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A New Spirit Within You 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” — Ezekiel 36:26 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 8–11 New Testament: Acts 21–23 💡 Devotional Thought: God promised restoration through inner transformation. He would give His people a new heart and a new spirit. True change begins within. Paul's ministry in Acts 21–23 demonstrates courage under pressure. He continued to testify about Christ even when threatened, arrested, and opposed. A transformed heart produces courageous obedience. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Depend on the Holy Spirit rather than human ability. Men & Ladies: Ask God to renew your attitudes and reactions. Youth & Children: Let the Holy Spirit help you choose what is right. 🤔 Reflection: What part of my character needs the Spirit's transforming work? 💭 Take Away: God changes us from the inside so th...

The Lord Is Our Righteousness 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.” — Jeremiah 23:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 36–39 New Testament: John 21; Acts 1–2 💡 Devotional Thought: Jeremiah points to a righteous King who would bring salvation to God's people. Our righteousness does not come from our achievements or religious reputation. It comes from God. After His resurrection, Jesus restored Peter and commissioned His disciples to be witnesses. Acts then records the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the church's public witness. God does not simply save us and leave us without purpose. He restores us and sends us to serve. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead from the security of Christ's righteousness rather than personal recognition. Men & Ladies: Let God's grace produce humility and faithfu...

Filled with His Spirit 🌷Women’s Devotional 📖 Bible Verse: Ephesians 5:18 — “Be filled with the Spirit.” 💖 Reflection: Being filled with the Holy Spirit means allowing God to guide every part of your life. It is not a one-time moment—it is a daily surrender. The more you yield to Him, the more His presence shapes your thoughts, actions, and character. As a woman of faith, you are empowered by the Spirit. He gives wisdom, strength, and guidance for every situation. When you are filled with Him, you live with purpose and clarity. 🪞 Reflection Questions: Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to lead my life? What area do I need to surrender today? 💐 Takeaways / Things to Do: Invite the Holy Spirit into your day. Practice listening to His guidance. 🙏 Prayer: Holy Spirit, fill me today. Lead my life and guide my every step. Amen. 🏷️ Hashtags: #May5FilledWithHisSpirit, #Ephesians5v18, #HolySpirit, #WomensDevotional,