Daily Bible Reading: How I Do It

READING AND STUDYING MORE THAN ONE VERSION OF THE BIBLE

I am one of those people who finds it far more important to be in the Bible than read only one translation. After all, I read several versions (or translations) of the Bible. Each day, it depends on my mood as to which version of the Bible I read. 

However, with that being said, when a verse jumps out at me, I make sure to study several English translations of the Bible. I study the bare minimum of three versions at that point, more often five, and ideally, I will look at all English translations when something really jumps out at me and I think I should study it as much as possible. I do this in particular when God is really speaking to me through a verse. 

Why do I do all of this? The more versions of the Bible I read, the more I will understand the Bible. 

I hope all of that made sense. I needed to give that background so you can understand why I do what I do when I read my Bible each day. 

MY DAILY BIBLE READING

So, how do I read my Bible each day?

I read it on my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch 4G Tablet or on my PC and I go to:

http://www.biblegateway.com/

Next, on the left-hand side of the page, I click on: "READING PLANS."

Then, I decide which version of the Bible I want to read that day and click on it. 

At that point, I click on "GO."

Then, I copy and paste the reading into my online journal and then as I read, I will go to a new line after the verse that speaks to me and I type: "MY NOTE:" in big letters and write anything God says to me, what I say to God, what this means for my life, and what I want to apply to my life (when and how). 

I journal anything that God tells me to at this point.

WHY?

Why do I copy and paste the entire text into my online journal? It's because I want a record of what God is doing in my life and when. I want to see it and keep it in the order in which it happens. That way, when I go back later to see what God did in my life for whatever reason, or just to review, I can see the progression of things and God's hand at work. 

Also, this will be a wonderful journal for my future kiddo to have and they can save it and pass it on to future generations. 

JOURNALING THE BIBLE

Journaling about my daily Bible reading is everything. It's the most important thing in my life and is the most important thing I do. It's how I establish and keep a relationship with God and listen to Him since I am in His Word and He speaks to me through it. 

Who Am I? My Life and Aim as a Journalkeeper

Who am I?

I am a journalkeeper. I am a keeper of a journal and have been for over thirty years now.

My life is one of journalkeeping, as I try to live a life of faith. The two go hand-in-hand.

My aim and purpose as a journalkeeper is to get my life on the page and remember the blessings of my life and my moments with God. 

Welcome to Faith Journaling

Welcome to a blog about faith, life, journaling, and the Bible. In other words, this blog is about the most important things in my life.

I hope this inspires you and motivates you to live a life of faith and of journaling. 

Day 3 of 40 Daily Bible Reading

04 January 2014, Saturday

Genesis 8

This is the chapter about Noah and the Ark with all the animals, where God stops the rain in Genesis 8:1-5.

When does God stop the torrential downpour of the rain? After 150 days, verse 3.

Where? The boat stops on the mountains of Ararat in Genesis 8:4. (For more information about the Mountains of Ararat, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountains_of_Ararat.) It’s in what we call Turkey today, according to some sources. Others say Armenia, Iran, and Azerbaijan. Mount Ararat today is located in Turkey.

It took 150 days for the boat to come to a stop on the Mountains of Ararat, verses 3-4.

Why? Why did it take 2.5 months + 40 days before Noah released the raven to see if they could leave the ark? (See Genesis 8:6-9.) Answer: Think about it. Think of all of the people, animals, and plants that were swept away and killed from this storm. Think about the stench of the decay. That’s why it took so long. The smell needed to die down.

How long did it really take before Noah and family and animals could leave the ark? See Genesis 8:3-14.

Verses 21-22 are God’s never again list. RE-read them. They are interesting.

Other resources:

1 The Noah’s Ark Searches: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Searches_for_Noah%27s_Ark

2 Mount Ararat in Turkey: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Ararat

How does Genesis 8 apply to my life?

God took special care of Noah, the family, and the animals. Hence, He does the same for me. He does not change, so that’s how I can be confident He cares about me and even the smallest of details.

