AUGUST 30 - Living With Truth and Joy3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:17–21; Psalm 100; 2 John 1; 3 John 1//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge… for they will increase your days and years of life and peace.” — Proverbs 22:17, 20–21 (ESV)“Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” — Psalm 100:3 (ESV)“I rejoiced greatly that I found some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.” — 2 John 1:4 (ESV)“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in whatever you accomplish for the brothers and sisters, and it will be counted to you.” — 3 John 1:8 (ESV)________________________________________Life can feel confusing sometimes. There’s school pressure, friendships that change, and the constant pull of social media. How do you know what’s right and what’s worth following? Proverbs 22 reminds us that listening to wisdom and applying it to our hearts brings life, peace, and a future full of purpose. Psalm 100 points out that we belong to God—He made us, and He cares for us. 2 John celebrates walking in truth, while 3 John highlights that faithfully living out God’s love doesn’t go unnoticed. These passages show that life becomes brighter, stronger, and more meaningful when we combine truth, wisdom, and faithful action.You don’t have to figure everything out at once. By listening, learning, and choosing to live truthfully, you are planting seeds that grow into lasting joy and impact. Small acts of faithfulness—standing up for what is right, helping a friend, showing kindness—matter more than you think. God sees them, and He uses them to shape your life and the lives of others.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Listen and Apply: Are you taking time to hear wisdom from God and others, and apply it to your life (Proverbs 22:17, 20–21)?2. Identity in God: How does knowing you belong to God (Psalm 100:3) change the way you handle challenges or peer pressure?3. Faithfulness Counts: What small, faithful actions can you do today that reflect God’s love and truth (2 John 1:4; 3 John 1:8)?________________________________________BOTTOM LINELiving in God’s truth and faithfully applying His wisdom leads to joy, purpose, and a life that honors Him.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for Your wisdom, Your love, and the truth that guides my life. Help me to listen, learn, and apply Your Word in every situation. Teach me to walk in Your truth, act faithfully, and show Your love to others, knowing that You see and reward even the small things I do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.