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Day 360, 26 December 2025

1) Mark 14:3-9, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19, Luke 19:41-44, John 12:20-36

Mark 14:3-9

The Anointing at Bethany
Mt 26:6-13; Jn 12:1-8

3 (Mt 21:17; Lk 7:37-39) While He was in Bethany in the house of Simon
the leper, as He sat at supper, a -!woman came with an alabaster jar
of ointment, a very costly spikenard. She broke the jar and poured
the ointment on His head.
4 There were some with indignation within themselves, saying,
"Why was this ointment wasted?
5 (Jn 13:29) It might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii
(A year's wages.) and given to the poor." And they grumbled against her.
6 Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done
a good work for Me.
7 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) You always have the poor with you, and whenever
you wish, you may do good to them. But you will not always have Me.
8 (2Co 8:12) She has done what she could. She has come beforehand
to anoint My body for burial.
9 (Mk 16:15) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel will be preached throughout the whole world, what she has done will also be spoken of
as a memorial to her."

[3] And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
[4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said,
Why was this waste of the ointment made?
[5] For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
[6] And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a
good work on me.
[7] For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do
them good: but me ye have not always.
[8] She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
[9] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached
throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of
for a memorial of her.

Matthew 26:6-13

The Anointing at Bethany
Mk 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8

6 (Mt 21:17) When Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,
7 a woman came to Him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment
and poured it on His head as He sat at supper.
8 When His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, "For what purpose
is this waste?
9 This ointment might have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor."
10 When Jesus perceived it, He said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman?
She has done a good work for Me.
11 (Dt 15:11; Mk 14:7) For you have the poor always with you,
but you do not always have Me.
12 In pouring this ointment on My body, she did it for My burial.
13 (Mt 24:14; Mk 14:9) Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel shall
be preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be told
in memory of her."

[6] Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
[7] There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
[8] But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
[9] For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. [10] When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman?
for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
[11] For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
[12] For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
[13] Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

John 12:1-11

John 12

The Anointing at Bethany
Mt 26:6-13; Mk 14:3-9
1 (Jn 11:55; Mt 21:17) Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead.
2 (Lk 10:38-42) They prepared a supper for Him there. Martha served,
but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him.
3 (Jn 11:2; Lk 7:37-38) Then Mary took a pint
(Gk. a litra, or half a liter.) of very costly ointment made
from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet
with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
4 (Mt 10:4) But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son,
who would betray Him, said,
5 "Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii
(About a year's wages.) and given to the poor?"
6 (Jn 13:29) He said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because
he was a thief. And having the money box, he used to steal what was put in it. 7 But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. She has kept this for the day of My
burial.
8 (Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11) For you always have the poor with you,
but you do not always have Me."

[1] Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus
was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.
[2] There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.
[3] Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and
anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house
was filled with the odour of the ointment.
[4] Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which
should betray him,
[5] Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
[6] This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a
thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
[7] Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she
kept this.
[8] For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.

The Plot Against Lazarus

9 When many of the Jews learned that He was there, they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from
the dead.
10 (Lk 16:31) So the chief priests planned to put Lazarus to death also,
11 (Jn 11:45; 12:18) because on account of him many of the Jews went away
and believed in Jesus.

[9] Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came
not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.
[10] But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to
death;
[11] Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed
on Jesus.

Mark 11:1-11

Mark 11

The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem
Mt 21:1-11; Lk 19:28-40; Jn 12:12-19

1 (Zec 14:4; Mt 21:17) When they drew near Jerusalem and came to Bethphage
and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples
2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you. As soon as you enter
it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it
and bring it here.
3 If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say 'The Lord has need
of it,' and immediately he will send it here."
4 They went their way and found the colt tied by the door outside
on the street. And they untied it.
5 Some of those who stood there said to them,
"What are you doing untying the colt?"
6 They answered just as Jesus had commanded. And they let them go.
7 (Mt 21:4-5; 21:7-8) They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments on it. And He sat upon it.
8 Many spread their garments on the street. And others cut down branches off the trees and scattered them on the street.
9 (Ps 118:25-26; Mt 23:39) Those who went before
and those who followed cried out, saying:
"Hosanna!
'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)
10 (Lk 2:14; Ps 148:1) Blessed is the kingdom of our father David
that is coming in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest!"
11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. When He had looked
around at everything, as the hour was now late,
He went out to Bethany with the twelve.

[1] And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
[2] And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and
as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never
man sat; loose him, and bring him.
[3] And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath
need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
[4] And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in
a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
[5] And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
[6] And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them
go.
[7] And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and
he sat upon him.
[8] And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches
off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
[9] And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying,
Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
[10] Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of
the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
[11] And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went
out unto Bethany with the twelve.

