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Today's Word

friday, july 24 2026

Let us pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters

Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
- Psalm 23:4–5

According to data from the Christian organization Open Doors, there are more than 365 million Christians around the world who face discrimination, mistreatment, and high levels of persecution simply because they love Jesus. Did you know that? They are people just like you and me, who want to live out their faith freely but cannot.

They walk through the valley of the shadow of death every day. At any moment, a family member could betray them and turn them in to the authorities. A neighbor might set fire to their house or physically attack them. Their boss could fire them, or their school might say they are no longer welcome. Christians endure all this and more every day in many countries.

What can you do for them today? You can pray! Pray to God for the protection of each of His children who live in places where the Christian faith is rejected and hated. Pray for the perseverance of these believers, that they may remain firm in such a hostile environment. You can also pray for God’s supernatural intervention to strengthen and deliver our brothers and sisters.

Choose to stand with your suffering brothers and sisters in prayer. It’s a powerful way to take part in what God is doing around the world.

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
- Romans 12:15

Would you like to learn how to persevere in the Lord amid persecution and trials? Read: Bible Verses to get you Through Difficult Times

Yesterday's Word

Have a powerful relationship with God!

This is the greatest commandment! To have a powerful relationship with God, you need to fully involve every area of your life.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
- Mark 12:30

Mark 12:30 is a significant passage in Scripture that highlights the essence of humanity’s relationship with God. These words summarize our highest priority: unconditional love for God.

The command to love God with all your heart emphasizes that we should be completely committed and sincere. This is not merely a superficial love; it requires deep and genuine devotion. Loving God with all your soul means surrendering yourself completely and maintaining a close spiritual connection with Him. The reference to the mind emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge of God, understanding His ways, and applying that understanding in our daily lives.

Furthermore, loving God with all your strength means acting with determination and wholehearted dedication. It is an invitation to use all the energy of our body, mind, and heart to serve God and others.

Mark 12:30 offers profound guidance regarding the central purpose of human life: a transformative relationship with the Creator. This verse challenges every individual to place God above all else, seeking true fellowship with Him and demonstrating love through complete surrender and constant devotion.

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Day Before Yesterday's Word

Renew your mind

“Nothing is going right for me… My life is worth nothing, the problems never end…” It is so easy to have negative thoughts! These thoughts corrupt our lives.

God does not want you to live like this. The Bible says that you can renew your mind. How? By thinking about good things!

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
- Philippians 4:8

Examine your thoughts according to what the verse in Philippians says, and you will see how your attitude will change. You will discover that by controlling your thoughts, you will feel more joy and gratitude.

The reality is that all who are saved have many reasons to thank God. Think about all the blessings He has given you and be grateful! You will open your mind and your heart to the direction God desires to give to your life.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Romans 12:2

Change your thoughts, allow God to reign over them, and experience the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.