Anxious or afraid? Here’s what God says:

What are you anxious about?

Look around and you’ll quickly see that our world is filled with instability and uncertainty. Every day seems to bring with it another disheartening news headline or unanswered question. In the midst of life’s struggles, how do we hold onto hope?

We fix our eyes on Jesus.

God promises that He will never leave us or forsake us. As we seek His heart, we find hope for our souls and strength to face whatever is in front of us. Our situation may not change, but when we spend time in God’s Word, our perspective shifts.

When you call on me,
when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.

Jeremiah 29:12

If you’re looking for more encouragement, try one of these Plans about anxiety and fear. Allow God to comfort you and fill you with His peace.

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A Prayer for Peace…

Lord God, life is hard and uncertain, but we know that You are in control and that nothing is impossible for You. Thank You for promising to never leave or forsake us. And thank You for promising to complete the good work that You started within us.

Nothing we go through ever surprises You. Please give us Your strength so that we can endure the situations we can’t control. Help us to trust You when we don’t understand. Fill us with the confident hope that You will see us through life’s storms, even if You don’t immediately rescue us from them.

God, You have said, “Seek my face.” And we are seeking Your face, God. We want to worship You, Jesus. Please answer us quickly as we call to You. Heal our land, and fill us with Your peace.

In Jesus’ name.

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Plans for you, by women we admire.

Think of women who inspire you…

These women make your life better—just by being a part of your life.

They’re the women who encourage you by their love for God and other people. The ones who embrace courage and compassion, and challenge you to become the best version of yourself.

Today, thank God for those women. Then, start a Plan from inspirational women committed to helping others seek God every day.

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Should you change the way you think?

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What are you thinking about?

How you think shapes your life.

Reset your mind and rediscover your purpose by changing the way you think, the way you live, and the way you lead.

Start fresh with these new Plans:

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21-Day Challenge Results are HERE!

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Over the month of February, you, the global YouVersion Community, came together and completed over 120 million Plan days — an all-time Challenge record!

You inspire us.

To everyone who took part in the 21-Day Challenge: thank you. Your commitment to seeking God and community is why this Challenge was a success.

Now… Maintain your momentum.

Each Plan day you completed for the 21-Day Challenge contributed to building a Bible habit. One way to keep your habit alive is by increasing your Perfect Weeks. Just keep reading a Plan day every day to link your weeks together.

And with thousands of Plans to choose from, you’re only a few clicks away from your next favorite:

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Completed the 21-Day Challenge? Yay, you!

To see your badge, go to your profile (in your Bible App) and select Badges.¹

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¹ If you don’t see your 21-Day Challenge badge yet, don’t worry! It may take a few days for your badge to show up.

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What is Lent? 4 Different Ways to Practice

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Pause for a moment and look outside. What do you see? What makes you smile?

Whatever you just described, think about this: what you saw was always there — it was just waiting for you to pause and notice it.

That’s the basic purpose of Lent: to create space in the middle of life’s responsibilities to appreciate what’s always been there: God’s presence.

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“…You are worried and troubled over so many things, but just one is needed. Mary has chosen the right thing, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:41-42

…What IS Lent?

Lent is a 40-day period of stillness, focus, and repentance leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Based on Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, Lent is an important tool that can help you stay attuned to God’s voice as you reflect on His sacrificial love.

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
Psalm 46:10

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While Lent does include personal sacrifice, the goal of this time isn’t to “better” your life, but to center your life on what matters most: the One who made you and died for you.

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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

Lent begins today. However you choose to practice it, we hope you’ll spend the next 40 days creating space in your soul to reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial suffering and the power of His resurrection.

Together, let’s make space for what matters.

Here are 4 great ways to practice Lent:

(And, they include your Bible App!)

1. Memorize the Verse of the Day

Our outlook on life changes when we get God’s Word inside of us. If you’ve always wanted to memorize Scripture but were never sure where to start, commit to memorizing the Verse of the Day for 40 days!

If you start today, you’ll know 40 passages by Resurrection Sunday, and you’ll be well on your way to establishing a lifelong habit.

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2. Create a Prayer List

Prayer is simply an honest conversation between you and God. And, it’s a great discipline to begin during Lent. Becoming a person who prays confidently may take some practice, but you can get started by committing at least 10 minutes a day to prayer.

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3. Start a Lent Devotional

One of the best ways to draw closer to God is by spending time in His Word. If you’re not sure where to start, pick a Lent Plan in your Bible App and complete one Plan day, every day, for all 40 days of Lent.

To get the most from your Plan, set up daily reminders in Plan settings. Then, invite a few trusted friends to join you and reflect together on what God is doing in your lives.

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4. Practice Generosity

God modeled what generosity looks like when He sacrificed His greatest treasure for us. During the next 40 days, draw near to God through irrational generosity.

There are lots of meaningful ways you can give financially to what God is doing throughout the world. Take a moment and ask God to show you how you can bless those around you.

(If YouVersion has made a difference in your walk with God and you want to give back, you can do that on our YouVersion Giving page.)

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