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July 22
Rhythms of Joy
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 31-32
• Acts 23:16-35

You turned my wailing into dancing.
Psalm 30:11

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Psalm 30:4-12
A scientific study—which sought to explore how much of people’s musical sensitivity is cultural and how much of it is instinctual—played drum rhythms for newborn babies while monitoring their brain wave activity. Occasionally, the researchers would omit a beat from the rhythm. Amazingly, they found the infants’ brain waves spiked right when the note was left out—showing their young minds were already anticipating that beat and reacting to its absence.
The study brings to mind the amazing way that God has created us. He’s even wired us to embrace the wonderful gift of music and respond to it with joy and, as the psalmist David writes in Psalm 30, to respond to God’s grace with music of our own—songs of “praise [to] his holy name” (v. 4).
Yet pain, exhaustion, regret, or grief can sometimes weigh our hearts down and threaten to silence our songs of praise. Experiencing despair, even fearing death, David pleaded with God to deliver, asking “What is gained if I am silenced? . . . Will the dust praise you?” (v. 9).
David did experience God’s faithfulness as joy was restored once more, as God turned his “wailing into dancing” and “clothed [him] with joy” (v. 11). As God heals our hearts and fills them with the rhythms of joy we were born to dance to, we too can testify: “Lord my God, I will praise you forever” (v. 12).
By: Monica La Rose



Reflect & Pray
How has music helped you to experience God’s grace? How has He turned your mourning into dancing?
Gracious God, thank You for breathing hope, joy, and new life into my days.

 

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July 23
Prepared to Help
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 33-34
• Acts 24

We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.
Ephesians 2:10

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Ephesians 2:1-10
My friend needed to practice parallel parking before her driving test that was coming up soon. I was prayerfully looking for a safe place to teach her when the idea came to go to a neighborhood church with an ample parking lot. After we set up what turned out to be a less-than-ideal practice parking space using folding chairs, she made her first attempt to back into the spot between the chairs.
Then the pastor came out with orange cones in hand, similar to the kind used in a driving test. He introduced himself and asked, “Could you use these cones?” He explained that just last week their church family had discussed ways to help neighbors new to the community. “We talked about letting people use these cones in our parking lot for parking practice.” They had prepared to help others, and what a blessing they were for my friend.
Prepared to help others. That’s exactly what God did for us and in us. He “prepared in advance” for us to do good works and care for others (Ephesians 2:10). The apostle Paul says, “We are God’s handiwork” (v. 10), so we serve under His direction and for His purposes. Salvation is a gift from God (v. 8), who is “rich in mercy” (v. 4). Our good works are a work of God through us. He’s prepared us and will give us the compassion and wisdom we need to reach out to others.
By: Anne Cetas



Reflect & Pray
How has God gifted you? In what ways could you join with others to serve people in your community?
Dear God, please help me to see others’ needs and know what You want me to do so You may be seen.

 

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July 24
Anchored in God
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 35-36
• Acts 25

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul.
Hebrews 6:19

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Hebrews 6:17-20
It’s morning, so my husband opens his phone to select his favorite gospel song, “My Soul Is Anchored.” The lyrics express hope in God in turbulent times. Dan sings along, the words warning of billows rolling and breakers dashing. But we don’t sway, the song says, because God holds us fast.
The words perfectly describe the work of a ship’s anchor. An anchor steadies a vessel by sinking its “arms” into the seabed, keeping the ship from drifting or getting tossed about during a violent squall.
The anchor has become a classic symbol of the Christian faith—reflecting our hope in Christ, to whom we hold tightly, even in life’s chaos. As the writer of Hebrews said, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19). This hope is Jesus, whose “unchanging nature” (v. 17) is a trusted holding ground for those who believe in Him. Moreover, what God promised He confirmed with an oath, and in these “two unchangeable things . . . it’s impossible for God to lie” (vv. 17-18). That’s why we who hold on to His promises “may be greatly encouraged” (v. 18).
Some may anchor in unreliable things—their own ambition, unhealthy friends, or negative habits. How much better to anchor in the one whom we know we can trust and depend on. When the waves crash around us, we’ll be held fast. Our soul is anchored in God.
By: Patricia Raybon



Reflect & Pray
In what stormy sea of life have you held tightly to God? Why is He a trustworthy holding ground?
I’m holding tight to You, dear God. Thank you for anchoring my soul amid all of life’s currents.

