9th March 2026

Help Starts WIth Prayer

Jehoshaphat feared,

and set himself to seek the Lord.

2 Chronicles 20:3

Today's Bible Reading:2 Chronicles 20:1–12.

When times of trouble come, it is a very natural thing to pray. Jehoshaphat, an experienced national leader in ancient Israel, prayed too during a crisis. Three nations had united against him, and they were coming to attack his people. Although he had more than two decades of experience, he decided to ask God what to do. He prayed, “[We] will cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear us and save us” (2 Chronicles 20:9). He also asked for guidance, saying, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (v 12).

Jehoshaphat’s humble approach to the challenge opened his heart to God’s involvement, which came in the form of encouragement and divine intervention (v 15-17 & 22). No matter how much experience we have in certain areas, praying for help and guidance develops a holy reliance on God. It reminds us that He knows more than we do, and He is ultimately in control. It puts us in a humble place—a place where He is pleased to respond and support us, no matter what the outcome may be.

Prayer: Dear God, thank You for listening and responding to prayer. I worship You as the all-knowing, all-powerful God. Please help me in each challenge I face today. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

8th March 2026

True, Eternal Peace

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you;

not as the world gives do I give to you.

Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:27

Today's Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18.

Meaningless feelings or talk about peace will not bring it to the world. Peace is more than five little letters written or painted on to a piece of cloth or a placard, carried on a march or parade. True peace is not a mere cessation of hostilities, a momentary halt in the heat of war. Rather, true peace is something positive. It is a specific relationship with God into which a person is brought. It is a spiritual reality in a human heart which has come into vital contact with the infinite God. True peace, lasting peace is found only in a relationship with God, through His Son, Jesus Christ. It is a peace that remains when the world around us is falling apart, It is a peace that gives strength and calm in the storms of life. Do you have this peace in your heart today?

Prayer: Your everlasting peace Father God, transcends the promises of mankind. I thank You for Your Peace, found only in knowing the Lord Jesus. Amen.

7th March 2026

Tired Tents

"We who are in this tent groan, being burdened,

not because we want to be unclothed,

but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life."

2 Corinthians 5:4

Today's Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:5.

Though the awareness of our fragile human existence happens relatively early in life, we become more conscious of it as we age. Indeed, time picks our pockets. The vitality of youth surrenders reluctantly to the reality of ageing (see Ecclesiastes 12:1-7). Our bodies—our tents—get tired.

But tired tents need not equate to tired trust. Hope and heart need not fade as we age. “Therefore we do not lose heart,” the apostle says (2 Cor 4:16). The One who has made our bodies has made Himself at home there through His Spirit. And when this body can no longer serve us, we will have a dwelling not subject to breaks, aches, sickness and pain—we will “have a building from God, an eternal house in Heaven” (5:1).

Prayer: Father, thank You for Your continual presence. When I am physically uncomfortable, help me to trust You even as I anticipate an eternal dwelling that will last forever. In the name of Christ, I pray. Amen.