Temple of The Good Shepherd Ministries Worldwide

09/08/2026

🌿 SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY 🌿

“According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.”
— Haggai 2:5 (KJV)

There are seasons when everything around us seems to be changing, yet God quietly reminds us of one unchanging truth: His Spirit is still with us.

Haggai spoke to people who were rebuilding after disappointment, loss, and disruption. God did not promise that rebuilding would always be easy. Instead, He gave them something greater: His presence.

Whatever you are rebuilding today—your strength, your peace, your family, your ministry, your confidence, or your future—do not allow fear to become louder than the promise of God.

The same God who brought you through before has not abandoned you now.

His Spirit remains. His covenant stands. His presence is enough.

So today, carry these three words with you:

FEAR YE NOT.

09/07/2026

🌿 LABOR DAY — SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY 🌿

“And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish Thou it.”
— Psalm 90:17 (KJV)

On this Labor Day, we honor those whose work strengthens families, serves communities, builds institutions, and improves the lives of others. We also recognize caregivers, homemakers, volunteers, retirees, and those seeking employment—because meaningful labor is not always accompanied by a title or paycheck.

When the work of our hands is surrendered to God, ordinary responsibilities can become sacred assignments. May He grant purpose to our labor, favor to our efforts, and lasting impact to every seed we faithfully sow.

Prayer:
Lord, establish the work of our hands. Strengthen those who are weary, provide opportunities for those seeking employment, and grant every faithful laborer the rest they deserve. May our work honor You and bless others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Work with purpose. Rest with gratitude. Trust God with the results.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY

“For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.”
— 1 Corinthians 16:18 (NKJV)

REFLECTION

Some people enter a room and drain its strength; others arrive carrying the refreshing presence of God. Paul honored those whose words, faithfulness, and very presence restored his weary spirit.

Never underestimate the ministry of being a refreshing person. A thoughtful word, a sincere prayer, a quiet act of kindness, or simply showing up when someone feels forgotten may become the breath that helps them keep going.

Today, ask yourself: When people encounter me, do they leave heavier—or strengthened? May God make us vessels of encouragement in a world exhausted by disappointment. You may never stand behind a pulpit, but your presence can still preach hope.

PRAYER

Gracious God, make me a source of refreshing to every weary soul You place in my path. Let my words bring healing, my presence bring peace, and my actions reveal Your love. Remove everything in me that drains, wounds, or discourages others. Fill me so completely with Your Spirit that those who encounter me are strengthened to continue their journey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today, be the reason someone finds the strength to keep going.

09/03/2026

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY

“For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.”

—2 Samuel 22:29 (KJV)

REFLECTION

There are moments when life becomes so dark that we cannot discern what lies ahead. Yet this Scripture reminds us that God does not merely give us light—He is our light. His presence brings clarity where there is confusion, hope where there is despair, and direction where there is uncertainty.

God may not reveal the entire journey at once, but He will illuminate the next step. Therefore, we do not have to fear what we cannot see. The same God who has guided us through every previous season will faithfully lead us through this one.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, be our lamp in every dark and uncertain place. Illuminate our path, quiet our fears, and give us wisdom for every decision before us. Where confusion has entered, bring clarity. Where discouragement has settled, restore hope. Where our faith has grown weak, renew our confidence in You.

Lord, help us trust Your guidance even when we cannot see the entire road ahead. Order our steps, protect us from hidden dangers, and lead us safely into the purpose You have prepared for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/02/2026

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY

“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord.” — Jeremiah 30:17

Today, we continue to lift our beloved Presiding Archbishop and Chief Apostle, Archbishop Dr. Eloisa Crawley-Bonaparte, before the throne of grace.

We thank God for bringing her safely through surgery, and we continue praying for renewed strength, complete healing, and a smooth recovery. May every wound heal properly, every organ function as God designed, and every trace of pain and discomfort surrender to the healing power of Jesus Christ.

Lord, strengthen Your servant—a woman of God who has spent her life praying for others, preaching Your Word, and caring for Your people. Surround her with Your peace, protect her from every complication, and let her recovery be swift, steady, and complete.

We believe that the same God who brought her safely through the procedure will faithfully carry her through the recovery. Our Archbishop is covered, strengthened, and being completely restored!

Please continue to call her name in prayer.

09/01/2026

Scripture of the Day

“The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.”
— Psalm 41:3 (KJV)

Today, we lift up our hearts in faith and love as we pray for our Archbishop and Chief Apostle during her surgery. We are trusting God to be her strength, her keeper, her healer, and her peace. May the Lord guide the hands of every doctor, cover every detail of the procedure, and grant her a safe and complete recovery.

At the same time, we pause to celebrate and honor our Second Presiding Bishop on this special birthday. What a gift to rejoice in a life marked by grace, strength, and purpose. We thank God for her life, her witness, and the blessing she continues to be.

Today we stand in two sacred emotions at once: prayer and celebration.
We are believing God for healing for our Archbishop and declaring birthday blessings over our Second Presiding Bishop.

Prayer:
Lord, cover our Archbishop and Chief Apostle with Your healing hand today, and surround her with divine favor, peace, and strength. And bless our Second Presiding Bishop with joy, renewed strength, long life, and the desires of her heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Mother Eloisa Crawley-Bonaparte
A Louise Bonaparte