 

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July 27
Words That Honor God
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 43-45
• Acts 27:27-44

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19

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James 1:19-21
My friend, Alex, a book editor, checked his inbox, anticipating an angry email from an author. He’d been working with a prominent business leader on the client’s manuscript for months. Unexpectedly, the publisher had decided to halt the publication of the book due to company problems. After emailing the author the bad news, Alex braced himself.
A week later a reply came. “I didn’t answer right away because I wanted to think first about my words and how to respond,” the author wrote. He expressed disappointment, then calmly stated how he thought the publisher could’ve handled the issue.
The author’s wise, measured response left a deep impression on me. His behavior reflected what the Bible says our communication should be like, especially when we’re angry. The apostle James tells us to keep “a tight rein on [our] tongues” because it’s easy to sin with our words (James 1:26; see 3:5-6). We’re to prioritize listening to others so we can understand them, choose our words, and consider whether it’s necessary to get angry (1:19).
Not only does restraint in speech help us to avoid sin and allow the Scriptures to change us (v. 21), but it also reflects who God is to others: “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Psalm 103:8). Let’s model our loving God with our words—and our silences.
By: Karen Huang



Reflect & Pray
When angered, how can you restrain your communication? How do your words reflect your faith?
Wise Father, please help me to be quick to listen, and slow to speak and become angry.

 

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July 28
Recovering from Betrayal
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 46-48
• Acts 28

If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it . . . . But it is you, . . . my close friend.
Psalm 55:12-13

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Psalm 55:12-20
In one of her novels, Toni Morrison tells the story of Nel and Sula, friends since childhood. But the friendship frays as Sula’s self-centeredness grows, culminating in her seducing Nel’s husband. “Why didn’t you think about me?” Nel asks Sula. “Didn’t I count?” Sadly, Sula doesn’t even care enough to answer.
As anyone who’s experienced it knows, the pain of a friend’s betrayal is hard to rival. King David felt such “malice and abuse” when a political conspiracy of “threats and lies” engulfed him (Psalm 55:10-11). The worst part was who was behind it. “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it,” he says. “But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend” (vv. 12-13).
How should we respond to such betrayal? While David takes his turmoil to God (vv. 16, 20), he prays retribution will fall on his betraying friend (v. 15). We see a different approach taken by Jesus. Faced with Judas’ betrayal, he says, “Do what you came for, friend,” refusing to retaliate in kind (Matthew 26:49-50).
Can a friendship recover from betrayal? Only if the offended can stay open to reconciliation and the offender proves their repentance over time. Sula’s lack of remorse means Nel must walk away. As God helps us, let’s treasure our friendships and swiftly make amends for any hurt we cause.
By: Sheridan Voysey



Reflect & Pray
Why would it have been wrong for Nel to stay friends with Sula? How can Jesus’ response to Judas help us keep reconciliation open?
Dear God, please empower me by Your Spirit to be a faithful, trustworthy friend.

 

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DAVID’S DEATHBED ADVICE: PART 2
July 28, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“Observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.” 1 Kings 2:3

On his deathbed, King David passed the throne to his son Solomon. Yesterday, we looked at David’s first charge: be strong. But David didn’t stop there. Strength alone wouldn’t be enough. Solomon needed a deeper anchor– one that would guide every decision long after David was gone.

So David added a second charge: Walk with the Lord. Obey God’s Word. Keep His commands. Live in step with the One who called you.

David wasn’t giving Solomon a formula for easy living but for true success. It was the same truth God spoke to Joshua generations earlier: “Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you… then you will be prosperous and successful” (Joshua 1:7–8). In other words, success isn’t about wealth, power, or fame; it’s about faithfulness to God’ and His commands.

Think about how countercultural that is. We’re taught to chase goals and define success by numbers or promotions. Yet David, the warrior-king who had tasted victory and failure, knew better. Real life and real success flow from a heart surrendered to God’s Word.

This is counsel any parent would want to pass on: Be strong, but not in your own strength. Build your life not on shifting definitions of success, but on the solid ground of His Word.

Strength and obedience– that’s the foundation of a life well lived.

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Read “To Worship is to Obey God” also by Bryant Wright

 

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THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
July 29, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” 1 Corinthians 15:33

It’s been said, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Scripture puts it another way: “Bad company corrupts good character.” That truth has proven itself in every generation. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a parent, the company you keep shapes who you become.

We naturally absorb the attitudes, habits, and values of those closest to us. Spend time with people who gossip, and it won’t be long before you join in. Surround yourself with friends driven by selfish ambition, and you’ll begin wanting what they have. But when you walk closely with people marked by faith, humility, and integrity, those qualities begin to influence your own life.

That’s why intentional relationships matter so much. Choose friends who help you grow closer to Christ. Get connected to a small group. Serve alongside believers who live out their faith with consistency and joy. In your work, seek partnerships grounded in honesty and excellence.

