2025 Big Springs Summer Devotional
One of the most important ways to get to know each other is through the Scriptures we hold dear. Over the years, you have submitted these Scriptures, which the Lord used to speak to you and your loved ones - one more way to share God's Word with the world. First post arrives on Memorial Day!
Thursday, July 10: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
by: Caren Sonichsen
07/10/2025
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But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all g
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Wednesday, July 9: Psalm 91:1-8
by: Cindy Appley
07/09/2025
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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that
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Tuesday, July 8: Matthew 11:28-30
by: Kathleen Flynn
07/08/2025
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
From 2024…
- Kathleen
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Monday, July 7: Romans 8:26-27
by: Kathleen Flynn
07/07/2025
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:26-27 ESV
From 2023…
I discovered these verses years ago. It is such a comfort to know that the Spirit is interceding for me when I don't know the words to p
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Sunday, July 6
by: Richard Akland
07/06/2025
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He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with the Lord.
Micah 6:8 ESV
From 2024…
Because His Word is the truth, that we need during these days.
- Richard
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Saturday, July 5: Romans 8:38-39
by: Carol Nelson
07/05/2025
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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 NIV
From 2023…
These verses have encouraged me through my life, that no matter what I was going through God was there and He loved me and would protect me through the difficulty.
- Carol
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Friday, July 4: Psalm 4:8
by: Jen Moore
07/04/2025
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8 ESV
New in 2025…
- Jen
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Thursday, July 3: Philippians 4:6
by: Karen Nelson
07/03/2025
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6 NIV
New in 2025… This verse reminds us of the importance of thanksgiving when we pray. I read a quote that said: "Prayer without thanksgiving is like a bird without a wing."
- Karen
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Wednesday, July 2: John 21:18-19
by: Dave Moore
07/02/2025
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“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.”
John 21:18-19 NLT
From 2023…
Jesus wanted me to follow Him, so I did.
- Anna
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Tuesday, July 1: Galatians 5:22-26
by: Jen Moore
07/01/2025
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5:22-26 ESV
New in 2025…
A prayer for purity of spirit.
- Jen
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Monday, June 30: Romans 15:13
by: Carol Nelson
06/30/2025
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13 ESV
New in 2025…
This verse reminds me that we can have joy and peace, and hope through even the very hard situations in our lives through the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
- Carol
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Sunday, June 29: Genesis 1:26
by: Linda Terpstra
06/29/2025
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Then God said,
"Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness,
so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky,
over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."
From 2024… When I went as a chaperone to Rocky Mountain High with a youth group, this was a verse that one of the leaders spoke about, telling us "all humans were made to resemble God, which also means we were born wit...read more
Saturday, June 28: 1 Corinthians 13:12
by: Janet Merrick
06/28/2025
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For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV
From 2024…
It makes me think of how I am currently able to only see things through my lens, but I need to listen to the lens that God is trying to get me to look through, understanding that I won't see it clearly until I am looking through Him.- Kitsy
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Friday, June 27: Philippians 4:4-9
by: Jen Moore
06/27/2025
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is l
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Thursday, June 26: Psalm 121
by: Brianna Thier
06/26/2025
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I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip — He who watches over you will not slumber;
Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life;
The Lord will wat
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