Behind the Veil Church

06/02/2026

Cultivating the Fruit of Gentleness Devotional:

Day 2: Guarding Your Garden
Reading: Proverbs 4:20-27; Luke 8:11

Devotional: Your words are seeds, and your life is a garden. Every time you speak, you plant something—apples or weeds, blessing or cursing. The sermon challenges us to examine our gardens: "What's your garden look like? You don't know what in the heck growing." Are you planting "I can't" trees or "I'm blessed" fruit? The Scripture says God's words are life and health to all our flesh—they're medicine for every area of life. Start each morning declaring what you want to grow: "I am healed. I am whole. Nothing broken, nothing missing." Uproot the negative words you've spoken by replacing them with God's truth. Your garden will reflect what you've consistently planted.

Reflection: What "trees" in your garden need to be uprooted today? What will you plant instead?

06/01/2026

Cultivating the Fruit of Gentleness Devotional

Day 1: The Power of Gentleness

Reading: Galatians 5:22-23; Proverbs 15:1

Devotional: Gentleness is not weakness—it's strength under control. Like the horse that's been trained to respond to gentle guidance, we become most powerful when we submit to God's leading. The sermon reminds us that "nothing is so strong as gentleness and nothing is so gentle as real strength." A soft answer truly does turn away wrath. Today, consider how your words carry power. Are you speaking truth with harshness or with gentleness? The world responds more readily to kindness than aggression. When you feel tempted to react sharply, remember Kate the mule—she responded to a gentle voice when force failed. Let the Holy Spirit cultivate this fruit in you, making you a reflection of Christ's character.

Reflection: Who in your life needs to experience gentleness from you today?

05/31/2026

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Behind the Veil! 💐

​This week, we celebrate the unique way God uses moms to comfort, nurture, and love. Whether you are a biological mother, an adoptive mother, or a spiritual mother to many, your influence is a kingdom treasure.

We recognize the divine calling on your lives and the way you reflect God’s grace. You are loved, you are seen, and you are appreciated.

​"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." — Proverbs 31:28

​Enjoy your special day!
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