New Year, New Inspiration

Hello Bridge of Hope Youth and Young Adults,

Greetings in the Mighty name of Jesus Christ. Hope you all are having a wonderful New Year! This year, I will be posting mini devotionals so that you can grow in your faith. They will be posted on the blog (February 5 and 6 have already been posted), but please follow us on the following:

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I hope we can grow together to build and further on relationship with God. May God bless you this year. Have a blessed day!

Devotional #2 - Let Justice Flow

Verse of the Day:

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” – Amos 5:24 (NIV)

Devotional:

Imagine a river—powerful, deep, and constantly moving. That’s the image God uses to describe what our lives should look like when it comes to justice and righteousness.

In the book of Amos, God is calling out His people for something that might surprise you: they were doing all the “right” religious things, like singing worship songs, bringing offerings, and gathering at the temple. But their lives didn’t reflect God’s heart. They ignored the poor. They mistreated others. They lived unjustly while pretending to be spiritual.

So God says, “Enough of the performance. What I want is your life to overflow with justice and righteousness.”

Justice means treating people fairly, standing up for those who are hurting, and fighting against systems of oppression or discrimination.
Righteousness means living in right relationship—with God and with others—choosing what is good, pure, and loving.

And God doesn’t want this to be occasional. He wants it to flow—like a river that never stops, like a stream that never dries up.

This verse calls us, especially as young people, to live with a faith that flows into action. Not just Sunday faith, not just Instagram posts about causes, but real-life love in motion. It means:

  • Speaking up when someone is bullied.

  • Being kind even when it’s not cool.

  • Refusing to go along with gossip.

  • Listening to people whose stories are different than ours.

  • Making space at the table for those who feel unseen.

You might think, “But I’m just one person.” True. But rivers are made up of countless drops of water. Your one drop matters. And when we all let justice and righteousness flow from our lives, God’s love floods the world.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Is my faith more about appearances or about real love and justice?

  2. Who around me is hurting, and how can I respond with compassion?

  3. What’s one way I can let justice and righteousness flow this week?

Closing Prayer:

God, I don’t want to just go through the motions. Help me live a life that reflects Your heart. Teach me to care about what You care about—justice for the oppressed, love for the hurting, and righteousness in my choices. Let Your Spirit move in me like a mighty river. Let justice and righteousness flow from my life every day. Amen.

Devotional #1 - Where The Spirit Is, Freedom Lives!

Verse of the Day:

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV)

Devotional:

What does freedom really look like?
In a world that constantly pushes us to prove ourselves, to fit in, and to follow trends just to feel accepted, freedom can feel like a fantasy. Social media tells us freedom is doing what you want, when you want. But somehow, even with all that "freedom," many of us still feel trapped — in anxiety, shame, peer pressure, or fear of not being enough.

But God tells us a different story.
This verse from 2 Corinthians reminds us of something powerful: true freedom isn’t found in the world — it’s found in the presence of God. When the Spirit of the Lord is with us, we’re no longer slaves to the lies of this world. We’re no longer defined by our past mistakes, our appearance, our grades, or our social status.

Freedom in the Spirit means:

  • You don’t have to wear a mask to be loved — God knows the real you and still calls you His.

  • You’re free from guilt and shame — because Jesus already paid the price.

  • You don’t have to strive to earn your worth — God has already chosen you.

  • You can walk boldly in your purpose — because the Spirit gives you strength and direction.

You’re not stuck. You’re not hopeless.
The Spirit of God lives in you. And with Him, you are free — to live, to grow, to love, to fail, and to rise again.

Reflection Questions:

  1. What areas of your life do you feel stuck or held back in?

  2. Have you invited the Holy Spirit into those areas?

  3. What does it mean to live in the freedom of the Spirit day-to-day?

  4. How can you walk in confidence knowing that you are free in Christ?

Closing Prayer:

Lord, thank You for giving me freedom through Your Spirit. Help me to recognize the areas where I’ve been living in fear, shame, or pressure. I invite Your Spirit into my life fully — to lead me, guide me, and set me free. I don’t want to be defined by the world, but by You. Teach me how to walk in the freedom You’ve already given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Welcome to the New EWT Bridge of Hope Blog!!

Hello!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL THE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS!!!

This is Sharon Mariampillai. Welcome to the EWT’s Bridge of Hope Blog!

It is now 2025 and we are coming back stronger than ever. We are ready to continue to strive to build our relationship with God. We are starting anew, so please comment on every post and share your views. I will be posting devotionals, and would like to know what topics you would like to be featured or discussed. I hope this year is the year where you see more spiritual growth in your life! God bless you richly!