If you feel that God is nudging you to get closer to Him, that’s because He is—drawing you to live the life He desires for you (Philippians 2:13). In a world filled with trials and sorrows (John 16:33), where many wander without direction (Matthew 9:36), God is the light of the world that leads to life (John 8:12) and the source of wisdom for all who ask (James 1:5).

This devotional is written to help you live a godly life, offering a complete foundation: from knowing God, Jesus, and salvation, to loving others through good works and sharing His message. Each day’s reading is a bite-sized truth meant to be taken slowly—allowing God to instruct, correct, and equip you to live righteously (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Meditate on each message, let it take root in your heart, and let it transform you—examining your life, finding conviction, and strengthening your walk with Him. As you seek Him above all else (Matthew 6:33) and draw your strength and courage from Christ (1 Corinthians 16:13), may these pages lead you ever closer to His purpose and His glory.

GOD

We first must understand who God is! His identity, character, and attributes.  As the eternal Creator and the Supreme Being, God embodies love, mercy, and grace.

Our approach to God should be marked by unwavering faith and belief, as we seek Him with genuine devotion. To live a Godly life, it is essential that we first grasp the essence of who God is.

Day 1 - Monday

ONE GOD

Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord.

Mark 12:29

In a world filled with choices and diverse perspectives, it's easy to be led to believe that we have a multitude of gods to choose from. However, the Bible clearly states that there is only one true God (1 John 5:20). No other gods exist, as He alone is God (1 Tim 1:17). And our God is not exclusive to anyone, but rather He is the one God for the entire world (Rom 3:29).

Day 2 - Tuesday

CREATOR

“Friends, why are you doing this? We are merely human beings—just like you! We have come to bring you the Good News that you should turn from these worthless things and turn to the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Acts 14:15

It is this one God who is the creator of the entire world and everything within it (Acts 17:24). He is not only the creator of all things (1 Cor 8:6), but also the source of life and breath for every individual (Acts 17:25). However, it's important to note that we may worship only God Himself, the Creator, not any of the things He created (Rom 1:25).

Day 3 - Wednesday

HE IS ETERNAL

But now as the prophets foretold and as the eternal God has commanded, this message is made known to all Gentiles everywhere, so that they too might believe and obey him.

Rom 16:26

Our God is a living (1 Thes 1:9) and eternal being who will endure forever (Rev 11:15), as He is immortal (1 Tim 6:16). His Word is eternal and will remain forever (1 Pet 1:25), and it will be constant, never changing, and it will never disappear (Matt 24:35).

Day 4 - Thursday

HE IS LOVE

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.

1 John 4:16

The magnitude of God's love (Eph 3:19) is beyond our comprehension. God loves us with the same intensity as He loves Jesus (John 17:23). He is the God of love (2 Cor 13:11), loving the whole world (John 3:16), including you, me, and everyone. And nothing can ever separate us from His love (Rom 8:38).

Day 5 - Friday

HE IS GOOD

Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.”

Mark 10:18

As humans, we all have flaws, making us imperfect in our own lives and in our interactions with others (Rom 3:23). However, God is always perfectly righteous, fair, and just (Rom 3:26). Unlike us, He will always be kind, tolerant, and patient (Rom 2:4). He is truly good. Always.

Day 6 - Saturday

HE IS TRUE

I have much to say about you and much to condemn, but I won’t. For I say only what I have heard from the one who sent me, and he is completely truthful.

John 8:26

In a world filled with lies and deception, it's comforting to know that our God is the one true God (1 Thes 1:9). Everything about Him is true, and His truth is precious (2 Tim 1:14). We are called to follow His truth (Gal 5:7) and then share it with others (1 Tim 2:7).

Day 7 - Sunday

HE IS MERCIFUL 

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much.

Eph 2:4

We all fall short of God's glory, but He is a merciful God (2 Cor 1:3). We are saved by His mercy alone (Titus 3:5), not by anything we have done. God's mercy means we are spared from His wrath (1 Thes 5:9), which we would otherwise deserve. He will show His great mercy to all who fear Him (Luke 1:50).

Day 8 - Monday 

HE IS GRACEFUL

So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.

Eph 2:7

The wonderful grace of God (Acts 20:24) is when we receive something from God even though we don't deserve it. As we wouldn't earn much on our own accord, He generously gives us grace (James 4:6). While we may sometimes want more and more, His grace is more than sufficient for our needs (2 Cor 12:9).

Day 9 - Tuesday

HE IS FAITHFUL 

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.

2 Tim 2:13

We all have moments when we feel like we're constantly failing and falling short. But remember, God remains faithful to us, even when we are unfaithful to Him (2 Tim 2:13). He will never abandon us (Heb 13:5). That said, while our faithfulness will never be perfect, we should strive to be as faithful to Him as possible (1 John 2:24).

Day 10 - Wednesday

HE IS UNCHANGING

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

James 1:17

While the world changes constantly around us, God remains the same. He is consistent from yesterday, to today, to tomorrow (Heb 13:8). His unchanging nature ensures that His promises (Heb 6:17) and gifts (Rom 11:29) are always available to us, and to everyone, forever.

Day 11 - Thursday

HE IS THE LIGHT

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.

1 John 1:5

Do you ever question if you're on the right path? In a world filled with darkness, it's easy to feel lost and disoriented, stumbling upon obstacles. But there is hope! The Light of the World (John 8:12) illuminates the way (2 Tim 1:10), calling us to turn away from the darkness (Acts 26:18). Embrace the light, walk in it (John 12:35), and live in its glow (Eph 5:8). By following the Light, we can leave behind the uncertainty of the darkness and find our way.

Day 12 - Friday

A GODLY LIFE

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

1 Tim 6:11

Now that we know God is there for us and that He is the light, the question arises: will we continue to seek worldly things, or will we pursue a Godly life? The good news is that God has provided us with everything we need to live a Godly life (2 Pet 1:3). If we are willing to train ourselves (1 Tim 4:7), He will teach (1 Tim 6:3) and lead us on His path. Let us seek a Godly life!

Day 13 - Saturday

BELIEVE IN HIM

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Heb 11:6

While there are days when we feel God's presence, the act of believing is also a deliberate and conscious decision. We must choose to believe in God. It is literally His command (1 John 3:23). This belief should not be half-hearted, where doubt lingers. But it should be a strong conviction (Tit 1:9) that we hold onto firmly (Rev 3:3), and not be swayed by anyone or anything around us.

Day 14 - Sunday

FAITH IN GOD

The real children of Abraham, then, are those who put their faith in God.

Gal 3:7

Faith is believing in God without tangible evidence. Even though we cannot see Him, we have unwavering faith that He is present and supportive. We must hold onto this faith (1 Tim 1:19), a faith that should be genuine, strong (2 Tim 1:5), and solid (Tit 2:2). If there is any uncertainty in our faith, we must address it (1 Thes 3:10). Can you imagine having such profound faith that it becomes the talk of the world (Rom 1:8). Have that level of faith!

Day 15 - Monday

TRUST IN HIM

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 

1 John 4:16

Having faith in the unseen can be challenging, yet we are called to trust in God (1 Pet 1:21). And as we genuinely begin to trust Him (Heb 10:22), the more He reveals Himself to us, which opens our eyes, ears, and hearts further to Him. And our confidence in trusting Him (Heb 10:35) will continue to grow (2 Cor 3:4).

Day 16 - Tuesday

FEAR HIM

But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear.

Luke 12:5

The idea of fearing God might initially seem daunting. After all, isn't He the loving God who cares for us? Of course, He is! However, we must not forget that He is also the one and only God who created the entire universe and He is the sole eternal God. Therefore, it is indeed appropriate to fear Him. Underestimating God as if He exists merely to fulfill our desires or ignoring Him is futile, as eventually, every knee will bow before Him (Rom 14:11).

Day 17 - Wednesday

SEEK HIM

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matt 6:33

While living our lives, it's easy to get caught up in various concerns. However, our primary focus should be on eternal life (John 6:27). God desires that we all seek Him (Acts 17:27). We must fully concentrate on Him (Rom 12:2) so that we can be completely confident in following the entire will of God (Col 4:12). 

Day 18 - Thursday

DEVOTED

Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

Tit 1:8

How devoted are we to God? We cannot waver (Heb 10:23)! We must stand firm (2 Thes 2:15) and remain loyal to Him (Rev 2:13) so that we can stay fully true to Him (Phil 4:1). This is not just for a select few Christians, but all believers must be fully devoted (Acts 2:42) and passionate (John 2:17) in serving Him (Matt 4:10).

