Christian Reference Library

These readings from the Bible have been compiled with the aim of providing a source of daily encouragement and guidance for Christians. The extracts have been specially chosen to give inspiration – and at times challenge – to believers. The readings are accompanied by extracts from hymns, which can be used to make a personal response to God and his word. The Bible portions and hymns in this book could perhaps best be complemented by following a plan of reading through the whole Bible. In this way a personal devotional time with God becomes a daily opportunity to 'seek the LORD's face' (Psalm 27:8) as God speaks to us about our lives 'face to face, as a man speaks with his friend' (Exodus 33:11).

Here you will read "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9), "Thou hast made us for Thyself, and the heart of man is restless until it finds rest in Thee" (St Augustine), "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God" (William Carey). You will also find the lesser-known "This is eternal life: to know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3), "I sometimes think that the whole secret of the Christian life is to know how to use the word 'Therefore'" (D.M. Lloyd-Jones), and "A good marriage is the union of two forgivers" (Ruth Bell Graham).