Matthew 8

Key verses in my opinion today: 2, 8, 13, 18, 24-27,

Jesus calmed the storm and rebuked it in Matthew 8:23-27.

How does Matthew 8 apply to my life?

Trust Jesus in the days of calm and in the days of storm. Don’t doubt or question. Just trust.

Ezra 8

Key verses in my opinion: 21-23, 34, 36.

How does Ezra 8 apply to my life?

Pray for all of life’s journeys, whether traveling or walking the path of the life in general.

Acts 8

Key verses are: 1, 3, 4

How does Acts 8 apply to my life today?

Verse 4 made me stop in my tracks. This is one of those verses I could spend days to weeks to months to even years on—where I think on it all day and night.

So, I am going to stop and allow this verse to sink in for a while and what it means to me and my life. I think it’s critical for us to stop and rest, Selah, in a verse whenever it gets our attention—and allow God to help us glean everything we can from it. Acts 8:4 is one of those verses for me.

If this pause means I take longer than 365 days to read the Bible, or more than 30 days to get through Psalms and Proverbs, so be it. I think it’s far more important for me to get the most out of Acts 8:4 as possible. 

Day 2 of 40:

02 January 2014, Thursday, 1140 a.m.

An Opening Prayer

Lord, guide me. Today is your day. You have a purpose for me this day. After all, today is Your day, not mine. Help me to live it as such. I want to live Your will and not mine. God Almighty, help me not to get too far ahead of You or too far behind. Guide my steps and help me stay on Your path alone.

Also, help me not to get distracted and focus on You and on You alone.

Psalm 90:12 NOG

Today’s http://BibleGateway.com Verse of the Day is: Psalm 90:12 NOG

12 Teach us to number each of our days

so that we may grow in wisdom.

-- NOG: Scripture is taken from NAMES OF GOD BIBLE (WITHOUT NOTES) ®, © 1995 God’s Word to the Nations. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.

Wow. What a wonderful verse for the start of a new year, a new prayer journal, and a new Devotional Bible Study series.

Lord, teach me to number my days and each of my moments. Show me how to do this. I do not want to take one moment for granted. I know I do, but I really do not want to do so. I want to live for You and Your will alone, so I can bring You glory. Help me to think of this often and throughout the day and night.

My M’Cheyne One Year Reading Plan for the Day:

Genesis 7, Matthew 7, Ezra 7, Acts 7

Genesis 7:

Verse 1 talks about how when everything was prepared and ready, then God spoke. Verse 1 in some versions starts with the word, “THEN.”

When does God speak? When we do everything He says, and when everything is ready. Then, He speaks. He speaks when the time is right and best. He does not speak until then.

How many times do I expect God to speak to me now—and not wait? How many times do I want my timing, after all, I know the best timing, right? Hah! Wrong. But, I catch myself trying to get God to move along to my pace. Then, it hits me what I am doing, eventually, and I realize, how wrong I am. God’s timing is always best. Always. Without fail.

More on Genesis 7:1: God tells Noah how He has observed how only Noah is righteous on earth and in this generation. Noah was in right standing with God. He was upright.

Lord, how many times have I said to my husband, “Is there one, besides the very few we know, who are Christ-followers?” I wondered this regarding Christians and unbelievers both. Too many times. The presidential elections of 2012 really hit me in the stomach like a fist. I’m still reeling from it and it’s been over a year. It let me know how few of Christians are truly informed and are in the Bible. I firmly believe this nation would be radically different if we did (I’m looking in the mirror).

How many Christ-followers are really here on earth?

And, then, I remember… WHO AM I to judge? It’s, frankly, none of my business. Their spiritual lives are their choice, not mine.

But, then, I remember how not everyone has had the same advantages as me. Not everyone realizes they have the time to be in the Word and in prayer all day long, for they weren’t taught how to do so. Moreover, not everyone has read the Bible all the way through as many times as I have. Nor has everyone studied the Word like I have. So, what does this mean?

