Jan Devotions
Jan Devotions
New Beginnings
Bible Verse: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Introduction:
As we begin a new year, we reflect on the past and look forward to the
future. Today’s verse reminds us that in Christ, we are new creations.
Key Points:
2. The old is gone: The verse highlights the transformation that occurs
when we come to Christ.
3. The new is here: We can experience the new life and possibilities that
come through Christ.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you’d like to experience new beginnings?
- What are some ways you can live out your new life in Christ?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the new life that comes through
Christ. Help us to trust in Your transformative power and live out our new
life in You. Amen.
January 2nd
Bible Verse: “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are
‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory
of God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:20
Introduction:
Key Points:
1. God’s promises are trustworthy: 2 Corinthians 1:20 emphasizes God’s
faithfulness to His promises.
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can live out your trust in God’s promises?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your trustworthy promises. Help us to
trust in Your faithfulness and live out our trust in You. Amen.
_January 3rd_
Bible Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Introduction:
As we journey through life, we may question God’s plan for us. But today’s
verse reminds us that God’s plan is always good.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- Are you seeking God’s plan for your life?
- How can you trust God’s goodness, even when you don’t understand His
plan?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your good plan for our lives. Help us
to trust in Your goodness and guidance. Amen.
_January 4th_
Bible Verse: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2
Corinthians 12:9
Introduction:
We often try to hide our weaknesses, but God’s strength is made perfect
in our vulnerability.
Key Points:
Reflection:
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your strength in our weakness. Help
us to boast in our vulnerabilities, trusting in Your power. Amen.
_January 5th_
Walking in Faith
Introduction:
Key Points:
Reflection:
- How can you take steps of faith, trusting in God’s goodness and
guidance?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of faith. Help us to trust in
Your presence and guidance, even when we can’t see the way ahead.
Amen.
_January 6th_
Bible Verse: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you
with unfailing kindness.” – Jeremiah 31:3
Introduction:
Key Points:
1. _God’s love is everlasting_: Jeremiah 31:3 emphasizes that God’s love
has no beginning or end.
Reflection:
- How can you share that love with others, demonstrating God’s kindness
and compassion?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unconditional love. Help us to
experience and share that love with others. Amen.
_January 7th_
Bible Verse: “Be still and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
Introduction:
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can cultivate stillness and quiet in your life?
- How can you use that stillness to deepen your relationship with God?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the invitation to be still and know You.
Help us to cultivate quiet and stillness in our lives. Amen.
January 8th
God’s Faithfulness
Bible Verse: “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the
faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of
those who love him and keep his commandments.” – Deuteronomy 7:9
Introduction:
Key Points:
3. God’s faithfulness requires our response: We must love and obey God to
experience the fullness of His faithfulness.
Reflection:
- How can you trust in God’s faithfulness, even when circumstances seem
uncertain?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness. Help us to trust in
Your covenant love and promises. Amen.
January 9th
Introduction:
Prayer is a powerful tool that connects us with God, and today’s verse
reminds us of the confidence we have in approaching Him.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you need to trust in God’s power and
provision?
- How can you cultivate a deeper prayer life, trusting in God’s goodness
and guidance?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of prayer. Help us to trust in
Your goodness and guidance, and to approach You with confidence. Amen.
January 10th
Bible Verse: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed
in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Introduction:
When we face suffering, it’s easy to feel abandoned. But today’s verse
reminds us that God is always near, especially in our brokenness.
Key Points:
2. God saves the crushed in spirit: The verse highlights God’s power to
save and deliver us.
Reflection:
- How have you experienced God’s presence in your suffering?
- How can you trust in God’s nearness, even when you feel abandoned?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence in our suffering. Help
us to trust in Your nearness and saving power. Amen.
January 11th
Bible Verse: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures
forever!” – Psalm 107:1
Introduction:
Gratitude shifts our focus from what’s lacking to what we already have.
Today’s verse invites us to give thanks to God for His goodness.
Key Points:
Reflection:
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and enduring love.
Help us to cultivate gratitude and give thanks to You. Amen.
January 12th
Trusting God’s Timing
Bible Verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their
strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not
grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Introduction:
Waiting on God’s timing can be challenging, but today’s verse
reminds us that those who hope in the Lord will renew their
strength.
