they have never heard anyone speak like that. I wonder how magestic it was to hear him talk.

Day 141 --- Psalm 4-6 - John 7:1-27

Day 141 --- Psalm 4-6 - John 7:1-27

Give ear to my words, O LORD,
consider my sighing.
Listen to my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.

Jesus said in John 7:
My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me.

Jesus is speaking but God is coming through him. Some people thing Jesus and God are two different people but a verse like this lets me know that God is working through him. Jesus and God may be two seperate beings, but they are the same person.

Day 140 --- 2 Samuel 23-24 - John 6:41-71

Day 140 --- 2 Samuel 23-24 - John 6:41-71

David built an altar to the LORD there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the LORD answered prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.
This is the book of 2 Samuel

No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. The 12 disciples believed Jesus and chose to follow him. Jesus even said one of you is the devil! He meant Judas because Judas would later betray him.

Day 139 --- 2 Samuel 21-22 - Psalm 18 - John 6:22-40

Day 139 --- 2 Samuel 21-22 - Psalm 18 - John 6:22-40

People will come in and out of my life and some I will have until death and some will only be for a while. Isn't it amazing to think I will ALWAYS have Jesus, no matter what. I have seen relationships end and tear each other apart, but the relationship you have with teh Lord will not be broken apart. What an amazing gift. We are all searching for love and acceptance, and with God this is possible.

"I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty

Day 138 Psalm 64, Psalm 70, John 6 :1-21

I think about miracles and what they look like. I see miracles all the time but it takes a little to really realize that somethign miraculious has happened. Jesus fed 5 thousand people with little food, could you imagine what that would be like to see? He also walked on water and this frightened teh disciples, and I cannot say it would not scare me too. He told them not to be afraid and he was here.

Day 137 --- 2 Samuel 19-20 - John 5:25-47

Let all the Earth Rejoice.
Day 137 --- 2 Samuel 19-20 - John 5:25-47


for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. 30By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.

There is going to be a time when I die and I go in front of my maker. There are things in my life that I am not proud of, but Jesus will know my heart. I have sinned so many times i would not be able to count, but I repent for them and I want to be a child of the Lord. One day, I will stand before my maker and have to take count for all that I have done wrong. I will be judged that day, not here on Earth. I seek to please you God. Please forgive me for my wrong doings, I know in my heart you forgive. Forgiveness in you is more powerful than anyone else on earth and it is hard for humans to even comprehend unconditional love. In church today the Chaplain talked about how we all search for unfailing love and we will never find it in a human. We all make mistakes, God is the one who forgives me and makes me pure again. I seek his acceptance and love. When I die, I want God to take me into his arms and love me unconditionally. One day my dream will come true! I am yours God, take me as you will!

Day 136 --- 2 Samuel 16-18 - John 5:1-24

Day 136 --- 2 Samuel 16-18 - John 5:1-24

22Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, 23that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.

Day 135 --- 2 Samuel 15 - Psalm 3 - Psalm 69 - John 4:27-54

Day 135 --- 2 Samuel 15 - Psalm 3 - Psalm 69 - John 4:27-54

Those who hate me without reason
outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause,
those who seek to destroy me.
I am forced to restore
what I did not steal

The Samorite women that Jesus spoke with gave her testimony and many other Samorites believed. After hearing Jesus, they new he was the savior.

Day 134 --- 2 Samuel 13-14 - John 4:1-26

Day 134 --- 2 Samuel 13-14 - John 4:1-26
Amnon son of David fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of Absalom son of David. Amnon tricked Tamar and ended up raping her. Absalom was so angry that he ended up killing Amnon.

Jesus spoke to a Samarite woman. He explained to her that who ever drinks will be thirsty again, but whoever has the holy spirit will never grow thirsty.

Day 133 --- Psalm 32 - Psalm 51 - John 3:16-36

Day 133 --- Psalm 32 - Psalm 51 - John 3:16-36

Blessed is he
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the man
whose sin the LORD does not count against him
and in whose spirit is no deceit.

