Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 13:24

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. -Proverbs 10:12

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 10
This verse highlights the stark contrast between hatred and love. Hatred fuels conflict, creating division and strife, while love seeks unity, forgiveness, and restoration. Love doesn’t ignore wrongdoing but chooses grace over retaliation, working to heal and reconcile rather than stir up discord.

When we love others as God loves us, we reflect His character, covering offenses with forgiveness and seeking peace. This kind of love has the power to transform relationships and bring harmony where conflict once reigned.

Take time tonight to examine how you respond to conflict. Breathe out anger or resentment, and breathe in God’s love. Ask Him to help you choose love over hatred and to be a peacemaker in your relationships.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His love that covers all sins and for His example of forgiveness and grace. Rejoice in His mercy, which brings reconciliation and peace to your relationship with Him and others.

CONFESSION: Reflect on times when anger or hatred has stirred up strife in your relationships. Confess these moments to God and ask for His help to respond with love and forgiveness.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for the gift of His love, which empowers you to extend grace and seek peace in your relationships. Express gratitude for the times His love has brought healing and restoration.

SUPPLICATION: Father, teach me to choose love over hatred in every situation. Help me to forgive as You’ve forgiven me and to be a source of peace and unity in my relationships. Let Your love flow through me to cover offenses and bring harmony to those around me.

PRAYER
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
PROVERBS 13:24
Dear Lord, We know that You discipline those You love. You offer us guidance and protection through discipline, and we become better followers of You. Help us to embrace the times when You correct us. And, as parents, empower us to lovingly discipline our own children. We want to mirror Your love in all things and in every relationship. Give us guidance, Lord, and make us better every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏾

PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Deuteronomy 6:6-7

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; -Matthew 5:44

DEVOTION
Based on Matthew 5
Jesus’ teaching to love our enemies challenges the norms of human behavior. Loving those who hurt us isn’t natural—it’s supernatural, requiring a heart transformed by God’s grace. This love isn’t about condoning wrongdoing but reflecting Christ’s compassion and forgiveness, even toward those who oppose us.

Blessing those who curse us, doing good to those who hate us, and praying for our persecutors reflects God’s character. It demonstrates a faith that transcends retaliation and chooses grace instead. Such love doesn’t just change relationships; it transforms hearts, including our own.

Take time tonight to reflect on how you treat those who oppose or hurt you. Breathe out bitterness, and breathe in God’s love. Ask Him to help you love, bless, and pray for others, even in difficult situations.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His unconditional love and mercy, which inspire us to love beyond human limitations. Celebrate His grace that empowers you to respond with kindness, even to opposition.

CONFESSION: Reflect on times when you’ve responded to enemies with anger or resentment. Confess these moments to God, and ask for His help to choose love and forgiveness instead.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for His example of loving and forgiving you, even when you were undeserving. Express gratitude for the opportunity to reflect His love through your actions toward others.

SUPPLICATION: Father, help me to love my enemies as You have loved me. Teach me to bless, do good, and pray for those who hurt or oppose me. Give me the grace to forgive and the strength to choose kindness over retaliation. Let my actions reflect Your love and draw others to Your truth.

PRAYER
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
DEUTERONOMY 6:6-7
Dear Lord, I pray that You would envelop my home and family with love, wisdom, and righteousness. I want Your commands to be at the forefront of our mind day and night. May the culture of our family be formed, informed, and transformed by the gospel of Christ. Reign in our family as King, and command our home with love and strength. We will follow You, but even when we stumble, we trust Your love will sustain us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏾

PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 22:6

Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good.

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 12
This verse calls us to a love that is genuine, untainted by hypocrisy or selfish motives. True love isn’t performative; it flows from a heart transformed by God. Such love naturally leads us to reject evil and hold fast to what is good, aligning our actions and attitudes with God’s righteousness.

Loving sincerely means caring deeply for others, seeking their well-being, and showing grace and compassion. It also means standing firm in God’s truth, rejecting what harms and embracing what uplifts. This balance of love and righteousness reflects God’s character in our lives.