Key Points:
1. God’s timing is perfect: Isaiah 40:31 emphasizes that God’s
timing is always right.
2. Hoping in God renews our strength: The verse highlights the
renewing power of hoping in God.
3. God’s strength enables us to persevere: We can trust in God’s
strength to carry us through challenging times.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you’re waiting on God’s timing?
- How can you hope in God and trust in His perfect timing?
- What are some ways you can renew your strength and persevere
while waiting?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your perfect timing. Help us to
hope in You and trust in Your goodness. Amen.
January 13th
God’s Guidance and Direction
Bible Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on
your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will
make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Introduction:
As we navigate life’s journey, we need God’s guidance and direction.
Today’s verse reminds us to trust in the Lord and submit to His will.
Key Points:
1. Trusting God requires surrender: Proverbs 3:5-6 emphasizes the
need to trust God with all our heart.
2. God’s guidance brings clarity: The verse highlights the
importance of seeking God’s guidance in all our ways.
3. Submitting to God brings straight paths: We can trust in God’s
promise to make our paths straight when we submit to His will.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you need God’s guidance and
direction?
- How can you trust in God and lean not on your own
understanding?
- What are some ways you can submit to God’s will and plans for
your life?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your guidance and direction.
Help us to trust in You and submit to Your will. Amen.
January 14th
The Power of Forgiveness
Bible Verse: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our
debtors.” – Matthew 6:12
Introduction:
Forgiveness is a powerful tool that can bring healing and restoration
to our lives. Today’s verse reminds us of the importance of
forgiveness.
Key Points:
1. Forgiveness is a choice: Matthew 6:12 emphasizes the need to
choose forgiveness.
2. Forgiveness brings freedom: The verse highlights the importance
of forgiving others and seeking forgiveness from God.
3. Forgiveness demonstrates God’s love: We can demonstrate God’s
love by extending forgiveness to others.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you need to forgive others or yourself?
- How can you extend forgiveness to those who have wronged you?
- What are some ways you can experience God’s forgiveness and
cleansing?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your forgiveness and mercy.
Help us to forgive others and experience Your cleansing power.
Amen.
January 15th
God’s Presence in Our Fears
Bible Verse: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold
you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
Introduction:
When we face fears and anxieties, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
But today’s verse reminds us that God is always with us.
Key Points:
1. God’s presence dispels fear: Isaiah 41:10 emphasizes God’s
presence in our fears.
2. God’s strength enables us to overcome: The verse highlights
God’s promise to strengthen and help us.
3. God’s upholding brings confidence: We can trust in God’s promise
to uphold us with His righteous right hand.
Reflection:
- How can you trust in God’s presence and strength in the midst of fear?
- What are some ways you can experience God’s upholding and
strengthening power?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence and strength. Help us
to trust in You and overcome our fears. Amen.
January 16th
Bible Verse: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” –
James 4:10
Introduction:
Humility is a vital virtue in our walk with God. Today’s verse reminds us to
humble ourselves before the Lord.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you need to humble yourself before God?
- What are some ways you can experience God’s lifting and exaltation?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your humility and exaltation. Help us
to humble ourselves before You and experience Your lifting power. Amen.
January 17th
Bible Verse: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown
himself.” – 2 Timothy 2:13
Introduction:
When we fail or make mistakes, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But today’s
verse reminds us of God’s faithfulness despite our failures.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience God’s redemption and
restoration?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and redemption.
Help us to trust in Your goodness and experience Your restoration. Amen.
January 18th
Bible Verse: “Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your
food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.” – Exodus
23:25
Introduction:
Worship is a powerful tool that can bring healing and restoration to our
lives. Today’s verse reminds us of the importance of worship.
Key Points:
3. Worship demonstrates our love for God: We can demonstrate our love
for God by worshiping Him with our hearts, minds, and bodies.
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can worship God in your daily life?
- What are some areas where you need God’s healing and restoration?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence and blessing. Help us
to worship You and experience Your healing power. Amen.
January 19th
Bible Verse: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of
those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” –
Romans 8:28
Introduction:
Key Points:
1. God works all things for good: Romans 8:28 emphasizes God’s
sovereignty and goodness.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you’re struggling to trust God’s providence?
- What are some ways you can experience hope and peace in uncertain
circumstances?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your providence and goodness. Help
us to trust in You and experience Your peace. Amen.