Day 19 - Friday 

WORSHIP HIM

But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”

Rev 22:9

Our God is the one and only God, and as such, we can and should worship Him. However, we may worship only Him. People worship many things, creating their own little gods out of figurines, coveted things, or worldly statuses, but we must not worship such speechless idols (1 Cor 12:2). Even the things that God created, like the earth or the sun, we may not worship, but only the Creator Himself (Rom 1:25). We must flee from idolatry (1 Cor 10:14) and turn from worshiping any and all worthless things (Acts 14:15).

Day 20 - Saturday

NO PROOF

Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.

1 Cor 1:21

By design, God created it so that our relationship with Him is based on faith (Heb 11:3), not on visible proof (2 Cor 5:7). Therefore, it would be futile to seek evidence or attempt to convince someone of God's existence based on proof. We also cannot ask for signs of His existence (Matt 16:4). What would be the purpose? Even when Jesus performed numerous miraculous signs, many people still did not believe in him (John 12:37).

Day 21 - Sunday

INNATE

They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

Rom 1:19-20

While the sight of God's magnificent creations may not be considered concrete evidence by scientists, there is an inherent intuition that God's hand is behind all creation and that we need to obey Him (Rom 2:14). Our very own conscience and thoughts continually remind us that God exists. If we were to deny the existence of God, we would have to forcibly suppress this innate feeling that is present within all of us, as God has made His presence evident to everyone (Rom 1:19).

JESUS

Jesus is both divine and human, and is our salvation. He lived a life that embodied both God's nature and humanity. He brought salvation, providing redemption from our sins and the promise of eternal life.

To receive this salvation, we must repent and experience a spiritual rebirth. This involves acknowledging our sins, seeking forgiveness, and accepting Jesus as our personal savior. This path of salvation sets our lives on a course that aligns with God's eternal plan.

Day 22 - Monday

JESUS

Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation

Col 1:15

This can be difficult for us to comprehend, but Jesus and God are one (John 10:30). Jesus existed in the beginning of time with God (John 1:2). Yet Jesus is also God's son (Luke 4:41), whom God sent into the world (John 10:36). He gave His one and only son so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).

Day 23 - Tuesday

SINLESS

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.

2 Cor 5:21

Jesus was born on earth like us in every way (Heb 2:17). He experienced the same suffering and testing as we do (Heb 2:18), yet he never sinned (1 Pet 3:18). Jesus is holy and blameless, untouched by sin (Heb 7:26), truly righteous (1 John 2:1), and greater than anyone else (John 3:31).

Day 24 - Wednesday

LOVE

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Eph 5:2

Jesus mirrors God's love for him to us (John 15:9). Jesus even gave up his life to save us (1 John 3:16). He sacrificed himself for our sins (Rom 3:25).

Day 25 - Thursday

DON'T DENY

Anyone who denies the Son doesn’t have the Father, either. But anyone who acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

1 John 2:23

The Bible is clear about people who don't believe in Jesus, calling them deceivers (2 John 1:7). It makes sense then that these people are not from God (1 John 4:3). That's why it's important for us to listen to what Jesus taught (Mark 9:7).

Day 26 - Friday

DIED

And we apostles are witnesses of all he did throughout Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a cross

Acts 10:39

Not even the history books dispute the fact that a man named Jesus was crucified by being nailed to the cross (Luke 23:33). He was hung on the cross (Gal 3:13) and endured suffering (Acts 26:23) once for all time (1 Pet 3:18), ultimately shedding his blood as a perfect (Heb 9:14) sacrifice (Heb 9:12) for our sins, just as God had planned (Gal 1:4).

Day 27 - Saturday 

RESURRECTION

From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he would be raised from the dead.

Matt 16:21

Jesus was buried (1 Cor 15:4) and put in a tomb guarded by soldiers (Matt 27:66). But the stone from the entrance was rolled away (Luke 24:2) because God brought Jesus back to life (Acts 2:32). Now, Jesus is alive forever (Rev 1:18).

Day 28 - Sunday

SAVIOR

Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:14

It's crucial for everyone to understand that Jesus is the Messiah  (Acts 18:5), our savior. He cleaned us (Heb 1:3) from all types of sin (Tit 2:14) and gives eternal salvation (Heb 5:9) for the whole world (John 6:33).

Day 29 - Monday

SALVATION

which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News.

Col 1:5

It was predicted well before Jesus was even born that he would suffer, die, and be raised from the dead (Luke 24:46). His death for our sins, as a sacrifice, is what salvation is (Eph 1:13). This is what's called the Good News (Mark 1:1).

Day 30 - Tuesday

SIN

When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.

Rom 5:12

What do we need salvation from? Sin! Our own sins. Because Adam's sin brought sin upon everyone (Rom 5:18), everyone has sinned (Rom 3:23). It doesn't matter if you have sinned a little or a lot (James 2:10), the result is the same...our sins will keep us separated from God (Col 1:21). 

Day 31 - Wednesday

FORGIVEN

When I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.

1 John 2:12

Jesus came to remove our sins (1 John 3:5). There is forgiveness for all who repent, and change their ways (Luke 24:47). He takes away the whole world's sins (John 1:29). His blood (Rev 1:5) washes away (Acts 22:16) and cleanses us from all sins (1 John 1:7), and once he forgives us (Luke 1:77), he will never think about them again (Heb 8:12).

Day 32 - Thursday

REPENT

From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.

Matt 4:17

Let’s not be consumed with pursuing merely worldly goals (Col 3:7), as we must leave our old sinful nature behind (Eph 4:22). We must repent of our sins and turn to God (Acts 2:38), so that our sins may be wiped away (Acts 3:19). 

Day 33 - Friday

EVERYONE

God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.

Acts 17:30

All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil (2 Tim 2:19). We are specifically instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures (Tit 2:12).  God wants everyone to be saved (1 Tim 2:4), not just some or most (Acts 13:24). And everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved (Rom 10:13), no matter who they are, where they come from (Rom 10:15), if they are poor, sick (Luke 4:18), or sinners (Luke 7:47). He will never turn anyone away (John 6:37).

Day 34 - Saturday

SLIP

All of you, slave and free both, were once held hostage in a sinful society. Then a huge sum was paid out for your ransom. So please don’t, out of old habit, slip back into being or doing what everyone else tells you. Friends, stay where you were called to be. God is there. Hold the high ground with him at your side.

1 Cor 7:23-24 (MSG)

Once we find God, we should be cautious not to fall back into chasing after our old worldly desires (1 Pet 1:14). Why would we want to be lost in a purposeless world again (Gal 4:9)? But if we do slip back, we can always repent and turn to God once more (Rev 3:3).

Day 35 - Sunday

ONLY WAY

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

There is only one way to be saved (John 10:9). There is simply no other way (Acts 4:12). If we don't turn to God, we can't have eternal life (John 6:53).

Day 36 - Monday

REVEALED

For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.

Mark 4:22

It doesn't matter if it was in public or in private, out in the open or in our darkest secrets (Luke 12:3); everything will be revealed (Luke 12:2). We won't be able to hide or cover up anything. Eventually, each of us will be held responsible for everything we've ever done (Rom 14:12).

Day 37 - Tuesday

REBORN

They are reborn — not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

John 1:13

Once we realize that we are sinners, that we must change our ways by turning away from our sins and turn to God...that's when we are born again (John 3:3). We receive a new life (1 Cor 15:22) and we will live forever (John 6:51).

Day 38 - Wednesday

ETERNAL LIFE

And this is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

1 John 5:11

The consequences of sin is death (Rom 6:23). It doesn't matter if it's one sin or ten thousand. But there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ (Rom 8:1). Those people will never perish (John 10:28), but will inherit eternal life (Tit 3:7), living with Christ forever (1 The 5:10). 

Day 39 - Thursday

JUDGEMENT

And just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment,

Heb 9:27

One day (Acts 17:31), we will be judged (2 Cor 5:10). For everyone in every nation (Matt 25:32), He will pass judgment on the people of the world (Jude 1:15). We must keep in mind that everything we do today and every day, it will be judged (James 2:12).

Day 40  - Friday

ONE JUDGE

God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?

James 4:12

There is only one judge. God is the judge over all things (Heb 12:23). He doesn't have favorites (Acts 10:34), His judgments are fair (1 Pet 2:23), true, and just (Rev 16:7). He will judge everyone according to what they have done (Rom 2:6), and they will each receive whatever they deserve (Rev 2:23).