Take a moment tonight to examine your love for others. Breathe out pretense or bitterness, and breathe in sincerity and goodness. Ask God to help you love authentically and align your life with His truth.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His pure and unwavering love. Celebrate His example of sincerity and goodness that guides your relationships and actions.

CONFESSION: Reflect on moments when your love has been conditional, insincere, or self-serving. Confess these to God and ask for a heart that mirrors His genuine love.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for the gift of His transforming love, which teaches you to reject evil and cling to good. Express gratitude for His guidance in helping you live out this command.

SUPPLICATION: Father, teach me to love without hypocrisy. Help me to reject what is harmful and cling to what is good in my thoughts, words, and actions. Let my love reflect Your truth and sincerity, bringing glory to Your name and blessing those around me.

PRAYER
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
PROVERBS 22:6
Dear Lord, I know that Your word holds power. Within Your will is the wisdom to live an abundant, fruitful, and fulfilling life. I pray that I would hold fast to Your will and never let go. I pray the same for my children. I want them to cherish Your word and seek it out for nourishment. Give me the wisdom to train them up in Your word, direct their paths, and send them off with confidence. It can be a vulnerable thing to entrust children to the future, but I trust they are in Your hands. I pray this Proverb would be true for their lives – that they wouldn’t depart from the goodness of Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏾

PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
God has freed me from addictions I had lived with for nearly half my life.

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Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Genesis 37:5

Pride will isolate you from the people around you.

Today’s story highlights Joseph’s pride and his brothers’ envy, which led to betrayal and hardship. Though the family was divided, God’s plan remained at work, showing us how He can turn trials into part of His greater purpose.
STORY
Bible in a Year: The Dreams of Joseph
Scripture
But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peaceably to him.

Genesis 37:4
God gave Joseph grand dreams and favor above the rest of his brothers. This was a privilege young Joseph couldn’t handle at first. He flaunted his favor in front of his brothers. Joseph’s brother hated him for his dreams and the favor he had from his father. Their envy turned to action, leading to Joseph’s betrayal and sale into slavery.

This was the beginning of Joseph’s tumultuous journey. This chapter sets the stage for a story of God's providence, even in circumstances that seem utterly hopeless.

The story of Joseph is a profound example of how envy and misunderstanding can lead to deep family divisions and personal suffering. Yet, it also showcases how God can use even the worst situations for a greater purpose. Joseph's trials were not meaningless; they were steps towards fulfilling the destiny God had laid out for him.
REFLECTION
Reflect on your own life experiences where you have felt betrayed or misunderstood. How did you respond to these challenges? Were you able to see God’s hand at work, even in the midst of hardship?

Take time to forgive those who have wronged you, understanding that God’s plan is greater than our immediate pain or understanding.

PRAYER
And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
GENESIS 37:5
As I greet this new day I thank You Lord that I am growing in blessing and influence. Like Joseph, I thank You for uncommon favor with everyone I come in contact with. Like his coat of many colors I thank You that my unique giftings can be seen by all around me. When others around me plot against my future and try to derail the dreams You've given me I will refuse to become a slave to their bitterness and envy. I will not allow fear to make me forget my future, I will not abandon my position of power for I know that He who began a good work is faithful to complete it. I decree and declare that my dreams are still alive and that they will come to pass! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.🙏🏾

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 John 4:8

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. -John 13:35

(Error on my part with Jonn scripture)


And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. -Luke 10:27


DEVOTION
Based on John 13
Jesus calls us to be identified by love, not by knowledge or achievements, but by how we treat one another. This love reflects His own—sacrificial, unconditional, and transformative. It is through forgiveness, kindness, and humility that others see Christ in us. Such love isn’t just a feeling; it’s an active choice to serve and care, even when it’s inconvenient.

Take a moment tonight to ask yourself: Do my actions reflect the love of Christ? Breathe out pride and selfishness, and breathe in His example of compassion. Let His love flow through you to others, revealing His presence in your life.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His perfect love that sets the standard for how we are to love others. Celebrate His boundless grace, which teaches us to love selflessly.