January 20th
Bible Verse: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper
time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
Introduction:
Perseverance is vital in our walk with God. Today’s verse reminds us to not
become weary in doing good.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience the harvest that comes from
persevering?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your strength and endurance. Help us
to persevere in doing good and experience Your harvest. Amen.
January 21st
Bible Verse: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed
in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Introduction:
When we face suffering, it’s easy to feel alone. But today’s verse reminds
us that God is always near.
Key Points:
2. God saves the crushed in spirit: The verse highlights God’s power to
save and deliver us.
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience God’s saving and delivering
power?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence and comfort. Help us to
trust in You and experience Your saving power. Amen.
January 22nd
Bible Verse: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures
forever!” – Psalm 107:1
Introduction:
Gratitude is a powerful tool that can bring joy and peace to our lives.
Today’s verse reminds us to give thanks to God.
Key Points:
3. Gratitude brings joy and peace: We can experience joy and peace when
we focus on giving thanks to God.
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience joy and peace through
gratitude?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and love. Help us to
cultivate gratitude and experience Your joy and peace. Amen.
January 23rd
Bible Verse: “The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his
kingdom rules over all.” – Psalm 103:19
Introduction:
Key Points:
2. God’s kingdom rules over all: The verse highlights God’s sovereignty
over all things.
- What are some areas where you’re struggling to trust God’s sovereignty?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your sovereignty and goodness. Help
us to trust in You and experience Your peace. Amen.
January 24th
Bible Verse: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you
has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” –
Colossians 3:13
Introduction:
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you need to forgive others or yourself?
- How can you extend forgiveness to those who have wronged you?
- What are some ways you can experience freedom and peace through
forgiveness?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your forgiveness and mercy. Help us
to forgive others and experience Your freedom and peace. Amen.
January 25th
Introduction:
When we face trials and challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But
today’s verse reminds us that God is our refuge and strength.
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience God’s refuge and peace?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your presence and strength. Help us
to trust in You and experience Your peace. Amen.
January 26th
Bible Verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” –
Philippians 4:6
Introduction:
Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring peace and comfort to our lives.
Today’s verse reminds us to present our requests to God.
Key Points:
1. Prayer brings peace: Philippians 4:6 emphasizes the peace that comes
from prayer.
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience peace and comfort through
prayer?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of prayer. Help us to present
our requests to You and experience Your peace. Amen.
January 28th
Bible Verse: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the
Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
Introduction:
Praise is a powerful tool that can bring joy and strength to our lives.
Today’s verse reminds us to praise the Lord.
Key Points:
2. Praise brings joy: The verse highlights the joy that comes from praising
God.
- What are some ways you can experience joy and strength through
praise?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and love. Help us to
praise You and experience Your joy and strength. Amen.
January 29th
Bible Verse: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2
Corinthians 12:9
Introduction:
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some ways you can experience God’s presence and strength in
your weakness?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your sufficient grace and power. Help
us to trust in You and experience Your strength and peace. Amen.
January 30th
Bible Verse: “If you love me, keep my commands.” – John 14:15
Introduction:
Key Points:
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you’re struggling to obey God’s commands?
- How can you demonstrate your love for God through obedience?
- What are some ways you can experience the blessing that comes from
obeying God?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your commands and blessing. Help us
to obey Your will and experience Your love and blessing. Amen.
January 31st
Bible Verse: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who
takes refuge in him.” – Psalm 34:8
Introduction:
When we face uncertain circumstances, it’s easy to doubt God’s
goodness. But today’s verse reminds us to trust in God’s goodness.
Key Points:
2. God’s goodness brings blessing: The verse highlights the blessing that
comes from taking refuge in God.
Reflection:
- What are some areas where you’re struggling to trust God’s goodness?
- What are some ways you can take refuge in God and trust in His
goodness?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your goodness and love. Help us to
trust in Your goodness and experience Your blessing. Amen.
We pray that the truths we’ve discovered will stay with us and shape our
thoughts, words, and actions in the days ahead. May we continue to trust
in Your goodness, rely on Your strength, and rest in Your presence.
As we look to the new month ahead, we ask for Your continued guidance,
wisdom, and blessing. May we walk in obedience to Your will, and may we
bring glory and honour to Your name.