Daily Bible Plan - Day 65

29 April 2025

This bible plan was created by Nicky and Pippa Gumbal.

Prayer of the Day

Lord, thank You that You are the God who turns lives around. Thank You that no one is beyond Your reach. Help me to cry out to You when I am in despair and to trust that You can turn my mourning into dancing. Teach me to stay alert, to guard my heart, and to live with hope and anticipation of Your great return. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and use me to bring Your joy and restoration to others. Amen.

Scriptures of the Day

• Psalm 30:8–12 – "You turned my wailing into dancing."

• Mark 13:1–31 – "At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory."

• Leviticus 14:1–57 – "The priest shall make atonement for them, and they will be clean."

• Romans 3:21–25 – "God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood."

How God Turns Lives Around

God is in the business of transformation. He takes broken lives and brings healing, turns despair into joy, and transforms mourning into dancing. No matter how deep the pain or the failure, God’s power to restore is greater.

Cry Out to God for a Turnaround (Psalm 30:8–12)

David cried out to God in the depths of his distress, and God answered by turning his mourning into joyful dancing. In the same way, when we call on God for mercy, He hears us and moves on our behalf. Big John’s story is a living testimony to this truth. From addiction, homelessness, and broken relationships, God turned his life around completely, bringing healing, restoration, and joy. The God who answered David’s cry is still turning lives around today.

Watch for God’s Great Turnaround (Mark 13:1–31)

Jesus warned His disciples that even the most impressive things on earth, like the magnificent temple, would one day fall. He spoke of wars, famines, earthquakes, and distress, but urged His followers not to lose heart. These were signs pointing toward a greater hope—the return of Jesus in power and glory. Just before the dawn is the darkest hour, but God’s ultimate turnaround is coming. In the midst of trials, Jesus calls us to stay awake, stay faithful, and keep our hearts focused on Him.

Experience Cleansing Through Jesus (Leviticus 14:1–57)

The rituals for cleansing in Leviticus pointed to a deeper need—a need for spiritual purification that only Jesus could provide. Through His sacrifice, we are washed clean, not just outwardly but inwardly. The blood of the perfect Lamb, shed on the cross, brings atonement and transforms our hearts. Just as the priest declared the leper clean, Jesus declares us forgiven, restored, and made whole.

Thank God for the Greatest Turnaround in History (Romans 3:21–25)

At the cross, what looked like defeat became the greatest victory. Jesus' death and resurrection made it possible for all who believe to be made right with God. Through faith in Him, we experience the ultimate turnaround—from sin to righteousness, from death to life. Just as Big John’s life was radically changed by encountering Jesus, so our lives are transformed by His grace. The turnaround Jesus accomplished at the cross continues to change hearts, communities, and nations today.

Takeaways

Guard your heart and cry out to God when you are in need. Stay alert and hopeful, knowing that Jesus is coming back to complete His great turnaround. Trust in the cleansing power of His sacrifice and live each day celebrating the victory He has won for you. Share the hope of Jesus with others, because the God who turned history around is still turning lives around today.

Read

📖 Psalm 30:8–12

📖 Mark 13:1–31

📖 Leviticus 14:1–57

📖 Romans 3:21–25

Question for Reflection

In what area of your life are you asking God to bring His turnaround today?