Iron Sharpens Iron Ministry-Pikeville,KY

06/18/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Have you ever wondered sometimes how much does Jesus really love you? How much does he really care for you when I started to think about that? I think about this song here and it tells me exactly how much you loved me.

Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all

*Sent by member: Charlie Baker, AKA “Sasquatch” — Our Guardian

06/18/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Romans 12: 9-10

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

*Sent by member: Curry Vanover, aka “Big C”.

06/16/2026

Daily Devotional/Bible Verse/Song:

This is one of my comfort songs. When this plays randomly, I feel like everything is going to be ok, no matter what I'm going through.

I Can Only Imagine
Mercy Me

I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk by Your side
I can only imagine
What my eyes would see
When Your face is before me
I can only imagine
Yeah
Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You Jesus
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence
Or to my knees, will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship You
I can only imagine, yeah
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine, yeah
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees, will I fall?
Will I sing hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine, yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine, yeah-yeah
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship You
I can only imagine

Submitted by member: Amy Vanover, aka "Lady A"

06/16/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Sent by member: Walter Schenck, aka “Tank”

06/14/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Sent by member: Kristi Baker, aka “Ice”

06/14/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Sent by member: Theresa Hall, aka “3SA”

06/13/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Study:

I have always heard that it is better to give than to receive. This devotional explains that from a biblical standpoint.

Sent by member: Heather Schenck, aka “Lil’ Red”

06/11/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verses:

Life has a way of loading our shoulders with worries, disappointments, fears, and responsibilities that were never meant for us to carry alone. Often we try to hold everything together by our own strength, only to find ourselves exhausted and overwhelmed.

God never asked us to be strong enough for every burden. He asked us to bring those burdens to Him. When we surrender our worries, we are not giving up—we are placing them into the hands of the One who is able to carry them. The same God who holds the stars in place cares deeply about every concern in your heart.

Today, whatever is weighing on you, don’t carry it another step alone. Give it to God in prayer. Trust Him with what you cannot control, and rest in the truth that He is already working on your behalf.

Prayer:
Father, I give You every burden I have been carrying. Take my worries, fears, and anxieties, and replace them with Your peace. Help me trust You with the things I cannot change and rest in Your faithful care. Thank You for loving me and carrying what I was never meant to bear alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sent by member: Matt Vanover, aka “Bear” our SA.

06/10/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

Giving thanks to the Lord shifts our gaze from life’s struggles to God’s enduring character. More than a feeling, gratitude is a spiritual discipline that replaces anxiety with peace. It reminds us of God’s daily grace and anchors our faith in every season.
Why We Should Give ThanksGod’s steadfast love: The Bible reminds us in Psalm 107:1 to give thanks because the Lord is good and His love endures forever. Gratitude celebrates His faithfulness
The ultimate gift: We have the greatest gift of all in Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice offers us grace and eternal life. 2 Corinthians 9:15 calls this "His indescribable gift.
Inward transformation: Gratitude rearranges our troubled hearts. When we thank Him, we replace complaints with joy, choosing to trust His plans rather than focusing on our own worries.
Lord, thank You for Your endless grace, Your steadfast love, and the many blessings You pour out on my life—even the ones I often overlook. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude in every circumstance, trusting that You are good and You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Patrick ( Patch ) Hall
Watchman
Pikeville ISIM

06/08/2026

*Daily Devotional/Bible Verse:

I Rejoiced with those who said to me , “ let us go to the house of the Lord “.

(Psalm 122:1 NIV)

Sent by member: Curry Vanover, aka “Big C”

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