You Can't Finish Alone

Send me a textWhen life knocks you down, who helps you back up? Today’s devotion tells the true story of a marathon runner who couldn’t finish alone—and the biblical truth that we were never meant to.Ever felt like you’re about to fall apart—right before the finish line?In this episode, we unpack one of the most powerful moments from the London Marathon and why Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 reminds us we were created for connection. Whether you’re the one reaching out or the one being carried, this devotion is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:What a viral moment in a marathon teaches us about true friendshipWhat Scripture says about why we all need help sometimesWhy you need a faith community—and how to take the first stepSomeone you know might be barely holding on.Share this episode and help carry them one step closer to hope. https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/31NEED PRAYER?If you’re feeling worn out or trying to walk alone, I’d be honored to pray for you.Click “Send me a text” at the end of these show notes or leave a private voicemail by going to www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/voicemail and leave me a voicemail. I will hold your request in confidence and pray for you regularly.SCRIPTURE VERSE MENTIONED:Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NLT) —“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/group