Joshua 1

• 1. After the death of Moses the LORD's servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant. He said,
• 2. "Now that my servant Moses is dead, you must lead my people across the Jordan River into the land I am giving them.
• 3. I promise you what I promised Moses: `Everywhere you go, you will be on land I have given you--
• 4. from the Negev Desert in the south to the Lebanon mountains in the north, from the Euphrates River on the east to the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and all the land of the Hittites.'
• 5. No one will be able to stand their ground against you as long as you live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.
• 6. "Be strong and courageous, for you will lead my people to possess all the land I swore to give their ancestors.
• 7. Be strong and very courageous. Obey all the laws Moses gave you. Do not turn away from them, and you will be successful in everything you do.
• 8. Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed.
• 9. I command you--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
• 10. Joshua then commanded the leaders of Israel,
• 11. "Go through the camp and tell the people to get their provisions ready. In three days you will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land the LORD your God has given you."
• 12. Then Joshua called together the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. He told them,
• 13. "Remember what Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you: `The LORD your God is giving you rest and has given you this land.'
• 14. Your wives, children, and cattle may remain here on the east side of the Jordan River, but your warriors, fully armed, must lead the other tribes across the Jordan to help them conquer their territory. Stay with them
• 15. until the LORD gives rest to them as he has given rest to you, and until they, too, possess the land the LORD your God is giving them. Only then may you settle here on the east side of the Jordan River in the land that Moses, the servant of the LORD, gave you."
• 16. They answered Joshua, "We will do whatever you command us, and we will go wherever you send us.
• 17. We will obey you just as we obeyed Moses. And may the LORD your God be with you as he was with Moses.
• 18. Anyone who rebels against your word and does not obey your every command will be put to death. So be strong and courageous!"

Psalms 126

• 1. When the LORD restored his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
• 2. We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the LORD has done for them."
• 3. Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!
• 4. Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
• 5. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
• 6. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.

Isaiah 61

• 1. The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has appointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.
• 2. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies.
• 3. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory.
• 4. They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed. They will revive them, though they have been empty for many generations.
• 5. Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your vineyards.
• 6. You will be called priests of the LORD, ministers of our God. You will be fed with the treasures of the nations and will boast in their riches.
• 7. Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy.
• 8. "For I, the LORD, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them.
• 9. Their descendants will be known and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a people the LORD has blessed."
• 10. I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels.
• 11. The Sovereign LORD will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise him! His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, filled with young plants springing up everywhere.

New Living Translation: 180 of 365 days.