Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 37, Ecclesiastes 9-10
Life feels meaningless without having an eternal purpose. I’ve been there. it’s miserable. But there’s a way out!
Ecclesiastes 9:2 ESV — It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath.
… [God] has put eternity into man’s heart …
Ecclesiastes 3:11b ESV
Life is Meaningless – But it doesn’t have to be – FormerAtheist58
Jerusalem – CityAlight
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 36, Ecclesiastes 7-8
Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 ESV — Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools.
Being Patient in the Trials – FormerAtheist58
Psalm 126:5-6 ESV — Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
1 Peter 1:3-9, 13 ESV — Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls…. Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
I will Wait for You (Psalm 130) – Shane and Shane
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 35, Ecclesiastes 4-6
Getting personal here.
A man may father a hundred children and live many years. No matter how long he lives, if he is not satisfied by good things and does not even have a proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he.
Ecclesiastes 6:3 CSB
A Stillborn Baby is Better Off? – FormerAtheist58
Be Still my Soul – Sounds like Reign
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 33, Ecclesiastes 1
Is there a thing of which it is said, “See, this is new”? It has been already in the ages before us.
Ecclesiastes 1:10 ESV
None of us – not Elon Musk, not Bill Gates, not President Trump or Charlie Kirk or Billy Graham – can make anything truly NEW. But I know someone who can. Do you know Him?
And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Revelation 21:5 ESV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
All Things – Sovereign Grace
Vanity of Vanities – Nothing is NEW under the Sun – FormerAtheist58
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 20, 2 Chronicles 2
Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the LORD my God and dedicate it to him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before him, and for the regular arrangement of the showbread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening … The house that I am to build will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. But who is able to build him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a house for him, except as a place to make offerings before him?
2 Chronicles 2:4-6 ESV
Building a GREAT Temple for a GREAT God – FormerAtheist58
What an Awesome God – Phil Wickham
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 19, 2 Chronicles 1
If God asked you what you’d like Him to give you, what would you say? A big house? A good job? A long, healthy life? A skinny body and a beautiful face?
Here in 2 Chronicles 1, Solomon is beginning his reign as king of Israel. He senses the great weight of leading God’s people, and he recognizes his immense need for knowledge and wisdom.
Do we? Really, do we? Do we think a good college education is enough to equip our kids for life in this world? Do we think we can get all the answers we need from Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia, or from bloggers and influencers?
Food for thought today.
“Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?”
2 Chronicles 1:10 ESV
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 19:7-11 ESV
Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving us Your Word. It is precious. It is the greatest treasure we could ever receive. Help us to know and understand it, every word, and to apply it correctly to our daily lives. Bless our families with knowledge and wisdom. We ask for this rather than fame or health or riches or long life because we know that wisdom and knowledge are more valuable than all these. Be glorified in us. Amen.
Wisdom Song – Laura Woodley Osman
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 18, 1 Chronicles 28-29
As David was nearing the end of his life, he wanted to equip his son and equip his people to continue worshipping God with their whole hearts and lives. What at your end-of-life goals?
“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. Be careful now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong and do it.”
1 Chronicles 28:9-10 ESV
“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.”
1 Chronicles 29:11-13 ESV
What’s that LAST thing You Want to Say to your Children Before You Die? – FormerAtheist58
Take my Life and Let it Be – Norton Hall Band
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Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 17, 1 Chronicles 25-27
God is a God of order. He always has been and He always will be!
But, I’m a woman of chaos. Always have been… but by God’s grace He can change me to be more like HIM! Please, Father!
Father, help me. 🙏🏻 Please. 🙏🏻 Help me to be a good steward of my time, talents, treasure, and testimony. 🙏🏻 Help me to do things decently and in order. 🙏🏻Guide my thoughts, my steps, and my words and conform me into Your image. 🙏🏻By Your Grace and For Your Glory! Amen.🙏🏻
1 Chronicles 27:25-31 ESV — “Over the king’s treasuries was Azmaveth the son of Adiel; and over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the towers, was Jonathan the son of Uzziah; and over those who did the work of the field for tilling the soil was Ezri the son of Chelub; and over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite; and over the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite. Over the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah was Baal-hanan the Gederite; and over the stores of oil was Joash. Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai. Over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite. Over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite. All these were stewards of King David’s property.”
Read the Bible in 2 Years: Psalm 16, 1 Chronicles 22-24
1 Chronicles 22:12-13 ESV — “May the LORD grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the LORD your God. Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.”
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