Wednesday, August 25th
Reading:
Ecclesiastes 3-5, Psalm 101, NT Catch Up
Prayer:
- In our Old Testament reading today, we get to read that beautiful poem known as A Time for Everything in Ecclesiastes 3. Pray through this reflection from the Gospel Transformation Study Bible,”These verses remind us that while God’s timing is not always ours, it is always best and sufficient for all that must occur in this fallen world. We are not necessarily faithless or cursed because at times we face the vagaries of this life. Rather, we face all that we must with the understanding that the God of grace will time all things as he knows is best. Jesus would also come in ‘the fullness of time’ (Gal 4:4-5) to fulfill God’s perfectly timed plan of salvation (Mark 1:15; John 7:30; 13:1; Rom 5:6). For Christians, the purpose of time is ‘to be conformed to the image of his Son’ (Rom 8:29). Such conformity even rejoices in sufferings, knowing that all the moments of our lives ‘work together’ for our good (Rom 8:28).”
- Woodlands Youth is hosting its last “Summer Chill” tonight. Pray for good weather, a good Word from God, and good times for the students. Ask that God would give lots of strength to students and leaders to start off the school year well!
- Please pray for Zac and Becky as they seek to proclaim the gospel of Jesus among the international community in the Wisconsin Dells.*
*If you’d like more information on these workers, please contact Whitney.