Both of these Psalms talk about forgiveness and being remorseful for your sins.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

John 3:16-36 is a great passage. For god so loved teh world he gave his only son. If you do not see the light and stay in the darkness, you will not have eternal life. John the Baptist was put ahead of Jesus and when people questioned who Jesus was and whyw as he baptizing, John told them that the Lord has sent his son, and has placed everything inhis hands.

Day 132 --- 2 Samuel 10-12 - John 3:1-15

Day 132 --- 2 Samuel 10-12 - John 3:1-15

I read Samuel 11 and the whole time i was thinking, what does God think about this. David slept with another man's wife and she became pregnant. He had her husband sent off to war so he would surely die. When her husband died, david married the man's wife and she bore him a son. At the end of samuel 11 it says that god was upset with david. The son that the wife had bore him died on the 70th day.

"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again

I cannot wait to be baptized!

Day 131 --- 2 Samuel 8-9 - Psalm 60 - John 2

Day 131 --- 2 Samuel 8-9 - Psalm 60 - John 2

David defeated the Phillistines and the Lord gave him victories where ever he went.

I think our country needs this verse more than anything.

Give us aid against the enemy,
for the help of man is worthless.

12 With God we will gain the victory,
and he will trample down our enemies.

Day 130 --- 2 Samuel 6-7 - Psalm 30 - John 1:29-51

Day 130 --- 2 Samuel 6-7 - Psalm 30 - John 1:29-51

I love Psalms and the meaning behind the verses.
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

Jesus called his first disciples.
Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ). 42And he brought him to Jesus.Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter[a]).

Day 129 --- 2 Samuel 3-5 - John 1:1-28

Day 129 --- 2 Samuel 3-5 - John 1:1-28

The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
Joab murders Abner because Abner had killed his brothe rin the battle of Gideon. David became king of Israel and conquered the Phillistines while taking over Jerusalem.

1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning.
3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood[a] it.

Day 128 --- 2 Samuel 1-2 - Luke 24:36-53

Day 128 --- 2 Samuel 1-2 - Luke 24:36-53

David heard of Saul and Jonathon's death and later David was anointed King of Judah. War between the hosues of Saul and David broke out.

Jesus appeared the the disciples and said, peace be with you. They were so frightened and amazed. Could you imagine seeing someone die and then the next day being greeted by that same person? Wow, what an amazing sight that would have been.
This is the book of Luke.

Day 127 --- 1 Samuel 30-31 - Luke 24:1-35

Day 127 --- 1 Samuel 30-31 - Luke 24:1-35

David Destroys the Amalekites and Saul fell into his own sword and took his own life.

On the third day just like Jesus promised, he rose from the dead. The tomb was empty and Peter wondered what had happened. They remember Jesus saying he will be given to the hands of sinful man and on third day he will rise. Jesus appeared to Simon after and walked with him. Simon and another did not know it was him until he broke bread and jsut as they saw Jesus, he was gone. They went back to the Eleven and told what had happened.

Day 126 --- 1 Samuel 28-29 - Luke 23:26-56

Day 126 --- 1 Samuel 28-29 - Luke 23:26-56

What powerful words in Luke 12:26-56

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."

Imagine having people pound nails into your hands and feet and hanging you to die, and you forgive them. I struggle with forgiving people for small thinsg and look what Jesus can forgive. One of the other men dying on a cross asked Jesus to remember him. Jesus told him he will be going to paradise with him. At the moment of death he is still forgiving and saving. Just like he is in my life everyday.

Day 125 --- 1 Samuel 24-27 - Luke 23:1-25

Day 125 --- 1 Samuel 24-27 - Luke 23:1-25

Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but people shouted to crucify him crucify him! Pilate asked what has this man that deserves the death penalty? They never answered the question just kept saying crucify him! Instead Pilate listened to the People's requested and released Barabbas, a murderer. They decided to crucify Jesus.

Day 124 --- 1 Samuel 23 - Psalm 54 - Psalm 63 - Luke 22:47-71

Day 124 --- 1 Samuel 23 - Psalm 54 - Psalm 63 - Luke 22:47-71

Psalm 63 is from David when he was in the desert of Judah.