This doesn’t mean isolating yourself from nonbelievers. Jesus spent time with sinners because He loved them. But He always influenced others toward truth—never the other way around. We want to be an influencer for good vs an influencer for evil.

So take an honest look at those who influence your decisions. Are they helping you grow spiritually, or pulling you away? Over time, your friends will shape your future. So, who will you choose to be most influenced by?

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Read “The Essence of Friendship” by Michael Kelley

 

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THE GLORY AWARDS
July 30, 2026
Jonathan Munson, Executive Director

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen”
1 Timothy 1:17

Have you ever noticed how many awards shows there are?

Off the top of my head, I can think of:

The Oscars.
The Golden Globes.
The Grammys.
The Tony Awards.
The Emmys.

All of these pertain to the entertainment industry. Now, think of all the awards in other industries (business, advertising, journalism, etc.), both locally and nationally. Once we add in global awards, the list is almost beyond comprehension.

Let me be clear. In and of itself, there is nothing wrong with giving or receiving an award. I’m simply making the point that humans love to honor and glorify ourselves. It comes naturally to us.

What doesn’t come naturally is living for the glory of God.

The sin in our hearts has turned us into “glory thieves,” as Paul Tripp says. We were created for “the praise of His glory” (Ephesians 1:12), but instead, we live for our own glory, stealing the glory that is rightfully His. Turning the spotlight on ourselves, our souls cry, “Look how amazing I am! Look at what I can do!”

But notice where the Apostle Paul aims the spotlight in today’s key verse. It’s focused right where it should be – on the King of Glory.

This verse is what’s known as a “doxology,” literally meaning ‘speak glory’ or ‘speak praise.’ Frankly, it’s one thing to read a doxology but another to live it. As I’ve mentioned, our world constantly urges us to craft a doxology focused on our own glory rather than God’s. And more often than not, we gladly oblige.

So, what can we do?

How’s it even possible to live for the glory of God?

Let me offer a few suggestions from the passage.

1. Be grateful for grace – Only one thing is powerful enough to rescue us from our obsession with glorifying ourselves: grace. Reading the preceding verses (1 Timothy 1:12-16), we notice a connection between grace and glory. Paul is so grateful for the grace of God that his heart explodes into this doxology.

If you and I want to live for His glory, we must wake up every day remembering the grace we’ve received…and still receive. As recipients of such amazing grace, how could we continue living as ‘glory thieves?’

1. Remember you are not the King – If we are followers of Jesus, He is our King. As the King of Glory, His reign should influence our actions, reactions, attitudes, choices, relationships, finances, etc. There shouldn’t be an area of our lives that is ‘off-limits’ to His Lordship. Living for His glory entails a continuous, ever-increasing surrender to His authority.

1. Your glory is not “eternal” or “immortal”- Life is fleeting. We’re just a ‘blip’ on the timeline of eternity. Most of the so-called ‘glorious things’ we’ve done won’t be remembered in fifty or a hundred years. I hate to say this, but any awards we might have won on earth will eventually rot in a landfill somewhere.

In that light, doesn’t it make sense to start living for the One who is “eternal” and “immortal?” Ten thousand years from now, we’ll still marvel at His glory…and have an eternity to go.

Today, you’ll write a doxology with the way you live your life.

The question is: Will it be about your glory or the King of Glory?

DIG DEEPER
Read “Using Your Life for God’s Glory” by Bryant Wright

 

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PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN
August 03, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“For this reason also, we have not ceased to pray for you.” Colossians 1:9

Do you pray for your children?

God has given us our children on loan for us to raise in His image.

It’s almost impossible to do that without praying for them.

For many years, my wife prayed prayers from Colossians 1:9-14 over our three sons.

Here are some ideas for you to try:

1. Pray that they will increase in the knowledge of God. The greatest hope most parents have for their children is that they will be happy, but a fulfilled life comes from knowing God. Without God, there is a nagging emptiness. Lots of people know about God, but knowing Him personally is different. For instance, you might know a lot about a celebrity or famous athlete, but you don’t know them personally.
2. Pray that they live a worthy life. Teach them that their lives should have a positive impact and that they will be people of trustworthy character.
3. Pray that they’re strengthened in God’s power. The world and evil influences will seek to pull our children down. They need God’s power to be strong, resist temptation, and do the right thing.
4. Pray that they’re grounded in the preaching and teaching of God’s Word as a key for discipleship in following Jesus.
5. Thank God for each child. Each child is a unique creation of God.

