June 27, 2020


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Afternoon Bible Verse
"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."
Mark 11:25 (KJV)



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Afternoon Bible Study
One of the most challenging experiences we have in life is learning to forgive. Letting go of hurt feelings and pain that was inflicted by others is not easy. Sometimes holding onto a grudge may seem like a good idea, and we have no problem justifying it. The payoff, however, isn't worth it.

Unforgiveness robs us of our peace … and is in opposition to God's attitude toward us.

So, how can we forgive? The answer is found through prayer and living a life that honors God. When we study scripture, we learn that prayer is a vertical relationship between our Heavenly Father and us. Forgiveness is the horizontal relationship between us and others.

And the benefits of forgiving others are countless.

First, God's peace will fill our hearts and minds. Without harboring bitterness, the Holy Spirit can move freely in our lives.


Next, when we forgive someone, it reminds us of how the Lord forgives us. In fact, as this afternoon's verse says, if we want to receive God's forgiveness, we must learn to forgive others. We can't hate our neighbor and love God at the same time. Hatred and love cannot coexist in our hearts.

It's as simple as this: If we want God to answer our prayers, we have to let go of hateful feelings and unforgiveness and allow Him to handle the difficult situations in our lives.
Afternoon Prayer
Dear Lord, today, I ask you to search my heart for any bitterness that lingers there. I know that it hinders my relationship with you. So help me make things right with those who have hurt me--even if that means letting go of feelings I've tried to justify. I want to glorify you with my life. In Jesus's name, amen.
Yesterday Afternoon
June 26, 2020
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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse
"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."
Psalm 107: 8-9 (KJV)



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Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study
"On this Thanksgiving, it is important that we give thanks to God first and foremost. As we say our thanksgiving blessing, let us thank Him for the food on our table and for all the life He has given us. Thank Him for all the good He has brought us. Thank Him for giving food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty."


We must also remember those who aren't as fortunate on Thanksgiving as we may be. Pray for them and help them however we can. If they lack food, give food to them so they may have a good Thanksgiving and remember God just as we do. Remember, Thanksgiving is a time to come together with those around us and take joy in what God has provided for us.
Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer
Lord, on this Thanksgiving I want to thank you for all that you have provided for me. Thanks to you, I have food to eat and water to drink. Please help those who don't have any food or water and allow me to do all I can to help others who are less fortunate. Let them one day have the same thanks that I do for what you have given me. You are so great--and I don't just thank you today, but every day for being a part of my life. In your holy name I pray, amen.
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