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“Hope in the Waiting” 🌱 Devotional for Youth Scripture: Psalm 39:7 “But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in You.” Devotional Thought: Waiting is one of the hardest parts of walking with God. When prayers feel unanswered, it’s tempting to feel forgotten. But waiting isn’t punishment—it’s preparation. David learned to shift his focus from what he lacked to the One who provides. Hope is not wishful thinking; it’s confidence that God will do what He promised. When you feel stuck, remember: God is still working behind the scenes, arranging what you can’t see yet. Reflection Questions: What are you waiting on God for right now? How does putting hope in God change your attitude during delays? Takeaways: Waiting develops spiritual maturity. Hope grows when you fix your eyes on God, not the wait. God’s timing is never late. Prayer: Father, teach me to wait with hope. Strengthen my heart when I feel discouraged. Help me trust Your timing, knowing every delay...

Joy Comes in the Morning 🌻 🌱Devotionals for Youth Verse: “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 Devotional Thought: Pain and sadness are real parts of life, but they never have the final word. God promises that after every dark night, there’s a new morning filled with His joy. Even when it feels like hope is far away, hold on—God is still working behind the scenes. Seasons of sorrow don’t last forever. When morning comes, His light will break through, and you’ll see how His grace carried you through. Reflection Questions: What situation in your life needs God’s restoring joy? How can you remind yourself that this hard season won’t last? Takeaways: ➡️ God’s joy always follows the night of sorrow. ➡️ Hope is never lost when your faith is in Him. Prayer: Father, thank You for the promise that joy comes in the morning. Help me to trust You through my darkest nights, knowing that Your light will shine again. Fill my heart with...

Faith That Moves Mountains 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 15–17 New Testament: Philippians 1 💡 Devotional Thought: Faith does not depend on how big it looks but on how big our God is. Even a mustard seed of faith, when placed in the Lord’s hands, can move mountains of fear, doubt, and impossibility. God is not asking us for perfect faith but persistent faith—one that believes even when we cannot see the answer yet. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with faith even when challenges seem insurmountable. Men & Ladies: Trust God for breakthroughs in your family, work, and finances. Youth & Children: Believe that God hears your prayers and can do great things through yo...

God Gives Perfect Peace 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26:3 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Jeremiah 9–11 New Testament: Ephesians 5 💡 Devotional Thought: True peace is not the absence of problems but the presence of God. Perfect peace comes when our hearts and minds are fixed on Him, not on circumstances. Whether leading, raising a family, or navigating school life, trust in God anchors us in His peace that the world cannot give. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Trust God for peace when facing heavy responsibilities. Men & Ladies: Guard your home by fixing your heart on God’s promises. Youth & Children: Trust God when you feel worried or afraid—He will give you peace. 🤔 Reflection: Where am I seeking peace—through control, comfort, or in God’s presence? 🙏 Prayer: “Prince of Peace, thank ...

The Lord Is My Shepherd 🐑 🌱Devotionals for Youth Verse: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1 Devotional Thought: David compared God to a shepherd who cares for His sheep. Sheep cannot survive without guidance, protection, and provision—and we are just like them. God knows exactly what we need, when we need it. Even when we feel lost or anxious, He gently leads us to green pastures of peace and restores our souls. If you are stressed or uncertain about the future, trust that your Shepherd is watching over you and will not abandon you. Reflection Questions: What areas of your life feel like you’re “lacking”? How can you trust the Shepherd to provide today? Prayer: Lord, thank You for being my Shepherd who guides and protects me. I often wander into worry and fear, but You remind me that in You I lack nothing. Help me to rest in Your care, knowing You will lead me to places of peace, provision, and safety. Amen. Hashtags: #TheLordIsMyShepherd, #Psalm2...