Matthew 21:1-11

The Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem
Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-19

1 (Mt 24:3; 26:30) When they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage,
on the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
2 saying to them, "Go over into the village opposite you,
and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her.
Untie them and bring them to Me.
3 If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them.' And he will send them immediately."
4 (Mt 1:22; Jn 12:15) All this was done to fulfill
what was spoken by the prophet, saying:
5 (Isa 62:11; Ge 49:10) "Tell the daughter of Zion,
'Look, your King is coming to you,
humble, and sitting on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'Zec 9:9."
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them.
7 They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their garments on them,
and He sat on them.
8 (2Ki 9:13) A very large crowd spread their garments on the road.
Others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road.
9 (Lk 2:14; Mt 23:39) The crowds that went before Him
and that followed Him cried out:
"Hosanna to the Son of David!
'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!' (Ps 118:26.)
Hosanna in the highest!"
10 When He entered Jerusalem, the entire city was moved,
saying, "Who is He?"
11 (Lk 7:16; Jn 6:14) The crowds said, "This is Jesus,
the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee."

In Jerusalem

Triumphal Entry

1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto
the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
2 saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway
ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them
unto me.
3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of
them; and straightway he will send them.
4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken
by the prophet, saying,
5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion,
Behold, thy King cometh unto thee,
Meek, and sitting upon an ass,
And a colt the foal of an ass.
6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
7 and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes,
and they set him thereon.
8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way;
others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying,
Who is this?
11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

Luke 19:28-40

The Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem
Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Jn 12:12-19

28 (Lk 9:51) When He had said this, He went before them,
ascending up to Jerusalem.
29 (Ac 1:12; Zec 14:4) When He came near to Bethphage and Bethany,
at the mountain called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,
30 saying, "Go over into the village opposite you, where, as you enter,
you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat.
Untie it and bring it here.
31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say to him,
'Because the Lord has need of it.' "
32 Those who were sent went and found it just as He had told them.
33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them,
"Why are you untying the colt?"
34 They said, "The Lord has need of it."
35 (Mt 21:7; Mk 11:7-8) They brought it to Jesus. And they threw
their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus on it.
36 As He went, they spread their clothes in the street.
37 When He was coming near the descent of the Mount of Olives,
the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice
and praise God with loud voices for all the mighty works that they had seen,
38 (Lk 13:35; Mt 21:9) saying:
'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!'(Ps 118:26.)
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
39 Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him,
"Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."
40 (Hab 2:11) He answered them, "I tell you, if these should be silent,
the stones would immediately cry out."

[28] And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. [29] And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
[30] Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him,
and bring him hither.
[31] And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto
him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
[32] And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said
unto them.
[33] And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them,
Why loose ye the colt?
[34] And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
[35] And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the
colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
[36] And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.
[37] And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of
Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
[38] Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace
in heaven, and glory in the highest.
[39] And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him,
Master, rebuke thy disciples.
[40] And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should
hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

John 12:12-19

The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Mt 21:1-11; Mk 11:1-11; Lk 19:28-40

12 On the next day a great crowd that had come to the feast heard
that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
13 (Jn 1:49; Ps 118:25-26) They took branches of palm trees,
and went out to meet Him, and cried out:
"Hosanna!
'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!(Ps 118:25-26.)
The King of Israel!"
14 Then Jesus, having found a young donkey, sat on it. As it is written:
15 (Zec 9:9) rCLFear not, daughter of Zion;
see, your King is coming,
sitting on a donkey's colt." (Zec 9:9).
16 (Jn 2:22; 7:39) His disciples did not understand these things at first.
But when Jesus was glorified, they remembered that these things
were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him.
17 Now the crowd that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb
and raised him from the dead bore witness.
18 (Jn 12:11) The crowd went and met Him for this reason: They heard that
He had performed this sign.
19 (Jn 3:26) So the Pharisees said among themselves, "See, you are gaining nothing! Look, the world has followed Him!"

[12] On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they
heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
[13] Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. [14] And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is
written,
[15] Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an
ass's colt.
[16] These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus
was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him,
and that they had done these things unto him.
[17] The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of
his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.
[18] For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
[19] The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye
prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.

