Advent Day 17: How to Find Joy When Life Feels Broken | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional with Rob
Hope and Joy When the World Feels Broken | Beauty for Ashes Devotional
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares hope and joy in uncertain times from Isaiah 61:1–3 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1–3
Chapters
0:00 Welcome & hook – When the world feels shaky
0:23 Scripture – Isaiah 61:1–3
0:52 Reflection – Beauty for ashes and deep joy in Jesus
4:40 Prayer – Trusting Christ in uncertain times
5:06 Thought Starter – Where do you need beauty for ashes?
Thought Starter: Where do you most need Jesus to turn ashes into beauty today, and who can you share his joy with before bedtime?
Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly.
If you’re looking for short Christian devotions, Bible study for anxiety and worry, or a peaceful 5-minute devotional before work or school, you’re in the right place. These videos help you follow Jesus in real life – at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, at your corps or church, and in the places where you serve and relax.
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