If you’ve never prayed regularly for your children, I hope these ideas serve as a starting point.

There is nothing we do for our children that is more important than our prayers.

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Read “Jesus Loved the Children” also by Bryant Wright

 

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August 4
The Help God Provides
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 66-67
• Romans 7

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Hebrews 1:14

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Hebrews 1:7-14
When commercial fisherman Scott Thompson fell out of his boat one moonless night in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast, he didn’t know if he’d survive. He swam hard after the boat, but the motor was running and he couldn’t reach it. So he attempted to swim to a distant oil platform in the darkness. Beginning to lose hope, Thompson heard a splash in the cold water near him. A harbor seal swam with him for a while, nudging him along toward the platform. Five hours later, Thompson completed the long swim and described the seal as “an angel” sent to help him.
The writer of the book of Hebrews describes angels as “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14). The passage highlights the greatness of Jesus and emphasizes that angels—wonderful and glorious beings that they are—exist to further His purposes in saving us. Jesus sustains “all things by his powerful word” (v. 3).
All around us is an unseen reality in which God sends angels to aid those who have gladly received the good news of Jesus. Sometimes our nights may be long, and we may wonder if we can keep going. But He’ll always give us the help we need—help that will nudge us on in Him.
By: James Banks



Reflect & Pray
In what ways has God sent you unexpected help? How might He use you to help others today?
I praise You today, loving God, knowing that because You sustain all things, I’ll one day be able to praise You forever!

 

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ARE YOU WILLING?
August 04, 2026
Jerry Maxfield, Guest Contributor

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Do you mean what you say?

This passage from the Apostle Paul is well known and oft-quoted. You and I can repeat his words, but they often become empty rhetoric rather than something applicable to our daily lives.

For context, look at what precedes this bold statement in scripture. Paul is describing contentment. He challenges us to “be anxious for nothing” (Phil. 4:6) and to allow the peace of God to guard our hearts and minds. Paul even declares that he has learned to be content in whatever circumstance he finds himself. Can you say that with conviction? I don’t know about you, but for me, this is easier said than done!

Contentment can be defined as a state of peaceful happiness. It can also mean accepting or being satisfied with a particular thing or condition. With those definitions in mind, can you honestly be content with an unwanted health diagnosis or a strained financial situation? How about being “happy” with an unjust decision or an undeserved action against you?

True spiritual contentment is fully trusting in Jesus Christ to be Who He says He is in your life. Our contentment rests on genuine humility in His sovereignty and His promises. When Moses questioned his own inadequacies, the Lord said to him in Exodus 3:14, “I AM WHO I AM.” We, too, can trust in Who He is. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is faithful. And through it all, He will not forsake us. He promises. We can be content in knowing just that.

The late evangelical author and Navigator, Jerry Bridges, frames a desired posture for the contented heart before the Lord with this prayer:

Lord, I am willing.
I am willing to receive what You give,
…to lack what You withhold,
…to relinquish what you take,
…to suffer what you inflict
…and to be what you require.

Are you willing?

If so, you will find contentment.

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Read “Finding Contentment” by Bryant Wright

 

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August 5
Family in God
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 68-69
• Romans 8:1-21

Don’t you know me, Philip . . . ? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.
John 14:9

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John 14:5-11
“What makes you smile when you think about your son?” That was my question for Clarence—a younger man I was mentoring. The proud father proceeded to share some of his bright four-year-old’s accomplishments. One particular detail left me amused. Not only does the child have his father’s first and last names, but he already looks so much like his father that he can unlock his father’s smartphone using facial recognition!
In John 14, Jesus made it clear how closely He resembled His Father. When an inquisitive Philip requested, “Lord, show us the Father” (v. 8), Jesus responded, “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (v. 9). How was it that the Father was revealed through the Son? It was through Jesus’ “words” (v. 10) and “works” (v. 11) that God’s love, mercy, grace, and more were brilliantly displayed.
Empowered by God’s Spirit, believers in Jesus are privileged to share family likeness. The invisible God becomes visible through His children. Regarding Christlike love, John reminds us, “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us” (1 John 4:12 nlt).
By: Arthur Jackson



Reflect & Pray
What is it about your words and deeds that remind others of Jesus? How might you pray about the Holy Spirit working in and through you to bring honor to God the Father and Christ the Son?
Dear Father, please strengthen me to love Jesus, and to live like Him and for Him.

 

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FEEL PUT DOWN FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN?
August 05, 2026
Bryant Wright, Founder

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven…” Matthew 5:11-12

In the New Testament, before Saul became Paul, he was a religious terrorist – persecuting, arresting, and, at times, even approving the killing of Christians.

