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"Real Life Starts with Jesus" Youth Devotional

  "Real Life Starts with Jesus"   John 10:10 (NLT)   “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”    Hey Youth! Ever feel like something is just off, like you a re doing all the things but still feeling empty? Social media, popularity, grades, relationships they all promise to make you happy, but that feeling never really sticks, does it? In John 10:10, Jesus talks about this. He says there is a thief , Satan , who i s out to steal your joy, mess with your purpose, and tear down your identity. He does it by feeding you lies like, “You a re not enough, ” “ You wi ll never change,” or “God doesn’t really care.”   But Jesus flips the script. He says, “I came so you could really live.” Not just get by. Not just survive school, family stress, or all the drama life throws at you. But to thrive with real peace, real joy, and a purpose way bigger than just trying to fit in. And here i...
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Confidence In God’s Salvation

  Confidence In God’s Salvation   Isaiah 12:2   Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The  Lord , the  Lord  himself, is my strength and my defense.   It is easy to trust God when life is going smoothly. But what about the moments when everything feels uncertain when fear whispers lies and doubt tries to take hold? Isaiah 12:2 offers us a powerful declaration to stand on in both good times and hard ones: “Surely God is my salvation.”   The verse begins with a bold declaration: “Surely God is my salvation.” It is not a maybe . It does not dependent on circumstances. It is a sure and steady truth. When we truly believe this, trust replaces fear. We are no longer tossed by the waves of uncertainty because our anchor is firm in God. It is a daily reminder that God does not just give us salvation, He becomes our salvation. His presence is what carries us, strengthens us, and protects us through every challe...
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God—Our Steadfast Refuge in Trouble

  God—Our Steadfast Refuge in Trouble   Psalm 9:9-10 (NIV)   The  Lord  is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.   Those who know your name trust in you, for you,  Lord , have never forsaken those who seek you.   Hey, take a moment with me: just breathe, slow down, and let this truth from Psalm 9:9–10 sink in: “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” That is something worth holding on to.   When we find ourselves walking through life’s darkest valleys; when sorrow, injustice, or fear feels overwhelming the Psalmist gives us a powerful reminder: God is not far away. He is not distant or detached. He is a refuge, not just for the strong, but especially for the oppressed. These verses do not ignore the pain we go through; they speak right into it. They remind us that in the middle of our struggle, there is a God who sees, who shelters, and who stays close. When ...
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I Am A Soldier

  I Am A Soldier   Ephesians 6:13 17 (ESV)   Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace .  In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God .    Life as a Christian involves more than just belief it involves battle. Paul writes in Ephesians 6 to the Ephesians and believers tod ay  not only to offer encouragement but also to equip them for the realities of spiritual warfare.   As followers of Christ, we are not passive observers in the conflict between good and evil. I am a soldier not of flesh and blood, but of the ...
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