Aug 20 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.

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Many people today have schedules that are so packed there is little or no time left over for rest. Some may think of their busyness as a badge of honor or a sign of how successful they are. But the truth is, running ourselves ragged day after day leads to exhaustion and has the potential to steal our joy.

When we're aware that our days are short, meaning our life on Earth isn't long, it helps us focus on the things that bring true happiness. In the end, all that matters is our relationship with God, and our family and dear friends.

We need God's help to focus on what truly matters. When we feel the seemingly never-ending demands of life, we can ask God to guide us in deciding where our attention should be focused. Only those things that are done for the Lord will last into eternity. Nothing else matters.

Our days are short, so it's vital that we spend our time, talent, and resources on the most important things in life. When we lose our focus, we go to God in prayer. He will provide all the clarity we need to know what's important.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Lord, please help me fight my way through busyness. When I am overwhelmed by a full schedule, I know that you can help me discern what's important and deserves my attention. Help me view my schedule in light of eternity. Focus my heart and mind on what you want me to do, rather than on everything I think I should do. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Aug 19 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.:

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

When many of us were younger, we liked thinking that our dad was stronger than other people's dads. Our dad's strength made us feel confident and secure.

As God's children, we know that the strength of our Heavenly Father is offered to us and is all we ever need. But, His power in our lives begins as soon as we realize we are weak.

God doesn't expect us to face life's challenges relying on our own strength—because He knows we can't. In the Old Testament, we read the story of a shepherd boy whom God chose to take down a powerful giant. Goliath was one of the Philistines, a group of people who actively opposed God and everyone who followed Him. No one was willing to go up against Goliath, an evil giant of a man, except for David.

David was most likely a young teenager. He was so small that the king's armor wouldn't fit him. He faced Goliath in complete vulnerability. Anyone would have looked at that as an impossible situation, but David was not fighting alone. He operated in the strength of Almighty God and defeated the evil giant.

Metaphorically speaking, we face giants every day that would be impossible to slay—except we aren't fighting alone either. The same God who helped David defeat Goliath is with us in every battle we face.

The world will marvel at the strength that is displayed in our lives when we rely on God's power. We can have confidence and assurance that God is always fighting along with us and for us.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, I am so glad that I can call you my Father. You offer me everything that I will ever need. I realize that I am weak and I need you. By relying on your strength, I can find the strength to fight every battle. Help me to keep my eyes on you and not on what's happening around me. You are faithful, so I know I can always depend on you. You will never let me down, and you will never leave me to fight alone. Help others to witness your strength in me and let it bring glory to you alone. In Jesus' name, amen.
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