As the school year, sports, and activities fill up our calendars, the pressure to keep up can feel overwhelming. As tonight's prayer and devotional reminds us, between supply runs, carpools, and endless sign-ups, our schedules quickly balloon with commitments.
Amanda shares how her own family calendar—packed with multiple kids’ needs, sports, and events—reminded her of the importance of pausing before saying yes to just one more thing. Instead of letting the season run us, we can invite God to guide our steps and direct our plans.
Each year, Amanda’s church begins August with 21 days of prayer to prepare for the coming season. Maybe this fall, God is inviting you to pause, pray, and surrender every calendar item into His care. When we do, we find peace, joy, and wisdom for the season ahead.
Tonight’s Scripture: Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer
Father,
Thank You for the opportunities and blessings in the season ahead. Before I fill my calendar, I surrender my plans to You. Guide my steps, open the doors only You can open, and close the ones I’m not meant to walk through. Anchor my heart in peace and joy as I enter this fall. May my schedule reflect not just busyness, but Your purpose.
Amen.
🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon
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Which commitments bring true joy and meaning to your life, and which simply drain you? What might you need to release this season?
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Consider choosing a set number of days—7, 14, or 21—to pray daily over your calendar and commitments before the fall rush begins.
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Pick a key verse to ground you this season. Post it in your home and let it remind you to stay rooted in God’s presence.
📣 Calls to Action
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🗓️ Take 15 minutes this week to pray over your calendar before adding more commitments.
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📝 Write down one verse to carry with you this fall as your anchor.
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