For August 7, 2026
Dialing it Back by Greg Holmes, D.MIN – Director of Missions serving 17 churches
HOW OFTEN we have heard that life is a marathon, not a sprint. And yet, how often do we need to hear it again? Every day has trials. “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” (Matt. 6:31) Jesus reminds us pointedly that these problems are common to us all. But, nevertheless, these trials, and trials more severe, take a steady toll from us. Overcoming the first trial of the day starts the process of withdrawals from our reserves of inner strength. In each successive trial, our bankroll of spiritual energy is assailed by the intentional warfare waged against us by the enemy of our souls. “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Pet. 5:8)