Aug 08 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

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A regular morning routine can be helpful in living a productive life. Everyone has some kind of routine, even if it only includes getting out of bed, eating breakfast, and brushing one's teeth.

As followers of Jesus, we can choose to start the day by thanking God for how He has blessed us. We can also incorporate faith practices (such as short prayers) into our daily routine that help us in our walk with God. There are countless ways to build our days around the Lord.

Joshua 1:8, this afternoon's verse, speaks of meditating on the Word day and night so we can be sure to do what God wants us to do. The benefit? We will be prosperous and successful.

It's difficult to follow God's Word if we don't know what it says. Meditating on Scripture is equivalent to soaking or marinating in the Word. We read it, think about it, pray and ask God for revelation, dwell on it, and talk about it. It stays in our minds and on our hearts.

We should commit to studying the Bible in this new year and ask God to help it take root in our hearts. We can only imagine how intentionally dwelling on His Word could enrich and benefit our lives.

Afternoon Prayer

God, I am so thankful for the Bible. I'm grateful for those who were obedient in the process of writing your words and hearing your voice. Often, I take for granted what it means to study your Word freely. It's a privilege. Help me to be faithful in studying and meditating on the Scripture. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Aug 07 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

It can be far too easy to tell someone, "I'm praying for you" and then never follow through. It almost feels cliché and can become habitual, devoid of any real meaning.

Even if we intend to pray for others, how often do we take the time to do it? In a social media-driven world, we see a constant barrage of needs on our screens—sick children, people who have lost their jobs, marriages failing. There are so many needs that are shared, and it can be easy to type "Praying for you." It's similar to saying, "Hope things get better," which is more like a wish than the actual act of praying.

It's not that we forget to pray because we don't care. It can be overwhelming to hear the desperate needs of others. It's a natural tendency to want to jump into action and try to fix things on our own or make things better for others.

Prayer is a spiritual discipline that takes intentional effort.

In this afternoon's verse, we are reminded to be fervent in our prayers because God hears them, and they matter to Him. God is near to us when we cry out to Him. In the moments when we are silent, He knows our innermost thoughts.

God also knows what's in our hearts for others. We can develop the discipline of praying the moment we hear a need. Even if it is a whisper or a quick prayer, God is always there. When we ask Him to work on other people's behalf, He can step in and do the impossible.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for the opportunity to come to you in prayer. Sometimes I'm not consistent in bringing my needs to you. I know you care about me and what's in my heart. When I feel like you aren't near me, let me feel your presence. Even though I can't visibly see you working on my behalf, I trust you. Help me to persevere in prayer and in your strength. You may not answer my prayers in a way that seems right to me, but you know what's best. Your timing is always perfect, so I will wait for you. In Jesus' name, amen.
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