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05/29/2026

Day 5: A Life Hidden in Christ
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Your life is no longer your own - it's hidden in Christ, secured in God Himself. This isn't a loss of identity but a discovery of your true self. When you accepted Jesus, everything changed. Your old life of living for yourself was replaced with a life of stewardship - managing what God has entrusted to you for His glory. This means your relationships, talents, resources, and even your struggles all have new purpose and meaning. Living with this perspective transforms ordinary moments into opportunities for worship and service. It changes how you handle success and failure, knowing that your identity isn't tied to performance but to your position in Christ. There's freedom in this surrender - freedom from the pressure to prove yourself, freedom from the fear of failure, and freedom to live authentically as God designed you. This hidden life isn't about becoming invisible but about becoming truly visible as a reflection of Christ's love and character. Today, embrace the beautiful reality that your life has been taken up into something far greater than you could have imagined.

Bible Verse
'For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.' - Colossians 3:3 (English Standard Version (ESV))
Reflection Question
How does knowing your life is hidden in Christ change the way you approach your daily responsibilities and relationships?

Quote
Your life is hidden in Christ now. It's hidden in God. It's not your own anymore. It's all about the stewardship of what he's called us to.
Prayer
Father, help me live today with the awareness that my life is hidden in Christ. May everything I do reflect Your love and bring You glory.

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05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

Day 4: Confronted by Love
Devotional
Sometimes love confronts us in unexpected ways. Just as Jesus appeared as a stranger on the shore to His disciples, there are moments when God lovingly challenges areas of our lives that need attention. This confrontation isn't harsh or condemning - it comes from a heart that wants the absolute best for us. When God opposes certain behaviors or attitudes in our lives, it's because He knows they're limiting our freedom, damaging our testimony, and ultimately hurting us. His wrath against sin isn't vindictive; it's protective love in action. Like a parent who removes dangerous items from a child's reach, God wants to remove things from our lives that are harmful. This requires honest self-examination and the courage to face areas we'd rather ignore. But remember, this confrontation comes from the One who chose you, loves you dearly, and has already provided everything you need for transformation. The question isn't whether you're perfect, but whether you're willing to let Him address the areas that are holding you back from the abundant life He has planned.

Bible Verse
'When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."' - John 21:15 (English Standard Version (ESV))
Reflection Question
What area of your life might God be lovingly confronting because He wants better for you?

Quote
You need to be confronted by the stranger on the shore. There are some areas in your life you just. You need to be confronted by the stranger on the show.
Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to face the areas You want to address in my life. Help me trust that Your confrontation comes from love, not condemnation.

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05/27/2026

You're Invited!

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05/27/2026

Day 3: The Power Within You
Devotional
Sometimes the Christian life feels overwhelming. The gap between who we are and who we want to be seems impossible to bridge. But here's an incredible truth that changes everything: the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives inside you. This isn't just a metaphor or spiritual concept - it's the actual presence of God residing within you through the Holy Spirit. The disciples were ordinary people who became world-changers not through their own strength, but through this same power at Pentecost. What seems impossible for you is not hard for Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit. The key is learning to cooperate with this power rather than trying to manufacture change through willpower alone. This means acknowledging your need for the Spirit's help, surrendering your efforts to control outcomes, and simply asking, 'Holy Spirit, help me not get in your way.' When you stop striving and start trusting, you'll discover that transformation happens naturally as you yield to the power already within you.

Bible Verse
'And when the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.' - Acts 2:1-2 (English Standard Version (ESV))
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life are you relying on your own strength instead of the Holy Spirit's power?

Quote
The spirit, that is God. I don't want to say the power of God, because it's God resides within you. And through that same authority, raised Jesus from the dead, took the disciples, had them change the world lives inside of you.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, help me not get in Your way. I surrender my efforts and trust in Your power to transform me from the inside out.

If you have a child in grades preschool (4 years old and potty trained) through 5th grade and would love to learn more a...
05/26/2026

If you have a child in grades preschool (4 years old and potty trained) through 5th grade and would love to learn more about the light of Jesus, please sign them up for our Illumination station VBS!

It is July 13 - July 17 2026 from 6:30-8:30

https://www.vbspro.events/p/2b9d21

Shine Bright in a dark world!

While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During VBS kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals.

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05/26/2026

Day 2: God First, Everything Else in Place
Devotional
Life often feels like a juggling act - work, family, finances, health, and countless other responsibilities competing for our attention. We exhaust ourselves trying to balance it all perfectly, only to find that something always seems out of place. But there's a simpler way to approach life's complexities. When we put God first, He naturally arranges everything else according to His perfect will. This doesn't mean neglecting our responsibilities; it means allowing God's perspective to guide our priorities. Think about it - God loves your spouse more than you do, your children more than you do, and your calling more than you do. He has a vested interest in seeing these areas flourish because He loves you. When you surrender control and trust His ordering of your life, you'll find that relationships improve, work becomes more meaningful, and peace replaces anxiety. This isn't about perfection but about partnership with the One who sees the bigger picture and knows what's truly best for you.

Bible Verse
'If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.' - Colossians 3:1 (English Standard Version (ESV))
Reflection Question
What area of your life are you trying to control instead of trusting God to put it in its right place?

Quote
If you put God first, he's going to put everything else in its right place.
Prayer
God, I surrender my need to control every aspect of my life. Help me put You first and trust You to arrange everything else according to Your perfect will.

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05/25/2026

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05/25/2026

Day 1: Chosen and Beloved
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Have you ever wondered what makes you special in God's eyes? In a world that often makes us feel overlooked or insignificant, God's truth speaks differently. You weren't randomly selected or chosen by default - Christ specifically chose you out of all of history, all of time, and everything else He could have chosen. This isn't just a nice sentiment; it's a foundational truth that changes everything about how you see yourself and your purpose. Being chosen means you have inherent worth and value that no circumstance can diminish. But it goes even deeper - you're not just chosen, you're beloved. This means you are dearly, dearly loved, cherished, and dear to God's heart. He sings over you and is mindful of you in ways that surpass human understanding. When you truly grasp this reality, it transforms how you approach each day, each relationship, and each challenge. You're not fighting for acceptance or trying to earn love - you already have it in abundance.

Bible Verse
'Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience' - Colossians 3:12 (English Standard Version (ESV))
Reflection Question
How would your daily decisions change if you truly believed you are specifically chosen and dearly loved by Christ?

Quote
You are chosen individually by Christ, which means out of everything else, that he could choose everything else in the world, everything else out there, all of time and all of history, Christ chose you.
Prayer
Lord, help me to truly understand and live in the reality that I am chosen and beloved by You. Let this truth transform how I see myself and others today.

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