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Start the Mid-Year Challenge!

Mid-Year Challenge

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

ISAIAH 40:31

Take a moment to reflect on the past few months. What have you learned? What have you overcome? How have you grown closer to Christ?

Right now, no matter what these past few months have looked like, we have an opportunity to allow God to renew our minds and souls.

And one of the best ways to partner with God as He moves in our lives is to take on new challenges. So this month, let’s intentionally pursue Christ together by taking part in the Mid-Year Challenge.

How to start the Mid-Year Challenge:

Get the 2021 Mid-Year Challenge Badge by completing at least one Plan day for 7 days in a row during the month of July.

Mid-Year Challenge Badge

To get the most out of your Challenge, invite a few trusted friends to join you. And, make sure you don’t miss any days by setting up daily reminders in your Plan settings.

Ready to get started? Pick your Plan now:

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Resources for Your Older Kids

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Think of the older kids in your life. They’ve been using Bible App for Kids, but you may be noticing that they’re ready for more mature Bible-based tools. This puts them—and you—in a unique transition period. As they start to ask harder questions and figure out how to seek God in a way that’s uniquely their own, here are 3 ways you can come alongside them and continue to help them grow spiritually:

  1. Read Bible App for Kids Plans together

    2. Help your kids transition to engaging with Scripture in the Bible App by reading Bible App for Kids Plans together. Each Plan teaches life lessons based on a Bible App for Kids story, and they’re a great way to help older kids explore the YouVersion Bible App.

    Simply open your YouVersion App and search for Bible App for Kids Plans.

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  2. Watch Kids Bible Experience

    3. Much like Verse of the Day Stories, Kids Bible Experience offers a daily video teaching and reflection questions that help preteens connect with God in a way that’s uniquely theirs.

    Consider going through the experience with your kids and use the reflection questions as a launching point for deeper discussions.

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  3. Complete Plans as a family

    4. If your kids are starting to age out of Bible App for Kids, there is plenty of other content within YouVersion made with them in mind. Here are some of them:

At your next family time, consider going through one of these steps together, and talk about the biblical themes that stand out to you.

And no matter what next steps you take, we’re here to partner with you. You play an important role in how your children seek God and respond to Scripture, and we’re grateful that you choose to intentionally lead your children spiritually.

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Where are your thoughts taking you?

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

A Prayer to Renew Your Mind

God, sometimes when I look at the world around me, I feel overwhelmed by anxiety, and my thoughts start to spiral. Oh God, please help me. I need You to change the way I think.

Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts, and Your ways are better than mine. You give hope to the hopeless, and strength to the weak. You alone can renew my mind and remind me of my purpose.

So today, help me to take every thought captive as I give You my concerns. Remind me that You are with me, and that You will continue to instruct and guide me.

Counsel me as I reflect on Your Word, and help me to apply Your truths to my life. Give me the strength I need to do what is right, and help me to pursue You above all else—always.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Thank God for Godly Men

Father and daughter

To the dads who cared during hard times, and cheered for us in the good ones…

To the men who showed us what it means to work hard and show up consistently…

To the father figures who offered us timely advice and practical support…

To the men who continue to support, encourage, and inspire us…

Thank you for showing us what it looks like to be a godly dad. You are seen. You are called. You are valued. You are loved.

We hope this special Verse Image encourages you:

Proverbs 20:7 Verse Image

Today—whether you’re a dad or mom, mentor, or student—think about the father figures who have positively impacted your life. Let them know you appreciate them by sharing this Verse Image. It only takes a moment to show someone honor and thanks.

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Want to change lives? Live generously.

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For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

MATTHEW 6:21

If you looked at where you spend your time and resources, what would it show that you value?

At YouVersion, our mission is to help our Community experience intimacy with God every day. We want to see people from every nation and language daily drawing closer to God. That’s one of the reasons we create Verse of the Day Stories, Guided Prayers, and Verse Images: so that people around the world can experience God’s love and truth in fresh, personal ways.

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We don’t want anything to prevent people like you from personally knowing God, which is one of the reasons why YouVersion will always be free.

Our desire is that as you experience God’s love, it transforms what you value, and inspires you to live generously as well.

When you share what God has given you, you model God’s love to a broken world. This deepens your intimacy with God, and it also creates opportunities for other people to draw closer to Him.

Just imagine—your generosity could impact someone’s eternity.

One way to cultivate a life of generosity is by financially supporting the ministry of YouVersion. And when you do, you get to take part in something that has lasting value: helping people around the world experience God’s generous love.

Today, consider asking God to show you how He wants you to use the resources He’s given you, and then watch as He faithfully multiplies your gift to bless others.

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