God’s given me the spiritual gift to teach. Hence, that’s what I will do, rather than judge or question. I will love people instead. I will walk with them instead as well.

Moreover, most importantly, I will look in the mirror first and foremost. Period. I have a lot to learn. A lot, a lot, a lot.

Lord, am I acting like Noah in Genesis 7:1? Am I following the Bible? Am I living in the middle of Your will God, and not mine? And, am I doing so 24/7/365?

Answer: Hardly.

How many times do I get distracted and sidetracked and jump, not just step, off Your path, Lord? This is truly my thorn.

Break

My hubby came home early, so we went out to eat and then ran to Target. Now, I’m back home and will continue with my Bible reading of Genesis 7.

Genesis 7, Part 2

How many each of the animals did Noah take on the ark? Hah. That’s a trick question. Most people answer this one incorrectly., after all. The answer is found in Genesis 7:2-3. Seven pairs of every clean animal.

Verse 5 is another verse I want to live by:

Genesis 7:5 NLT

5 So Noah did everything as the Lord commanded him.

-- NLT: Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Lord, I want to do everything You command me to do—without hesitation and without questioning. Teach me how to do so and help me to be mindful thereof.

Matthew 7

The entire chapter is a good one. I could stop and spend several days contemplating and focusing on those verses. All of it is applicable to life.

Ezra 7

Ezra 7:6 talks about how Ezra knew the Law of Moses well. He was well-versed, skilled, and an expert in it. For a Christian, the Law of Moses refers to the entire Bible, as well as Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Lord, may that be said of me one day. I hope to be well-verses, skilled, and an expert in Your Word—and will spend my lifetime trying to achieve this goal. Verse 10 is another one I want to apply as well and goes right along with Ezra 7:6, along with Ezra 7:11.

Acts 7

Acts 7:1-50 is a nice summary of the Old Testament.

In Acts 7:51-60, Stephen is stoned for speaking truth.

Reading Through Psalms and Proverbs in a Month

Psalm 7, 37, 67, 127. Proverbs 7. 

Day 1 of 40: Introduction: A New Beginning

01 January 2014, Wednesday

MY HEART AND TREASURE PRAYER JOURNAL, Part 1:

A DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY

I am a prayer journalkeeper and have been for over thirty years and ever since I was a little girl. It's something I do every single day and have for years and I prayer journal throughout the day and evening. Therefore, it's something that's very important to me.

Every year, and throughout the year, I try to find a better way to prayer journal since it is so important to me and my life. Needless to say, I keep an eye out for new resources and suggestions that might lead me to a better way to prayer journal. I also try to do it in several different ways and keep up things fresh throughout the year. It's always a good thing to keep prayer journaling fresh, for each journal entry is a way to connect with God, and I want to grow as close to God as possible.

I woke up this morning to one of the best blog posts, or daily devotionals, I have ever received. It got me thinking and it inspired me. The blog post, or daily devotional, was by Stephanie Clayton and here is the source:

http://stephanieclayton.org/2014/01/01/treasure-journal/

So, that's where I got the idea to do this for my new prayer journal I am starting this year.

Would you care to join me? 

Day 1 of 40: Introduction: A New Beginning

01 January 2014, Wednesday

MY HEART AND TREASURE PRAYER JOURNAL:

A DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY

I am a prayer journalkeeper and have been for over thirty years and ever since I was a little girl. It's something I do every single day and have for years and I prayer journal throughout the day and evening. Therefore, it's something that's very important to me.

Every year, and throughout the year, I try to find a better way to prayer journal since it is so important to me and my life. Needless to say, I keep an eye out for new resources and suggestions that might lead me to a better way to prayer journal. I also try to do it in several different ways and keep up things fresh throughout the year. It's always a good thing to keep prayer journaling fresh, for each journal entry is a way to connect with God, and I want to grow as close to God as possible.

