Hope After Death and Grief: Resurrection Hope When You’re Afraid of Dying
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares resurrection hope in the face of death, grief, and fear from 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:54–55 – “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (NLT)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Facing death, fear and the end of the story
00:23 Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:54–55
00:51 Reflection – Resurrection hope for grief, fear and everyday life
04:48 Prayer – Living as someone whose future is safe in Christ
05:06 Thought Starter – What word of hope stands out for you?
Thought Starter:
When you read 1 Corinthians 15, which word or phrase of hope do you most need to hold onto today?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life – at home, at school or college, at work, in your neighbourhood, in your friendships and family, in your corps or church, and in simple acts of service in the community.
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Feeling Worn Down by Stress? Try This Simple Gratitude Practice
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares three daily gratitude swaps from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NLT)
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances…”
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – feeling tired of grumbling?
00:25 Scripture – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
00:40 Reflection – three swaps for joy and gratitude
04:33 Prayer – ask God to turn sighs into prayers
05:04 Thought Starter – which swap do you need most?
Thought Starter:
Which of these three swaps do you need today—sigh to prayer, have to to get to, or problems to gifts?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled teaching for everyday life at home, school, college, work, and community. Simple next steps. Warm encouragement. Space to grow in faith.
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Hope and Joy When the World Feels Broken | Beauty for Ashes Devotional
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope and joy in uncertain times from Isaiah 61:1–3 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1–3
Chapters
0:00 Welcome & hook – When the world feels shaky
0:23 Scripture – Isaiah 61:1–3
0:52 Reflection – Beauty for ashes and deep joy in Jesus
4:40 Prayer – Trusting Christ in uncertain times
5:06 Thought Starter – Where do you need beauty for ashes?
Thought Starter: Where do you most need Jesus to turn ashes into beauty today, and who can you share his joy with before bedtime?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly.
If you’re looking for short Christian devotions, Bible study for anxiety and worry, or a peaceful 5-minute devotional before work or school, you’re in the right place. These videos help you follow Jesus in real life – at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, at your corps or church, and in the places where you serve and relax.
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Joy When Life Feels Heavy: finding hope in hard times
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares joy in hard seasons from Psalm 126 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Psalm 126:1–6
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – joy that feels out of reach
00:19 Scripture – Psalm 126
00:54 Reflection – plant joy in tears
04:32 Prayer – trust God with your tears
05:01 Thought Starter – where can you plant joy today?
Thought Starter: Where is God asking you to plant joy today—in your home, workplace, school or college, street, corps or church, or friendships?
Next steps
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• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.
About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in your home, school or college, workplace, neighbourhood, family life, corps and church, and community.
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Struggling to hear God’s voice in all the Christmas noise? This short daily devotional will help you listen to Jesus in everyday life.
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares listening to Jesus and hearing God’s voice in everyday lifefrom Hebrews 1:1–3 and Matthew 17:1–5 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–3; Matthew 17:1–5
“This is my dearly loved Son… Listen to him.” (Matthew 17:5)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Are you only half-listening to God?
00:22 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–3; Matthew 17:1–5
01:15 Reflection – Listening to Jesus in everyday life
03:12 Prayer – “Jesus, we are listening”
04:20 Thought Starter – One simple act of obedience today
Thought Starter:
What is one simple act of obedience today that says, “Jesus, I’m listening” at home, at school or college, at work, in your corps or church, or in your community?
Next steps
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• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.
About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life: at home, at school and college, in the workplace, in your neighbourhood, with friends and family, in your corps or church, and in community outreach and service.
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Struggling with harsh words or old labels? Identity in Christ devotional
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares identity in Christ from 2 Corinthians 5:17 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
00:00 Welcome & hook – When old words shape how you see yourself
00:27 Scripture – 2 Corinthians 5:17
00:47 Reflection – New creation in Christ
03:35 Prayer – Trusting God’s Word over old labels
04:07 Thought Starter – Where do you need to trust God’s voice today?
Where do you need to stop trusting your own understanding today and trust what God says about you instead?
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• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in the home, school or college, workplace, neighbourhood, with friends and family, in corps and church life, and in everyday service.
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Fear and regret can feel heavy. God’s love is stronger: Romans 8 devotional
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope in God’s love from Romans 8:38–39 and Hebrews 1:3with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Romans 8:38–39; Hebrews 1:3
00:00 Welcome & hook – When fear and regret weigh you down
00:15 Scripture – Romans 8:38–39; Hebrews 1:3
00:33 Reflection – Nothing can separate you from God’s love
04:16 Prayer – Held in God’s love today
05:00 Thought Starter – What fear or regret do you need to name before God?
What is one fear or one regret you can offer to Jesus today?
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Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in everyday life at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, with friends and family, in your corps or church, and in the places where you serve and socialise.
