Shema Rhema Fellowship

*Shema Rhema Devotion*
*09th May 2026*

*THE MIND OF A CHAMPION* 🏆

To live as a victor, you must first think like one!

*Here is how a champion processes life through the Word:*

*1. They Think in Possibilities* 🚀Instead of focusing on obstacles, they focus on God’s power.
_"With God all things are possible." — Matthew 19:26_ 📖
*2. They Think From Victory, Not For It* 🥇They don't strive to win; they live from the win already secured by Christ.
_"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory..." — 1 Corinthians 15:57_ ⚔️
*3. They Think With Divine Identity* 👑A champion knows their strength comes from who they belong to.
_"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13_ 💪
*4. They Think Beyond the* *Setback* 🪜They view failure as a temporary pause, not a permanent end.
_"For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again." — Proverbs 24:16_ 🔥
*5. They Think With Focus and Discipline* 🎯A champion's mind is locked on the goal, refusing to be distracted.
_"Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you." — Proverbs 4:25_ 👀

*Shema Rhema Devotion*
*08th May 2026*

*GOD OUR PROVIDER*
_"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:191._

*WAYS HE PROVIDES*
*1. Miracles:* He can provide even when it seems impossible. _"I am about to rain down bread from heaven for you." — Exodus 16:4_

*2. Other People:* God uses the kindness of others to reach us. _"Give, and it will be given to you... poured into your lap." — Luke 6:38_

*3. Your Hard Work:* God blesses the effort you put into your job.
_"The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to." — Deuteronomy 28:8_

*4. Nature and Creation:* He sustains the whole world. _"He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call." — Psalm 147:92._

*WHO RECEIVES HIS PROVISION?*

*1. Those who put Him first:* Focus on God, and He handles the rest. _"But seek first his kingdom... and all these things will be given to you as well." — Matthew 6:33_
*2. Those who obey Him:* Walking in God's way leads to His supply. _"If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land." — Isaiah 1:19_
*3. Those who are generous:* God gives more to those who share. _"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." — Proverbs 11:25_
*4. Those who trust Him:* God cares for you more than the birds or flowers. _"Look at the birds of the air... your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" — Matthew 6:26_

*Summary:* If God provided Jesus for our salvation, He will surely provide for our daily lives. As *Romans 8:32* says, _"He who did not spare his own Son... how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?"_

*Shema Rhema Devotion*
*2nd May 2026*

*Resting in God’s Hands* 👋📖

*Scripture Reading:* 📜_"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." — Proverbs 3:5-6_ ✨
*Today’s Thought:* 💭Have you ever tried to walk in the dark? 🌑 You move slowly, feeling around with your hands, worried you might trip. 🏃‍♂️💨

This is how life feels when we try to handle everything on our own. We worry about tomorrow because we cannot see it. 😟

Trusting God is like holding the hand of a Father who has a flashlight. 🔦👨‍👧 He can see the path clearly, even when we can’t. 🛣️ God doesn’t ask you to understand everything; He just asks you to trust that He is good. ❤️ When you stop trying to figure everything out and start leaning on Him, your heart finally finds rest. 🧘‍♂️🍃

*Reflection Questions:🤔*
1. What is one thing I am worrying about today that I haven't given to God? 🤲❓
2. Can I remember a time in the past when God helped me through a hard situation? 🌈🙌
*Today’s Prayer:* 🙏Dear God, today I choose to trust You. 🤝 I am tired of worrying and trying to control things I cannot change. 🛑 Please take my fears and replace them with Your peace. 🕊️ I believe You are leading me in the right direction. Help me to listen to Your voice today. *Amen.* ✨🙌

*Shema Rhema Devotion*
*30th April 2026*

*Empty My Jar*
_You can't catch fresh rain with a full bucket. To get God’s new fire, you have to pour out your old worries._

*1. Listen*
_"We have this treasure in jars of clay..." — 2 Corinthians 4:7_
*The Simple Truth:* You are the jar; God is the treasure. If your jar is full of stress, ego, or "busy-ness," there is no room for His power.

Is your heart too full of "self" to hear "Him"?

*2. Act*
In the Bible, a poor widow kept pouring oil into empty jars until a miracle filled them all. The oil only flowed as long as there was space.

*The Action:* Pour out your problems right now. Tell God, "I'm letting go of this worry so You can fill me with Your peace." You have to let go to go higher.
*3. Show*
Say this out loud:
_"I am not a tank that holds water; I am a pipe that lets it flow. I empty myself of 'me' so God can fill me with 'Him.' My life is His testimony!"_

*Short Prayer:*
_"Lord, I pour out my stress and my own plans. I make room for You. Fill my empty jar with Your fire so I can help someone else today._ *Amen."*