Proverbs 27:17
Thursday, April 30, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer:
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer:
Loving Others
Loving Others
In some of the most poetic verses in the Bible, Paul taught us about love. And it’s love that gives value to our actions, because love gives us the servant’s heart that God wants us to have. Love is not about personal fulfillment, a goal, or heightened emotion. It is not egotistical. In these verses, Paul intentionally included things that exist for the benefit of others: the gifts of prophecy and knowledge are used to teach others; faith demands trusting in something other than ourselves; and surrendering possessions means nothing unless there is a recipient.
In all ways, love is as much about giving as receiving. Loving others means opening our lives to others, even when it’s not convenient for ourselves. It means listening long and intently to others while they share themselves with you; it means forgiving others because holding grudges is selfish. Let’s intentionally think about the love we give to others, and be thankful for the love we receive in return.
A Prayer for When You Can’t Focus
A Prayer for When You Can’t Focus
Ever feel like your brain is made of tabs? Open, buzzing, unfocused—and no idea where the music is coming from?
You sit down to do one thing, and suddenly you’ve opened seven apps, reheated your coffee twice, and somehow ended up deep diving into the plot of a movie you haven’t seen in years or on a rabbit Wikipedia trail following the genealogy of European monarchs (just us?).
We all have days when our minds just won’t settle.
Whether you’re trying to work, study, pray, or just rest, it can be frustrating to feel like your brain’s all over the place. But we’re not the first people to struggle with this. The Psalms are full of people asking God to help them remember, concentrate, stay the course.
The writers of Scripture knew that distraction wasn’t just about attention span—it was often a symptom of stress, worry, fear, or grief. And instead of powering through, they brought that to God.
If you’re feeling scattered, here’s a prayer to bring your full, distracted self before the One who still holds you close. You don’t need perfect concentration to be close to him. Just a willing heart—even a distracted one.
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