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The Verse You Skipped

I almost skipped 2 Samuel 9. I forgot how kindness works.

2 Samuel 9 feels quiet. No battles. No strategy. Just a king asking a question. Verse 1 says it all: “Is there anyone still left… to whom I can show kindness?” Not because they earned it. Not because they asked. This chapter reminded me that grace often shows up unexpectedly, long after we assume we’ve been forgotten. God’s kindness can reach us through someone else’s obedience. #BibleStudy #TheVerseYouSkipped #Samuel #Kindness #Grace #BibleInsight

The Verse You Skipped

I skipped 1 Samuel 12. I didn’t think farewell speeches mattered.

1 Samuel 12 feels like a wrap-up. Samuel is old. The story seems to move on without him. I almost did the same. Then verse 23 quietly broke my heart. “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.” Even after being replaced, Samuel keeps praying. This chapter reminded me that faithfulness doesn’t end when your role changes. Obedience can continue even when recognition fades. #BibleStudy #TheVerseYouSkipped #Samuel #Faithfulness #Prayer #BibleInsight

The Verse You Skipped

I skipped Nehemiah 7. I didn’t think it mattered.

Nehemiah 7 repeats another list of families. It feels copied. Unnecessary. I almost moved on. But verse 5 reveals why it’s there. God put it in Nehemiah’s heart to gather the people by genealogy. Before rebuilding the city, God restored identity. Walls came later. Belonging came first. This chapter isn’t administrative filler. It’s a reminder: community is rebuilt by remembering who the people are. #BibleStudy #TheVerseYouSkipped #Nehemiah #Identity #Restoration #BibleInsight

OneWordStudy

Mary Wasn’t Calm. She Was Trying to Make Sense of It

I always imagined Mary as peaceful. Certain. Steady. Spiritually composed. But Luke 2:19 uses the word symballō. It means she was piecing things together, trying to understand. That felt familiar. I’ve spent years holding questions I can’t answer. Things I prayed for that never arrived. Learning this changed how I see faith. Mary wasn’t calm because she understood everything. She stayed present even when she didn’t. That gave me permission. Confusion doesn’t cancel faith. Sometimes it’s part of it. #OneWordStudy #ChristmasFaith #HonestFaith #BibleInsight #SpiritualReflection

DidYouKnow

I Was Wrong About the Innkeeper

I used to picture Christmas as rejection. A cold innkeeper. A door slammed shut. God turned away. That story felt familiar. I’ve had seasons where I felt like there was no room for me either. Then I learned the word in Luke 2:7 isn’t “inn.” It’s kataluma. A guest room. Not rejection. Just a house already full. That changed how I see my own life. Maybe God didn’t stay away because I failed. Maybe my life was just crowded, loud, imperfect. And somehow, He still came. #OneWordStudy #ChristmasDevotional #BibleInsight #FaithAfter55 #TheVerseYouSkipped

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Mary Wasn’t Calm. She Was Trying to Make Sense of It

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I Didn’t Realize How Radical Forgiveness Could Be

I used to admire Jesus on the cross, thinking “He forgave them” was poetic. But I never realized what it meant. Luke 23:34 uses aphiēmi—a full release, even of personal justice toward those actively hurting Him. Reading that made me squirm. Could I ever forgive someone who’s wronged me so deeply? I realized it’s not about justice. It’s about releasing the weight inside. Forgiveness is radical, messy, impossible on my own—but God helps me inch toward it. Even when it feels unfair, letting go is freeing. #Forgiveness #FaithAndLife #BibleInsight #ChristianReflection #TheVerseYouSkipped

The Verse You Skipped

I Was Wrong About Growing Old

I used to think getting older meant slowing down, fading away, becoming irrelevant. But Psalm 92:12-14 caught me off guard. The Hebrew word tamar—palm tree—flourishes even in storms. It bends, it sways, but it doesn’t break. I realized resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulties. It’s about bending with them, letting God steady the roots. Even as life tosses challenges my way, I can still thrive, sway, and bear fruit. Old age doesn’t mean fragility—it means strength through God’s sustaining presence. #TheVerseYouSkipped #FaithAndAging #SpiritualResilience #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors

The Verse You Skipped

I Was Afraid of Being Forgotten

I used to fear growing old would mean being abandoned, left behind. Psalm 71:9 hits differently when you understand the Hebrew shalach. It’s not just “don’t leave me”; it’s raw fear of being sent away, truly alone. I realized it’s okay to admit vulnerability. God sees it. He hears the trembling heart that worries about isolation. I may feel fragile, but I am never forsaken. His presence is steady, even when the world feels distant. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors #SpiritualComfort

The Verse You Skipped

I Thought Old Age Meant My Work Was Done

I used to believe that after a certain age, I couldn’t make an impact. Psalm 71:18 uses the Hebrew az, emphasizing future strength and fruitfulness. Even gray hair and tired bones can produce meaningful results. I realized life’s later years aren’t just about survival—they’re seasons of renewed purpose, witness, and influence. Even now, God can use me. My story isn’t over. There’s still fruit to bear, wisdom to share, and hope to live out. #FaithAndAging #TheVerseYouSkipped #BibleInsight #ChristianSeniors #SpiritualPurpose

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I almost skipped 2 Samuel 9. I forgot how kindness works.

I skipped 1 Samuel 12. I didn’t think farewell speeches mattered.

I skipped Nehemiah 7. I didn’t think it mattered.

Mary Wasn’t Calm. She Was Trying to Make Sense of It

I Was Wrong About the Innkeeper

Mary Wasn’t Calm. She Was Trying to Make Sense of It

I Didn’t Realize How Radical Forgiveness Could Be

I Was Wrong About Growing Old

I Was Afraid of Being Forgotten

I Thought Old Age Meant My Work Was Done