Day 41 - Saturday

DON'T JUDGE

So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Rom 14:10

When we see someone do something wrong, it's easy to point out their mistakes and judge them. However, the truth is that we are not any better (Rom 2:1). It's just that at that moment, we saw them sin, but at a different time, they would see us sin as well. We have no right to judge (1 Cor 4:7) or condemn anyone (Rom 14:13). Even Jesus, who came to save the world, didn't judge (John 12:47); only God can judge.

Day 42 - Sunday

DON'T REFUSE

But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Rom 2:5

Do not be stubborn (Acts 7:51) and intentionally close your eyes, ears (Acts 28:27), and minds (Eph 4:18). This is how Satan tricks people by blinding their minds (2 Cor 4:4), which can cause them to harden their hearts (Heb 3:15), dismiss, avoid (John 5:43), and even laugh at God in contempt (Acts 17:32). This refusal to believe in God is the world's sin (John 16:9).

Day 43 - Monday

CONSEQUENCES

For God did not spare even the angels who sinned. He threw them into hell, in gloomy pits of darkness, where they are being held until the day of judgment.

2 Pet 2:4

No sin will go unnoticed (Heb 2:2), including the most secretive ones (Rom 2:16). Although it may seem fun now, living and enjoying an evil life (2 Thes 2:12) will prevent those people from inheriting the Kingdom of God (Gal 5:21). The wicked and the righteous will be separated (Matt 13:29), and those who don't believe will be condemned (Mark 16:16), not just for a while, but forever (2 Thes 1:9).

Day 44 - Tuesday

DEATH

No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.

Luke 13:5

God will not withhold his anger and wrath from those who choose a life filled with sin and refuse to obey him (Rom 2:8). He will convict them (Jude 1:15), and unless they turn to and believe in him (John 8:24), they will die a horrible death (Matt 21:41).

Day 45 - Wednesday

HELL

And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire.

Rev 20:15

We all live here on earth together, both the born again and the worldly. However, one day we will be separated, and those without God will go to hell (Matt 13:30). It may sound harsh, but it's true that those who ignore God are separating themselves from Him. It's important to understand now that hell is not a pleasant place. It is an incredibly painful place (Luke 13:28) with endless fire (Mark 9:48) and no chance of relief (Luke 16:24).

Day 46 - Thursday

GRACE

We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 15:11

Human effort accomplishes nothing (John 6:63), we cannot be made right with God by obeying the law (Gal 2:16). We will never deserve salvation (2 Tim 1:9), as it is not a reward for the things we have done (Eph 2:9), but rather an undeserved privilege (Rom 5:2) that is free (Rom 11:6).

Day 47 - Friday

BY FAITH

For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past,

Rom 3:25

He makes people right with Himself only by faith (Rom 3:30), as a free gift (Rom 4:16), not by obeying the law (Gal 2:16). It doesn't matter who you are or where you are from; anyone (John 5:24) and everyone (Acts 10:43) will be saved who believes in the Lord (Acts 16:31). We must all remain strong in our faith (1 Thes 3:7).

Day 48 - Saturday

WHEN

Did God’s people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles. But he wanted his own people to become jealous and claim it for themselves.

Rom 11:11

God is being patient, He doesn't want anyone to perish for eternity (2 Pet 3:9). It doesn't matter if you become born again early or late in your life (Matt 20:12), but at one point, it would be too late (Luke 13:25). And as we wouldn't know when that would be (2 Pet 3:10), don't disregard every single day (Luke 21:34-35), because the consequences are too great, and there won't be any excuses (Luke 14:18). Complaining won't help (Matt 13:50), and we won't even be able to warn others (Luke 16:28).

Day 49 - Sunday

FOUR TYPES

He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.

Matt 13:3

There are some who hear the message about the Kingdom and don't understand it (Matt 13:4). And there are some who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy, but they fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word (Matt 13:20-21). There are also some who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced (Matt 13:22). Then there are some who truly hear and understand God's word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted (Matt 13:23)! The question is, which one are you?

Day 50 - Monday

ETERNAL GAIN

And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

Matt 10:22

Through Jesus, we will have a rich and satisfying life (John 10:10), with our names being registered in heaven (Luke 10:20), where we will have endless (Eph 3:8) priceless (1 Pet 1:4) treasures reserved for us (Col 1:5).

Day 51 - Tuesday

BAPTISM

This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.

Mark 1:4

Baptism is a response to God (1 Pet 3:21). As we repented of our sins (Acts 19:4), baptism symbolizes the end of our old sinful nature and the start of a new life (Col 2:12).

Day 52 - Wednesday

GET BAPTIZED

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38

Once you believe, you should get baptized (Acts 2:41) with water (Matt 3:11) right away (Acts 16:33). There is no point in waiting (Acts 22:16). And do so in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19).

RIGHTEOUSNESS

If we profess our love for God and our desire to love Him, it implies that we must live in a manner that is pleasing to Him. This entails leading a righteous life, one that aligns with the teachings of the Bible and is in accordance with God's will. It requires us to obey the commandments, to have the discipline to do what is right, and to resist temptation.

After acknowledging God for who He is and accepting the salvation offered by His Son, Jesus, the next step in our daily Christian lives is to live righteously in accordance with God's Word.

Day 53 - Thursday

RIGHTEOUSNESS

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

1 Thes 4:7

God called us to live holy lives (2 Tim 1:9). To live pure and blameless lives (Phil 1:10) in obedience to God (Phil 2:8). To hate what is wrong and hold tightly to what is good (Rom 12:9). To live truly righteous lives (Eph 4:23).

Day 54 - Friday

NOT OPTIONAL

“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”

Matt 19:17

We must pursue righteousness (1 Tim 6:11) in everything we do (1 Pet 1:15). Some believers mistakenly think that since God forgives us, they can do whatever they want. However, that's not the case. If we say that we know God, but disregard the commandments, then we are not living in the truth (1 John 2:4). Instead, we must be careful to obey all of God's commandments (Luke 1:6). Then, we should teach new Christians to do the same (Matt 28:20).

Day 55 - Saturday

TWO COMMANDMENTS

The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.

Matt 22:40

At first, it might seem that there are countless commandments in the Bible. However, all of the commandments can be summarized in two main commandments. The first is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). The second is to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:31).

Day 56 - Sunday

PURE LIVES

God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.

1 Thes 4:3

We must live clean, innocent, (Phil 2:15), pure lives (Titus 2:5), staying true to what is right (1 Tim 4:16). We need to prove by the way we live that we have repented of our sins and turned to God (Matt 3:8), because we are each responsible for our own conduct (Gal 6:5).

Day 57 - Monday

ALL SINNERS

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.

Rom 3:23

It's important to recognize that we all have made mistakes (James 3:2), none of us are perfect, and that we are all sinners. If we would attempt to claim that we have not sinned, then we would be calling God a liar (1 John 1:10), and only fooling ourselves (1 John 1:8).

Day 58 - Tuesday

NOT SLAVES

They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.

2 Pet 2:19

Becoming a slave to sin, will only lead us deeper into sin (Rom 6:19). The question is, does sin control us or do we control our own sin (1 Cor 3:3)? We are under no obligation to do what our sinful nature urges us to do (Rom 8:12)! 

Day 59 - Wednesday

GET RID OF SIN

Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.

1 Cor 15:34

Sinful nature wants to do evil (Gal 5:17), it wants to control our lives (Rom 8:6). But we can take no part of it (Eph 5:11). We must get rid of all evil behavior (1 Pet 2:1), run from such evil things (1 Tim 6:11), because we must strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up (Heb 12:1).

Day 60 - Thursday

LEADERS OF SIN

But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck.

Mark 9:42

Sinning is bad, but even worse is encouraging others to sin along with them (Rom 1:32). In the end, these leaders of sin will not fare well.

Day 61  - Friday

DON'T TOLERATE SIN

They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires.

Jude 1:18

There are some people who leap into sin as if it's not even sinful. They entirely ignore the fact that they are sinning and are solely focused on enjoyment and pursuing whatever brings them pleasure (2 Thes 2:12). We are not to tolerate such sinners (Rev 2:2), nor should we endorse them or join them in their sinful lives.

Day 62 - Saturday

CORRECT OTHERS

Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.