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When God Seems Silent: How to Hear God Speak Through Jesus
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares how God speaks through Jesus from Hebrews 1:1–3 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–3 (NLT)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling lost when God seems silent
00:33 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–3
00:57 Reflection – Jesus shows us what God is like
02:59 Prayer – Open my eyes to your heart today
03:40 Thought Starter – Where do you need God to speak?
Thought Starter:
Where do you most need Jesus to speak into your life today?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in your home, school, college, workplace, neighbourhood, corps, church life, and community.
Helpful links
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#FaithInFive #DailyDevotional #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #SalvationArmy #HearGod #GodIsSpeaking #JesusSpeaksToday #BibleInPlainEnglish
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Struggle to Hear God in All the Noise? Hearing God’s Voice Today
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hearing God’s voice in a noisy world from Hebrews 1:1–2 and Amos 8:11–12 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture:
Hebrews 1:1–2; Amos 8:11–12
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Finding God’s voice in a noisy life
00:31 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–2; Amos 8:11–12
00:53 Reflection – Hearing Jesus through spiritual noise
04:47 Prayer – Trusting God when he seems silent
05:03 Thought Starter – Making room to hear Jesus speak
Thought Starter:
Among all the voices in your week, what one small change could you make to give Jesus more room to speak?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life at home, school or college, work, your neighbourhood, corps or church, with friends and family, and in the places where you serve and relax.
Helpful links
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#FaithInFive #DailyDevotional #BibleTeaching #HearingGodsVoice #ChristianEncouragement #SalvationArmy #NoisyWorld #GodIsStillSpeaking
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Struggle to Hear God in Everyday Life? Hearing God’s Voice in Your Week
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hearing God’s voice in everyday life from Hebrews 1:1 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture:
Hebrews 1:1 (“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.” NLT); Exodus 3; 1 Kings 19; Isaiah 6; Jeremiah 18; Amos 8; Hosea 1–3
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – God in your weekly timetable
00:26 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1 and Old Testament examples
00:46 Reflection – Hearing God’s voice in everyday life
04:40 Prayer – Notice God’s voice in your week
05:12 Thought Starter – Where is God already saying “I love you”?
Thought Starter:
Looking at your week, which part of your timetable might be the place where God is already saying, “I love you”?
Next steps
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• Share this with a friend who needs to hear God’s voice in everyday life.
• Prayer request? Comment below – I read and reply.
About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in real life at home, school or college, work, your neighbourhood, corps or church, with friends, family, and the places where you relax.
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When God Feels Silent: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life (Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4)
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares how to hear God’s voice in everyday life from Hebrews 1:1–2, John 1:1, and Psalm 19:1–4 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4 (NLT)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – When God Feels Silent
00:22 Scripture – Hebrews 1:1–2; John 1:1; Psalm 19:1–4
01:05 Reflection – The God Who Still Speaks Today
04:15 Prayer – “Wake Me Up to Your Voice”
05:24 Thought Starter – Where Is God Speaking in Your Day?
Thought Starter: Where might God be speaking to you today – at home, at school or college, at work, in your neighbourhood, in your corps or church, or as you serve others? Share in the comments so we can encourage each other.
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Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you follow Jesus in whole-life discipleship at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, with friends and family, in corps and church life, and in everyday outreach and practical service.
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Feeling left out this Christmas? Find belonging in God’s Father-heart today.
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope for anyone who feels like the spare chair from Galatians 4:6–7 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Galatians 4:6–7 (NLT)
“And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba, Father.’ Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.”
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Feeling left out / promise of belonging
00:24 Scripture – Galatians 4:6–7
01:10 Reflection – You are God’s child, not the spare chair
04:05 Prayer – Rest in the Father’s love
04:40 Thought Starter – Where do you long to belong?
Thought Starter: Where do you most feel like the spare chair, and what might change if you trusted that you are God’s beloved child in that place?
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Christmas Pressure & Shepherds | Finding God’s Call in Ordinary Moments
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares shepherds Christmas advent from Luke 2:8-11 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: “The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’” (Luke 2:10-11)
Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & hook – Christmas pressure and perfect season exhaustion
00:00:49 - Scripture – Luke 2:8-11 shepherds encounter the angel
01:30 - Reflection – God breaks into ordinary moments like ordinary people
04:29 - Prayer – Recognise God’s presence in daily interruptions
05:27 - Thought Starter – When did you last feel God’s quiet nudge?
Thought Starter: When was the last time you felt a gentle prompting from God to act, but hesitated? Share your moment of recognised God’s call.
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Stop Waiting to Forgive - This Advent Changes Everything
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares biblical forgiveness from 2 Corinthians 6:2 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
Friday 5 December 2025
You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: "Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Stop putting off that forgiveness conversation
00:01:27 Scripture – God's Kairos timing (2 Corinthians 6:2)
00:02:18 Reflection – Joseph's choice to forgive immediately
00:03:25 Prayer – Courage for difficult conversations
00:03:49 Thought Starter – What conversation are you avoiding?