I woke up this morning to one of the best blog posts, or daily devotionals, I have ever received. It got me thinking and it inspired me. The blog post, or daily devotional, was by Stephanie Clayton and here is the source:

http://stephanieclayton.org/2014/01/01/treasure-journal/

So, that's where I got the idea to do this for my new prayer journal I am starting this year.

Would you care to join me? 

A Prayer Journaling Resource

Every now and then I am completely swept away by a blog post or devotional. This is the one that did it for me today. On New Year's Day. What a wonderful perspective for prayer journaling. Please read this. I cannot recommend it enough. This is one of those "must always keep" blog posts.

What a treasure indeed.

Talk about life-transforming. What a way to shape our year.

Wow. Wonder of wonders.

http://stephanieclayton.org/2014/01/01/treasure-journal/

(Image Credit: Microsoft Online 2011-2013.)

Stacy's 2014 Verse of the Year

MY 2014 VERSE OF THE YEAR:

Philippians 4:6 NLT

6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

-- NLT: Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

(Image Credit: Stacy Duplease) 

1 What’s the Secret of Life?

 

What’s the secret of life?

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve missed it somehow. There’s always this sense of something more and of something different. It feels like there should be more to this existence than what I’ve found. There’s got to be more to life than this. There’s got to be more to life than a getting by existence. There’s got to be more than busyness.

What really matters? How do I live the best life possible? How do I live smack-dab in the middle of God’s will each and every day, all day long? And, Lord, how on earth do I stop this pain? What about this emptiness? Why can’t I get enough? Why am I always getting so side-tracked?

Why am I not getting enough out of my prayer life? My Bible reading? My Bible study? My life?

What’s wrong with me? My life is a good one. I count myself blessed. But, I feel stuck.

Questions are forever bubbling up inside of me. How do I find the answer, the Answer, once and for all?

Somehow, it all seems connected, doesn’t it?

What is the secret?

Is it different for me than it is for someone else?

How can I find the beauty in my life, even on the not so beautiful and dark days? And, how can I find such beauty, sacredness, and wonder that others find it catching from me?

The answer is Jesus. Yes, without a doubt. The Answer is found in Him and in the Bible. Yes. No doubt. No question. No arguments either. However, how does my faith in Jesus Christ, and in the Bible, provide me eternal life today, where I am, and what does that mean? In other words, how can I find heaven on earth? How can I live fully in the present? How can I live an intentional life that finds the beauty in the small stuff and in the big?

How can I heal from this wound? How can I let go? How should I live? How can I find wonder in my life? How can I find joy? How can I slow down and find the peace and joy that I am aching for?

How can I fully live today in the midst of a trying, busy, challenging life? How can I fully embrace the grace God has given me and live for eternity today?

How, Lord?

Can I?

How can I know the full and abundant life? How can I know You fully on this earth, Lord? Can I today?

Show me the way, Lord.

A DAILY CHOICE

Every day we face two choices:

1 Choose today as my day alone and in my way.

2 Choose today as God's. 

So, which will it be?

(Photo Credit: Stacy Duplease 2011-2013.) 

The Reality of USAGC 2026 being fulfilled

We will not know on paper if this will be the case. The statistics cannot confirm if everyone is really a Christian. However, if the statistics who claim they are Christian in the year 2026 is 100%, that's 22% more than those who do now on 16 December 2011 (looking at 2007 and 2009 statistics--see last blog post).

The other reality is we might not know for 5 to 10 years after 2026 if this happens. Hence, it will be a continual prayer even then. Just because the Great Commission is fulfilled at that point in time, it doesn't mean that babies weren't born. So, this will be a constant lifelong prayer.

The prayer campaign if USAGC 2026 is that it will be 100% real, not just in name Christians, in or by 31 December 2026, and fulfilling the Great Commission in the USA. Then, we will continue to pray after that.