Jude 1:23

Should we see our brother or sister sin, there is a perception that we may not get involved because we can't judge them. Which is correct; we may not judge them. That responsibility falls on God alone. However, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't help others to do what is right and build them up in the Lord (Rom 15:2). It may be uncomfortable at first (2 Cor 7:8), but we do have to help others so they do not become immoral or Godless (Heb 12:16).

Day 63 - Sunday

DISCIPLINED

For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness.

Heb 12:10

If we are God's children, when needed, He does discipline us (Heb 12:8). We should not take this lightly (Heb 12:5). And even if it isn't desirable at the time (Heb 12:11), we must endure it (Heb 12:7).

Day 64 - Monday

TEMPTATIONS

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.

James 1:14

It is important to know that God will never tempt anyone (James 1:13). Satan tempts us (Mark 1:13), trying to outsmart us with his evil schemes (2 Cor 2:11). But it is also important to know that we will never have more temptation than what we can stand (1 Cor 10:13). So stay alert (1 Pet 5:8), be careful not to give in (1 Cor 10:12), and patiently endure all testing and temptation, because Satan will never stop coming after us (Luke 17:1).

Day 65 - Tuesday

WORSE OFF

It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life.

2 Pet 2:21

Once we know God and we get rid of evil, we cannot let evil back in, because then even more evil will return (Matt 12:45). 

Day 66 - Wednesday

OUR BEST

Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?

Rom 6:1-2

Some people say that the more we sin, the better (Rom 3:8), but they continue to deliberately sin (Heb 10:26) only to satisfy their own sinful nature (Gal 5:13). This is wrong (Rom 6:15). We must make every effort to live as blameless lives as possible (2 Pet 3:14).

Day 67 - Thursday

NO SECRETS

I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things.

Rev 2:19

God is watching us (2 Cor 2:17), He knows our hearts (Acts 15:8), just as Jesus knew what others were thinking (Matt 9:4). God knows our deepest thoughts (Luke 2:35) and our intentions (Rev 2:23), nothing in all creation is hidden from Him (Heb 4:13).

Day 68 - Friday

GUILT

When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. 

Matt 27:3

The guilt of sin can bring us to tears (Luke 7:37) or worse (Matt 27:5). Guilt can be very convicting (Matt 26:75) to the point that one can't even be around those who could convict them of their sin (Mark 5:17). But perhaps even worse, is once someone no longer even has a sense of shame over their sins and they eagerly practice every kind of impurity (Eph 4:19).

Day 69 - Saturday

BE GENUINE

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.

Luke 6:45

We are what is in our hearts (Mark 7:15). We might externally pretend to honor God with our words, but our hearts could be far away from Him (Matt 15:8). We must cleanse ourselves from the inside out (Matt 23:26).

Day 70 - Sunday

ROLE MODELS

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Eph 5:1

Who are our role models? Who do we look up to? Who do we want to be like? While there are good people around us who we might want to mimic, ultimately, Jesus should be our true example. We must follow in his footsteps (1 Pet 2:21), living our lives as he did (1 John 2:6). We can also imitate the disciples (2 Thes 3:7), as they too gave us an example to follow (2 Thes 3:9).

Day 71 - Monday

BE A ROLE MODEL

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

1 Tim 4:12

We must live righteous lives (Rom 13:13) so that it may be a good example to others (1 Pet 5:3). Everything we say and do, we must do as representatives of God (Col 3:17). Non-believers too should respect the way we live (1 Thes 4:12).

Day 72 - Tuesday

CORRECTION

He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.

John 15:2

Receiving correction is never easy. It’s almost always uncomfortable. But God corrects and disciplines us because He loves us (Rev 3:19). While it could be unpleasant at the moment, we should accept his correction with gladness, as He is protecting us and cares about us to make sure that we are on the best path possible.

Day 73 - Wednesday

NOT EASY

Don’t look for shortcuts to God. The market is flooded with surefire, easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced in your spare time. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. The way to life—to God!—is vigorous and requires total attention.

Matt 7:13-14 (MSG)

Jesus could have lived any lifestyle here on earth, but he chose to share the oppression of God's people (Heb 11:25). It started with a test of forty days and nights (Matt 4:2-3), all the way to him sacrificing his life for us (Eph 5:2). Just because we choose to serve God, that doesn't mean that all our problems and challenges will disappear.

Day 74 - Thursday

OBEY

If you love me, obey my commandments.

John 14:15

We have to listen to God (Matt 17:5). But not just listen, but actually do what He says (James 1:22). We say that we need to love God, this is how we love Him, by obeying His commandments (John 14:21). This is how we know that we are living in Him (1 John 2:5).

Day 75 - Friday

OVERCOME SIN

Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires.

Rom 6:12

There is a potential that we just give in to our sinful natures (Rom 8:5), but we don't have to (Rom 6:6). Sin is no longer our master (Rom 6:14). We should make a clean sweep of our lives (Matt 3:12) and sin no more (John 8:11).

Day 76 - Saturday

PLEASE GOD

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.

1 Thes 4:1

We must carefully determine what pleases God (Eph 5:10), as we should desire to please Him (Phil 2:13), for it is our purpose to please Him, not people (1 Thes 2:4). And not just on Sundays, but always (John 8:29).

Day 77 - Sunday

BLAMELESS LIVES

Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.

1 Pet 2:12

Our lives serve as examples to others in how to live Godly lives. We must always live above reproach (1 Tim 3:2) so that no one can find fault with us (1 Tim 6:14).

Day 78 - Monday

CONSEQUENCES

That is the way it will be at the end of the world. The angels will come and separate the wicked people from the righteous,

Matt 13:49

God cannot stand sin (Rom 1:18). He is both kind and severe (Rom 11:22), and His wrath will fall on all those who disobey Him (Eph 5:6).

Day 79 - Tuesday

IMPACT

If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

2 Tim 2:21

If we obey God, it's not just about how it impacts us, but also about the impact we can have on others. If we live righteously, then God will give us authority to rule the nations (Rev 2:26).

Day 80 - Wednesday

REWARDS

And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous will go into eternal life.

Matt 25:46

If we live a righteous life, rather than being abandoned (Rom 1:24) and finding ourselves in trouble and calamity (Rom 2:9), we will be saved (Matt 24:13). We will overflow with joy (John 15:11), not just in this life, but in the life to come (1 Tim 4:8).

PRAYERS

Prayers are an essential part of our lives. They provide a means for us to communicate with God. While God can communicate with us through His Word and through others, we reach out to Him through prayer, establishing a two-way dialogue. The Bible contains numerous references to prayer, illustrating the various forms and purposes of prayer. 

As long as our hearts, minds, and spirits are genuinely aligned, there may not be a rigid right or wrong way to pray. Nevertheless, we can discern between authentic prayers and those offered for show or driven by self-interest.

Day 81 - Thursday

PRAY

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Col 4:2

Never stop praying (1 Thes 5:17)! Pray constantly (1 Thes 1:2), all the time (Eph 6:18), night and day (2 Tim 1:3). Pray about everything (Matt 6:8). 

Day 82 - Friday

GOD HEARS

You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.

John 11:42

It's hard for us to understand how God can hear millions of people's prayers at the same time. But He can, because He is God. And who would know better than Jesus, who looked up to heaven and thanked God for hearing him (John 11:41). Have no doubt, He hears your prayers!

Day 83 - Saturday

RIGHTEOUS PRAYERS

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will.

John 9:31

God will turn from those who do evil, but He will watch those who do right (1 Pet 3:12), and their earnest prayers will be powerful and impactful (James 5:16). 

Day 84 - Sunday

HIS WILL

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Rom 8:28

Rather than chasing our own desires (1 Pet 4:2), we have to ask God with the right motives, not selfish pleasure (James 4:2-3). As we don't even know what tomorrow holds (James 4:13-16), He will always know better what we need (Matt 6:8). We should seek His will, and not ours (Matt 26:38). It would be useless for us to fight against His will (Acts 26:14), so the best thing we can ask for is complete knowledge of His will (Col 1:9).

Day 85 - Monday

PLAYER QUALITIES

The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense.

Matt 6:7-8 (MSG)

There is no magical formula for a prayer to get what you want. But there are qualities of genuine prayers. Remain humble (Luke 18:13), simple, and honest (Matt 6:6), and not for the sake of a public show (Matt 6:5).

Day 86 - Tuesday

HE ANSWERS

So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.

Matt 7:11

Do not let your loyalty be divided between God and the world (James 1:8). When you pray, ensure that your faith is in God alone (James 1:6), and as God sees everything, He will reward you (Matt 6:18) as He graciously answers prayers (2 Cor 1:11).

