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    Be Still: Bible Words of Peace and Comfort
    Be Still: Bible Words of Peace and Comfort
    Be Still: Bible Words of Peace and Comfort
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    Be Still: Bible Words of Peace and Comfort

    By Chris Wright

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    There may come a time in our lives when we want to concentrate on God’s many promises of peace and comfort. The Bible readings in this book are for people who need to know what it means to be held securely in the Lord’s loving arms.
    Rather than selecting single verses here and there, each reading in this book is a run of several verses. This gives a much better picture of the whole passage in which a favorite verse may be found.
    As well as being for personal use, these readings are intended for sharing with anyone in special need, to help them draw comfort from the reading and prayer for that date. Bible reading and prayer are the two most important ways of getting to know and trust Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
    The reference to the verses for the day are given, for you to look up and read in your preferred Bible translation.
    Chris Wright is the author of over thirty books, starting with young fiction for an English Christian publisher in 1966. He has written both fiction and non-fiction, mostly with a Christian theme, for a variety of publishers. Chris is married with three grownup children, and lives in the West Country of England where he is a home group leader with his local church.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWhite Tree Publishing
    Release dateAug 26, 2015
    ISBN9780993394140
    Be Still: Bible Words of Peace and Comfort
    Author

    Chris Wright

    Chris Wright is a young author who enjoys reading and is keen to share this joy with others. He lives in England, but he grew up in a small village in Hampshire. He wants to inspire young readers with his tales of a simpler time, outside among nature.

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      Book preview

      Be Still - Chris Wright

      BE STILL

      Bible Words of Peace

      and Comfort

      by

      Chris Wright

      Revised edition ©Chris Wright 2015

      e-Book ISBN: 978-0-9933941-4-0

      Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9932760-7-1

      First published in paperback in the USA by Lighthouse Christian Publishing © Chris Wright 2009

      Published by

      White Tree Publishing

      Bristol

      UNITED KINGDOM

      email

      wtpbristol@gmail.com

      Full list of books on

      www.whitetreepublishing.com

      All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owner of this book.

      Table of Contents

      Cover

      Introduction

      January 1

      February 1

      March 1

      Easter readings

      Easter Day

      April 1

      May 1

      June 1

      July 1

      August 1

      September 1

      October 1

      November 1

      December 1

      Special readings for Christmas

      Christmas Day

      About the Author

      More books

      White Tree Publishing

      Non-Fiction

      Christian Fiction

      Younger Readers

      Introduction

      The Bible contains wonderful promises of love and forgiveness for those who turn to God, and frequent words of warning for those who reject him. Although it would be dangerous to ignore the words of warning, there may come a time in our lives when we want to concentrate on God's many promises of peace and comfort. The readings in this book are for people, young or old, who want to know what it means to be held securely in the Lord's comforting arms.

      You need to find the Bible verses yourself, and this allows you to use your favorite version. This will be particularly welcomed by older readers who may want to read or hear words that are familiar. Where part of the reading for the day is repeated in the prayer, the wording is from the HOLY BIBLE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® (the NIV). Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.

      There are readings for six months here so you will be repeating your original reading, question and prayer every six months, no matter when you start. You can start on any day of the year. There is no reason why you should not keep going for as many months or years as you want, as long as you find it helpful. However, this book is not intended to take the place of personal Bible reading and prayer.

      Here are a few suggestions for going deeper. (There are, of course, many other sources than these.) Visit http://www.christianity.com/bible/ for free online Bible reading plans, in several languages, including The Bible in One Year with 365 readings arranged in chronological order starting on any date you choose. Reading plans are on www.biblegateway.com. See also www.youversion.com for hundreds of free Bible versions in many languages online. www.cwr.org.uk and www.scriptureunion.org.uk are just two publishers of daily Bible-reading notes and other useful study material. Also http://biblesociety.org/. You will also benefit from a Bible commentary -- expensive, but probably a lot cheaper than your phone, tablet or sports kit! If you need help in choosing the most appropriate reading material for yourself, ask your church leader or a Christian bookshop for advice.

      As well as being for personal use, these readings are intended for sharing with anyone in need, to help them draw comfort from the Bible reading and the prayer for that date. If these pages raise important questions, discuss them with your pastor or a close Christian friend. Bible reading and prayer are the two most important ways of getting to know and trust Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

      JANUARY 1

      QUESTION: Do you think you found Jesus all by yourself, or can you now see that he came looking for you – because he loves you?

      Luke 15:8-10

      PRAYER: Thank you, Jesus, that you love me so much that even though you have plenty of other followers, you took the time to come looking for me.

