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Strength in the Struggle ๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿง’‍๐Ÿง’

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Strength in the Struggle ๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿง’‍๐Ÿง’ Devotionals for Church Family ๐Ÿ“– Main Verse: “So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” — Genesis 32:24 ๐Ÿ“š Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 43–45 New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 3 ๐Ÿ’ก Devotional Thought: Wrestling with God isn’t a failure — it’s an encounter that refines us. Jacob’s night of wrestling produced a new name and a new identity. God sometimes allows struggle to break our self-reliance and deepen our dependence on Him. In that tension we are reshaped, refined, and given the character needed for the next season. ๐Ÿ“ Application: Council & Pastoral: Bring struggles to God in prayer and model honest faith. Men & Ladies: Don’t hide struggles; let trusted brothers and sisters walk with you. Youth & Children: Learn perseverance and rely on God when things are hard. ๐Ÿค” Reflection: Am I resisting God in my struggle or allowing Him to transform me throug...