A Perfect Home
Read: Hebrews 11:8-16 They desire a better country . . . a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them
South Asia Ministry Leader June 1, 2025
Do you struggle to find joy in the middle of life’s uncertainties? In a world filled with challenges, setbacks, and brokenness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But joy is not merely the absence of hardship—it’s a gift from God, rooted in his promises and presence.
This series invites you to discover the deep, unshakable joy that comes from knowing Christ. You’ll explore how joy is revealed in unexpected places—through waiting, suffering, and even spiritual dry periods. You’ll learn from Biblical figures like Abraham, Paul, and Simeon, who found their joy in God’s faithfulness despite uncertain circumstances.
Each day, these devotions provide insights into how joy can transform our pain, guide us through challenges, and fill us with hope for what is yet to come. As you journey through topics like prayer, gratitude, and community, you’ll be encouraged to embrace God’s promises and live with a joyful heart, even when life feels unpredictable.
Set aside time each day to reflect, pray, and discover how God’s unchanging love can bring joy into your uncertain world. Let this series remind you that true joy is found not in the absence of trials but in the presence of Christ, who walks with you through it all.
Read: Hebrews 11:8-16 They desire a better country . . . a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them
Read: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for
Read: Luke 2:25-35 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy
Read: Matthew 6:5-15 Pray then like this . . . (v. 9) During the pandemic, people prayed regularly—for quick healing and relief, turning everything over to God. It’s always good
Read: James 1:16-27 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. (v. 19) Have you ever regretted a conversation that
Read: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it. (v. 14) We live in a world of spam—junk emails,
Read: John 5:30-47 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to
Read: Acts 12:1-19 Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. (v. 5) In 1792, cobbler William Carey dared to leave
Read: Philippians 3:12-21 One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward
Words of Hope’s South Asia Ministry field leader is based in India and works with more than 70 team members sharing the hope of the gospel in more than 20 languages. Because of security concerns, we have chosen not to share his name.