Father’s Day was coming, and the school halls were full of reminders. Cards.Posters.Announcements.Students talking about barbecues, gifts, and weekend plans. Some were excited. But not everyone. Matthias sat at the lunch table with his friends, quietly turning his water bottle in his hands. His father had died almost five years ago. And even though Matthias…
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Day’s Journey Youth: When Forgiveness Feels Heavy
Brent Learns What Forgiveness Is—and What It Is Not Quiet PrayerLord Jesus, help us understand forgiveness through Your heart, not through pressure, fear, or shame. Heal the wounded places in us, and teach us how to release bitterness without pretending the pain did not matter. Amen. Brent sat quietly on the courtyard bench after youth…
Day’s Journey Youth: The Yoke That Was Too Heavy
Kayden Learns to Rest in Jesus Prayer,Lord Jesus, help us recognize the burdens that were never ours to carry. Teach us the difference between loving others and losing ourselves under the weight of what belongs to You. Amen. Kayden had always been the responsible one. She remembered everyone’s homework deadlines. She checked on her friends…
Day’s Journey Youth
Who Are We Building For? In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul speaks honestly to the church because they were acting immaturely. They were arguing over which leader to follow. One said, “I follow Paul,” and another said, “I follow Apollos.” Paul told them this kind of jealousy and quarreling showed they were still thinking in a…
Today: Day’s Journey Youth
Lord Jesus, fill young hearts and little hearts with Your Holy Spirit. Teach us to love You, trust You, and speak of You with courage and kindness. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Filled with Boldness In Acts 4, Peter spoke boldly about Jesus after being filled with the Holy Spirit. This is the same Peter who…