Aug 29 2024

Afternoon Bible Verse

Pray without ceasing.

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Throughout Paul's first letter to the Church at Thessalonica, he outlines the character and life of a believer. One of the key components in living a Christian life, he says, is to continually be in prayer.

Prayer is fellowship with God. It was an essential part of Paul's walk with the Lord. He had experienced the benefits of spending time in prayer, so he knew firsthand how vital it was for followers of Jesus.

Praying without ceasing can sound like a daunting task. After all, we have jobs, school, families to look after, and sometimes even a social life to maintain. How can we always be in prayer and function in our everyday lives?

It begins with focusing our hearts and minds on Jesus at the start of each day. Then, throughout our daily activities, we remind ourselves of Scriptures and keep our minds focused on godly things. Then, prayer and talking with God is a natural byproduct of the time we have already spent thinking about Him.

When we pray without ceasing, we can take every care, worry, and need to God as we encounter it. The lines of communication are constantly open between God and us. We can approach His throne with boldness and confidence in our relationship with Him.

Those who pray "without ceasing" don't rely on their own strength; rather, they have learned to trust in the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind, relying on His strength.

Afternoon Prayer

Lord, thank you for the opportunity to come before your throne in prayer. Help me to bring all my needs, worries, and cares to you. I also desire to worship you in spirit and in truth because you are worthy of all of my praise. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Aug 28 2024

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. :

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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

We were created to worship.

But what does worship mean, exactly? We may think about church, listening to sermons, singing hymns, and bowing our heads in prayer, and those are all part of worship. But the deeper meaning is an expression of love to our Savior that comes from our souls. We worship God because of who He is.

God is more amazing than anything we can comprehend. All of our praise and gratefulness should be directed toward Him.

Sometimes we allow our schedules and busy lives to determine how much time we have to spend worshiping God. But He wants us to stay in a continuous attitude of worship in everything we say and do. And He requires that it comes from a heart that worships Him in truth.

God desires worship that is pure and uncoerced. We shouldn't say, sing, or display worship that isn't sincere. God knows the real intention of our motives.

The amount that we worship God is often based on how much He means to us. When we think about all that God has done and His mercy toward us, praise should flow from our hearts. In the times that we take Him for granted, we are being ungrateful, and our worship reflects those feelings.

When we enter into eternity with Jesus, we will finally see the One we have worshipped. Until then, we will continue to praise Him while we are on Earth.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

Heavenly Father, I'm so thankful for the many blessings in my life. I want my actions and attitudes to reflect a grateful heart. When I allow my schedule to become too busy, please gently remind me to spend time with you. I worship you because you are holy and good. You are an amazing God. Let me live a life that honors you in everything I say and do. In Jesus' name, amen.
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