Day 87 - Wednesday

PRAYER PLACES

One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night.

Luke 6:12

Jesus often went out of the way to a mountain top to pray (Luke 9:28). And while secluded places can be ideal for private prayers, so can a church be a house of prayer (Luke 19:46).

Day 88 - Thursday

PRAY ALONE

While it was still night, way before dawn, he got up and went out to a secluded spot and prayed. 

Mark 1:35 (MSG)

Whether on a mountaintop (Matt 14:23), hills (Mark 6:46), the olive grove (Mark 14:32), or rooftop (Acts 10:9), Jesus and his disciples often withdrew (Luke 5:16) to find a quiet, secluded (Matt 6:6), isolated place to pray (Mark 1:35) alone (Luke 9:18).

Day 89 - Friday

PRAY WITH OTHERS

When he realized this, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many were gathered for prayer.

Acts 12:12

There are times when we need to pray alone, but there are also times when we need to kneel and pray with others (Acts 20:36). Especially in difficult times, being able to support each other and pray together is helpful (Acts 16:25).

Day 90 - Saturday

PRAYER HELP

“Pray to the Lord for me,” Simon exclaimed, “that these terrible things you’ve said won’t happen to me!”

Acts 8:24

We can ask others to pray for us (2 Thes 3:1) or pray together (Matt 26:38) united (Acts 1:14).

Day 91 - Sunday

PRAY FOR OTHERS

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

Eph 6:18

We need to constantly (Eph 1:16) always pray earnestly (Col 4:12) for all people (1 Tim 2:1). Never stop praying for others (Col 1:9). 

Day 92 - Monday

TIME IN PRAYER

With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night.

Matt 14:23 (MSG)

There is no need to babble and keep repeating our prayers again and again (Matt 6:7). Be direct. Ask for what you need (Matt 7:7). And even so, Jesus prayed to God all night (Luke 6:12).

Day 93 - Tuesday

ASK

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Phil 4:6

People pleaded (Matt 8:5) and begged (Luke 9:38) to Jesus, and he helped those people. We shouldn't be afraid to ask God, after all, He is in charge of the harvest (Luke 10:2).

Day 94 - Wednesday

SELFLESS PRAYERS

And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.

James 4:3

Praying to God is not about wanting more things for our own selfish desires. God is not someone we can trick into gaining something for our own selfish ambitions (John 14:13). When He says you can ask for anything in His name, that doesn't mean just say Jesus' name at the end of the prayer. But in His name means, for His purpose. If it is in line with what God wants, then your prayers will be answered (John 14:11).

Day 95 - Thursday

KEEP ASKING

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

Matt 7:7

Keep on praying (Rom 12:12) persistently (Eph 6:18) and constantly (Luke 18:5), never giving up (Luke 18:1). Because if you keep on knocking long enough, He will give you what you need (Luke 11:8).

Day 96 - Friday

TIMING

“Get up!” the angel said. “Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead.”

Matt 2:20

Sometimes we want to tell God our plans, and not just what we want, but also when we want God to do it for us. However, God knows much better what we need and when we need it. Often, we would have no idea why God's timing is much better than what we might desire. Therefore, if God guides the timeline, we should graciously accept it (Matt 2:13).

Day 97 - Saturday

FORGIVENESS

and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.

Matt 6:12

We need to turn away from our sins (Acts 8:22) so we can be forgiven (James 5:15). But also, we need to forgive others (Matt 6:14) first, so God forgives us too (Mark 11:25)

Day 98 - Sunday

DISCIPLINED PRAYER

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

Col 4:2

No matter how tired we are, we must devote ourselves to prayer, and we must stay alert to pray (Matt 26:41). We must be earnest and disciplined in our prayers (1 Pet 4:7) and not fall asleep (Mark 14:37).

Day 99 - Monday

TEMPTATION

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”

Matt 26:41

All of us in every situation have a choice, we either choose to give into temptation or resist it. Pray that you will not give in to temptation (Luke 22:40). 

Day 100 - Tuesday

ENEMIES

Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke 6:28

Even those who persecute us, we cannot curse them. Instead, even those who make things difficult for us, we need to pray for them (Rom 12:14).

Day 101 - Wednesday

FAITH IN PRAYER

You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.

Matt 21:22

Anything is possible if a person believes (Mark 9:23), but one must truly believe it will happen and have no doubts in their heart (Mark 11:23). One must have bold belief (Matt 9:2) for their requests to be granted (Matt 15:28). Because if we do not believe, He will not be able to do any miracles for us (Mark 6:5).

Day 102 - Thursday

DON'T WORRY, PRAY

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Phil 4:6

When facing hardship (James 5:13), do not be afraid, but pray and have faith (Mark 5:36).

LOVE

It's not by accident that the Bible says love is the greatest. With our focus on God and others, our underlying motivation should be love. Everything we do should come from a place of love. Love God and love others. 

Remember, loving others isn't just a suggestion to think about, it's a commandment. Loving God and others isn't something we can just ignore or not pay attention to. It's a must, and we have to do it with a real, sincere heart.

Day 103 - Friday

LOVE IS THE GREATEST

Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.

1 Cor 14:1

Faith, hope, and love will all last forever, but love is the greatest (1 Cor 13:13). Therefore, we should live our whole lives with love (Eph 5:2) in everything that we do (1 Cor 16:14).

Day 104 - Saturday

LOVE IS IMPORTANT 

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

1 Pet 4:8 (MSG)

It is essential that we love others (1 Thes 4:9), for even if we do the greatest things for others, if we do it without love, we would gain nothing (1 Cor 13:3).

Day 105 - Sunday

LOVE COMMANDMENT

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

John 15:12

Loving others is not a choice. Loving others is a commandment (John 15:17), an obligation, a requirement (Rom 13:8). It is what demonstrates that we are of God (John 13:35). If we do not love others, then we are still dead (1 John 3:14), and we do not belong to God (1 John 3:10).

Day 106 - Monday

WHAT IS LOVE

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

1 Cor 13:4-7

God is love (1 John 4:16), and love will last forever (1 Cor 13:8).

Day 107 - Tuesday

MORE LOVE

And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.

1 John 4:17

Our love for others should grow (2 Thes 1:3) more and more (Phil 1:9). We shouldn't just love others a little bit, but our love for others should overflow (1 Thes 3:12).

Day 108 - Wednesday

GENUINE LOVE

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Rom 12:10

Don't just pretend to love others, really love others (Rom 12:9) sincerely and deeply (1 Pet 1:22) from a pure heart (1 Tim 1:5).

Day 109 - Thursday

LOVE EVERYONE

If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much.

Matt 5:46

It's easy to love and care for those who love us back or someone who might bring a benefit to us. But it's much harder to love our enemies (Luke 6:35). But those are the people who we need to love. Healthy people don't need a doctor, sick people do (Matt 9:12). We need to love those who truly need our love, even if they can't or won't do anything in return.

Day 110 - Friday

LOVE MORE

Indeed, you already show your love for all the believers throughout Macedonia. Even so, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you to love them even more.

1 Thes 4:10

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love (Heb 10:24) and continue reaffirming our love for others (2 Cor 2:8).

CALLING

Every one of us possesses a unique calling. When it comes to expressing love to others, we have two main responsibilities. First, to share the Good News with others. Second, to do good for others. Just as Jesus healed, each of us has been given a God-given talent to help others. It is crucial to discover our calling and then to take action. It may not always be easy, and it might require sacrifice, giving up some of the comforts of our lives. However, ignoring or delaying God's calling, would not be wise.

Day 111 - Saturday

CALLED

Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.

1 Cor 1:26

We do not need to be powerful or wealthy to be called by God (1 Cor 1:26). Jesus himself was a carpenter (Mark 6:3). Others were also ordinary men and women with no special training in the Bible (Acts 4:13); tentmakers (Acts 18:3), tax collectors (Matt 9:9), servant girls (Luke 1:48), and people disliked for their ethnicity (Luke 10:31). But no matter what our background or current situation may be, we are chosen as His instruments (Acts 9:15) and He is sending us (John 20:21) out into the world for His will.

Day 112 - Sunday

CALLING

But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him

Gal 1:15

When we were in our mother's womb, He already chose us (Gal 1:15). By His will (Eph 1:1) He had His eye on us and had designs on us (Eph 1:12). Our whole body is an instrument to do what is right for His glory (Rom 6:13).

Day 113 - Monday

HIS WILL

I came down from heaven not to follow my own agenda but to accomplish the will of the One who sent me.

John 6:38 (MSG)

We shouldn't be concerned with doing things for ourselves (John 8:28). Jesus himself came to do solely God's will (Heb 10:7), as a servant (Rom 15:8). And just like Jesus, we all have to carry out our own servant assignments (1 Cor 3:5).

Day 114 - Tuesday

SPECIAL CALLING

But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.

John 5:36

We must understand what the Lord wants us to do (Eph 5:17). We have a special responsibility (Eph 3:2) that we have been entrusted with (Tit 1:3). We have to lead lives worthy of our calling (Eph 4:1) in service to God’s people (1 Cor 16:15).

Day 115 - Wednesday

CALLING REVEALED

I went there because God revealed to me that I should go. While I was there I met privately with those considered to be leaders of the church and shared with them the message I had been preaching to the Gentiles. I wanted to make sure that we were in agreement, for fear that all my efforts had been wasted and I was running the race for nothing.

Gal 2:2

There are different kinds of service (1 Cor 12:5), and God will reveal His mysterious plan to us (Eph 3:3) at the right time (John 7:6).

Day 116 - Thursday

CALLING WITH GOD

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

John 15:4

A true calling with real results can only be done with God (Acts 10:38); we cannot accomplish anything on our own.

Day 117 - Friday

DIFFERENCE MAKER

You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

Matt 5:13

We are here to be salt, to make things better. But if we lose our saltiness and we can't, don't, or won't make things better, then what's the point for us (Mark 9:50)? We must live lives worthy of His calling (2 Thes 1:11).

Day 118 - Saturday

ACTION

God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.

1 Cor 4:20 (MSG)

We can't just talk; we have to prepare our minds for action (1 Pet 1:13) and then go into action (Philem 1:6) to serve God and others.

Day 119 - Sunday

TWO THINGS

But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.

John 5:36

Jesus was a mighty teacher who did powerful miracles (Luke 24:19), healing the blind, lame, sick, and even raising the dead (Luke 7:22). Over and over, he taught people about the Kingdom of God and healed those who were sick (Luke 9:11). Then, he sent the disciples out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick (Luke 9:2). Just as the disciples began their circuit of their villages (Luke 9:6), we too must do the same two things: sharing the Good News and doing good (Matt 4:23) according to our gifts.

Day 120 - Monday

NOT US, HIM

If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll never find yourself. But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you'll find both yourself and me.

Matt 10:39 (MSG)

We often desire to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. However, we must relinquish our own desires and embrace the path He has chosen for us (Mark 8:34).

Day 121 - Tuesday

CALLED TO WORK

But the point is not to just get by. We want to live well, but our foremost efforts should be to help others live well.

1 Cor 10:24 (MSG)

Even if we are initially uncertain about the specific good work we need to do for others, there is no need to worry. The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matt 9:37), so there is much work to be done. We will discover our path as we move forward.

Day 122 - Wednesday

EQUIPPED

may He equip you with all you need

    for doing His will

Heb 13:21

God has the power to align the stars to provide us with the tools we need to fulfill His will (Matt 2:9). And He grants us the power and authority to carry out His work (Luke 9:1).

Day 123 - Thursday

NEED NOTHING

“Take nothing for your journey,” he instructed them. “Don’t take a walking stick, a traveler’s bag, food, money, or even a change of clothes 

Luke 9:3

At times, we may feel that we are not prepared to do His will or His work, believing that we lack certain things. However, the truth is that we don't need anything specific. We can simply just go and do.

Day 124 - Friday

LIGHT

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 

Matt 5:14

The world is lost in darkness (Matt 9:36). Yet, we are here to be a light (Luke 1:79), guiding others (Matt 5:19). We cannot hide our light (Mark 4:21), nor can it be extinguished (John 1:5).

Day 125 - Saturday

NOT THE WORLD

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.

Matt 16:25

We must give up our own ways, take up His cross, and follow Him (Matt 16:24). For what good would it be to even gain the whole world, but lose our soul (Matt 16:26)?

Day 126 - Sunday

SERVANT

But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,

Matt 20:26

Jesus as the Son of God, had the right to expect to be served. Rather, he came with a life purpose not to be served, but to serve others (Matt 20:28). So the greatest among ourselves must also be servants (Matt 23:11). We must be faithful  (Col 1:7) and trustworthy servants (1 Tim 1:12), and only then can we be given greater responsibilities (Matt 24:45). 

Day 127 - Monday

WHO TO SERVE

If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it?

Luke 15:4

We don't need to serve those who are already well-off and secure. Instead, we need to serve those who are sinful and in need of God (Luke 15:2). Seek them out and serve them.

Day 128 - Tuesday

QUANTITY

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.

2 Cor 9:6

The level of your commitment to serving God will determine the magnitude of your reward. Be ready to invest significantly and reap the benefits accordingly.

Day 129 - Wednesday

ASK

When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”

Matt 20:32

If you are uncertain about how to serve others or what they need, don't hesitate to ask them directly.

Day 130 - Thursday

UNCOMFORTABLE

But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”

Luke 9:58

Serving God does not mean that we will live in the lap of luxury. In fact, it could very likely mean the exact opposite.

Day 131 - Friday

DANGEROUS

Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

Matt 10:16

People will try to trick you and get you. Be prepared.

Day 132 - Saturday

NOT EASY

I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished.

Luke 12:50

Jesus' cross was heavy, and he had to carry it by himself (John 19:17). We too must carry our own cross (Luke 14:27).

Day 133 - Sunday

DISCOMFORT

But his disciples objected. “Rabbi,” they said, “only a few days ago the people in Judea were trying to stone you. Are you going there again?”

John 11:8

The disciples were hungry, thirsty, cold, homeless, beaten, and worked tirelessly to earn a living (1 Cor 4:11-12). Their lives were far from glamorous. How much discomfort are we willing to endure? How hard are we willing to work for Him?

Day 134 - Monday

WITH GOD

We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, 

2 Cor 1:8-9

Even the most determined will eventually get to a point that we can't bear. But with God, we will prevail.

Day 135 - Tuesday

STRUGGLE

That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.

Col 1:29

The road is difficult (Matt 7:14), the work is hard, and it can be a struggle (1 Tim 4:10). It's not just about what we can get from God, but it's about what we are willing to do for Him.

Day 136 - Wednesday

WORK HARD

Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.

Phil 2:12

Throw yourself into His work (2 Tim 2:1) with discipline (1 Cor 9:25), all your heart (Rom 1:9), and with patient endurance (Heb 10:36).

Day 137 - Thursday

SACRIFICE

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.

John 10:11

Just as Jesus gave up his life for us (1 John 3:16), many others have also risked their lives (Acts 15:26), been jailed (Acts 20:13), suffered (Rom 8:17), and even died (Acts 1:3) for His sake. Doing His work doesn't mean that we will be richly rewarded in this world. In fact, doing His work very well might come at a sacrifice. Are we prepared to make the necessary sacrifices so that we can do the work that we need to do for Him?

Day 138 - Friday

STRONGER

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

Rom 5:3

No one truly enjoys hardship. It's unpleasant and uncomfortable. But when we learn how to endure discomfort, we become stronger. And next time something similar occurs, we know with confidence that we can overcome it.

Day 139 - Saturday

BY FAITH

It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going.

Heb 11:8

Noah also obeyed God's calling by faith when he built the boat (Heb 11:7). We might not even know exactly what God is calling us for, and that's okay. But if He is calling us to do something, even in just preparation, we must already obey.

Day 140 - Sunday

STRENGTH

So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.

2 Thes 1:11

We don't need to wonder if we can do His work, because we know for a fact that He gives us the strength to do His work (1 Tim 1:12).

Day 141 - Monday

ABILITIES

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.

Rom 12:6

We all have a special gift from God (1 Cor 7:7). And He has put each skill together just where He wants it (1 Cor 12:18) so that the whole body fits together perfectly, helping each other grow (Eph 4:16).

Day 142 - Tuesday

FOR OTHERS

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

1 Cor 12:7

There is a misconception out there that God gave us a gift which we can use for our own benefit. But that gift He gave us, it's not for us. Its to serve others (1 Pet 4:10). He decides what that gift is (1 Cor 12:11) and each gift has a special function (Rom 12:4). We have to recognize what this gift is (Gal 2:9), not neglect it (1 Tim 4:14), and utilize it with all the strength and energy that God supplies (1 Pet 4:11) for the sake of helping others. 