The reality is that the Great Commission, once fulfilled, will need to be fulfilled every day afterward as babies are born and children mature to the age of accountability. 

So, what am I saying? I am praying for 2026 and the Great Commission being brought to pass in the United States. Then, after that, the prayers will be continued.

I am praying specifically for the USA, but also for the world as well in a more general fashion. Of course I want nothing more than this to be fulfilled in the world. 

This is a lifelong prayer. 

Want to join me in this USAGC 2026 Prayer Campaign? If you do, send me an email to: aloyalfaith@gmail.com or add a comment to any of these blog posts.

Stacy Duplease
Prayer Warrior and Faithful Writer
USAGC 2026

How many Christians are there in the United States of America?: The Statistics

We need a baseline to know where we are starting our prayer campaign to have the Great Commission fulfilled in the United States of America in reality (not just in name) on or by 31 December 2026. So, here we go:

*** Please Note: If any of you can point me to this answer for the year 2011, I would appreciate it. I can't find it (yet). ***

However, according to a Pew Poll in 2007, it's 78.4% (See http://religions.pewforum.org/reports)

According to a Gallup Poll in 2009, it's 78%. (See  http://www.gallup.com/poll/124793/This-Christmas-78-Americans-Identify-Christian.aspx )

These percentages are of Roman Catholics and Protestants.

The question, though... Is are they really Christians, and have declared Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, or are they Christian in name only? also, are they actively following Christ and living the Word today?

Either way, that means 22% of Americans are definitely NOT Christian--in name or in reality as of 2009. 

Then, there is this link, which is an interesting read:  http://www.quora.com/How-many-Christians-are-in-the-United-States --which says only 16% are really Christians. 

Take a look at this link as well from The Barna Group: http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/13-culture/268-casual-christians-and-the-future-of-america

Stacy Duplease

Prayer Warrior and Faithful WriterUSAGC 2026

Find my books at/store: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/hisfiction 

Why USAGC 2026?: Part 2

When I bought the book, "The Circle Maker," I had no idea it would be by far the best $11 I have spent in a long time. It will be a book I read over and over again--probably at least once a year. I cannot recommend it enough, needless to say. As a matter of fact, I think that if anyone ever decides to join me in this prayer campaign, I will make it suggested reading (I can't very well force anyone to read it, otherwise I would call it Required Reading.).

By the way, if you want to start reading the book, have a highlighter and your journal ready! Trust me. You will need them!

Oh! Here is one other layer. I keep up with the Christian publishing world and had not seen this book. When I bought the book, I somehow missed how 13 December 2011 was its release date. Now that I know that, I find this even more interesting. It adds to the story here and what God is doing in my life.

Then, God woke me up in the middle of the night Tuesday night. That was after I only got 4 hours of sleep the night before. Monday night, I tossed and turned and ended up reading for a while. I did not realize then that God was stirring. then, Tuesday night, I knew precisely what was going on--when I decided to read the book and see if it might help me go back to sleep. Not because it's a boring book (NO!!!), but because I have my body trained that if I am in bed reading, to get sleepy and go to sleep. Hah. It kept me up journaling for 3 hours. The sentence God opened with was:

What if I want you to stop writing?

Whoa! 

What? 

Then, yesterday, after lots of prayer and reading the book, God got through to me. He told me about USAGC 2026. Now, here I am...

I hope you hear how this is so unlike me! It's quite terrifying. It goes against everything I am and have done for 18 years. It doesn't make sense on the surface (but, oh how it does underneath!). God can surely use millions of people far more qualified for this than me. I'm just Stacy. That's it. Nothing fancy. Just me. 

So, there is part of the background. There is more. Some of which is quite personal. In 6 months or less, I will tell you to come back to this blog post and will tell you more of what is going on in my life. Let me just say that God is working in some amazing, remarkable, befuddling ways. I can't help but chuckle and say, "'Kay."

There. Now you have it. That's the story of USAGC 2046.

WHY THE YEAR 2026?