Luke 19:41-44

41 (Lk 13:34-35; Jn 11:35) When He came near, He beheld the city
and wept over it,
42 (Dt 32:29) saying, "If you, even you, had known even today what things
would bring you peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
43 (Eze 4:2; 26:8) For the days will come upon you when your enemies
will build an embankment around you and surround you,
and press you in on every side.
44 (Lk 21:6; 1Pe 2:12) They will dash you, and your children within you,
to the ground. They will not leave one stone upon another within you,
because you did not know the time of your visitation."

[41] And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
[42] Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
[43] For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a
trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
[44] And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee;
and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou
knewest not the time of thy visitation.

John 12:20-36

Some Greeks Seek Jesus

20 (Jn 7:35; 1Ki 8:41-43) Now there were some Greeks among those who went
up to worship at the feast.
21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him,
"Sir, we want to see Jesus."
22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus.
23 (Jn 13:31-32) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man
to be glorified.
24 Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground
and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
25 (Mt 10:39; Lk 14:26) He who loves his life will lose it.
And he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26 (Jn 14:3; 17:24) If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am,
there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,
and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell
Jesus.
[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit.
[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in
this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall
also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up

27 (Lk 22:53; Jn 13:21) "Now My soul is troubled. What shall I say?
'Father, save Me from this hour'? -!Instead, for this reason I came
to this hour.
28 (Mt 3:17; 17:5) Father, glorify Your name."
Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again."
29 The crowd that stood by and heard it said that it had thundered.
Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him."
30 (Jn 11:42) Jesus answered, "This voice came not for My sake,
but for your sakes.
31 (Jn 14:30; 2Co 4:4; Eph 6:12) Now judgment is upon this world.
Now the ruler of this world will be cast out.
32 (Jn 6:44; 3:14; 8:28) And if I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw
all men to Myself."
33 (Jn 18:32; 21:19) He said this to signify by what kind of death
He would die.
34 (Ps 110:4; Isa 9:7) The crowd answered Him, "We have heard from the law
that the Christ remains forever. Why do You say, 'The Son of Man must be
lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?"
35 (Jn 12:46; Eph 5:8) Then Jesus said to them, "Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you.
He who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.
36 (Lk 16:8; Jn 8:59) While you have light, believe in the light that
you may become sons of light." Jesus said these things, and departed
and hid Himself from them.

[20] And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
[21] The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee,
and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.
[22] Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell
Jesus.
[23] And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
[24] Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit.
[25] He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in
this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
[26] If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall
also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

2) Our Daily Bread for 26 December 2025 Titled
<a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category /eyes-opened-by-god"> Eyes Opened by God </a> by Sheridan Voysey

Luke 10:21-24

The Rejoicing of Jesus
Mt 11:25-27; 13:16-17

21 (Ps 8:2; Isa 53:11) At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit
and said, "I thank You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
because You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent
and revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for it was Your good pleasure.
22 (Jn 1:18; Mt 28:18) "All things have been handed over to Me by My Father. And no one knows who the Son is but the Father, and who the Father is b
ut the Son and he to whom the Son desires to reveal Him."
23 (Mt 13:16-17) Then He turned to His disciples and said privately,
"Blessed are the eyes which see what you see.
24 (Jn 8:56; Heb 11:13) For I tell you, many prophets and kings have desired
to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear,
and have not heard it."

[21] In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O
Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the
wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so
it seemed good in thy sight.
[22] All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom
the Son will reveal him.
[23] And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are
the eyes which see the things that ye see:
[24] For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which
ye hear, and have not heard them.

In a caf|- one afternoon, I noticed a toddler with her parents at an adjacent table. As the parents talked with their friends, a pigeon flew in and started pecking crumbs from the floor. Filled with awe at this sight, the little girl tried getting the adults' attention by squealing with delight. But they never got to see what she saw. They just smiled at her and returned
to their conversation.

Jesus once sent His disciples on a preaching mission, which turned out to be tremendously successful (Luke 10:17). "I praise you, Father," Jesus prayed
in response, "because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children" (v. 21). In this case, "little children" didn't refer to age but status. It was humble, everyday "sinners" who responded to the gospel, while "wise and learned" religious leaders ignored
it (7:29-34). While God decides who He reveals Himself to, Jesus always explained more about the kingdom to those who asked (see Matthew 13:36). The leaders had missed seeing who Jesus was because they didn't really want to know.

The little girl in the caf|- saw something wonderful while her parents missed out. May we never be so distracted by the worldrCOs chatter, or lacking in humility to seek more understanding, that we miss what God wants to show us about Himself.

Reflect & Pray

What first opened your eyes and heart to the gospel?
How hungry are you to know more of God right now?

Father God, please open my eyes to see
everything You want me to see about You and the gospel.

