Key Verse:

“Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.”

— John 17:17

Rooted Truth:

Our emotions are real, but they aren’t always reliable. God’s Word is both.

Faith Story:

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian executed by the Nazis for resisting Hitler, lived by conviction—not comfort. Amid oppression and personal loss, he wrote:

“Feelings are like weather patterns—they change. But truth is an anchor that holds steady through every storm.”

Though imprisoned and eventually martyred, Bonhoeffer remained immovable in faith because his anchor was not in what he felt—but in what God said.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Jeremiah 17:9 – “The heart is deceitful above all things…”

Psalm 119:160 – “The sum of Your word is truth…”

2 Timothy 3:16–17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God…”

Daily Practice:

When you feel overwhelmed, pause and speak Scripture aloud. Declare truth over emotion—one verse at a time. Let the Word speak louder than your worry.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You that Your truth never shifts. Help me not to be led by my feelings, but by Your Word. Train my heart to trust what You say—especially when it’s hard. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

What emotions tend to cloud your spiritual perspective?

How has truth helped correct your course in the past?

What Scripture can you cling to today?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith