Fasting Devotional

Stay Connected Devotional:   “I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me.” John 15:5-8 (HCSB) For twenty-one days you have intentionally pursued closeness with God. You’ve prayed and listened more carefully. You have quieted distractions and made room for His presence. The invitation to seek Him daily still stands. Jesus doesn’t want us to visit Him occasionally, or come when we want s

Continue Devotional:   Matthew 7:24–27 2 Kings 13:14–19 Ephesians 5:15–17 We intentionally sought God. We have fasted, prayed, listened, repented, and realigned. We created space for His voice and allowed Him to shape our hearts. The fast is ending, but the work is not finished. Scripture teaches us that blessings are often connected to our response to instruction. Jesus said, “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house

What Will You Leave Behind? Devotional:   2 Kings 2:9–14 (Elijah & Elisha) Galatians 6:7–9 Legacy is shaped by what we leave behind. Though it may happen without immediate applause, it is not accidental. Seeds do not plant themselves, and harvests do not appear without planning, patience, and perseverance. What we leave in the earth is the result of daily decisions made on purpose. Seeds planted today become fruit long after the planter is gone. When Elijah was taken up into

As Unto The Lord Devotional:   “Then He will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me either’” Matthew 25:45 (HCSB) One of the most difficult, yet rewarding callings of the Christian life is to embody the gospel. To love God fully and to treat people, who are made in His image, with dignity, patience, and grace. What we do, and what we neglect to do, is never neutral. It is always done unto someone. The Bible rep

Hope After Failure Devotional:   “Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62 And he went outside and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:61-61 (HCSB) Peter felt the pain of regret immediately after denying Jesus three times. When Jesus first told Peter that he would deny Him, Peter couldn’t imagine it. None of us ever imagine we will make the mistakes or exp

Man's "No" Is Not The End Devotional:   “Yes, it is true that I am a family redeemer, but there is a redeemer closer than I am. 13 Stay here tonight, and in the morning, if he wants to redeem you, that’s good. Let him redeem you. But if he doesn’t want to redeem you, as the Lord lives, I will. Now lie down until morning.” Ruth 3:12-13 (HCSB) There was a man who had the legal right to redeem Naomi’s land and marry Ruth. According to the law, he should have stepped in to protec

The Closer You Get Devotional:   “So the followers brought him to Jesus. As soon as the evil spirit saw Jesus, it attacked the boy. He fell down and rolled on the ground, foaming from his mouth.” Mark 9:20 (ICB) A father brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus after years of suffering. He did not give up, even after the disciples were unable to help. He kept moving forward until his son stood before Jesus Himself. When someone draws near to Jesus for deliverance, the enemy o

Joy After Confession Devotional:   When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all the day long. 5 I acknowledged my sin to You, And I did not hide my wickedness; I said, “I will confess [all] my transgressions to the Lord”; And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah. Psalm 32:3,5 (AMP) David reflects on the contrast between hidden sin and confessed sin. He describes the physical, emotional, and spiritual toll that silence took on him. Unconfessed

Whatever It Takes Devotional:   “Then they came to Him bringing a paralytic, carried by four men. 4 Since they were not able to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above where He was. And when they had broken through, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.” Mark 2:3-4 (HCSB) Four men carried their paralyzed friend to Jesus. When they arrived, they were met with an obstacle they didn’t expect. The crowd was so large that there was no

Grateful Release Devotional:   “Go out from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 (HCSB) When God called Abram, He told him to go to a land that would be revealed in time. This move would affect Abram geographically, relationally, culturally, and economically. He had already established customs and rhythms of life. His homeland was familiar and comfortable. He lived among extended family, with access to resources an

A Habit Of Going To God Devotional:   “While she continued praying in the LORD’s presence, Eli watched her lips. Hannah was praying silently, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk.” Samuel 1:12-13 (HCSB) Scripture tells the story of Hannah, one of two wives of Elkanah. While Peninnah had children, Hannah did not. And Peninnah continually provoked her, causing deep emotional distress and shame. Hannah carried a burden no one e

Praise In The Pit Devotional:   “Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish: I called to the Lord in my distress, and He answered me. I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol; You heard my voice. 9 but as for me, I will sacrifice to You with a voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the Lord!” Jonah 2:1-2, 9 (HCSB) The Lord spoke to the prophet Jonah and instructed him to go to Nineveh and preach against it. Instead of obeying,

Progressive Change Devotional:   “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.” Luke 17:15-16 (HCSB) Nine lepers kept moving forward toward the priests. One turned around. From the outside, it looked like a step backward, but spiritually, it was a step upward. The leper who returned refused to let what others did pull him away from the One who healed him. Gratitude com

Progressive Change Devotional:   “As they went, they were cleansed.” Luke 17:14 (HCSB) As Jesus approached a village, ten lepers met Him from a distance and cried out for mercy. Jesus did not heal them on the spot. Instead, He gave them a command, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” All ten turned and walked away in faith, trusting His word. And as they went, they were cleansed.” Sometimes healing and change happens as we are in motion. The miracle unfolded as they took ste

A Thankful Heart Devotional:   “I will praise the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.” Psalm 34:1 (HCSB) Psalm 34 was written after David pretended to be insane in order to escape death. Fleeing from King Saul, David sought refuge with King Achish. When the king’s servants recognized him, David realized his life was in danger and resorted to a desperate plan to survive, posing as a madman. This was a deeply distressing season for David. So when he declare

Past Victories Devotional:   “But the LORD said to Moses, ‘Do not fear him, for I have handed him over to you along with his whole army and his land. Do to him as you did to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon.’ ” Numbers 21:34 (HCSB) Fear is one of the primary reasons people hesitate to take the next step. The Lord told Moses not to fear because He knew the size of the giant standing ahead of him. King Og was a member of the Rephaim (Deuteronomy 3:2), a race kn

Voice of Persistence Devotional:   “Many people told him to keep quiet, but he was crying out all the more…” Mark 10:48 (HCSB) Bartimaeus, a blind man who sat by the side of the road begging, heard that Jesus was in his vicinity. Knowing the One who could heal him was within reach, Bartimaeus cried out loudly, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many of us know what it feels like to carry a pressing need that only God can address. The crowd told him to keep still and be

Persist Through Warfare Devotional:   “ Don’t be afraid, Daniel,” he said to me, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me…” Daniel 10:12–13 (HCSB) Daniel was persistent in prayer, unaware that he was facing unseen spiritual warfare. Sc

Show Up Again Devotional:   “Early on the seventh day, they started at dawn and marched around the city seven times in the same way. That was the only day they marched around the city seven times.” Joshua 6:15 (HCSB) Following God requires a willingness to obey even when it feels repetitive, awkward, or meaningless. On the other side of Jericho’s fortified walls stood a strong king and mighty men of valor. God already knew exactly what Israel was up against. Their victory wou

Trust God Devotional:   “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act.” Psalm 37:5 (HCSB) In this text, commit means “to roll.” It paints the picture of rolling the weight of your entire life onto God. This suggests actively entrusting your journey to Him. Earlier in Psalm 37, the psalmist identifies the remedy for worry and envy: to trust in the Lord. In Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow, we see how trust fueled her determination to keep returning to the j