We hold firm to the truth that the God of the universe is always at work - transforming, renewing, and reclaiming all that is His, including you. We pray that this devotional will be a tool for God's transformative truth and power to work in your life, refining and shaping you as you enter into sacred space with the Living God.
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Day 1 - You Don't Have To Lose Heart
Reflect
Let us put our trust in the One who carries us
So we can let go of every disappointment
Let us cling to love, to the hope ahead of us
So we can hold on to every single promise
(Lyrics from You Don't Have To Lose Heart)
Be Still
Breathe in slowly. What is the Lord inviting you to pay attention to at this moment?
Meditate
Read the Scripture several times. What word or phrase stands out to you? Spend some time meditating on it. What might the Lord be inviting you to notice or do with this word or phrase?
Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal God is your dwelling place.
Underneath are the everlasting arms.
Ponder
Spend some time journaling your answers (or making a voice memo) to the following questions.
In what areas of your life have you lost heart?
Write or draw the image that comes to mind when you imagine God’s everlasting arms underneath you (especially in this area where you have lost heart).
What do you need from Jesus in order to trust Him in the places of disappointment in your life?