The Refuge Church

20th January 2026 Grace for the Days You Feel Behind “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” — Psalm 103:8 (NIV) There are days when you look at your life and feel as though you’re behind everyone else. Behind in progress. Behind in healing. Behind in purpose. Behind in relationships. […]

19th January 2026 Seeking First the Kingdom “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” — Matthew 6:33 Let us consider our priorities. Every life is shaped by what it seeks first: whether knowingly or unknowingly. Our time, energy, and resources reveal what we value most. Jesus speaks directly to the worries that

“But one thing is necessary.” — Luke 10:42 One Thing Is Needed Busyness has become normal, and being overwhelmed is often worn as a badge of honor. Yet Scripture gently challenges us to pause and examine what our busyness may be costing us spiritually. This devotion invites us to reflect on our priorities. Are we

17th January 2026 A Mind Stayed on God “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26:3 Let us become aware of our thoughts. Our minds carry worries, memories, fears, plans, and questions. Often, these thoughts shape our emotions and guide our decisions more than

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and⁶⁷ finisher of our faith.” — Hebrews 12:2 Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus Let us take a moment to reflect on where our attention has been resting. In a world filled with constant movement and endless demands, it is easy for our focus to drift without

15th January 2026 The Blessing of Starting Again “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” — Prov 24:16 (NIV) Starting again can feel daunting. It can feel like failure, like weakness, like going backwards. But in God’s kingdom, starting again is not a setback, it is a blessing. It is a sign that

14th January 2026 Turn Your Cares Into Prayers Philippians 4:6: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; My friend, God doesn’t want you to be fearful, fretful or anxious. Instead, He wants you to “be anxious for nothing, but in everything

13th January 2026 A Future and a Hope “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.”— Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) It’s one of the most quoted verses in Scripture, and for good reason. Jeremiah

12th January 2026 FEAR LOSES POWER WHEN GOD IS YOUR REWARD After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward- Genesis 15:1Fear is one of the most common struggles among believers. Fear of failure, fear of loss,

Pressing Toward The Mark “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14 Pressing toward the mark is the posture of a determined believer. It reflects a heart that refuses stagnation and a faith that chooses forward motion, even when the journey is demanding.