I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.

In church they talked about how we all have been betrayed before. Even Jesus was betrayed. In this passage in Luke, Jesus was betrayed by Judas. He gave him a kiss so the high priests and officials knew which one was Jesus. Peter denied Jesus 3 times just as he said he would. I read how the guards mocked Jesus and what he said he was. They insulted and beat him, it made me sad to read that.

Day 123 --- Psalm 52 - Psalm 57 - Psalm 142 - Luke 22:24

Day 123 --- Psalm 52 - Psalm 57 - Psalm 142 - Luke 22:24

I really enjoy reading psalms. I love every book of the bible but there is something about the way psalms speaks to me. I read this verse,
Your tongue plots destruction;
it is like a sharpened razor,
you who practice deceit.

How is it for us to talk evil and gossip? I do it all the time. God is telling me i need to stop plotting destruction.

Psalms 142 is a prayer David said while he was in a cave. I think about our POW right now held in Afghanistan or Pakistan when I read this. I would imagine he is praying the same prayer. His sister has a blog that she prays on everyday for her brother. I read this verse and thought of our POW. God I ask you to give him strength and courage and rescue him from his prison..

Listen to my cry,
for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.

Day 122 --- 1 Samuel 22 - Psalm 56 - Luke 22:1-23

Day 122 --- 1 Samuel 22 - Psalm 56 - Luke 22:1-23


This was a verse in Psalm 56
When I am afraid,
I will trust in you.

4 In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mortal man do to me?


It follows the same way with saying with god all things are possible. If i trust in him, who can i be afraid of? He is the ultimate power.


In Luke the Lord's supper happened and Judah sat at the table when Jesus said one of you will betray me. I remember everytime I take communion what it really means to me. The blood and flesh of my savior

Day 121 --- 1 Samuel 20-21 - Psalm 34 - Luke 21:20-38

Day 121 --- 1 Samuel 20-21 - Psalm 34 - Luke 21:20-38

David pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. Psalm 34 is the words David spoke. Here is a little glimpse of them.

I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

3 Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together


Jesus told them,
Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.
He told a parable and said when a tree sprouts leaves, you know summer is coming just like you know the kingdom of god is coming.

Day 120 --- 1 Samuel 19 - Psalm 23 - Psalm 59 - Luke 21:1-19

Day 120 --- 1 Samuel 19 - Psalm 23 - Psalm 59 - Luke 21:1-19

Saul wanted to kill David and told Jonathon about his plan. Johnathon wondered why he would want to do that because of all the things David has done in the eyes of the Lord.

HMMMMM! PSALM 23~! This is the most beautiful passage, i had to post the whole thing. When I read the words to this, I embrace them and feel what God is telling me!
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.
Psalm 59 fits pretty well with all hatred and fighting in the world. It lets me know that God will protect me from my enemies.
Deliver me from evildoers
and save me from bloodthirsty men.

3 See how they lie in wait for me!
Fierce men conspire against me
for no offense or sin of mine, O LORD.

I remember this verse from church when i was younger. A widow gave 2 pennies to the church and a rich person gave a treasure. Jesus said that the widow gave more than anyone else. Its not about the AMOUNT of money, its about what you will sacrafice.

This honestly puts a good feeling in my stomach. I am so concerned abotu what is happening, and then i read this!

When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away!

Yes, some meaning! :)

Day 119 --- 1 Samuel 17-18 - Luke 20:27-47

Day 119 --- 1 Samuel 17-18 - Luke 20:27-47

I have heard about how courageous David was in the battle with Goliath lots of times. I am so happy I read the bible in order because now I understand why the battle was so important and how the Lord was with David and Goliath was a Philistine. Later on in 1 Samuel, Saul is frightened by David's power and is jealous of him as well.

Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. 47They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely."

Day 118 --- 1 Samuel 15-16 - Luke 20:1-26

Day 118 --- 1 Samuel 15-16 - Luke 20:1-26

The Lord rejects Saul as a king. Interesting verse i found, . Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. We judge so much as humans on appearance, but god doesnt. He looks right into your heart.

