Amazing Grace Baptist Church 2026©
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Encouraging Bible Verses to Read Today
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🌿 1. Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
A beautiful reminder that God is always working in the unseen places.
🌸 2. Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
A perfect verse for starting the day with gratitude.
🌱 3. Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed… They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
A gentle promise of fresh mercy and new beginnings.
🌼 4. Psalm 51:10 (KJV)
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
A prayer for renewal — fitting for springtime and spiritual growth.
🌤️ 5. Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
A steadying verse for days when you need guidance.
🕊️ 6. Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
A verse that wraps the heart in calm.
🌷 7. Psalm 34:8 (KJV)
“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
A sweet reminder of God’s goodness in every season.
Little True Stories To Encourage.
🦉 1. The Lost Button
Mrs. Ellison was sewing a patch on her grandson’s coat when she noticed a button missing. She searched the floor, the sewing box, even the laundry basket — nothing. Just as she sighed and gave up, she spotted it nestled in the folds of her Bible cover.
She smiled. “Even the little things, Lord?”
Yes. Even the little things.
“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
— Luke 12:7 (KJV)
🌸 2. The Quiet Hug
Little Ava had a rough morning. Her shoes didn’t match, her cereal spilled, and her feelings were too big for words. At church, she sat quietly until Miss Ruth knelt beside her and simply opened her arms.
Ava melted into the hug. No sermon. No speech. Just love.
“Let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
— 1 John 3:18 (KJV)
🌿 3. The Garden Note
Tom was planting spring bulbs when he found a note tucked under a stone:
“Thank you for sharing your garden. It gives me hope.”
No name. No date. Just kindness blooming quietly.
Tom smiled and whispered, “Lord, let me keep planting.”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
— Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
🌿 The Bridge of Early Spring
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In the early spring of 1962, the river that ran through Maple Glen finally thawed. The ice cracked open in long silver lines, and the water began to move again — slow at first, then with a gentle, determined rush.
On the edge of town lived an older man named Mr. Ellery. He was quiet, steady, and known mostly for the small wooden toys he carved for the children at Christmas. But that spring, he noticed something no one else had:
the footbridge across the river had begun to sag.
It wasn’t broken.
It wasn’t dangerous yet.
But it was tired — the kind of tired that comes from years of carrying people without complaint.
So one morning, without being asked, Mr. Ellery gathered his tools and walked to the bridge. He didn’t make an announcement. He didn’t call a meeting. He simply began to repair what needed mending.
He replaced boards.
He tightened bolts.
He sanded rough edges.
He worked quietly, humming old hymns as the sun warmed the riverbanks.
People passed by and waved.
Some asked what he was doing.
He just smiled and said, “Helping the bridge keep doing its job.”
By the end of the week, the bridge stood straight again — strong, safe, and ready for another season of footsteps.
On Sunday morning, the pastor mentioned it during the service.
“Love is often like that bridge,” he said.
“It carries more weight than anyone realizes.
And sometimes, the holiest work is done by those who quietly strengthen what holds us together.”
The congregation turned to look at Mr. Ellery, who sat in the back row, surprised and a little embarrassed. He hadn’t done it for recognition. He had done it because he saw something that needed care — and he cared.
That spring, the town learned something simple and beautiful:
Love doesn’t always ask for permission.
Sometimes it just shows up with a toolbox.
And because of one man’s quiet initiative, the whole community walked forward with greater confidence — supported by a bridge that was stronger than before.
Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©
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Heavenly Father,
As spring begins, our hearts lift with gratitude for the promise of new life.
You are the God who melts the winter cold, awakens the earth,
and reminds us that nothing is beyond Your power to renew.
Let this new season stir fresh hope within our church
family.
Where faith has grown weary, breathe strength again.
Where hearts feel heavy, shine Your warm and healing light.
Where we have planted in tears, help us look forward to a harvest of joy.
Teach us to grow in grace as the flowers grow toward
the sun.
Make our love for one another vibrant and sincere.
Help us walk in forgiveness, kindness, and unity,
so that Your beauty is seen in all we do.
Bless our worship, our fellowship, our service,
and every quiet act of obedience done in Your name.
May this spring be a season of spiritual awakening—
in our homes, in our church, and in every heart that seeks You.
Lord, make all things new in us.
We welcome the fresh work of Your Spirit
as spring begins.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Melvina and the Great Spring Surprise
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Melvina wandered over, curious as ever, and began sniffing every patch of grass like she was the official inspector of spring.
Little Emma pointed at her and said, “Melvina, are you helping us find flowers?”
Melvina shook her head dramatically and stomped once — the universal donkey sign for absolutely not.
Then, with great ceremony, she lowered her head and nudged something forward with her nose.
It wasn’t a flower.
It wasn’t a leaf.
It was…
a half‑eaten carrot she had buried last fall.
The children burst into giggles.
Emma said, “Melvina, that’s not spring!”
Melvina brayed proudly,
“Hee‑haw means: It sprang right out of the ground, didn’t it?”
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
— Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
🌿 Encouraging Quotes from The Heart
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1. “Faith moves one step at a time, but every step taken with God becomes a victory.”
2. “When God calls you forward, He has already prepared the strength you’ll need to get there.”
3. “The work of faith is never wasted — heaven sees every tear, every prayer, every quiet act of love.”
4. “Courage grows when we remember Who walks beside us.”
5. “God does not ask us to be strong — only willing. His strength fills the willing heart.”
6. “Pressing on is easier when your eyes are on Jesus and not on the weight you carry.”
7. “Faith doesn’t always feel brave, but it always leads us closer to the heart of God.”
8. “God is not only at the finish line — He is in every step.”
9. “The smallest obedience can open the door to the greatest blessing.”
10. “Keep going. God is working in ways you cannot yet see.”
Have a Good Sunday Love Always
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