Friday: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

     This passage was about Israel wanting a king. Samuel's sons didn't follow his ways so they asked for different kings. His sons were dishonest. I am sometimes tempted to be greedy and unfair. It is just human nature. I don't like being like that. I can try to remind myself not to do it every time I get tempted. It will be hard.

Thursday: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

     In this passage it talked about Samuel. Samuel was spoken to by the Lord. The Lord told Samuel that he would punish Eli for the sins of his family. He told him alot of other things to. When I read the Bible, I expect God to tell me what it means. Most of the time it is silent. He lets me figure out what it means. It sometimes takes me forever. I expect him to talk to me more. He just makes me figure it out. 

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

      In this passage Hannah asked for a son. God granted her request. As she promised she gave her son to the Lord. He let her give birth. She gave up her son to live in the temple. I have promised to pray every night before I go to sleep. I have kept that. I have promised to remember the true meaning of Christmas. I have promised to give thanks to him on Christmas day. I have promised to always love God. I have promised to pray very often. I pray whenever I get scared. No one can talk to me. Most of the time they can't understand what I'm saying. I have kept all these promises because God is great and I love him!

Teusday: Ruth 4:1-22

   In this passage it talked about Ruth's marriage. The people who were able to marry her and buy Naomi's land gathered together. Boaz married her. Ruth gave Boaz a son. Boaz and Ruth's son was named Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse who was the father of King David. A future reason for obeying God is going to Heaven or hell. It will effect your entire eternity. So you need to obey him. Another future reason is the effect of the rest of your life. You want to have a great life. It might seem like you have a good life, but you might be going to hell. That is not the life you want. I know that I want to go to Heaven. Those are some reasons for obeying God.

Week 7: Monday: Ruth 3:1-18

   In this story it says all that Ruth does to get a husband. Boaz is so kind to her. He lets her go into places where woman are not allowed. He agreed to marry her. God helped Ruth find a really good husband. God has not used many surprising methods in my life yet. He has helped me though. I guess one surprising method he has used in my life is leading me. He led me one day to give my dog to my grandma who lives in Baker. Of course I got my dog back, but I ended up going to Bethany for church. Bethany is way better than my recent Baptist church. So that is one surprising method he has used. He used my poodle.

Friday: Ruth 2:1-23

    In this passage God helped Ruth by helping her find the land Boaz owns to work in.Boaz was a kind relative of her mother-in-law. he helped her. He would not let anyone lay a hand on her. He protected her. My reputation is an advantage because I don't get in trouble alot. At school I am known as the quiet girl by alot of people. My close friends know I am not shy or quiet. I don't get in trouble by the teachers because I don't act up or talk during class. I pay attention.

Thursday: Ruth 1:1-22

    In this passage it talked about Ruth and Naomi. Ruth had a special relationship with her mother-in-law. Even when her husband died, she stayed with Naomi.It didn't affect their relationship. In difficulties I fight with my friends. It doesn't affect us much. We always make up. I get frustrated very easily. I try to not get frustrated, but I can't help it.

Wednesday:Judges 16:22-31

     In this passage it talked about how Samson was brought out to perform. He killed a bunch of people. He died. I understand God's patience a little. I love God. I know that he has alot of patience. He made everyone. He made us to where we can make our own decisions. He hasn't killed us all yet which means He has a lot of patience.