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Rejoice Always 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Isaiah 58–60 New Testament: Galatians 5 💡 Devotional Thought: Joy in Christ is not dependent on circumstances but on God’s unchanging goodness. Paul wrote these words from prison, yet he encouraged believers to rejoice always. Joy is a choice to trust God in every season. When the church is filled with joy, it becomes a powerful testimony to the world. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with joy, even in difficult times. Men & Ladies: Bring joy into your homes through gratitude and faith. Youth & Children: Rejoice in God’s goodness every day, not just when things go well. 🤔 Reflection: Am I letting circumstances steal my joy, or am I rejoicing in the Lord always? 🙏 Prayer: “Lord, fill us with joy that overflows regardless of what we...

God’s Peace in Troubled Times 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:7 📚 Bible Reading for the Day: Old Testament: Isaiah 46–48 New Testament: Galatians 1 💡 Devotional Thought: Peace is not found in the absence of problems but in the presence of Christ. God promises peace that surpasses human logic, guarding our hearts when life feels chaotic. This peace is a shield over our emotions and thoughts, reminding us that He is still in control. Families, leaders, and even children can find comfort in this promise—God’s peace is available to all who trust in Him. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with calm assurance even in hard decisions. Men & Ladies: Allow God’s peace to reign in your homes. Youth & Children: When anxious, turn worries into prayers. 🤔 Reflection: What worry do I need to surre...