God wants a commitment from me that stretches me in ways that are terrifying and dumbfounding. He wants a commitment from me that seems impossible. Then, he can show that he is God! 2026 is 25 years from now. 

Can the Great Commission be fulfilled in the USA in 25 years? Well, the Bible doesn't mention anything like that. Let's be real here. But, does that mean it won't? God can do anything--and I mean anything. I know how much of a miracle it would be, but yes. It's possible.

However... That being said... If only one person accepts Christ as their Lord and Savior in the next 25 years because of my prayers, it will have been worthwhile. More than. 

Nevertheless, I am going to pray now with everything I've got that the Great Commission will be brought to fruition in the United States of America by or on 31 December 2026. 

If that doesn't happen, I will then commit to 2051. If not then, I will commit to 2076--if I live that long! That's how much God wants me to get serious about his people... his lost sheep. 

And, how about you? Have you done anything crazy lately?

Stacy Duplease
Prayer Warrior and Faithful Writer
USAGC 2026

Why USAGC 2026? How did it come about in the process?: The Back-Story: Part 1

(Please forgive me for writing a book here, but it is needed.)

I do not know about you, but I always like to know the back-story. I love to peek behind the curtain and see what happens behind the scenes. Consequently, in case you are like me, I wanted to let you know how USAGC 2026 came about and why. (Never mind how I thought anyone might find my story interesting so that you can see how God is at work in USAGC 2026--in spite of me.)

I hope this story might help you to decide to make a deeper, long-term commitment with the world that is life-changing and join me in this prayer campaign.

The back-story is like an onion. There are so many layers I could peel back. There are years worth, as a matter of fact. However, I will spare you most of the details. Some of them are necessary, though.

When I was 19, I made a commitment to following the Lord and his Word far deeper than I ever had before. Prayer was my passion. Almost two decades later, not much has changed. On 01 November 2011, the Lord called me again to the deeper, more intimate life in the Word and in Jesus Christ.

I made a commitment to start writing books back in 2001, but have known since I was 10 years old that was what I wanted to do. Then, in May 2009, I made a full-time commitment to write. (Thank God for my husband!)

But, let me back up again in the story and peel off a couple more layers of the onion of my faith life. In Omaha, I had 20 close friends. We saw each other a few times EACH week. I was in two small group Bible weekly studies. Then, my husband and I moved to Virginia back in July 2011. I can count on one hand how many friends we have here. In fact, I don't even need all my fingers. I am not in a Bible study. I am in a different season at the moment. So, in Omaha, I did not write as much as I preferred. While here, I have more time than imaginable to write, do personal Bible studies, and pray. 

Now, having given that background, you need to know something. The Great Commission has always intimidated me. Go into ALL the world. Preach the gospel... It seemed like too much commitment to me. My heart has never personally been in full-time missions. I support them, but the USA is my home... There isn't a calling for missions. Nor is my calling to walk up to people on the street and ask them if they know Jesus. Yikes. Just the thought terrifies me. What would I say? 

So, did you read the previous blog post at: http://usagc2026.blogspot.com/2011/12/announcement-and-news.html? I ask that you read it at this time if you have not read it so you can get more of the layers and story here. Please do not read any more until you do. 

Welcome back. Now, do you hear how much of a 360 I've been asked to do? This is HUGE. This is so not me it's unreal. 

Are you tearing up? I am peeling back more layers once again. 

On Tuesday, 13 December 2011, I sat here at my desk. I was minding my own business and writing when I got an interesting email. Here is the link for it: http://www.salememail.net/amdhfp/ViewMessage.do?s=ojfrzmtlrfrtqlvkgncsctmqjggqfwtczzv&r=nrydyftdwkwt&a=view&m=yscbgbflfc. Again, please go there before you read any further. It is another layer. (Please humor me.) And, yes. Some advertising and sales works. This is proof. 

