Love Note from the Lord:
When you feel weak, lean on Me. My strength fills your empty places. You are not doing this alone — My Spirit gives you power to rise again.
Affirmation:
“I am strong because God’s Spirit lives in me.”
Scripture:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Love Note from the Lord:
When you feel forgotten, remember — I am right beside you. I will never leave you, not for a moment. Even in silence, My presence surrounds you.
Affirmation:
“God is always with me.”
Scripture:
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5
Love Note from the Lord:
You don’t have to fix everything. You can rest in Me. I am working even when you can’t see it. Lay your worries down — I’ll carry them for you.
Affirmation:
“I can rest because God is in control.”
Scripture:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Love Note from the Lord:
You don’t have to earn My love. I loved you before you knew My name. My love doesn’t fade when you struggle — it holds you tighter.
Affirmation:
“God loves me completely and unconditionally.”
Scripture:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” — Jeremiah 31:3
Day 1 – I See You
Love Note from the Lord:
I see you right where you are. Even when no one else notices, I do. I see the effort, the tears, and the faith it takes to keep going. You are not invisible to Me.
Affirmation:
“I am fully seen and known by God.”
Scripture:
“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.” — Psalm 139:1
A devotional on resurrection, release, and new life in Christ.
Opening Thought
The end of October brings a certain chill — leaves curling on the ground, air thick with the scent of earth and memory. Skeletons hang in doorways, and we pass by old bones dressed in humor or fright. But for me, bones have always been symbols of what remains — the structure of what once was alive.
Sometimes, I realize there are bones of my old self buried in the past — and in the minds of others. People remember the “me” that used to react in anger, fear, or doubt. Those fossils of who I was still lie there, preserved in other people’s memories. But I’ve learned something freeing: God never calls us to live among the bones. He calls us to rise.
Scripture Readings
• Ezekiel 37:5 (NLT) – “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!”
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
• Romans 8:11 (NLT) – “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you.”
Reflection
The prophet Ezekiel stood in a valley full of dry bones — symbols of despair, memory, and loss. Yet God told him to speak life over them. When he did, the bones rattled, connected, and rose again — restored not to who they once were, but to something new.
That’s what resurrection looks like in us. The bones of who we were — our old habits, failures, or labels — aren’t meant to haunt us. They remind us that God can bring life even from what seems long dead.
But the harder truth is this: others may still see the fossils. They may still hold an image of you that no longer exists. And that’s okay. Let them remember the bones. You’re walking in the Spirit’s breath now.
We can’t force others to see our resurrection story — we can only live it faithfully, letting God’s breath keep our new life moving forward.
Application
1. Identify the Bones: What parts of your old self do others still see or mention?
2. Speak Life: Pray Ezekiel 37:5 aloud this week — “Lord, breathe life into me again.”
3. Release Control: Don’t try to prove your transformation; live it. Let God’s renewal be your testimony.
4. Reflect on Renewal: Take a quiet walk this week — notice the fallen leaves turning to soil. Remember, what dies in one season feeds new life in the next.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for breathing life into the bones of who I used to be. Help me walk boldly in the new creation You’ve made. When others remember my fossils, let their memories become testimonies of Your grace. May the breath of Your Spirit fill my days with purpose, hope, and resurrection life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
A Devotional on Freedom in Christ
Opening Thought
There are days when it feels easier to listen to the lies of defeat than to walk in the truth of victory. We find ourselves caught in old patterns of shame and fear, forgetting the power of the cross and the empty tomb. But the Word of God reminds us of something greater—life has won.
Scripture Reading
Romans 6:6–10 (The Message)
“Could it be any clearer? Our old way of life was nailed to the cross with Christ, a decisive end to that sin miserable life, no longer at sin’s every beck and call! What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ’s sin conquering death, we also get included in his life saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death as the end. Never again will death have the last word. When Jesus died, he took sin down with him, but alive he brings God down to us. From now on, think of it this way: Sin speaks a dead language that means nothing to you, God speaks your mother tongue, and you hang on every word. You are dead to sin and alive to God. That is what Jesus did.”
Reflection
Did we hear that? We are dead to sin and alive to God. Yet sometimes we live as if we are still dead, as if sin still has the final word. We let lies settle into our minds—lies that say we are not enough, that we cannot change, that we will never measure up. But the truth of God is louder. The Word declares that we are alive to Him.
If God Himself calls us alive, then alive is what we are. The cross ended sin’s grip, and the resurrection ignited new life within us. The tomb is empty, and because it is empty, so is the power of sin.
Application
Renew Your Mind: Each time a lie surfaces, answer it with the truth—“I am alive to God.”
Walk in Freedom: Refuse to carry chains that Christ already broke.
Live Boldly: Step into today with resurrection confidence.
Closing Prayer
Father, thank You for the cross and the empty tomb. Thank You that sin no longer has the final word. Help me to live alive to You, free from the lies that try to bind me. Teach me to walk in Your truth, to live in Your power, and to rejoice in the victory of Jesus Christ. Amen.
A Devotional on Incarnation and Mission
Opening Thought
One of the most humbling truths of Scripture is that the God who created the heavens and the earth chose to step down into our broken world. He didn’t just shout instructions from afar—He came close. He lived among us, felt our pain, and carried our sorrows.
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (The Message)
“Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people… I didn’t just want to talk about it; I wanted to be in on it!”
Reflection
Jesus did not distance Himself from humanity’s struggles—He dwelt among us. He knew hunger, fear, grief, and temptation. He bore rejection and carried shame. He walked into the very places where we would expect God not to go, and yet He went there willingly—for love’s sake.