Day 143 - Wednesday

START SMALL

This is a large work I’ve called you into, but don’t be overwhelmed by it. It’s best to start small.

Matt 10:41-42 (MSG)

Looking at God's calling for us, it could be daunting. But don't worry. Start small and just slowly start doing what He asked you to do.

Day 144 - Thursday

GROW

The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!

Matt 25:21

If we are faithful in little things, we will be faithful in large ones (Luke 16:10). Therefore, we must use well what we are given, so that more may be given (Matt 25:29).

Day 145 - Friday

TIMING

So from that time on, the Jewish leaders began to plot Jesus’ death. As a result, Jesus stopped his public ministry among the people and left Jerusalem. He went to a place near the wilderness, to the village of Ephraim, and stayed there with his disciples.

John 11:53-54

Jesus knew exactly when it was time for his calling to be answered (John 12:23). We might not know ours exactly, but our calling also has a right time. Let God show it to you.

Day 146 - Saturday

PATIENCE

Jesus said, “You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you and put up with you?” Then he said to the man, “Bring your son here.”

Luke 9:41

Some people might test our patience and might even frustrate us. But no matter what, we must have patience for others.

Day 147 - Sunday

RISK

And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.

Matt 25:30 (MSG)

Serving God means that we have to take action. We have to do something for Him. Not taking action because we don’t want to assume any risk would bring no value to Him because we are not doing anything for Him. We might not know exactly how our service might turn out for Him, but we can’t be afraid to take action.

Day 148 - Monday

NO FEAR

We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear,

Luke 1:74

In our service to God, we might be concerned for our finances (Matt 25:25) or be worried for our safety (Matt 8:24-25). We shouldn’t be reckless, but we also can't be afraid to serve.

Day 149 - Tuesday

NOT LAZY

But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate,

Matt 25:26

If we are lazy, then we will lose even the little responsibility we did have. God will give it to someone else (Matt 25:29).

Day 150 - Wednesday

CAN'T QUIT

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Acts 20:24

If we keep our eyes fixed on the one who is invisible, then we can persevere (Heb 11:27).

Day 151 - Thursday

JUST GO

They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.

Matt 4:22

When God calls, there's no need to question; we simply follow (Matt 4:20). And if things don't work out in one place, we move on to the next (Matt 10:23).

Day 152 - Friday

LEAVE BEHIND

So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.

Luke 14:33

Disciples left behind their families (Luke 9:61-62), possessions, and livelihood (Matt 4:22). As we choose to follow God (Luke 18:22), what are we willing to give up?

Day 153 - Saturday

FOCUS

Don’t take any money with you, nor a traveler’s bag, nor an extra pair of sandals. And don’t stop to greet anyone on the road.

Luke 10:4

When we're called and know what we need to do for God, let's not get distracted, take detours, or delay. Stay focused solely on His calling.

Day 154 - Sunday

OBEY THE CALLING

And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven.

Acts 26:19

We must obey God (Heb 11:7) and carry out the ministry He gave us (Col 4:17). By faith (Heb 11:8) we must do exactly what He commands (Matt 1:24), requires us to do (John 14:31).

Day 155 - Monday

REFUSAL

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.

James 4:17

Knowing what we're supposed to do but not being prepared to do it or refusing to do it will have consequences (Luke 12:47).

Day 156 - Tuesday

DIRECTIONS

So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.

Matt 26:19

God might ask us to do something that may not make sense to us (John 21:6) or something that might seem too far-fetched for us (Matt 17:27). But no matter what, we must listen and do it His way (Luke 5:5), and we must have full faith that it will work out just as He says (Mark 14:16).

Day 157 - Wednesday

NOW

The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

Luke 10:37

We must not delay answering our calling. Instead, we should begin doing good now (Luke 10:3). It's not enough to speak of loving others; we must demonstrate our love through actions (1 John 3:18). We must give our full attention to these matters (1 Tim 4:15).

Day 158 - Thursday

HIS VIEW

Jesus turned around and looked at his disciples, then reprimanded Peter. “Get away from me, Satan!” he said. “You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”

Mark 8:33

Sometimes, from our limited perspective, things may not make sense. However, God has the complete picture and knows exactly what needs to happen. We must trust that His plan is always better than ours, as His plan is perfect.

Day 159 - Friday

NO FUNDS NEEDED

Don’t think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don’t need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment, and all you need to keep that going is three meals a day. Travel light.

Matt 10:9-10 (MSG)

Serving God does not necessitate a specific amount of money. In fact, we can serve Him with very little, even just the clothes on our back.

Day 160 - Saturday

MODEST LIVING

When you enter a town or village, don’t insist on staying in a luxury inn. Get a modest place with some modest people, and be content there until you leave.

Matt 10:11 (MSG)

We cannot and should not be spending money excessively on indulging ourselves when it comes to serving God. We should carry out God's work in a modest and humble manner.

Day 161 - Sunday

FOLLOWED

Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region.

Luke 4:14

A large crowd followed Jesus (Matt 20:29) from all over (Mark 3:7) for his preaching (Acts 13:42) and good works in healing (Acts 5:15). People found out where he was going and kept following him wherever he went (John 6:2).

Day 162 - Monday

ELSEWHERE

Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.”

Mark 6:4

Family and the local people can take you for granted (Matt 13:58). They might refuse to believe you (Mark 6:3) or accept you (Luke 4:24). You may need to share God's Word and do His good works elsewhere.

Day 163 - Tuesday

COSERVERS

The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.

1 Cor 3:8

As believers, we need to be united in heart, mind (Acts 4:32), and purpose (Phil 2:2). We have different roles and responsibilities, which is beneficial, as we cannot all do the exact same thing (1 Cor 12:17). No one is more or less important than the other in serving God (1 Cor 12:16). We all must work together (2 Cor 1:24).

Day 164 - Wednesday

OTHERS FIRST

I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.

1 Cor 10:33

We often think of ourselves first. However, God asks us to prioritize the interests of others before our own.

Day 165 - Thursday

ACCOUNTABILITY

The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught.

Mark 6:30

Disciples joyfully reported everything God had done through them (Luke 10:17; Acts 14:27). Do we give an account to God?

Day 166 - Friday

BY TWOS

So the two disciples went into the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there.

Mark 14:16

Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs. Who are you partnering with?

Day 167 - Saturday

FOREVER

We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.

Luke 1:74-75

Serving God is not a temporary commitment; it is a lifelong calling.

Day 168 - Sunday

DON'T DESERT

Jesus told them, All of you will desert me.

Mark 14:27

Even the disciples deserted Jesus and ran away, all of them (Mark 14:50). We simply cannot forsake Him.

Day 169 - Monday

DON'T DELAY

We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.

John 9:4

We must be able to recognize what God wants from us and respond to it quickly (Rom 12:2) with eagerness and enthusiasm (2 Cor 8:22).

Day 170 - Tuesday

REWARDED

will be repaid many times over in this life, and will have eternal life in the world to come

Luke 18:30

If we are seeking true satisfaction in life, God offers it as a reward for a job well done (1 Cor 3:8). Hard work (1 Cor 3:8) is compensated with good wages (John 4:36), and great rewards (Luke 6:35).

DISCIPLING

We are all called to partake in the great commission. This is God's call for us to spread the Good News of salvation to everyone around the world. We are called to serve in all the nations. 

Once we discern where God wants us to serve Him, it is best to obey. And in those places, we will teach others how to live Godly lives.

Day 171 - Wednesday

DISCIPLING

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

Acts 20:24

We have a responsibility (Luke 9:60) to spread His Good News (Eph 3:7) of how to be saved (Acts 16:17) throughout the entire world (Matt 24:14). So, go (Acts 28:26) and begin making disciples (Acts 26:16).

Day 172 - Thursday

GREAT COMMISSION

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Matt 28:19

Jesus told the disciples to go into the whole world and proclaim the Good News to everyone (Mark 1:15). This was not a suggestion, but a directive (Acts 10:42). The task is not an easy one (2 Cor 5:11), and it should not be disregarded or taken lightly. 

Day 173 - Friday

SHORTFALLS

“You were born a total sinner!” they answered. “Are you trying to teach us?” And they threw him out of the synagogue.

John 9:34

It's important to remember that nobody is perfect. However, we can and must still share His Word, even if we have made mistakes in the past.