<a href="https://www.odbm.org/en/spiritual-beliefs/god-trinity /asking-who-is-god">Learn more about God by watching Asking Who
Is God.</a>

3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation

Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools

Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 6 Humility and Exaltation

1 Peter 5:6-7

6 (Jas 4:10; Mt 23:12) Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you in due time.
7 (Ps 55:22; 37:5) Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time:
7 casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

"I was so humble I was given an award for humility," the pastor quipped.
"They gave me a humility plaque - but they had to take it back when I hung it on my office wall."
Humility is rare among 20th Century Christians. Our pride takes two
seemingly contradictory forms: Self-exaltation and self-denial. But both
focus on self, not on God.
Francois Fenelon, 17th century French archbishop, From his
"Letters of Spiritual Counsel" wrote:
"He who so completely forget himself that he never thinks of self ... is
truly humble. If we had the light to discern it, we should see clearly that when we think we are humbling ourselves we are exalting ourselves;
when we think we are annihilating ourselves we are seeking out own life."
True humility, as Fenelon implies, means recognising who we are in the light
of who God is. Excess of self-importance and low self-esteem are both self-centered perspectives; true humility is God-centered.
When we humble ourselves, we become intensely aware of God and less
aware of ourselves. We can focus on his face and get our eyes off our own image. We can stop worrying about how others perceive us. Such humbling
is difficult - as one 70-year-old saint joked, "It ain't the heat that gets you, it's the humility." But when we submit to him and fell the weight of the "Mighty hand of God" upon us, we can forget ourselves, abandon
ourselves to his presence, and cast our cares upon him.

Application

a) What form does my pride usually take - self-exaltation or self-degradation?

b) Why must I humble myself in order for the Lord to lift me up?

c) How can today's verse encourage me when times are tough?

4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland

2 Cor 9:6

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;
and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:

When you are Worried Over Money

1 Tim 6:6-10

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
that we can carry nothing out.
8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.
9 But those who desire
to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish
and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil.
While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will
be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish
and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:
which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Remember God's promises when You pray

The Lord's prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2023 edition?)

The Northern Territories of Canada

Yukon

Yukon Total population (2015) 36500 Muslim (est) 69

In Whitehorse the Muslim population grew from 2 families
in 2001 to more than 60 people in 2014. Originally meeting in a church,
they now meet for prayer service in a former office space.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse to come together,
and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Northwest Territories (NWT)

NWT population (2015) 43600 Muslim (est) 473

The Muslim community of Yellowknife has grown from 275 to 330 un the past year. To replace their inadequate facility, they are planning a C$2 to C$2.5 million Islamic Centre.

Pray that the Muslims in Yellowknife and all of the NWT will awaken to spiritual hunger and be open to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Nunavut (NU)

NU total population (2015) 36600 Muslim (est) 86

The Islamic Centre of Iqaluit now claim about 100 Muslims and have surpassed
80 % of their funding goal to building the first mosque in this territory. Their stated goal is "To spread the message of Islam
in the far northern reaches of Canada."

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach
their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

Adding further

30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020

Under the Keep Praying page

When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and, of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.

Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other, "What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."

Peter's Speech at Pentecost

14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'

- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective discipleship movements among Muslim people.

- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the house."

Ideas for prayer

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving Christ among Muslim people -

Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity

(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...)

7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada

http://www.ehc.ca

Day 26 of the Month

a) Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ (Matt 5:16

16 Let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

)

b) Pray for the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut

I) Pray for the leaders of Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut,
that God's Spirit would influence then to act justly,
serve with integrity
and honour high moral standards. ( 1 Tim 2:1 - 4

1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3(1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good
and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32)who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 for kings, and for all that are in authority;
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge
of the truth.

II) Pray for the churches of the province,
that they would be lighthouses
beaming forth the illuminating truth of God's Word.

III) Pray that the Lord would use
the Finding the Hope Campaign
and booklet to turn many hearts to Jesus

)

Conclusion:

Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as the King victorious.

Pray to the Lord: "Father God, please open my eyes to see
everything You want me to see about You and the gospel."

Pray to the Lord and pray to humble yourself before the Lord.

Pray to the Lord and pray to reap boutifully.

Pray to the Lord and pray to have Godliness with Great contentment.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together, and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,
and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.

Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach
their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.

- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!

Pray that Christians in the marketplace will demonstrate exemplary
work ethics and shine as witnesses of Christ

Pray that widows and orphans in Nigeria will
experience God's abiding presence, comfort and provision.

Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
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