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The Lord Is Our Refuge 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “See, God has come to save me. I will trust and not be afraid.” — Isaiah 12:2 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Isaiah 37–40 New Testament: Luke 15–16 💡 Devotional Thought: Isaiah 37–40 reminds us that human power is limited, but God's authority is unlimited. When Jerusalem faced overwhelming danger, the people had to decide whether they would trust God or surrender to fear. Luke 15 gives us beautiful pictures of God's heart toward those who are lost. The shepherd searches for the lost sheep, the woman searches for the lost coin, and the father welcomes the returning son. God's heart is not to abandon the lost but to restore them. The safest place for a believer is in the presence and care of God. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Make the church a place where those who have wandered can find grace and restoration. Men & Ladies: Be will...

God Our Refuge 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 21–22 New Testament: Titus 3 💡 Devotional Thought: God does not stand far away when we face trouble—He stands with us. His presence becomes our refuge and strength when we are overwhelmed. We don’t run from hardship; we run to Him , trusting that His protection and peace surround us. Every trial becomes a testimony when God is our shelter. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with confidence knowing God protects His church. Men & Ladies: Take refuge in God instead of stress, fear, or self-reliance. Youth & Children: When afraid or worried, run to God first—He hears you. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I run first when challenges arise—God or my own strength? 💭 Take Away: Our strength begins when we make God our refuge. 🙏 Prayer: ...

God Is Our Refuge 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Lamentations 2–3 New Testament: 2 Thessalonians 3 💡 Devotional Thought: When storms rise and fears surround us, God stands as our strong refuge. He is not distant—He is “ever-present,” ready to help in every situation. The power of God’s protection doesn’t mean a life free of trouble, but it does mean safety and strength in the midst of it. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Depend on God’s presence when decisions feel heavy. Men & Ladies: Take refuge in God’s promises instead of fear. Youth & Children: Remember that God is with you in every challenge at school or home. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I turn when life feels overwhelming—God, or my own strength? 💭 Take Away: God’s presence is our safest place. 🙏 Prayer: Father, when life’...