Day 174 - Saturday

AMBASSADORS

I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

Eph 6:20

Our message does not originate from us, but from God (John 7:16). We serve as ambassadors for Jesus, conveying His message to others (2 Cor 5:20).

Day 175 - Sunday

SENT OUT

And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.

Mark 6:7

Jesus sent out the disciples (Mark 3:14) two by two (Luke 10:1) to spread His Word everywhere. We should allow God to work through us in a similar manner.

Day 176 - Monday

ENABLED

He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.

2 Cor 3:6

It's natural to occasionally question whether we can fulfill what He asks of us. However, we can find assurance in the fact that He has equipped us to carry out His calling.

Day 177 - Tuesday

UNIFIED

The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind

John 17:21 (MSG)

We all have distinct roles to play. One person may lay the foundation, while another builds upon it (1 Cor 3:10), or one may plant and another may harvest (John 4:37). However, the key is that we are united in spreading the Good News (Phil 1:5).

Day 178 - Wednesday

JESUS DISCIPLED

Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News.

Mark 1:14

Just as Jesus preached God's Word (Mark 2:2), we too must do the same.

Day 179 - Thursday

DISCIPLES

Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch. They and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord there.

Acts 15:35

In the same manner that Jesus and the disciples taught God's Word, we should also dedicate ourselves to the task of making disciples.

Day 180 - Friday

WE MUST

Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News!

1 Cor 9:16

If we acknowledge Him here on earth, He will acknowledge us in Heaven (Matt 10:32).

Day 181 - Saturday

NOT AFRAID

But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.

Matt 10:26

We will go out and disciple among naysayers. But don't worry about them. They will be proven wrong soon enough.

Day 182 - Sunday

HARD WORK

Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.

1 Thes 5:12

Every day (Acts 5:42), we must endure all things to fulfill our mission of bringing salvation to others (2 Tim 2:10).

Day 183 - Monday

EVERYTHING

I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

1 Cor 9:23

As disciples, we must reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have suffered (2 Tim 1:8), to include being in chains while spreading the Good News (Philem 1:13). The question then arises: what are we willing to endure to share His Word? 

Day 184 - Tuesday

EVERY DAY

Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.

Luke 21:37

Jesus and the disciples demonstrated a consistent commitment to teaching others (1 Tim 4:13) daily (Matt 26:55) over extended periods, dedicating months (Acts 19:8) and years (Acts 19:10) to His mission.

Day 185 - Wednesday

TEACH

After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”

John 3:2

We are called to teach the Word of God (2 Tim 4:2) to the crowds (Mark 2:13) with conviction (Titus 2:15), guiding them on how to live Godly lives (Titus 1:1).

Day 186 - Thursday

EVERYWHERE

I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.”

Mark 14:9

Our mission is to travel from city to city (Mark 6:6) and along the way (Acts 8:40) spreading the knowledge (2 Cor 2:14) of His Message, ensuring that it reaches far and wide.

Day 187 - Friday

CHURCHES

Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, “Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David?

Mark 12:35

Jesus consistently preached the Word of God (Acts 13:5) on a daily basis (Luke 19:47), and regularly on Sundays in the synagogues (Luke 4:31).

Day 188 - Saturday

CAREFUL

Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

1 Tim 4:16

It's certainly tempting to stray from the righteous path, but we must remain steadfast. Our lives and teachings should be wholly rooted in His Way, serving as a guiding light for others.

Day 189 - Sunday

DON'T DELAY

And immediately he began preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is indeed the Son of God!”

Acts 9:20

While our lives may be filled with busyness, we must not delay in fulfilling God's will. Prioritizing His commands ensures that we remain in alignment with His divine plan.

Day 190 - Monday

PARABLES

Then Jesus began teaching them with stories…

Mark 12:1

We can effectively teach by employing parables (Mark 4:34) and drawing relatable examples from our contemporary everyday lives (Gal 3:15), making the Word of God more accessible and meaningful to those we teach.

Day 191 - Tuesday

SIMPLE

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

2 Tim 4:2

Though the task of discipling the world may seem daunting, we must remember to keep it simple. By patiently correcting, rebuking, and encouraging others, we fulfill our role, and fully trust in God to take care of the rest.

Day 192 - Wednesday

ALL NATIONS

For the Good News must first be preached to all nations.

Mark 13:10

Our mission is to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19), spreading the Word of God throughout the world (Mark 14:9), reaching the farthest corners of the earth (Acts 13:47), where no one else is working (2 Cor 10:16), and bringing the name of Christ to those who have never heard it (Rom 15:20).

Day 193 - Thursday

HE GUIDES

Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas.

Acts 16:6-8

God is omniscient and has a divine plan for each of us, guiding us towards what we need to be doing, when, and where, ensuring that our actions align with His will.

Day 194 - Friday

APPROACH

His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: “Change your life. God’s kingdom is here.”

Matt 3:2 (MSG)

No clever speeches are necessary (1 Cor 1:17); He directs us on what to say and how to say it (John 12:49). We simply need to quote Him (1 Cor 4:6), allowing His Word to guide our teachings.

Day 195 - Saturday

TO WHO

Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.

Matt 22:9

Our mission is to bring the message of God to everyone, from the least to the greatest (Acts 26:22), the educated and uneducated (Acts 1:14), the notorious sinner (Luke 19:7), the sick (Mark 2:17), and the poor (Matt 11:5). In doing so, we share His love and grace with all, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances.

Day 196 - Sunday

WHEN

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

1 Pet 3:15

We must be prepared to share the Word of God at all times, whether it's convenient or not (2 Tim 4:2). This commitment extends beyond Sundays (Acts 18:4), encompassing daily interactions (Acts 17:17), late-night discussions (Acts 20:7), as we devote our time (Acts 18:5) to fulfilling His calling.

Day 197 - Monday

RIGHT WORDS

When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. 

Matt 10:19

Our talk does not need to be clever, persuasive (1 Cor 2:4), or lofty (1 Cor 2:1). Instead, it should be gracious and attractive (Col 4:6), and it can be bold (Eph 6:19), allowing the truth and power of God's Word to resonate with those we engage.

Day 198 - Tuesday

ACCURACY

Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

Titus 2:8

We must stop those who teach what is contrary to the truth (1 Tim 1:3) and false doctrines (Gal 5:9). When teaching, we should avoid exaggeration, focusing on sharing the truth (1 Tim 2:7) with accuracy (Acts 18:25).

Day 199 - Wednesday

RESPONSABILITY

If anyone suffers eternal death, it’s not my fault, for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.

Acts 20:26-27

Unfortunately, not everyone will welcome the Good News (Rom 10:16). However, our responsibility is to share His message; even if they don't listen, our task is complete, and we can move on to share with others (Mark 6:11).

Day 200 - Thursday

NOT ASHAMED

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.

2 Tim 1:8

We should never be ashamed of God, His message (Mark 8:38), nor His other disciples (2 Tim 1:16).

Day 201 - Friday

AUTHORITY

The people were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike the teachers of religious law.

Mark 1:22

Just as Jesus spoke with authority and captivated His listeners (Mark 1:27), God has also empowered us to share His message with conviction and confidence (Rom 1:5).

Day 202 - Saturday

POWER

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent!

Acts 18:9

We can boldly proclaim the Good News with courage (1 Thes 2:2) and power (Acts 14:1).

Day 203 - Sunday

SELFLESSLY

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 

1 Pet 5:2

It's essential that our intentions remain sincere (Phil 1:15) as we share God's Word, focusing not on personal gain but on the benefit of others (2 Cor 4:5).

Day 204 - Monday

EAGERNESS

He was well-educated in the way of the Master and fiery in his enthusiasm. Apollos was accurate in everything he taught about Jesus up to a point, but he only went as far as the baptism of John. He preached with power in the meeting place. 

Acts 18:25 (MSG)

We should always be enthusiastic about engaging in His work (Rom 1:15).

Day 205 - Tuesday

SINCERITY

We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.

2 Cor 4:2

It's crucial to maintain a clear conscience (1 Pet 3:16) and teach with sincerity (2 Cor 2:17), avoiding any teaching that stems from jealousy, rivalry (Phil 1:15), or making up clever stories (2 Pet 1:16). Our instruction should never be tainted by deceit, impure motives, or trickery (1 Thes 2:3).

Day 206 - Wednesday

BOLDLY

And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.

Acts 4:29

When sharing the Word of God, we must do so with confidence (2 Cor 3:12) and boldness (Acts 4:31), never allowing fear to hinder our message (Phil 1:14).