Jul 11 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

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As followers of Jesus, we are called to live separately from the rest of the world. Throughout time, people have had vastly different ideas of what the concept of living separately means. Some interpret it to mean that women should refrain from wearing makeup and jewelry. Others choose not to use electricity, cars, or other modern-day conveniences in an effort to keep themselves separate from the culture around them.

This afternoon's verse provides an applicable way to live differently from the world without having to live in seclusion. This scripture begins by helping us evaluate the people we are spending time with and the influence they have on their lives.

If we desire to walk with humility and dependence on God, then we are setting ourselves apart from temptation and sin, as well as from people who choose not to follow God's commands.

We need to realize the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who challenge us to make wise choices. But often, one of our biggest challenges is finding other like-minded Christians to spend time with. We can pray and ask God to lead us to people who will encourage us in our relationship with Him.

If there are friendships that pull our hearts away from God, we should be willing to act boldly and ask for His help. More than anything, we should choose the blessed life that God offers to us.

Afternoon Prayer

Jesus, sometimes I'm not careful about how I interact with others. Make me aware of the company I keep. Remind me to spend time with those who encourage me in my relationship with you. If some friendships or acquaintances bring out my weaknesses, give me the strength to choose you, Jesus, over others. In your name, amen.

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Jul 10 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Research has shown that more than half of the U.S. population considers themselves to be morning people rather than night owls.

Another research finding is that early risers earn higher incomes, exercise more, and procrastinate less. With such positive benefits, who wouldn't want to be a morning person?

In this afternoon's verse, we discover that God's compassion and mercy are new every morning. He offers His grace no matter what the day before looked like. Grace is an undeserved favor. It's free and offered to every person, no matter who they are or what they have done.

Who wouldn't want to receive the grace and mercy that God extends to us every day? The benefits are incredible and life-changing.

Imagine if we approached each new day with the same perspective of grace in our relationships. At the end of each day we could let go of hurt, quit holding grudges, and have a renewed outlook for the next morning.

Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us that because of God's compassion toward us we won't fail. We may fall down sometimes, but God will not let us fail. As long as we are breathing, God will never give up on us. He doesn't expect us to be perfect, but He does want us to rely on His perfect grace.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, thank you for loving me. There are times when I don't feel good enough, but your love strengthens me when I feel defeated. Help me to embrace your mercy and grace and share it with others. Thank you for accepting me despite all my imperfections. Let there be more of you and less of me. Make me more like you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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