Pastor Stephen Dedman

I sought the Lord, and He heard me, 
And delivered me from all my fears.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What fear do you need to surrender to the Lord today?

Context
Psalm 34 was written by David during a difficult and frightening season of his life. Surrounded by danger and uncertainty, David did not hide his fear from God. Instead, he sought the Lord. In the middle of trouble, he discovered that God was not distant or silent. God heard him and brought deliverance.

Application
Fear has a way of overwhelming our hearts and controlling our thoughts. We fear the unknown, fear failure, fear loss, and fear what tomorrow may bring. Yet David reminds us that the answer to fear is not found in our own strength but in seeking the Lord. When we bring our worries to God in prayer, He replaces panic with peace and anxiety with confidence in His care.

God may not always remove every difficult circumstance immediately, but He promises His presence in the middle of them. The Lord hears every cry, sees every burden, and walks with us through every valley. When our eyes stay fixed on Him, fear loses its grip.

Truth For The Day
Seeking God in your fear will lead you to His peace and strength.

Pray
Lord, thank You for hearing me when I call on You. Help me to bring every fear and burden into Your presence. Fill my heart with peace and remind me that You are greater than anything I face. Teach me to trust You fully each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What burden do you need to place in God’s hands today?

Context
The psalmist does not say trouble might come. Trouble is part of living in a broken world. Yet the comfort is found in knowing that God remains our refuge in the middle of the storm. A refuge is a place of safety. When fear rises, when uncertainty surrounds you, and when your strength feels weak, you can run to Him. God does not grow tired, and His power never fades.

Application
Life has a way of draining us. Responsibilities pile up, unexpected problems arise, and sometimes the weight of it all can leave us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. In those moments, it is easy to believe we must carry everything on our own. But Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not distant during our struggles. He is present, available, and strong enough to sustain us.

Sometimes God calms the storm around us, and sometimes He strengthens us while we walk through it. Either way, His presence is enough. Today, instead of focusing on what is against you, focus on the One who stands with you.

Truth For The Day
God is your strength when your own strength runs out.

Pray
Lord, thank You for being my refuge and strength. Help me trust You in every situation and remind me that I never face life alone. Fill my heart with peace and give me strength for today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What is one area of your life where God is asking you to trust Him?

Context
Faith is one of the most talked-about aspects of the Christian life, yet it’s often one of the hardest to live out. Hebrews 11:1 gives a clear and powerful definition: faith is not wishful thinking, it is substance and evidence. Faith gives weight to hope. It turns what feels distant into something real and present.

Application
We live in a world that demand proof. But faith operates differently. It doesn’t ignore reality; it sees a greater one. It trusts that what God has promised is more certain than what we currently experience.

Think about the moments in your life when nothing seemed to make sense, when prayers felt unanswered, doors stayed closed, and the future looked unclear. Faith steps in and says, “God is still faithful.” It becomes the evidence that God is at work, even when there’s no visible sign yet.

Truth For The Day
Faith doesn’t require sight, it requires trust in a God who sees everything.

Pray
Lord, help me to walk by faith and not by sight. When I don’t understand what You are doing, remind me of who You are. Strengthen my trust in Your promises and give me confidence that You are working in ways I cannot see. Teach me to live with a faith that is steady, bold, and rooted in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.