Thought Starter: What's one difficult conversation you've been putting off that God might be calling you to have this Advent?
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Stuck Without Words to Pray? Find God's Perfect Timing Today
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares breakthrough from Romans 5:6 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
Thursday 4 December 2025
You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: "When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners." (Romans 5:6)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – stuck without words to pray
00:18 Scripture – Romans 5:6 breakthrough promise
00:52 Reflection – God's power in your weakness
03:16 Prayer – surrender and perfect timing
03:57 Thought Starter – your breakthrough moment
Thought Starter: When has God stepped into your helplessness at just the right time? Share your story below.
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Feeling Forgotten This Christmas? God's Perfect Timing Brings Your Miracle
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares God's timing and waiting from Deuteronomy 11:14 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
Wednesday 3 December 2025
You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: "I will send rain on your land in its proper season, the autumn and spring rains, so you will be able to harvest your crops." (Deuteronomy 11:14)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – feeling alone in Christmas cheer
00:41 Scripture – Deuteronomy 11:14 about God's perfect timing
01:29 Reflection – spiritual drought as preparation, not punishment
03:16 Prayer – trusting God's faithfulness in waiting
03:40 Thought Starter – declaring your miracle in comments
Thought Starter: What miracle are you believing for this Christmas? Share "My miracle is on its way" in the comments.
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Overlooked But Not Forgotten: God's Bethlehem Strategy Revealed
In this 5-minute devotional, discover how God uses small places for great purposes through Micah 5:2 with one practical next step and encouraging prayer.
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Scripture: "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you on my behalf." (Micah 5:2)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Hook – feeling insignificant in God's plan
00:24 Scripture – Micah's Bethlehem prophecy explained
01:20 Reflection – God's deliberate strategy for the small
03:02 Prayer – finding hope in humble circumstances
04:21 Thought Starter – your Bethlehem moment today
Thought Starter: What's one area of your life that feels small or overlooked, but might actually be part of God's strategy for you?
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God's Silence + Finding Him in Quiet
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares finding God's voice in silence from Psalm 46:10 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
Monday 1 December 2025
You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God"
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – feeling God's silence in your life
00:31 Scripture – Psalm 46:10 from context of 400 years of silence
01:39 Reflection – letting go vs giving up, Hebrew word Rapha
02:25 Prayer – breath prayer "Lord, have mercy" / "Christ, have mercy"
03:16 Thought Starter – how will you create silence this Advent?
Thought Starter: What is one way you can cultivate quiet moments this week to hear God's voice?
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Escape Christmas Busyness: Find Peace by Making Room for Jesus
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares making room for Jesus from Galatians 4:4 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
Sunday 30 November 2025
You'll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: "But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son." (Galatians 4:4)
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – Christmas busyness vs. experiencing Christ
00:20 Scripture – Galatians 4:4 - God's perfect timing
00:40 Reflection – Making room in our busy world
03:14 Prayer – Clearing space for miracles
03:55 Thought Starter – What will you say no to this week?
Thought Starter: What's one thing this week you can say no to so you can say yes to making room for Jesus?
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
Today’s topic: “Why Jesus Calls YOU A Royal Priest (And What To Do About It Today)” - you’ll discover how your everyday life is sacred mission-ground. Using 1 Peter 2:9, we’ll explore how ordinary believers are called to stand in the gap, carry grace, and open doors to God’s heart - no collars or stars required.
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
Today we’re reflecting on the places you avoid and what it might look like if God renamed one of them “Bethel”. Drawing from Jacob’s story in Genesis 28:15 and everyday moments of home and hall, we’ll explore how to notice God’s presence, mark it, and invite others in.
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
Today we explore the one vital thing every Christian must do to build the church. Drawing on 1 Peter 2:9-10, we consider how your identity in Christ empowers everyday acts of service, conversation and kindness to become a doorway for others to meet him.
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
Today’s reflection explores the unshakeable truth that if Jesus is the cornerstone of your life, you can stand firm when everything around you falls apart. Anchored in 1 Peter 2 :6–9, we’ll see how identity, purpose and mercy converge in Christ alone.
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
In today’s short devotional we explore how a church can shift from routine maintenance to unstoppable movement, rooted in Scripture and mission. Drawing on 1 Peter 2:5 and 9, we discover that we are living stones, built by God, called to show his goodness - not just run programmes.
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🙏 Daily Devotional from Salvation Army Officer Rob Westwood-Payne
In today’s devotional we explore why God sometimes seems silent when you are struggling - looking at the story of Jacob in Genesis 28:12-16. You’ll discover the ONE thing Jacob discovered (that God is present even in the wilderness) and how you can practise naming a place “Bethel” as you lean into presence rather than performance.
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