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God in the Scary Moments

Psalm 73:28 — But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

It’s easy to believe God is good when the picture is already beautiful. It’s harder—much harder—to say it when everything feels uncertain and unfinished. But there’s something powerful about choosing to stay close to Him—to make Him your refuge—before you see how it turns out.

I was talking to my friend Emily recently, just thanking God for His faithfulness. She was reminiscing and told me a story of God’s faithfulness when her son was born.

She had tested positive for COVID the day before, so everything felt uncertain and overwhelming.

It was terrifying.

After the baby was delivered, doctors moved in and out of the room, using words like ‘abnormalities’ and ‘we’re not sure yet.’

She remembers lying in a cold hospital bed, gasping for air—shaking and too weak to move. Through tears, all she could say was, “Lord, I trust You. And when You show up like only You can, I will tell everyone about Your goodness!”

Days passed. Then months. Then years.

She and her son are now doing amazing, and I’m getting to hear the story of how God took care of them. She’s posting the cutest pictures of her kids—Asher and his big sister—playing at the park. His big sister is fearless and halfway down the slide. Her little brother is right behind her.

The Lord truly is our refuge—and He cares for us in ways we don’t always see in the moment. He’s so good, and like Emily, I want to keep telling everyone about the wonderful things He does for us.

So today, stay close to Him. He is faithful. Hold on to that, and one day you’ll look up and realize you have more stories of His goodness than you can count.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

When life feels uncertain, do you tend to draw closer to God or pull away?
What does it look like for you to make God your “refuge” in difficult moments?
Can you think of a time when God proved His faithfulness after a season of waiting?
Is there a current situation where you need to choose trust before you see the outcome?
What is one story of God’s goodness in your life that you can share with someone this week?

May 5, 2026/by Bri Dunn

Lessons Baked by Love

Daily Devotional, Denise Pagano

Hebrews 6:10 — For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.

Flour had a way of finding everything in my grandma’s kitchen—even places you wouldn’t expect.

She was my mom’s mom—and she was my person. I grew up on a chair pulled close to her counter, watching her hands move with a kind of calm confidence. She ran a catering business when I was little, and she taught me everything—how to measure, how to trust your instincts by tasting as you go, and how to fix what doesn’t turn out right.

Years later, with my own boys underfoot, I found myself doing the same thing. There would be flour on the counter, timers going off, and little hands trying to help. I even started a small cake business for a season.

The best part was spending time in the kitchen with her.

I’ve realized those memories were never really about sugar, butter, or ooey-gooey desserts. They were about the kind of legacy you build by pouring into others.

When you bake with your kids or grandkids, they’re picking up more than recipes. They’re learning patience, follow-through, and how to connect.

It becomes something that lasts—long after the moment is over.

Scripture tells us that God is not unjust—He does not forget the love we show Him by caring for others.

And now, looking back, I can see it clearer than I could then—none of it was small. None of it was wasted. Every quiet hour, every small act of care, every unseen moment of showing up… it all mattered. And God hasn’t forgotten a single one.

So maybe today doesn’t have to be impressive to be meaningful. Maybe it looks like staying a little longer, letting it get a little messy, or making space for someone to slow you down.

Because long after the kitchen is cleaned and the last of the flour is gone,the love that filled the room is what stays with you the longest.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

What are some “small” acts of love or care you’ve shown that might feel unnoticed right now?
How does it encourage you to know that God sees and remembers even the quiet, unseen moments?
Who has poured into your life in a way that shaped you more than you realized at the time?
Where might God be inviting you to slow down and invest in someone today?
What kind of legacy are you building through your everyday actions?

May 4, 2026/by Denise Pagano

Running to Rescue

Bri Dunn, Daily Devotional

Ephesians 2:8-9 — God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

I’ll never forget the first time I heard “Rescue” by Desperation Band.

I was in high school, sitting in a youth service, trying to look like I had it all together. But inside, it felt like every little mistake disqualified me—like every wrong thought or reaction meant I had let God down again.

Week after week, I carried it.

This pressure to be perfect. To finally get it right.

I remember thinking I’d never be the “perfect Christian.” And the truth is—I wasn’t then, and I’m not now. But somewhere along the way, something shifted.

I began to understand that I don’t have to beg to be in God’s good graces. I don’t have to beat myself up to earn my way back to Him. What I thought was distance from God was really a misunderstanding of His grace.

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus. He already paid the price—so salvation is a gift I could never earn. And that heaviness? That constant wondering, Did I mess up too much this time? It doesn’t have to steal my confident hope.

Because His grace never runs out—it rescues us again and again.

So now, that’s what I think of when I hear that song on replay.

I don’t know if you’ve experienced that kind of rescue yet, but know that you don’t have to be perfect to get in His presence. You don’t have to beg the Lord to love you, and you don’t have to earn your place at His table.

What Jesus did was more than enough. He paid the price so grace could be given freely, meeting you right where you are.

Receive it. Walk in it. Let it be enough today.

A MOMENT TO REFLECT

Have you ever felt like you had to earn God’s approval? What did that feel like?
How does understanding that salvation is a gift—not a reward—change the way you see your relationship with God?
Are there areas in your life where you’re still trying to “be good enough” instead of resting in grace?
What does it look like for you to actually receive grace, not just understand it?
How would your daily life change if you truly believed that what Jesus did was already enough?

Lyrics

You are the source of the life
I can’t be left behind
No one else will do
I will take hold of you

I need You Jesus
To come to my rescue
Where else can I go
There’s no other name by
Which I am saved
Capture me with grace
I will follow you

You are the source of life
I can’t be left behind
No one else will do
I will take hold of you (yeah)

I need you Jesus
to come to my rescue
where else can I go
There’s no other name by
which I am saved
capture me with grace

I need you Jesus
to come to my rescue
where else can I go
There’s no other name by
which I am saved
capture me with grace
I will follow You

This world has nothing for me
I will follow You
This world has nothing for me
I will follow You

May 3, 2026/by Bri Dunn

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