CONFESSION: Reflect on moments when your love has been conditional or impatient. Confess those times to God, and ask Him to renew your heart with His love.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for the opportunity to show His love through your relationships. Express gratitude for how His love transforms and equips you to be His disciple.

SUPPLICATION: Father, help me to love others as You love me—with patience, kindness, and humility. Shape my heart to reflect Your love, so my actions draw others to You and bring glory to Your name.

PRAYER
“He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.”
1 JOHN 4:8
Dear God, We come to you today with hearts full of gratitude for the love that you pour out on us each day. Your love is unfailing, unconditional, and unending. You are the embodiment of love itself, and we are in awe of your grace and mercy. As we go about our day, help us to remember that you are always with us and that your love surrounds us wherever we go. May your love guide us in all that we do, filling us with compassion and kindness toward those around us. Thank you for your boundless love, and may we always seek to love others as you have loved us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏾


PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
I pray for my family and friends.

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 John 3:16

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. -Matthew 22:37

DEVOTION
Based on Matthew 22
In this verse, Jesus declares the greatest commandment: to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. This love is not just emotional but a deep devotion that engages every part of your being. Loving God with all your heart means giving Him your deepest affections. Loving Him with all your soul means surrendering your life to His purpose. Loving Him with all your mind means seeking His truth and aligning your thoughts with His Word. This is a daily choice to honor Him above all else.

Take time tonight to reflect on how you love God. Breathe out distractions and breathe in His presence. Ask Him to help you grow in wholehearted devotion.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His faithfulness, goodness, and holiness, which inspire your full devotion. Reflect on His unmatched worthiness of all your love and worship.

CONFESSION: Think of moments when your heart was divided, your soul preoccupied, or your mind distracted. Confess these times and ask God for a renewed focus on Him.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for His unconditional love that draws you closer, even when you falter. Celebrate His patience and His willingness to pursue a deeper relationship with you.

SUPPLICATION: Father, help me to love You completely—with my heart, soul, and mind. Teach me to make You the priority in my life, shaping my actions, thoughts, and choices. May my devotion to You grow each day, reflecting Your love in all I do.

PRAYER
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
JOHN 3:16
Dear Lord Jesus, I could live a thousand lifetimes and never be able to fully express my gratitude for Your sacrifice on the cross. You demonstrated perfect love by marching up to the cross and being slain on my behalf. Thank you for the gift of eternal life, for I know the price was precious to attain it. Such selflessness and courage are beyond my comprehension. I pray that You would empower me each day with that same love. Give me fearless love, enduring love, and impartial love to show the world. In Your name, I pray, Amen.🙏🏾

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Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Genesis 32:28

The struggle is part of the story. Through it we are transformed.

Today’s daily devotional reflects on Jacob’s wrestling with God. Through a night-long struggle, Jacob’s perseverance earns him a new name, Israel, signifying victory with God. This story reminds us that the struggles in life are not without purpose—they transform us, bringing us closer to God and His blessings.
STORY
Bible in a Year: You Are Israel
Scripture
So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, 'It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.'

Genesis 32:30
Are you willing to wrestle with God?

Are you willing to struggle through your doubt, fear, and pride and cling to God for blessing? Jacob was. Jacob was ready to wrestle God because he knew blessing was on the other side of the struggle. Because Jacob clung to God and wouldn’t let go, he was blessed.

Jacob spent most of his life lying to get what he wanted. He used tricks and charisma to gain blessings. But when it was just he and God - mano e mano - there were no tricks. We may have others fooled, but God sees exactly who we are. If we want a flourishing relationship with God, we must be honest with Him and ourselves. We have to wrestle through complex things like doubt, fear, and pride. We can’t smooth-talk our way into favor, nor can we use positive thinking to live a blessed life.

Blessing - true blessing - requires struggle.

At the end of Jacob’s night-long wrestling match with the angel of the Lord, he is given a new name - Israel. Israel, in essence, means one who struggles with God and has victory. Did Jacob have victory over God? No. But through his willingness to wrestle and struggle, Jacob was given victory with God.
REFLECTION
Consider the struggles you're facing in your life right now. They might be with others, within yourself, or with God. What are you holding onto that you need to surrender?

