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  Waiting Patiently, Lifted by Grace Bible Reading:   Psalms 40 Key Verse: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Psalm 40:1-2 DEVOTION Psalm 40 is a song of deep spiritual realism. It acknowledges the pain of waiting, the joy of grace, and the ongoing need for God’s mercy. Waiting isn’t easy. Especially when we’re stuck in a tough situation and feel like nothing’s changing. Psalm 40 reminds us that God hears us when we call, and He doesn’t leave us there forever. David waited patiently, and in time, God pulled him out and gave him a steady place to stand. In the life of faith, to wait patiently is not to be forgotten; it is to be positioned for grace. And when grace lifts us, our feet find ground, and our mouths find a new song. It’s easy to think nothing is happening while we wait, but God’s always working. He’s build...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Wrestle with God, Walking in Grace Bible Reading:   Genesis 32:22-32 Key Verse:  Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.” (Genesis 32:28) DEVOTION   In our daily lives, we face challenges across various levels. Every challenge that we experience serves the purpose of helping us grow stronger in our relationship with Christ. In the passage, Jacob was all alone and vulnerable when he was encountered for the wrestle. Yet despite this, he persevered. In our daily lives, when we are faced with struggles, the easy and more convenient option is to give up. We are afraid of taking that extra challenge in the fear of what will happen next. However, at the end of our pain and struggles, a bigger gift is waiting for us: God’s Blessing. God protected and provided for Jacob in the midst of his struggle, and by taking that extra step of faith, Jacob was able to receive God’s guidance and stren...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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         From Darkness to Light in Christ Bible Reading:   Acts 26:8–18 Key Verse: "I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light.”   Acts 26:18 DEVOTION Acts  26 records St.  Paul’s defense before King Agrippa and Governor Festus. This speech is a testimony of his transformation. Paul recounts his own encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, his apostolic legitimacy, commission to the Gentiles, and the resurrection hope. The rhetorical presentation of Paul, a former persecutor, standing trial as a witness to the very faith he once tried to destroy illustrates the theme of moving from darkness to light. Paul mentions why belief in resurrection is considered incredible. For him, the resurrection of Christ is a historical reality that demands personal response. It is a decisive act of God breaking into history, defeating death, and beginning new creation. In verses 9–11...
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  Christ Reigns Forever Bible Reading:   Revelation 1:1–8 Key Verse: “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’”   Revelation 1:8 DEVOTION Take a moment to breathe that in: Christ reigns forever. Before time began, He was. Today, He is. And in every moment yet to come, He will be. In a world of shifting foundations and uncertain tomorrows, this truth remains unshaken; Jesus Christ is the eternal King. John’s vision in Revelation opens with majesty and awe. This is no ordinary message. This is a divine unveiling from the One who holds all of history in His hands. The same Christ who humbly walked among us now stands in glory, reigning over heaven and earth. But His eternal reign isn’t distant. It is deeply personal. He’s not just the Alpha and Omega on a cosmic scale but in our life. He knows our beginning, He’s present in our now, and He holds our future. Through trials and triumphs, thr...
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         “The Heart of Our Faith” Bible Reading:   1 Corinthians 15:17 Key Verse:  “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." DEVOTION Easter is more than just a holiday; it is the foundation of our faith. At the heart of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the moment that changed everything. Without the resurrection, our faith would be empty, and our hope would be in vain. But because Jesus conquered death, we have the assurance of eternal life and victory over sin. On Good Friday, the disciples were devastated. Their Teacher, whom they believed to be the Messiah, had been crucified. But three days later, their sorrow turned into joy when they found the tomb empty. Jesus had risen! This was not just an event in history; it was the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem His people. The resurrection is proof that Jesus is who He said He was, the Son of God. It validates His sacrifice on...
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  The Resurrection that gives hope of a new life Bible Reading:   St. Luke 24:1-12 Key Verse:  Luke 24: 5-6; And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.  DEVOTION  I went to coffee with a friend and we talked about how we spent time with the Lord. She said that when driving, she would invite Him to sit in the car with her and talk. Sure, I had prayed many times in the car and spoken with the Lord, but the idea of giving Him a seat in my car and inviting His living presence in with me for conversation felt different. As I was meditating on this passage, I felt convicted by the Holy Spirit to re-evaluate my time with Jesus. Oftentimes, I feel like those women who went to the tomb looking for a dead Jesus. They have come with hearts full of love and devotion to worship at His corpse. However, they have forgotten the fundamental promise Jes...
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  Body that turns Seed Bible Reading:   1st Corinthians 15:35-38 Key Verse: But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. 1st Cor.  15:38 DEVOTION We are the chosen seeds that are planted not just for ourselves but for our generation’s generation. The bloom we carry isn’t just for display—it’s for legacy. Just like trees that offer shade, fruit, and beauty long after their initial planting, our lives are meant to nourish and impact others. When God planted us, He knew exactly what kind of soil, environment, and season we would need to grow. And just as spring reminds us that growth is inevitable when rooted in the right place, our lives will flourish when rooted in Christ. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us, nurturing our growth and helping us bloom in our own time. We walk through this season of life and see flowers reminding us of resurrection, let’s remember: you are planted with purpose...
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