January 11 - 17th
Day 1: Reflecting on the Past
*Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)*
"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am
about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
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Devotional Thought:
As we begin a new year, it’s important to take time to reflect on the past. Isaiah
43 reminds us that God is doing something new, but we can only embrace it if we
let go of what’s behind. Reflection is not about dwelling on mistakes or regrets—it’s about learning from them, celebrating God’s faithfulness, and stepping forward in hope.
Take a few moments today to thank God for the blessings of the past year and to surrender any disappointments or failures to Him. Invite Him to show you how He
was at work, even in the challenges. As you release the past, open your heart to the new thing God wants to do in your life this year.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness in the past year. Help me to let go of anything holding me back and to trust in the new thing You are doing. Open my heart and mind to see Your work in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one lesson God taught you last year that you can carry forward into this year?
"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am
about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
"
Devotional Thought:
As we begin a new year, it’s important to take time to reflect on the past. Isaiah
43 reminds us that God is doing something new, but we can only embrace it if we
let go of what’s behind. Reflection is not about dwelling on mistakes or regrets—it’s about learning from them, celebrating God’s faithfulness, and stepping forward in hope.
Take a few moments today to thank God for the blessings of the past year and to surrender any disappointments or failures to Him. Invite Him to show you how He
was at work, even in the challenges. As you release the past, open your heart to the new thing God wants to do in your life this year.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness in the past year. Help me to let go of anything holding me back and to trust in the new thing You are doing. Open my heart and mind to see Your work in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one lesson God taught you last year that you can carry forward into this year?
Day 2: Setting Goals with God
*Proverbs 16:3 (NLT)*
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
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Devotional Thought:
Goal-setting is a powerful way to look ahead and align our lives with God’s purpose. But true success comes when we commit our plans to the Lord and seek His guidance. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us that when we dedicate our actions
to Him, He blesses our efforts and leads us in His perfect way.
Today, as you fast and pray, spend time asking God to reveal His desires for your year ahead. Write down a few goals, but invite God into the process. Let Him refine your plans and give you the wisdom to pursue them in alignment with His will.
Prayer:
Lord, I commit this year and my plans to You. Help me to set goals that honor
You and align with Your purpose for my life. Give me wisdom, strength, and
perseverance as I follow Your leading. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one goal you can commit to God this year, and how can you rely on Him to help you achieve it?
"Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
"
Devotional Thought:
Goal-setting is a powerful way to look ahead and align our lives with God’s purpose. But true success comes when we commit our plans to the Lord and seek His guidance. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us that when we dedicate our actions
to Him, He blesses our efforts and leads us in His perfect way.
Today, as you fast and pray, spend time asking God to reveal His desires for your year ahead. Write down a few goals, but invite God into the process. Let Him refine your plans and give you the wisdom to pursue them in alignment with His will.
Prayer:
Lord, I commit this year and my plans to You. Help me to set goals that honor
You and align with Your purpose for my life. Give me wisdom, strength, and
perseverance as I follow Your leading. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one goal you can commit to God this year, and how can you rely on Him to help you achieve it?
Day 3: Walking into the New Year with Faith
*Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT)*
"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one
thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
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Devotional Thought:
The start of a new year is an opportunity to move forward in faith, leaving behind what holds us back and pressing on toward God’s calling. Paul’s words in Philippians encourage us to let go of the past—not only failures but also distractions—and to pursue the heavenly prize with focus and determination.
As you fast and pray, ask God to help you step into this year with renewed faith and purpose. Trust Him to guide your steps and to help you stay focused on what truly matters.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for calling me to move forward in faith. Help me to let go of distractions and to press on toward the calling You have for my life. Strengthen me to run this race with endurance and joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one step of faith you can take this year to move closer to God’s purpose for your life?
"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one
thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
"
Devotional Thought:
The start of a new year is an opportunity to move forward in faith, leaving behind what holds us back and pressing on toward God’s calling. Paul’s words in Philippians encourage us to let go of the past—not only failures but also distractions—and to pursue the heavenly prize with focus and determination.
As you fast and pray, ask God to help you step into this year with renewed faith and purpose. Trust Him to guide your steps and to help you stay focused on what truly matters.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for calling me to move forward in faith. Help me to let go of distractions and to press on toward the calling You have for my life. Strengthen me to run this race with endurance and joy. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one step of faith you can take this year to move closer to God’s purpose for your life?