Paul echoes this in 1 Corinthians 9, describing how he entered into the lives of others without losing his foundation in Christ. He became like those he served—not to compromise truth, but to extend grace.
This is the pattern we are called to follow:
Dwell Among – Be present in the lives of people around us. Listen. Care.
Become Like – Enter their world with empathy, without judgment.
See Jesus – Point them to the One who understands and redeems every story.
Application
Pause & Reflect: Who in your life needs you to step closer instead of standing apart?
Practice Presence: Look for one tangible way today to dwell among—whether that’s sharing a meal, lending an ear, or showing up where people are hurting.
Stay Anchored: Remember, empathy doesn’t mean losing your footing. Stay rooted in Christ even as you walk into another’s world.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for dwelling among us, for knowing our fears, carrying our sorrows, and redeeming our lives through Your sacrifice. Help me to live with that same compassion. Teach me to dwell among my neighbors, to become like those I serve without losing sight of You, and to always point others to the hope found in You. To You be the glory. Amen.
A Devotional on Envy, Contentment, and Fixing Our Eyes on Christ
Opening Thought
You open your phone and scroll for a few minutes. Suddenly you’ve seen the highlight reel of a dozen lives—vacations, promotions, new homes, perfect family photos. What started as a harmless glance leaves you weighed down by a subtle ache: Why don’t I have that? Why does their life look better than mine? Social media has given us a constant window into other people’s blessings, but instead of inspiring gratitude, it often breeds envy, insecurity, and restlessness. The enemy doesn’t need to invent new lies; he only needs to whisper, “You’re not enough.”
Scripture Readings
• “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” (James 3:16)
• “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” (Galatians 5:26)
• “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5)
• “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.” (Proverbs 15:16)
• “So Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them… When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, ‘Lord, what about this man?’ Jesus said to him, ‘If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!’” (John 21:20–22)
Reflection
Comparison is not new. Cain compared his offering to Abel’s and burned with jealousy (Genesis 4). Rachel envied Leah for bearing children (Genesis 30). Even Peter compared himself to John, asking Jesus, “What about him?” (John 21). The heart of comparison is distraction—it turns our eyes away from God’s faithfulness in our own life and toward what He is doing for someone else.
Social media magnifies this ancient trap. The more we see filtered, polished lives, the easier it becomes to measure ourselves against them and come up short. But Scripture reminds us that “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). Joy does not flow from what others have—it flows from Christ who never leaves or forsakes us.
Jesus’ response to Peter is the antidote: “What is that to you? You follow me!” God calls each of us to a unique path, and no amount of scrolling can substitute for the peace of walking faithfully in His plan.
Application
1. Shift the Lens – When tempted to compare, pause and thank God for one specific blessing in your own life. Gratitude breaks envy’s grip.
2. Limit Triggers – Unfollow or mute accounts that stir discontent. Protect your peace.
3. Practice Secret Celebration – Privately celebrate the successes of others, even when you feel envy creeping in. This trains the heart toward love instead of jealousy.
4. Anchor in Identity – Remember that your worth is not in possessions, achievements, or likes—it is in being a beloved child of God (Romans 8:16).
Closing Prayer
Lord, forgive me for the times I have allowed comparison to rob me of joy. Teach me to see my life through Your eyes, not through the lens of envy. Fill my heart with contentment, gratitude, and trust in Your perfect plan. When I am tempted to ask, “What about them?” remind me of Your words: “You follow Me.” Amen.
A Devotional on Anger, Division, and Becoming Peacemakers
Opening Thought
Every swipe of the screen seems to bring another fight. Arguments rage in the comment sections, videos show people screaming at each other, and news feeds amplify conflict because outrage drives clicks. Social media has become a breeding ground for strife. And if we’re honest, it seeps into us. We scroll long enough, and we feel it—anger rising, cynicism creeping, division hardening our hearts. But Jesus calls His people to a different posture, not one of outrage, but of peace.
Scripture Readings
• “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
• “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” (Ephesians 4:31)
• “But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.” (Titus 3:9)
• “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14)
• “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19–20)
Reflection
From Cain and Abel’s conflict to Paul’s warnings against quarrels in the early church, Scripture repeatedly shows us the destructive power of strife. What begins as a spark of disagreement can quickly become a consuming fire. Social media magnifies this truth. Platforms profit from outrage, and we pay with our peace.
But anger—even when we feel it is “righteous”—does not produce the righteousness of God. Instead of softening us toward others, it hardens us. Instead of opening doors for reconciliation, it slams them shut. Our souls are not made to bear constant exposure to hostility.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” This is not weakness—it is the strength of God’s Spirit to resist the current of conflict and choose reconciliation. In a culture that thrives on arguments, Christ calls His people to be living testaments of His peace.
Application
1. Pause Before You Post – Before commenting or sharing, ask: Will this build up or tear down? If it fuels outrage, it does not honor Christ.
2. Limit Outrage Consumption – Recognize when scrolling leaves you angry or bitter. Step away and replace the noise with prayer or Scripture.
3. Practice Listening – Be “quick to hear, slow to speak.” Even online, listening with grace disarms anger.
4. Be a Peacemaker – Look for opportunities to bring reconciliation in your family, workplace, church, and yes—even your online presence.
Closing Prayer
Prince of Peace, the world is filled with noise, anger, and division, and too often I let it fill my heart as well. Forgive me for the times I have added to the noise instead of silencing it with grace. Make me a peacemaker, Lord, even in a culture that thrives on strife. Let my words, my posts, and my thoughts reflect Your peace, not the world’s outrage. Amen.
The Engrafted life 