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06/19/2026

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06/19/2026

Day 5 of Father's Day Week

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06/19/2026

Woodland Rooted Devotional

Friday, June 19, 2026

Comforted to Comfort Others

Good morning, Woodland Church family!

Have you ever called someone for advice only to discover they've been through the exact same thing you're facing? Suddenly, their words carry extra weight because they understand firsthand. God often uses our experiences to help someone else.

Focal Scripture

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble..." — 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (KJV)

Who Is Speaking?

The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Corinth.

Extended Meaning

Paul teaches that God is the source of all comfort. The comfort we receive during trials is not meant to stop with us. God often uses our experiences, struggles, and victories to encourage others who are walking similar paths. Our pain can become part of someone else's healing.

Application for Our Lives

When God comforts you during a difficult season, look for opportunities to encourage others. A testimony shared, a phone call made, a prayer offered, or a word of encouragement spoken can become a powerful ministry. The comfort we receive from God equips us to become comforters ourselves.

Quote

"God comforts us not to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters." — John Henry Jowett

Well Wish

May you finish this week encouraged by the God of all comfort and ready to share His love and encouragement with those around you. Have a wonderful and blessed Friday!

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06/18/2026

Day 4 of Father's Day week...It's a Dad's Life!

BIGGER. BADDER. DADDER THAN EVER. The Dads are back at it again - check me!Original Dad Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJloghttps://churchonthe...

06/18/2026

Woodland Rooted Devotional

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Comfort That Turns Mourning Into Joy

Good morning, Woodland Church family!

Have you ever looked at an old photograph and suddenly remembered a difficult season in your life? Then you realize that what once brought tears now reminds you of how faithful God has been. That's one of God's specialties—turning sorrow into joy.

Focal Scripture

"Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow." — Jeremiah 31:13 (KJV)

Who Is Speaking?

The Lord God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah.

Extended Meaning

God is promising restoration to His people after a season of hardship and exile. Their grief would not last forever. God would replace sorrow with joy and mourning with celebration. This promise reveals God's heart to redeem painful seasons and bring hope to His people.

Application for Our Lives

There are seasons when sorrow seems overwhelming. Yet God reminds us that grief is not the end of the story. While comfort may not always come immediately, God is faithful to walk with us through the valley and bring joy in His perfect time.

Quote

"Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life." — Kay Warren

Well Wish

May God strengthen your heart today and remind you that He is working even in difficult circumstances to bring comfort, hope, and joy.

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06/17/2026

Day 3 of Father's Day week...Better with Dads!

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06/17/2026

Woodland Rooted Devotional

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Comfort Like a Mother's Love

Good morning, Woodland Church family!

As children, many of us believed our mothers could fix anything. Scraped knees, broken toys, hurt feelings, bad dreams—it didn't matter. Somehow, Mom knew exactly what to say and do. God uses that image to describe His care for us.

Focal Scripture

"As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem." — Isaiah 66:13 (KJV)

Who Is Speaking?

The Lord God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah.

Extended Meaning

God compares His comfort to the tender care of a loving mother. This is one of the most personal and compassionate pictures of God's love found in Scripture. Just as a mother nurtures, reassures, and comforts her child, God promises to provide that same kind of care for His people.

Application for Our Lives

When life leaves us discouraged, disappointed, or weary, God invites us to rest in His care. His comfort is not distant or mechanical; it is personal and compassionate. He understands our hurts and meets us with tenderness and love.

Quote

"The nearest thing to the heart of God is the heart that is full of compassion." — Andrew Murray

Well Wish

May you experience the tender comfort of God's presence today and rest in the assurance that you are deeply loved by your Heavenly Father.

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06/16/2026

Day 2 of Father's Day Week: Fatherhood is an Adventure...!

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06/16/2026

Woodland Rooted Devotional

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Comfort for the Wounded Heart

Good morning, Woodland Church family!

Someone once said that life is like assembling furniture without the instructions. Just when you think you've got it figured out, you discover three extra screws and a part that doesn't seem to belong anywhere! Thankfully, God knows exactly how to put broken things back together.

Focal Scripture

"I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners." — Isaiah 57:18 (KJV)

Who Is Speaking?

The Lord God is speaking through Isaiah.

Extended Meaning

God is addressing people who have wandered from Him and suffered because of their choices. Yet instead of abandoning them, He offers healing, guidance, restoration, and comfort. God's grace reaches beyond our failures and meets us in our brokenness.

Application for Our Lives

No matter what wounds you carry today—whether emotional, spiritual, or relational—God sees them. He is not surprised by your struggles. He is ready to heal, restore, and guide you forward. The Comforter specializes in restoring what life has damaged.

Quote

"God never wastes a hurt." — Elisabeth Elliot

Well Wish

May God's healing touch bring comfort to every burden you carry today, and may His grace remind you that restoration is always possible through Him.

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06/15/2026

Day 1 of Father's Day week...IYKYK!

The attributes of a godly father: courage, kindness, strength, gentleness, fortitude, and tenderness. Being a father is a high and holy calling. It is not on...