Apr 17 2025

Afternoon Bible Verse

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Afternoon Bible study

Every day is a gift from God. Before we were born, God knew what each day of our lives would hold and how long we would live. He knows every failure and every success, and He loves us no matter what.

There are some days when we'd love to have a do-over, and other days we would like to forget altogether … but every one of our days was created by God. Rather than being burdened by the stress in our lives, we can choose to rejoice and give thanks.

Our joy isn't dependent on everything going well in life because our joy comes from the Lord. Sometimes that means our flesh doesn't want to rejoice, but we can still be joyful in our spirit.

Psalm 118 also encourages us to worship God with others, saying, "we will rejoice and be glad." When we gather together with others who love the Lord, it encourages us in our mutual faith.

Every day is a new opportunity to share God's love with others … and another day to embrace the love God has for us.

Afternoon Prayer

God, thank you for every new day that you give to me. Help me to seek you first every morning and worship you throughout the day. I'm so glad that you walk with me every step of the way. Help me to rejoice, whether I'm having the best day I've ever experienced or the worst. When I feel overwhelmed, please remind me to honor you in every moment of the day. In Jesus' name, amen.

Apr 16 2025

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. :

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

What makes us afraid? Is it our lack of understanding or ability? Does the future make us afraid?

When we experience fear, it's like something has taken over our bodies. Our hearts start beating faster. A surge of adrenaline rushes through the bloodstream. Our senses are on high alert.

This is actually a natural human reaction known as the fight-or-flight response, and it can save our life if we're facing a real threat. But if this reaction happens too often, such as with prolonged stress, it can be very unhealthy.

When we are perpetually fearful, we're focusing on the worst-case scenario, instead of turning to God and immersing ourselves in His love. God's love for us is so great, so immense, that it overcomes fear and casts it aside. That's what the Apostle John meant in this afternoon's verse when he said, "there is no fear in love" and "perfect love [casts] out fear." His reference to perfect, of course, means God's love.

Perfect love only exists in the context of God and His gift to us. If our concept of love for others is based on how God loves us, we will finally see the world as God sees it—and we will never have reason to fear. Love will have conquered it.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Father God, I know your love is greater than fear. I also know that love alone can cast out all fear. I pray that fear will no longer haunt my life or the lives of my family, but instead, that my fear is transformed by your perfect love. Help me to trust in you. In Jesus' name, amen.


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