But Paul’s real hostility was not so much toward the church as it was toward Jesus.

Christians, please remember this. It’s important.

And as you go through life:

When you are mocked by others.
When you feel excluded by others.
When you feel persecuted by others, recognize that these people are not really angry with you as a person.

They’re angry because you love Jesus.

They probably have absolutely no idea that their battle isn’t with the Christians, per se. It’s because of Who that Christians profess to believe in – and His name is Jesus.

When you feel put down for being a Christian, don’t take it personally. Instead, seek to love them, forgive them, and pray for them.

Who knows? Your positive witness to them may convict their hearts of their need for Jesus.

They may see in you what they want for themselves.

What if the only Jesus they see is in you?

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Read “Persecuted in America?” also by Bryant Wright

 

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August 7
God Is Greater
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 72-73
• Romans 9:1-15

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8

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1 Peter 5:6-11
Before he became famous, the Mongolian warlord Genghis Khan (ca. ad 1162-1227) killed his own half brother to advance his position in the family. As he solidified his power, he began to build an empire more expansive than Alexander the Great’s, stretching from Asia’s Pacific coast to Eastern Europe. Ruthless in his tactics, the khan and his army left a trail of death and destruction everywhere they advanced. His devastating military forays are unparalleled in recorded history.
Today we face a vicious foe even more intimidating than a marauding army—an enemy who wants to conquer and devastate our souls. The apostle Peter cautioned, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). This enemy is cunning and dangerous like a great warrior and is much more than we can handle on our own. But we have great reason for hope. The apostle John wrote, “The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). This “one who is in you” is the Holy Spirit Himself. We need not fear the enemy of our souls.
As we rely on the Holy Spirit, we gain confidence that our lives are guarded from the one who’s trying to conquer our souls. Our God is greater. We can trust Him to be with us in everything.
By: Bill Crowder



Reflect & Pray
When have you sensed the enemy’s opposition? How did you respond?
Loving God, thank You that You’re greater than my enemy and have already defeated him. Please help me rely on Your Spirit.

 

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August 10
Hope in God
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 79-80
• Romans 11:1-18

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:25

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Lamentations 3:19-26
Because of his father’s alcoholism and mistreatment of his mother, Pablo left home when he was a teenager. He moved in with an uncle, graduated high school, married, and had three children. But sadly, Pablo began repeating the same destructive behavior he’d once fled. His own alcohol addiction and behavior began to tear his family apart. Soon, it was all gone—his marriage, family, job, and home. “My life was terrible, and it got worse,” he said.
Finally he turned to a treatment facility for help. “I was in bad shape, and God opened the door for me.” One day after praying, he experienced God through the beauty of nature. Soon his youngest daughter noticed he’d changed, and reconciled with him. Today he’s working to rebuild trust with his other children.
In Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah grieved over the plight of his people, who had turned from God and were exiled to Babylon: “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall . . . and my soul is downcast within me” (Lamentations 3:19-20). Like the Israelites, Pablo was far from God. And like Jeremiah, he found hope in God: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (vv. 22-23).
Like Pablo, the Israelites got a fresh start. We can turn to God and find hope.
By: Alyson Kieda



Reflect & Pray
Are you looking for hope? How is God inviting you to hope in Him?
Dear God, thank You for offering me a renewed relationship with You.

 

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August 11
What My Rental Car Taught Me
Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 81-83
• Romans 11:19-36

You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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1 Corinthians 6:12-20
I recently traveled to Los Angeles and had to rent a car. Soon, I was driving through narrow downtown lanes, full of traffic and people. I found myself driving very carefully, slower than normal. Why? Well, I didn’t want to have an accident. But I really didn’t want to damage my rental car. It wasn’t mine, after all. I was just, well, borrowing it.
Most of the time, we’d rather be owners than renters. But as I drove, I couldn’t help but think that renting that car illustrated something important about my relationship to God.
Scripture teaches that even our bodies—which we might think we own—don’t belong to us. In a larger conversation about sexual sin in 1 Corinthians 6, Paul concludes, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” (vv. 19-20).
I’ll admit, it’s hard to completely comprehend that my body isn’t my own. Still, God calls us to honor Him with it. To care for our bodies. To realize that we’re stewards—renters, if you will—of these vessels He’s given us, that we might use them to honor and serve the one whose own broken body and blood saves us.
By: Adam R. Holz



Reflect & Pray
How do you respond to the idea that God wants us to honor Him with our bodies? How could this truth change how you live?
Dear Father, thank You for the amazing gift of my body. Please help me to honor You by using it to love and serve others today.