Like Jacob, wrestle with God in prayer, and don't let go until you find your blessing. This might mean a change in your character, perspective, or situation. Sometimes, the blessing we receive is the peace and transformation that comes from letting go and moving forward with a new identity and purpose.

PRAYER
And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
GENESIS 32:28
As I reflect on my life, thank You Lord for the gift of reconciliation and forgiveness. Thank You that even in my wrong doings You produce grace moments for me. Like Jacob in Genesis 32 and 33, I choose to believe the words of Your angels that declare that here is the Lord's place. I declare that my life is the Lord's place, I declare that my business is the Lord's place and that my relationships are in the Lord's place. Therefore I will not be afraid of seasons when I feel I'm wrestling for a new identity, a new blessing and a new beginning. I confess that I will hold onto You God until I receive my newness and I will not let go even after You bless me. You are my way maker and You are the God that makes old things new! Thank You Lord, that even in the midst of dysfunction You still allow Your glory to settle my differences and bring restoration in my life. Thank You for a new name of victory and a new purpose for my life filled with all Your many blessings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.🙏🏾

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 John 3:18

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, -Galatians 5:22

DEVOTION
Based on Galatians 5
This verse paints a beautiful picture of the character that the Holy Spirit produces in the lives of believers. The fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist of behaviors but a reflection of God’s nature at work within us. Each quality—love, joy, peace, patience (longsuffering), kindness (gentleness), goodness, and faithfulness—is evidence of a life yielded to the Spirit’s leading.

As we walk in step with the Spirit, these fruits grow and flourish in us, transforming our relationships, actions, and responses to challenges. They are not produced by our efforts alone but through surrendering to God and allowing Him to work in and through us. The fruit of the Spirit is a testimony to the world of God’s presence and power in our lives.

Take a moment tonight to reflect on how the fruit of the Spirit is evident in your life. Breathe out self-reliance, and breathe in the Spirit’s power to transform your heart. Trust that as you remain connected to Him, His fruit will grow abundantly.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for His Spirit, who dwells within you and produces His divine character in your life. Rejoice in the beauty of His love, joy, and peace that flows through you as you remain in Him.

CONFESSION: Reflect on moments when you’ve resisted the Spirit’s work or struggled to exhibit these fruits. Confess any areas where you’ve relied on your own strength rather than the Spirit’s power.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for the work of His Spirit in your life, transforming you to reflect His love and goodness. Express gratitude for the ways He has already grown these fruits in your relationships and responses.

SUPPLICATION: Father, I ask You to help me remain connected to Your Spirit so that Your fruit may grow in me. Teach me to love as You love, to find joy in Your presence, to experience peace in every situation, and to show patience in trials. Let Your kindness, goodness, and faithfulness be evident in my actions, bringing glory to Your name. Strengthen me to live a life that reflects Your Spirit’s work.

PRAYER
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”1
JOHN 3:18
Dear Heavenly Father, You are steady and trustworthy in all You do. I can trust that whatever You declare, Youwill do. Your word and Your actions are one and the same. I pray that I would have the same steadiness. I pray that You would empower me to be trustworthy, backing up my words with my actions. I don’t just want to say I love people, I want to show it with my deeds. Give me vision and clarity daily to put my love into motion by helping those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.🙏🏾

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Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Genesis 31:21

The journey to freedom requires a bold first step into the unknown.

Write down the names of three people who have wronged you. Pray for each of them and ask God to help you forgive them.

Today’s daily devotional focuses on Jacob fleeing from Laban. Obeying God’s call, Jacob takes a courageous step to leave behind a toxic environment and pursue the promise of a better future. This story reminds us to trust God’s guidance and boldly embrace the changes needed for freedom and growth.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Fleeing Laban
Scripture
Then the Lord said to Jacob, 'Go back to the land of your fathers and to your relatives, and I will be with you.'

Genesis 31:3
When do you know it’s time to flee a toxic environment?

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell because the place that’s bad for us can often be the most comfortable. Jacob had to listen closely to God. When the time came to flee, he listened and boldly stepped into the unknown. Despite fearing potential conflict with Laban and his brother, Esau, Jacob sets out with his family and possessions, chasing the promise of a better future.