Jesus told a parable of the tenants. He was speaking to the people about them in this parable and about sending his only son only to be persecuted.

Day 117 --- 1 Samuel 13-14 - Luke 19:28-48

Day 117 --- 1 Samuel 13-14 - Luke 19:28-48

In Luke it talks about how Jesus entered Jerusalem in a triumph. People laid down their coats and cloaks for him to ride on a horse. I often try to imagine what it will be like. Everytime I hear the song, I can only Imagine. I really try to imagine what Jesus will be like. I wonder if he will ride in on a horse? I cannot wait to see how magical it is. We as humans dont have the minds to even grasp what heaven is like. It is beyond any paradise we can ever picture. That day will be a day to rejoice. Thank you Jesus for dying for me. I will live for you!

Day 116 --- 1 Samuel 10-12 - Luke 19:1-27

Day 116 --- 1 Samuel 10-12 - Luke 19:1-27

Sauel was announced as the King and Samuel parted ways after his long prophecy. This verse was in 1Samuel and it had alot of meaning behind it.
But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

In Luke Zacchaeus couldnt not see Jesus so he climed a sycamore tree to see him. Jesus saw him and told him to come down because he was going to stay with him. I remember that song from bible school.

The other day one of the guys in my unit told people an awful thing about me, i could have retaliated and got him back, but i prayed for him. Jesus said, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute against you.

Day 115 --- 1 Samuel 7-9 - Luke 18:24-43

Day 115 --- 1 Samuel 7-9 - Luke 18:24-43


Israel asked for a King and Saul was anointed by Samuel and became the king of Israel.

Jesus made a blind man see and he predicts his own death. The disciples had no idea what he was talking about when he said this. He talked about how it is easy for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than a rich man enter the kingdom of heaven. Then he say's my favorite verse.
What is impossible with men is possible with God

Day 114 --- 1 Samuel 4-6 - Luke 18:1-23

Day 114 --- 1 Samuel 4-6 - Luke 18:1-23

At Church they talked about prayer and if we really set the time out of our day to pray. I talk to God all day, when i walk, when I think, I am talking to him and myself. I am praying. I want to take more time out of my day to pray and thank him. I can't turn to him only in times of despair, he wants to know the good as well.

Jesus told the disciples a parable telling them to pray and never give up. I am praying that my husband will be safe on his tour and I will come home soon. that we can live a normal life and get through hard times.


For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted

Day 113 --- 1 Samuel 1-3 - Luke 17:20-37

Day 113 --- 1 Samuel 1-3 - Luke 17:20-37

Hannah and her husband Elkanah were unable to conceive. She prayed and asked God to bless her with a child. That night she conceived a little boy and named him Samuel. Samuel grew and was blessed by God. Samuel heard his name being called and kept running to Eli, but after 3 times he said after his name was called, Lord speak your servant is listening. All of Israel attested that Samuel was a prophet of the Lord.

Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God and how it is inside of you. When God comes, two people will be lying and one will be taken. Where there is a dead body, the vultures will come.

Day 112 --- Ruth 1-4 - Luke 17:1-19

Day 112 --- Ruth 1-4 - Luke 17:1-19

I went to church today, it is mesmerizing what the Lord can do for you. Today I woke up angry with God. I am deployed and my husband is deploying when I get home. I am angry that God did this to us. I know God is testing my faith. Faith is knowing what is not seen and believing. With man it is impossible, but with god all things are possible. I can do this.

Naomi had lost her husband and two sons. Her daughter in laws wanted to stay with her but Naomi told Ruth and Orpah to leave and go start a new life. Ruth decided to stay with her and let Naomi know that she was not going to leave her side. Naomi felt betrayed by God. I feel like Naomi and feel like things are being taken away from me. Ruth had so much compassion and love from God that she was willing to stay with her mother in law and take care of her. She ended up marrying Boaz and he saw the love she had in her heart. What a beautiful woman Ruth was.


In the book of Luke Jesus talked about forgiving. If your brother sins and he repents, forgive him. If he sins 7 times and repents, forgive him.