Hi WATTers! This month we will be reading a New Testament letter from Paul to PHILEMON about how to treat his slave who became a brother in Christ. We’ll also read more stories from Israel’s history in JUDGES. How is your summer vacation? Any new experiences to share? “I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers. That’s because I hear about your love for all God’s people.” Philemon 1:4-5

8/1 Sun Who are you thankful for? How can you show love to your brothers and Phil 1:1-14 sisters in the church? Paul’s Request

8/2 Mon All Christians are part of God’s family. Pray for them and love them the Phil 1:15-25 way God does. The Family Of God

8/3 Tues God chose the tribe of Judah to lead Israel. What has he chosen you to Judges 1:1- do? Trust Him. 10 Judah’s Land 8/4 Wed God gives Israel the power to win battles. Pray and praise God for the Judges 1:11- victories He has helped you win: 21 Conquerers

8/5 Thur It’s hard to obey God completely. Pray and ask Him to help you. Judges 1:22-36 Follow Him

8/6 Fri Think about your week- talk it over with God and confess any sins. Judges 2:1- 10 Repent and Faith 8/7 Sat God still loves us when we sin. His love for us never changes. Thank Him: Judges 2:11-23 Gracious God Proverbs 15:13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. “The mountains shook because of the LORD. He is the God of Israel.” Judges 5:5

8/8 Sun Write down the things you are tempted to treat as more important than Judges 3:1- God. Ask Him to help you put Him first. 11 Undivided Loyalty

8/9 Mon God can use anyone for His purpose. Ask God how He wants to use you- Judges 3: obey! 12-31 Power & Victory

8/10 Tues God promises us victory but we must obey by faith. Praise Him for the Judges 4: victories He has given you: 1-9 Only by Faith 8/11 Wed Pray to God about a hard situation. Ask Him to take control and help you Judges 4: stay strong in His power. 12-24 Lords Battle

8/12 Thur Sing a Happy song about God’s power to worship Him today: Judges 5:1- 8 A Happy Song

8/13 Fri Pray and thank God for loving you: Judges 5: 24-31 Love is Brave 8/14 Sat God reminds us to worship Him above everything. Worship Him by telling Judges Him how much you love Him today: 6: 1-10 Danger Again Names are important- they tell us who Jesus is. Your name is important- what does it mean? Your name is also “Christian”. How will you live up to that name? “Mighty Warrior, the LORD is with you.” Judges 6:12

8/15 Sun Gideon met and worshiped God. God was with Gideon and God is with you. Judges 6: How will you worship God today? 12-24 Gideon Worship

8/16 Mon Gideon was afraid but God helped Him do the right thing. What is a hard, Judges 6: scary situation for you? Ask God to help you depend on him. 25-31 Assignment

8/17 Tues God patiently helped Gideon learn, grow, and obey. He will do the same Judges 6: for you- Praise Him! 33-40 Wool & Dew 8/18 Wed God did a miracle for Gideon. Think about the great things He has done Judges 7:2- for you and pray a prayer or sing a song of Thanks. 7 300 Warriors

8/19 Thur God wants to grow our faith bigger and bigger- talk to Him about Judges 7:9- whatever you are having trouble with 15 Army vs Bread

8/20Fri Faith is hard- don’t give up. Lord help me keep on with: Judges 8: 4-9 Chasing Midianites 8/21 Sat God gives us teammates- pray for yours: Judges 8:10-21 Complete

“They forgot what the LORD their God had done for them. He had saved them from the power of their enemies all around them.” Judges 8:34

8/22 Sun Sin can make us forget all that God has done for us. Stop- and give Judges 8: thanks today: 22-34 Quickly Forgotten

8/23 Mon When we do things our way instead of God’s we get into trouble- pray Judges 9: about decisions you need to make today: 7-15 Wrong Choice

8/24Tues Obeying God means living at peace with others. What can you do to live Judges in peace with your friends and family: 9:16-25 Unrest 8/25 Wed Be careful who you follow. Thank God for the wise people He has put in Judges your life and pray for them. 9:26-45 Wrong Lead

8/26 Thur Listen go God’s warnings and turn away from sin. How are you doing Judges 9: today? 46-57 Con- sequences

8/27 Fri Pray and thank God for being our savior and perfect leader: Judges 10: 1-9 Perfect Leader 8/28 Sat How has God been merciful to you this week- pray and thank Him. Judges 10 : 10-18 God’s Mercy