      ++++

      JANUARY 2

      QUESTION: How do we know that the things we read in the Bible are reliable? Well, here's one reason. It contains the accounts of eyewitnesses – people who were there at the time. An example of this is Luke's account of the life of Jesus. He interviewed people who knew Jesus.

      Luke 1:1-4

      PRAYER: Thank you, Jesus, that people who were there at the time, people who walked and talked with you, wrote down so many things about you.

      ++++

      JANUARY 3

      QUESTION: In that day is a prophecy to the coming of Jesus 700 years after these verses were written. So can you say today that God is your salvation, and you will trust and not be afraid?

      Isaiah 12:1-6

      PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, that you are my salvation. Help me trust you and not be afraid.

      ++++

      JANUARY 4

      QUESTION: Peter knows who Jesus is. How do you think he knew? Are there things that you know, things that were hidden to you before you became a Christian? Think about it.

      Matthew 16:13-17

      PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for showing me many things about yourself in the Bible – things that were once hidden to me. Thank you above all for… (Can you think of something special to include here?)

      ++++

      JANUARY 5

      QUESTION: Have you ever heard of Living Water? What do you think it is? Have you drunk any of it yet?

      John 4:4-14

      PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help me never to be thirsty again, but to really understand what this Living Water is, and drink it today and for ever.

      ++++

      JANUARY 6

      QUESTION: This prophecy is looking much further ahead than to the time of Jesus. When do you think it will be fulfilled?

      Isaiah 25:6-9

      PRAYER SUGGESTION: Use the last three lines of today's reading in a time of praise, but change our, we and us to my, I me.

      ++++

      JANUARY 7

      QUESTION: Do you think Jesus will only accept you if you're good enough? Are you one of the (self) righteous – or are you a sinner? Read who Jesus preferred.

      Mark 2:13-17

      PRAYER: Please forgive me, Lord, when I think I have to be good enough for you to want me. I thank you that even though I am a sinner, you love me.

      ++++

      JANUARY 8

      QUESTION: Why do you think some seed doesn't grow properly after it's sown? Do you know people who have heard the gospel and lost interest? Has it ever happened to you?

      Luke 8:4-8

      Continued tomorrow

      PRAYER SUGGESTION: Think of someone you know who seemed to have started well in the Christian life, but has now lost interest. Pray that they will regain their faith. If it's you, pray that you will regain the faith you once had.

      ++++

      JANUARY 9

      Continued from yesterday

      QUESTION: Think back to when you first thought seriously about Jesus and his claims. Were you like the good soil in this parable, or like the other ground? What sort of ground are you now?

      Luke 8:11-15

      PRAYER: Lord Jesus, sometimes the thorns grow up, and the seed that you planted in my life doesn't seem to grow properly. Sometimes it doesn't get watered. Please make me like the good soil in this parable, and be useful to you.

      ++++

      JANUARY 10

      QUESTION: Do you think God ever gets tired? No? So why do we sometimes think he's too tired to bother with us?

      Isaiah 40:25-31

      PRAYER: Lord, please give me strength in my soul to soar on wings like an eagle, to run and not grow weary, to walk and not be faint.

      ++++

      JANUARY 11

      QUESTION: You don't have to be a theologian to become a Christian. Maybe it even helps if you're not! Did you find it easy to become a child of God?

      Mark 10:13-16

      PRAYER: Lord God, there are so many things I do not understand about you. When life is dark and puzzling, please help me just to trust you, like a child who trusts a loving parent.

      ++++

      JANUARY 12

      QUESTION: Jesus says that this account of the woman who gave everything to him will be told around the world. Well, here it is! What would you have done if you were this woman, without knowing what Jesus was about to say about you?

      Matthew 26:6-13

      PRAYER SUGGESTION: Tell Jesus what you would like to do for him, if only you could. And then think if there's any way you can do it. Of course, he may have something else in mind for you! Pray about it.

      ++++

      JANUARY 13

      QUESTION: Paul is writing to the young church in Philippi, reminding them that he has shown them how a Christian should live. Is your mind always on earthly things, or do you believe your citizenship is in heaven?

      Philippians 3:17-21

      PRAYER SUGGESTION: Tell Jesus just how much you're looking forward to his return to take you to heaven, to be with him for ever.

      ++++

      JANUARY 14

      QUESTION: Do you know that the Lord is forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to him? Well, he is!

      Psalm 86:1-7

      Continued tomorrow

      PRAYER FROM TODAY'S READING: Please, Lord, bring joy to me, your child and your servant – for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

      ++++

      JANUARY 15

      Continued from yesterday

      QUESTION: A big problem in life is that we have all sorts of gods

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