August 16 · Peace
August 16: Peace
Jeremiah 4:10
“Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches to the heart.””
Open the chapter worksheet · Coloring page
Say it
Practice Jeremiah 4:10
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
ThenIsaid,“Ah,LordYahweh!SurelyyouhavegreatlydeceivedthispeopleandJerusalem,saying,‘Youwillwhereasthereachestotheheart.”
Morning
A two-minute start: open Jeremiah 4:10 and read it twice. The first time, listen. The second time, stop on “surely.” The verse says, “Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches…”
Bedtime prayer
God, bless the child who is still thinking about Jeremiah 4. Make “surely” feel like your kindness, not a test. Amen.
Challenge
Draw a tiny picture of “surely” and tape it where you will see it in the morning.