Today’s Scripture: Numbers 20:10-12 The Message – Moses spoke, listen rebels. Do we have to bring water out of the rock for you? With that Moses raised his arm and slammed his staff against the rock – once, twice. Water poured out. God said, because you didn’t treat me with respect before the people you aren’t going to lead them into the land I’m giving them.
Today’s Word: Temper
Today’s Prayer: Oh Lord, help me remember this example from Moses’ life. No matter how irritating people can sometimes be, it’s no excuse for me to lose my temper and stoop to their level. I need your help to walk in the power of your spirit and not in the power of my flesh. Why is it so easy for me to forget and blow it again? I don’t want to miss out on any of your promises like Moses did.  Help me. Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41 The Message – God spoke to Moses: "Speak to the People of Israel. Tell them that from now on they are to make tassels on the corners of their garments and to mark each corner tassel with a blue thread. When you look at these tassels you'll remember and keep all the commandments of God, and not get distracted by everything you feel or see that seduces you into infidelities. The tassels will signal remembrance and observance of all my commandments, to live a holy life to God. I am your God who rescued you from the land of Egypt to be your personal God. Yes, I am God, your God."
Today’s Word: Remember
Today’s Prayer: Thank you Holy Spirit for living in me and helping me remember with your gentle urgings and quiet voice. You don’t use tassels anymore, but I realize there are times when you have had to use something physical that I can see or hear to remind me of a sin committed or one lurking nearby. The point is you are always faithful. It is I who sometimes choose not to pay attention. Forgive me for those times. I have noticed though that because of your grace and the power of your Spirit working in me I am getting better at remembering. Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Numbers 14:41-44 The Message – But Moses said “Why are you crossing God’s command yet again? This won’t work. Don’t attack. God isn’t with you in this – you’ll be beaten badly by your enemies… They are ready for you and they’ll kill you because you have left off obediently following God… but they went anyway, recklessly and arrogantly.
Today’s Word: Stubbornness
Today’s Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I know I can be stubborn, but am I ever as bad as these people? I surely hope not, but you alone know. It seems that sin looks worse when the other guy does it. If I am guilty of this kind of behavior, please forgive me. Also, I give you permission to do whatever you have to do to help me see my sin for what it is so I can apply your grace and change my actions.  Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Numbers 12:1-2 The Message – Miriam and Aaron talked behind Moses back because of his Cushite wife. They said “Is it only through Moses God speaks? Doesn’t he also speak through us?” God overheard their talk.
Today’s Word: Gossip
Today’s Prayer: Dear God this just proves again that gossip is a tool of the enemy. What’s the attraction anyway it only tears people down. Help me learn to always stop and think before I speak. If my words are not encouraging and uplifting they are death and not worth sharing. Thank you for being such a great teacher and also for forgiving my mistakes during the learning process. Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Numbers 11:21-23 The Message – Moses said [to God] I’m standing here surrounded by 600,000 men on foot and you say I’ll give them meat, meat every day for a month? So where’s it coming from? God answered Moses, so you think I can’t take care of you? You’ll see soon enough whether what I say happens for you or not.
Today’s Word: Provision
Today’s Prayer: Lord it doesn’t matter whether I always understand your promises or not. What does matter is that I believe you. You are my provider. You don’t always do things the way I think you will, but you never fail to fulfill your promises. I can understand why Moses was skeptical about the meat. You and your ways are way bigger than any human can imagine, but that’s why you are God and we are not. Amen.

Today’s Scripture:Numbers 1:51 The Message – When it’s time to move the Dwelling the Levites will take it down and when it’s time to set it up the Levites will do it. Anyone else who even goes near it will be put to death. Numbers 3:10 The Message – Appoint Aaron and his sons to minister as priests, anyone else who tries to elbow his way in will be put to death.
Today’s Word: Appointment
Today’s Prayer: Dear Lord I see that you and you alone appoint the ministers of the church. It is not up to me to question those in authority. It is my responsibility to love you, worship you, and appreciate the ones you have called. If you haven’t called them then you will remove them and that settles everything. It is not my burden to carry it is yours. What freedom your Word gives me today. Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 26:44 The Message – But in spite of their behavior… I won’t reject or abhor or destroy them completely. I won’t break my Covenant with them. I am God their God.
Today’s Word: Faithful
Today’s Prayer: Dear God you are so faithful to your children. You have shown yourself strong in my life when things all around me are falling apart. It is you I know I can count on. You will never leave me or forsake me. Even when I mess up you forgive me, you help me stand up on my feet again, and then you forget what I did. Alleluia! What a God you are. Amen.

Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 25:17, 38, 46, 55 The Message – Don’t cheat each other. Fear your God. I am God your God. I am your God who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God; Don’t tyrannize your brothers; Don’t take advantage; Fear your God; I am God your God.
Today’s Word: God
Today’s Prayer: It’s all about you God. Everything I choose to do should be to please you. Unfortunately I miss the mark all too often and make a mess of things disappointing you miserably I’m sure, but I also know you forgive me instantly and love me unconditionally. You are a wonderful Father. Thank you for who you are, what you’ve done, and what you continue to do in my life. Praise the Lord. Amen.