Day by Day with God May to August 2012

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Day by Day with God are Bible reading notes specifically written for women. All the contributors are women and write from a woman's perspective. The entries for each day contain a suggested Bible reading, with the key verse written out in full, a helpful comment that engages heart and mind and a short reflection or prayer.

The regular team of contributors are all excellent writers. Whatever your current situation in life, you will be inspired and encouraged by these notes.

Published every four months (in January, May and September) and edited by Catherine Butcher.

The Editor writes...

During the next few months the media will be focusing on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympic Games. Our nation will be transformed from a country rocked by recession to a united kingdom full of pride in its heritage and ability. However, it will be a temporary transformation. Even the best things come to an end in this life.

This series of Day by Day with God starts with a focus on a much more fundamental transformation: the change that God brings about as he turns our mourning into joy. As Christians we look to God for a lasting transformation from darkness to light. We have been granted citizenship of an eternal kingdom and we have work to do as God's chosen people. In Christ we are 'a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God' and our task is to 'declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light' (1 Peter 2:9). What might that mean for you in your neighbourhood or workplace?

Themes in this series pick up on our eternal inheritance, where Jesus's promises will become a reality: 'Those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life' (John 4:14) and 'Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty' (6:35). When you feel spiritually hungry or dry, it is not that the abundant supply has dwindled; have you stopped eating and drinking what God provides, or are you looking in the wrong places? Do your colleagues and family notice the overflow of God's Holy Spirit in your life - that spring welling up?

We have started a new life ruling and reigning with Christ. The 'uniforms' we wear for our work are 'garments of salvation... a robe of righteousness' (Isaiah 61:10). What impact does that truth have on your self-esteem?

Day by Day with God is now available as a smart phone app. You can use these daily devotions personally, but consider setting up a small group to meet regularly to share what you've learned and to pray for each other. As Hebrews 10:24 says, 'Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds.' Expect God to change you daily as you focus on Jesus and draw strength and nourishment from the word of God.

Catherine Butcher

In this issue:

6 Psalms: gladness for mourning
Jennifer Rees Larcombe
1 - 12 May

Isaiah 37 - 48
Elaine Pountney
13 - 19 May

Living water
Beryl Adamsbaum
20 - 26 May

Clothing
Sandra Wheatley
27 May - 2 June

Kingdom blessings
Jean Watson
3 - 9 June

Knowing God as Father
Tracy Williamson
10 - 16 June

Ruth
Margaret Killingray
17 - 30 June

Jesus: bread of life
Anne Coomes
1 - 7 July

Zechariah
Rosemary Green
8 - 21 July

Godly gatekeeper
Jean Watson
22 July - 4 August

Philippians
Liz Pacey
5 - 18 August

Metaphors for God
Fiona Barnard
19 - 31 August

About the contributors in this issue:

Beryl Adamsbaum, wife, mother and grandmother, a former language teacher living on the border of France and Switzerland, has ministry opportunities in both countries. She has had five books published.

Anne Coomes is editor of parishpump.co.uk, a resource website for church magazine editors. She writes books for LionHudson and is a Reader at Holy Trinity, Hurdsfield, near Macclesfield.

Margaret Killingray is a part-time member of the faculty at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. She is married to a retired history professor and they have eight grandchildren.

Liz Pacey is a Reader in the Church of England and a mature theology and ministry student. In her free time she loves knitting and runs her church's charity knitting group, 'Knitwits'.

Elaine Pountney coaches Christian leaders in spiritual formation and also facilitates workshops on 'Reclaiming the wonder of sexuality'. Currently she offers inspiration to a church plant on Vancouver Island, specialising in an exciting 'Parables in the pub' outreach.

Jennifer Rees Larcombe lives in Kent, where she runs Beauty from Ashes, an organisation that supports those recovering from loss and trauma. She also loves speaking and writing, as well as playing with her 15 grandchildren.

Jean Watson is a writer, a spiritual director and a director of a local counselling service. Her work has included teaching, editing and writing for different age groups and media - books, magazines, radio and TV.

Sandra Wheatley remains as active as possible, despite the constraints of MS and a wheelchair. She enjoys an extensive prayer ministry and has mastered swimming and praying at the same time!

Tracy Williamson lives and ministers in Kent with gospel singer Marilyn Baker, and is the author of five books. Although severely deaf, Tracy loves to communicate and encourage people to hear God for themselves.

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Book details

• ISBN: 9781841016726
• Published: 01 March 2012
• Status:
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144