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April 14 - Think Before You Leap
APRIL 14 - Think Before You Leap
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:15; Psalm 43; Mark 14
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3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon
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“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” — Proverbs 14:15 (ESV)
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” — Psalm 43:5 (ESV)
“And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’” — Mark 14:22 (ESV)
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Have you ever jumped into something too quickly and wished you had slowed down first? Maybe it was believing a rumor, trusting the wrong friend, or making a decision without thinking it through. Proverbs 14:15 reminds us to be careful about what we believe and the choices we make. Life throws so many voices at us—social media, friends, even our own emotions—but not all of them lead to truth.
In Psalm 43, the writer feels discouraged but chooses to put his hope in God instead of his feelings. And in Mark 14, Jesus takes time during His last meal with the disciples to give them something lasting and meaningful—His very presence through communion. All three passages teach us that when life feels confusing, noisy, or heavy, we need to pause, think, and anchor our decisions and emotions in God’s truth.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Check Before You Believe: How can you make sure the voices or information you listen to line up with God’s wisdom instead of just reacting to everything you hear?
2. Hope in Hard Times: Like the psalmist in Psalm 43:5, how can you remind yourself to hope in God when you feel discouraged or overwhelmed?
3. Remember What Matters: How does focusing on Jesus’ sacrifice, like in Mark 14:22, help you stay grounded when everything else feels uncertain?
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BOTTOM LINE
Wise choices and lasting hope come when we slow down, seek God’s truth, and anchor our lives in Him.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my source of truth and hope. Help me to slow down, think carefully, and make choices that honor You. When life feels confusing or discouraging, remind me to place my trust in You and to stay grounded in Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 14:15; Psalm 43; Mark 14
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3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon
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“The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” — Proverbs 14:15 (ESV)
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” — Psalm 43:5 (ESV)
“And as they were eating, he took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’” — Mark 14:22 (ESV)
________________________________________
Have you ever jumped into something too quickly and wished you had slowed down first? Maybe it was believing a rumor, trusting the wrong friend, or making a decision without thinking it through. Proverbs 14:15 reminds us to be careful about what we believe and the choices we make. Life throws so many voices at us—social media, friends, even our own emotions—but not all of them lead to truth.
In Psalm 43, the writer feels discouraged but chooses to put his hope in God instead of his feelings. And in Mark 14, Jesus takes time during His last meal with the disciples to give them something lasting and meaningful—His very presence through communion. All three passages teach us that when life feels confusing, noisy, or heavy, we need to pause, think, and anchor our decisions and emotions in God’s truth.
________________________________________
THINK ABOUT IT
1. Check Before You Believe: How can you make sure the voices or information you listen to line up with God’s wisdom instead of just reacting to everything you hear?
2. Hope in Hard Times: Like the psalmist in Psalm 43:5, how can you remind yourself to hope in God when you feel discouraged or overwhelmed?
3. Remember What Matters: How does focusing on Jesus’ sacrifice, like in Mark 14:22, help you stay grounded when everything else feels uncertain?
________________________________________
BOTTOM LINE
Wise choices and lasting hope come when we slow down, seek God’s truth, and anchor our lives in Him.
________________________________________
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my source of truth and hope. Help me to slow down, think carefully, and make choices that honor You. When life feels confusing or discouraging, remind me to place my trust in You and to stay grounded in Your Word. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.