Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 11hBring your needs to God with confidence. Your words need not be perfect; your Father welcomes your prayer. Ask with faith, trusting His wisdom and the love that never turns away from you. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 12hKeep Coming to the Father A Devotional for October 7, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/keep...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comKeep Coming to the FatherA Devotional for October 7, 2026 Jesus invites us to approach God with three simple words: ask, seek, and knock. Each expresses a faith that... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Your worth is not measured by how much you can carry. Pause, pray, and place your burdens before Jesus. His invitation is for you, even now, even here, even on your hardest day. 010
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Resting in Christ While Caring for His Church A Message for Church Leaders from Matthew 11:28 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/rest...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comResting in Christ While Caring for His ChurchA Message for Church Leaders from Matthew 11:28 Church leaders, the invitation of Jesus in Matthew 11:28 reaches into the very heart of your... 020
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026When life feels heavy, remember the gentle invitation of Jesus: “Come to Me.” You need no perfect words or borrowed strength. Bring Him your weariness and rest in His care. 110
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The Rest Only Jesus Can Give A Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 11:28 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comThe Rest Only Jesus Can GiveA Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 1... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026You do not have to carry every burden alone. Jesus welcomes your weary heart. Come to Him as you are, and trust His love to give you the rest your soul needs. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Rest for the Weary Heart A Devotional for October 6, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/rest...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comRest for the Weary HeartA Devotional for October 6, 2026 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Some burdens ca... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026When the road feels lonely, remember that God has counted your wanderings. You have never slipped beyond His sight. Bring Him your tears and trust His faithful presence for the next step. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Leading with the Tenderness of the God Who Remembers A Message for Church Leaders from Psalm 56:8 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/lead...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comLeading with the Tenderness of the God Who RemembersA Message for Church Leaders from Psalm 56:8 Dear pastors, elders, ministry leaders, and all who shepherd the people of God, “You have taken... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Tender Care of God in Our Wandering A Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Psalm 56:8 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comThe Tender Care of God in Our WanderingA Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Psalm 56:8 “You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle—are they not in Your... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026No tear falls unnoticed by God. He knows every weary step and every sorrow you cannot put into words. Rest in His care today; your pain is seen, and you are deeply loved. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Every Tear Remembered A Devotional for October 5, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/ever...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comEvery Tear RememberedA Devotional for October 5, 2026 Some sorrows are difficult to explain. Words fall short, prayers become quiet, and tears express what the h... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Your strength may fade, but God’s power never does. When the journey feels long, pause in His presence. He knows your weariness and can give you fresh courage to keep walking in faith. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Renewed by the Lord: Strength for the Journey of Faith A Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Isaiah 40:31 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/rene...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comRenewed by the Lord: Strength for the Journey of FaithA Devotional Bible Study Reflecting on Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with win... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Some days you soar; other days you take one small, faithful step. God is present in both. Keep your hope in Him, trusting His strength to sustain you through today. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Waiting on the Lord is an act of trust. Bring Him your weariness and rest in His faithfulness. The God who lifts the eagle can renew your strength for the road ahead. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Strength for the Next Step A Devotional for October 4, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/stre...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comStrength for the Next StepA Devotional for October 4, 2026 Weariness can reach beyond the body. Delayed answers, persistent burdens, and uncertain days can leave the ... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Face today with courage: you belong to a faithful God. For the sake of His great name, He will not forsake His people. Whatever lies ahead, you can trust the One who calls you His own. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026One small candle transforms a dark room because darkness has no substance or power of its own against light. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026When you feel forgotten, remember whose you are. The Lord was pleased to make you His own. His faithfulness does not fade with your strength, and His love will not abandon you. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Held by His Faithfulness A Devotional for October 3, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/held...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comHeld by His FaithfulnessA Devotional for October 3, 2026 There are moments when failure makes us wonder whether God still wants us near. We remember the wrong decis... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Begin today with this simple confession: “O God, You are my God.” Before the demands rise and worries gather, seek the One who knows your deepest need. Let your longing lead you into prayer. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you." ~ Andrew Murray 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026When your soul feels dry and weary, turn toward God. You do not need perfect words to seek Him. Bring your thirst, your questions, and your tired heart. His presence offers hope no wilderness can take away. 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Thirsting for God in the Wilderness A Devotional for October 2, 2026 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/thir...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comThirsting for God in the WildernessA Devotional for October 2, 2026 “O God, You are my God.” Psalm 63:1 begins with a declaration of belonging. Before David describes his thir... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Shaped By His Grace russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/shap...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comShaped By His Grace"We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we ca... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Held by Grace, Strengthened for Today A Devotional for October 1 from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.com/2026/10/held...russ-hjelm-bible-studies.blogspot.comHeld by Grace, Strengthened for TodayA Devotional for October 1 from 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Some days, the heart needs encouragement before the hands can continue their work. R... 000
Russ Hjelm @russhjelm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Held in the Wilderness A Devotional for September 30, 2026 lordsbook.com/posts/420067lordsbook.comRussell Hjelm - Held in the Wilderness A Devotional for September...Held in the Wilderness A Devotional for September 30, 2026 Deuteronomy 32:10 recalls God’s tender care for Israel in a place where life was fragile and the way forward uncertain. The wilderness was ... 000