Huh! I thought the book listed at that link, "The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears" by Mark Batterson sounded quite captivating. So, I went to this link (only go there if you want more information on the book or if you want to buy it.): http://www.amazon.com/Circle-Maker-Praying-Greatest-ebook/dp/B005EGK0MI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1323972009&sr=1-1

I was sold in about 30 seconds. I immediately purchased the book for my Amazon Kindle Fire (another God-sent which has completely transformed my faith. I am not kidding. I carry my Bibles, prayer journal, and Bible studies with me 24/7/365 now and am without excuse for not reading the Word, praying, prayer journaling, etc. But, I digress.) Then, I started to read it. 

The link that is the sale email states how "The Circle Maker" will give your prayer life a 360 is not a joke. It's not over-promising. The book delivers on that promise. The kicker... I will confess something to you. I am only 40% of the way through the book and my faith and life has been totally changed. I cannot underscore this enough. 

Please see Part 2 for the rest of the story. It's the next blog post.

Stacy Duplease
Prayer Warrior and Faithful Writer
USAGC 2026

It's time to get serious about prayer and the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20

Our 'mediocre, hit and miss, fast-food, when we feel like it, short-cutting, will get to sometime type' faith just isn't working.

Something is missing in our lives.

Our faith is dull at times.

Fewer and fewer Christians are reading the Bible--let alone yearly.

We aren't praying without ceasing or stopping (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

We are not meditating and pondering the Word of God morning, noon, and night (Psalm 1:2). 

And then we wonder why the United States is becoming less and less of a Christian nation. The unbelievers are partly to blame... but, the Church as a whole in the USA is to blame. We are missing the mark. 

We are not living what Jesus told the disciples in Matthew 28:19-20. 

So... It's time to get serious about our faith, about prayer, about the Bible, and fulfilling the Great Commission here in the United States. 

It's my goal that in the next 25 years (between now and 31 December 2026), if not sooner, for ALL of the United States to believe in John 3:16 (hence, for everyone to become Christian) and that we will be living an active, intentional, on-fire, immersed in the Word of God 24/7/365 life as a country. The only way this will happen is through radically committed hearts, minds, and lives--of prayer warriors (current and future) to pray for revival and the Great Commission on the United States of America. 

Would you like to join me in this prayer campaign? If so, please let me know. Either add a comment to this blog or send me an email to: aloyalfaith@gmail.com. 

USAGC 2026 starts today--15 December 2011 at 9:10 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Stacy Duplease
Prayer Warrior and Faithful Author
USAGC 2046

Blog for USAGC 2026: http://usagc2026.blogspot.com 
Find my books at/store: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/hisfiction 

Monthly Prayer List of the 50 United States

Day 1 of the Month
Alabama
Alaska

Day 2
Arizona
Arkansas

Day 3
California
Colorado

Day 4
Connecticut
Delaware

Day 5
Florida
Georgia

Day 6
Hawaii
Idaho

Day 7
Washington DC
Your home state

Day 8
Illinois
Indiana

Day 9
Iowa
Kansas

Day 10
Kentucky
Louisiana

Day 11
Maine
Maryland

Day 12
Massachusetts
Michigan

Day 13
Minnesota
Mississippi

Day 14
Missouri
Montana

Day 15
Washington DC
The state in which you will retire

Day 16
Nebraska
Nevada

Day 17
New Hampshire
New Jersey

Day 18
New Mexico
New York

Day 19
North Carolina
North Dakota

Day 20
Ohio
Oklahoma

Day 21
Oregon
Pennsylvania

Day 22
Rhode Island
South Carolina

Day 23
Washington DC
The state in which you reside

Day 24
South Dakota
Tennessee

Day 25
Texas
Utah

Day 26
Vermont
Virginia

Day 27
Washington
West Virginia

Day 28
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Day 29
Washington DC
The state in which you reside

Day 30
Washington DC
The state in which you retire

Day 31
Washington DC
Your home state

Stacy Duplease
USAGC 2026