This episode of Bible in a Year highlights the complexities of pursuing freedom and the courage required to leave behind known hardships for uncertain liberation. It's a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the profound impact of taking control of one's destiny.

Jacob's journey teaches us the importance of heeding God’s guidance and the value of family unity in times of transition. This story also speaks of the inevitable challenges that accompany significant life changes.

When things get shaky, will we have the wisdom and resilience to press through?
REFLECTION
Are there situations or environments you need the courage to leave behind for a better future?

Like Jacob, you may face fear and uncertainty, but also, like Jacob, you can trust in God's promise of presence and guidance. Consider the steps you need to take, whether they’re related to a job, relationship, or personal growth, and pray for the courage and wisdom to make these changes.

Remember, God's guidance is always there, especially when you're making significant life decisions to pursue freedom and fulfillment. Today, commit to one action that moves you closer to where you need to be.

PRAYER
So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.
GENESIS 31:21
Dear Lord, as the story in Genesis 31:17-55 unfolds let the truths of this story minister to my soul. Lord, today I will stand in a place of gratitude for every season that I go through, I will look for the good that You've hidden in each trial and tribulation. Like Jacob, even when I don’t feel honored nor appreciated by others, I will hold my integrity and do everything with excellence knowing that as I water the field that I'm entrusted with, I am actually preparing myself to step into the greatest harvest season of my life. Give me the wisdom and knowledge to travel and build with people of integrity and honesty. Thank You God for speaking on my behalf and for protecting me from others who would seek to harm and hinder me. I declare that I am covered and I decree that under Your protection Lord I am untouchable. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.🙏🏾

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Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. -1 Kings 19:4

DEVOTION
Based on 1 Kings 19
This verse captures a deeply human moment in the life of Elijah, a prophet who had just experienced incredible victories for God but now finds himself overcome with exhaustion and despair. Alone in the wilderness, Elijah’s cry, “It is enough,” reflects the weight of his struggles and the depth of his discouragement. Even those with the strongest faith can experience moments of overwhelming doubt, fear, and hopelessness.

Yet, this passage is also a powerful reminder of God’s tender care. Following Elijah’s plea, God meets him not with rebuke but with provision and rest. God sends an angel to minister to Elijah’s physical needs, offering food and water, and gently calls him to rise and continue his journey. In the wilderness, God’s presence is a lifeline, reminding us that He sees, cares, and strengthens us when we feel at our lowest.

Take a moment tonight to bring your burdens and feelings of “It is enough” to God. Breathe out your weariness, and breathe in His compassion. Trust that He meets you in your wilderness moments with love and provision.
A.C.T.S. REFLECTION
ADORATION: Praise God for being a compassionate and understanding Father who meets us in our lowest moments. Rejoice in His faithfulness to strengthen and sustain His children when they feel overwhelmed. Celebrate His care for every detail of your life.

CONFESSION: Reflect on times when you’ve felt like giving up or doubted God’s ability to carry you through. Confess these feelings and ask for His strength to sustain you in difficult seasons.

THANKSGIVING: Thank God for His tender care and provision during times of exhaustion and despair. Express gratitude for the ways He has met your needs and renewed your spirit in the past.

SUPPLICATION: Father, when I feel like it’s too much, remind me of Your presence and strength. Meet me in my wilderness moments with Your love and provision. Help me to trust in Your plan, even when I feel weak, and give me the courage to continue the journey You’ve set before me. Let Your peace and comfort fill my heart tonight.

PRAYER
“Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.”
1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-7
Dear Heavenly Father, I know that if I am rooted in You, the fruit of love will manifest. The fullness of love is found in Your Spirit, so I pray You would anoint me in abundance. I want my character to be formed by You so I may live effectively for Your Kingdom. Root me in love, anchor me in truth, and send me out with boldness. I trust You to transform me from the inside-out as an agent of love and change in a world of darkness and hatred. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.🙏🏾

PRAY FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
Please pray for me for strength and hope. I feel tired and discouraged.

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