✨ “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”



— Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV) 💛🛤️🙏🏽

💭 Reflection

As you walk through this week, remember that you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Life can feel uncertain at times, but God invites us to place our full trust in Him. When we surrender our plans, worries, and questions to the Lord, He guides us in ways we may not expect but that always lead toward His purpose. 🌿

Even when the road ahead seems unclear, trust that God is ordering your steps. 👣 Stay prayerful, stay faithful, and allow His wisdom to lead you day by day. When we rely on Him instead of our own understanding, we find peace, direction, and assurance that we are never walking alone. ✨🕊️

May this scripture encourage you to trust God fully this week and follow where He leads. 🙌🏽💫

We are so excited to invite you to the Greater Brookland Intergenerational Village (GBIV)’s Spring Social, an opportunity to experience our mission in action and connect with our growing community of members, volunteers, supporters and partners.

When: Saturday, April 25 from 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Brookland Union Baptist Church

(3101 14th St NE, Washington, DC 20017)

This event will highlight GBIV’s intergenerational programs serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and the broader Brookland community and will offer space for conversation, reflection, and community connection. 

We would be honored to have you join us and share in the impact of this work. Please RSVP by April 5th at this link.

📖 Scripture Focus

✨ “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) 💛🙏🏽🌿

This week, remember that you are not meant to carry every worry on your shoulders. God invites you to place every burden, fear, and concern into His hands. 🎒✨ When life feels heavy, His love reminds us that we are cared for deeply and personally.

God’s care is constant — not only in the big moments, but also in the quiet details of your daily life. 🌅 When you release your worries to Him, you make room for His peace to fill your heart and mind.

Let this be a week where you trade stress for trust. 🌿 Give God the things that weigh on you and watch how His comfort begins to steady your spirit. 💫

🌸 Wellness Tip

🌼 Release & Reset

When stress starts to rise, pause for a moment and gently remind yourself: “I give this to God.” 🙏🏽

Letting go doesn’t mean ignoring your problems — it means trusting that God is stronger than anything you’re facing. 💛

🕊️ Peace grows when we surrender what we cannot control. 🌿

🕯️ Try This

✨ Start your morning by writing down one worry and intentionally praying over it. 📝

🌻 Take a short walk or stretch break during the day and thank God for three simple blessings around you. 🌳☀️

🎶 Before bed, listen to a quiet worship song or spend a few moments reflecting on how God carried you through the day. 🌙

💖 Encouragement

🌤️ God’s care for you is personal, constant, and faithful.

Even when you feel overwhelmed, you are never alone in what you carry. 💫

Give Him your worries, your questions, and your uncertainties — He is able to hold them all. 🙌🏽

The same God who watches over the sparrows is watching over you with love and compassion. 🕊️

Trust His care. Rest in His presence. And move forward in peace this week. 💛✨

📚 Resources

🔹 “Peace Over Worry” — a devotional about trusting God with daily concerns 🌿

🔹 “Cast Your Cares” Journal — guided reflections for prayer and release ✍🏽

🔹 “Quiet Trust” Playlist — worship songs for calm and encouragement 🎵🕊️

"Turn Your Device into a Disciple Tool”

“Guard Your Heart Online”

We spend hours on our devices, but not every click leads us closer to Christ. Proverbs 4:23 reminds us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

This Week’s Encouragement:

• 🛑 Avoid sites, apps, or content that lead to negativity or temptation.
• 🙏 Replace endless scrolling with 5 minutes of prayer or scripture reading.
• 🤝 Share uplifting posts, scriptures, or testimonies to spread light in a digital world.

✅ Try This:

• Start your morning with us in daily devotion (passcode 3101) at 9 AM
• Join us for our online Bible study (passcode 3101) every Wednesday at 7 PM
• Visit the Brookland Union Baptist Church YouTube Channel for past sermons, devotionals, and special services

🎧 More Tools for Spiritual Growth:

• Our Daily Bread – Daily devotionals in app or email format
• Abide App – Guided Christian meditations & bedtime prayers
• RightNow Media – Faith-based video library for all ages

Huldah – The Prophet Who Authenticated Scripture

When a lost book of the law was discovered during the reign of Josiah, the king’s officials consulted Huldah, not Jeremiah or other prophets.

She confirmed the book was genuine and delivered God’s message to the king.

Abigail – The Woman Who Prevented a War

Abigail stopped future king David from attacking her foolish husband Nabal.

Her wisdom and diplomacy prevented bloodshed, and after Nabal died, David married her.

Shiphrah and Puah – The Midwives Who Defied Pharaoh

These two Hebrew midwives secretly disobeyed Pharaoh’s order to kill Hebrew baby boys.

Their courage helped preserve the generation that included Moses.

Tamar – The Woman Who Forced Justice

When Judah refused to give her a husband according to custom, Tamar disguised herself and ensured she received justice.

Her story is shocking—and she appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

The Wise Woman of Abel – The City Saver

When Joab besieged her city, this unnamed woman negotiated with him.

She convinced the city to hand over the rebel Sheba son of Bichri, saving the entire town.