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Standing Firm in the Fire 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods.” — Daniel 3:18 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 49–51 New Testament: 1 Thessalonians 5 💡 Devotional Thought: Courage in faith often looks foolish to the world but honors God. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose obedience over life’s comforts. Their witness reminds us that faithfulness is a testimony even when deliverance is uncertain. God walks with us in the furnace; our refusal to bow points many to His power. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Model bold confession of Christ in difficult cultural moments. Men & Ladies: Hold fast to convictions in the workplace and family life. Youth & Children: Trust God’s courage when peer pressure urges compromise. 🤔 Reflection: Would I stand firm for Christ if everything else was at stake? 💭 Take A...

Standing Firm in Faith 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 30–32 New Testament: James 2 💡 Devotional Thought: Faith is not only believing but standing firm when tested. The world may challenge what we believe, but God calls us to remain strong and courageous. True faith stands its ground, not through pride, but through confidence in God’s promises and power. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Stand firm in truth amid challenges. Men & Ladies: Stay strong in your convictions and faith in God’s Word. Youth & Children: Hold on to your faith, even when others disagree. 🤔 Reflection: How can I stand firm when my faith is tested? 💭 Take Away: Faith that stands is faith that wins. 🙏 Prayer: “Lord, strengthen our faith today. Help us to remain steadfast and courageous...

Courage in the Fire 🔥 🌱Devotionals for Youth Verse: “But even if He does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods.” — Daniel 3:18 Devotional Thought: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the fiery furnace because they refused to bow to idols. Their faith was so strong that they trusted God even if He didn’t rescue them. That’s real courage—choosing faith over fear, even when the outcome is uncertain. In our lives, the “fire” may be peer pressure, temptation, or trials. God may not always remove the fire, but He promises to be with us in it. Like the three young men, may we stand boldly for God no matter the cost. Reflection Questions: What “fire” are you currently facing in your life? How can you trust God’s presence in hard situations? Prayer: Lord, give me courage like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Help me to stand firm in my faith, even when I feel pressured to compromise. Remind me that You are with me in every fire and that I can tru...