Weekly Reading in Preparation for Sunday, 5/10/26
Monday – 5/4: Matthew 7:24-27
Tuesday – 5/5: 1 Corinthians 3:10-16
Wednesday – 5/6: Jeremiah 29:11
Thursday – 5/7: Ephesians 2:19-22
Friday – 5/8: 1 Peter 2:1-6
Saturday – 5/9: Joshua 24:15
Weekly Reading in Preparation for Sunday, 5/17/26
Monday – 5/11: John 1:1-3
Tuesday – 5/12: John 1:4-14
Wednesday – 5/13: Hebrews 1:3
Thursday – 5/14: Colossians 2:9
Friday – 5/15: Revelation 1:7
Saturday – 5/16: John 11:30-46
We can all think of someone in need, someone who is hurting, someone who may feel crushed, or someone who is struggling with life. Pain and struggles are part of life. As Believers in Jesus, when we encounter these situations, we can either help, encourage, and minister, or we can ignore and hide. Jesus wants to use us to help people through their struggles.
How can we help others in their time of need?
- Point them to Jesus. Only Jesus:
o offers assurance that takes away fear.
o is the steadfast anchor in the storm.
o completely understands.
o heals the brokenhearted.
o is real love.
o can make good from the bad.
- They need a friend to share their need. Walk with them. Stand with them. Cry with them. You do not have to have all the answers or say the right thing. Just share their sorrow.
- Communicate with your heart. Each person handles pain, grief, and conflict differently. Some are quiet, some are vocal, some want to be alone, while others want a lot of people around. Ask God to direct you in how to handle each situation. Listen with your heart.
For those who are going through difficulty right now, remember:
- Jesus loves you and cares about you. He cares about your hurt, pain, and affliction.
- Jesus is always there. He will never forsake or leave you.
- Jesus’ cross is our assurance that He will do whatever is necessary for us.
Remember these verses. (Give them to others. Cling to them for yourself.)
- 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
- 43:2 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.
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
- 31:8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
In Christ, Pastor Doug
Memory Verses for 2026
Week 1: Romans 3:23.
Week 2: Romans 6:23.
Week 3: Isaiah 53:5.
Week 4: Romans 5:8.
Week 5: Romans 10:9-10.
Week 6: Romans 10:13.
Week 7: John 3:16-17.
Week 8: 1 John 1:9.
Week 9: 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Week 10: Galatians 2:20.
Week 11: 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Week 12: Proverbs 3:5-6.
Week 13: John 14:6.
Week 14: Romans 12:1.
Week 15: Romans 12:2.
Week 16: John 14:21.
Week 17: Joshua 1:8.
Week 18: John 15:5.
Week 19: John 15:7.
Week 20: Philippians 4:6-7.
Week 21: Hebrews 10:24-25.
Week 22: Roman 1:16.
Week 23: Ephesians 2:8-9.
Week 24: 1 Peter 3:18.
Week 25: 1 Peter 2:1-3.
Week 26: Titus 3:5.
Week 27: John 5:24.
Week 28: Philippians 2:3-4.
Week 29: Psalm 119:11
Week 30: Philippians 2:12-13.
Week 31: Isaiah 41:10.
Week 32: Matthew 6:33.
Week 33: 1 Corinthians 15:58.
Week 34: Philippians 4:13.
Week 35: Luke 9:23.
Week 36: Philippians 4:19.
Week 37: John 13:34-35.
Week 38: Romans 13:14.
Week 39: Galatians 6:7-8.
Week 40: Hebrews 11:6.
Week 42: Proverbs 27:17.
Week 43: Galatians 6:9-10.
Week 44: 1 John 5:11-12.
Week 45: 1 Corinthians 10:13.
Week 46: 1 John 5:13.
Week 47: 1 John 5:14-15.
Week 48: Galatians 5:22-23.
Week 49: Psalm 32:8.
Week 50: Psalm 1:1-2.
Week 51: Isaiah 43:18-19.
Week 52: James 1:2-4.
Extra: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. Extra: Proverbs 31:8.
Extra: Proverbs 10:19. Extra: Romans 12:21.
Extra: Philippians 4:8. Extra: Ephesians 6:11.
Extra: 1 Samual 16:7. Extra: Deuteronomy 31:8.
Extra: Micah 6:8. Extra: John 16:31. Extra: 1 John 4:4.