Day 4: God’s Perfect Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts
and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
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Devotional Thought:
Worry can easily creep into our lives, but God invites us to bring every concern to
Him through prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 teaches that when we release our anxieties to God and live in gratitude, He replaces our worry with peace. This peace is not something we can create on our own—it comes directly from Him and guards our
hearts and minds. Today, let fasting and prayer become an exchange: give your worries to God and allow Him to fill you with His perfect peace. Whatever is weighing on your heart,
place it in His hands and trust Him with the outcome.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of peace that surpasses understanding. Help me to release my worries to You and live in the confidence that You are in control. Guard my heart and mind as I trust in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one worry you can give to God today to experience His peace?
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts
and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
"
Devotional Thought:
Worry can easily creep into our lives, but God invites us to bring every concern to
Him through prayer. Philippians 4:6-7 teaches that when we release our anxieties to God and live in gratitude, He replaces our worry with peace. This peace is not something we can create on our own—it comes directly from Him and guards our
hearts and minds. Today, let fasting and prayer become an exchange: give your worries to God and allow Him to fill you with His perfect peace. Whatever is weighing on your heart,
place it in His hands and trust Him with the outcome.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of peace that surpasses understanding. Help me to release my worries to You and live in the confidence that You are in control. Guard my heart and mind as I trust in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one worry you can give to God today to experience His peace?
Day 5: Rooted in His love
Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT)
"Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will
grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to
understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how
deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to
understand fully.
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Devotional Thought:
God’s love is vast and unending, and as we trust in Him, He plants us firmly in His love, giving us strength and stability. When we are rooted in His love, we are able to withstand the storms of life and remain secure in our faith.
As you fast and pray today, take time to reflect on the depth of God’s love for you. Let this truth fill your heart and mind: you are fully loved, fully known, and fully accepted by Him. Allow His love to be the foundation of your life this year.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for Your amazing love that anchors me and keeps me strong. Help me to trust in You and to grow deeper in my understanding of Your love. Let Your love guide my steps this year. In Your name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What does it mean for your life to be rooted in God’s love this year?
"Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will
grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to
understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how
deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to
understand fully.
"
Devotional Thought:
God’s love is vast and unending, and as we trust in Him, He plants us firmly in His love, giving us strength and stability. When we are rooted in His love, we are able to withstand the storms of life and remain secure in our faith.
As you fast and pray today, take time to reflect on the depth of God’s love for you. Let this truth fill your heart and mind: you are fully loved, fully known, and fully accepted by Him. Allow His love to be the foundation of your life this year.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for Your amazing love that anchors me and keeps me strong. Help me to trust in You and to grow deeper in my understanding of Your love. Let Your love guide my steps this year. In Your name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What does it mean for your life to be rooted in God’s love this year?
Day 6: A Heart of Gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is
God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
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Devotional Thought:
Gratitude is a powerful act of worship that shifts our focus from what we lack to
all that God has done. 1 Thessalonians 5 reminds us that joy, prayer, and gratitude are God’s will for us as followers of Jesus. Even in challenging circumstances, we can choose gratitude because God is faithful and His blessings abound.
As you fast and pray, let gratitude flow from your heart. Thank God for His provision, for answered prayers, and for His presence in your life. Gratitude not only honors God but also refreshes your spirit and gives you strength for the journey.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude, even in difficult moments. Teach me to find joy and contentment in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What are three things you can thank God for today?
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is
God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
"
Devotional Thought:
Gratitude is a powerful act of worship that shifts our focus from what we lack to
all that God has done. 1 Thessalonians 5 reminds us that joy, prayer, and gratitude are God’s will for us as followers of Jesus. Even in challenging circumstances, we can choose gratitude because God is faithful and His blessings abound.
As you fast and pray, let gratitude flow from your heart. Thank God for His provision, for answered prayers, and for His presence in your life. Gratitude not only honors God but also refreshes your spirit and gives you strength for the journey.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness in my life. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude, even in difficult moments. Teach me to find joy and contentment in You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What are three things you can thank God for today?
Day 7: Walking in Faith
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT)
"For we live by believing and not by seeing.
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Devotional Thought:
Faith means trusting God even when you don’t see the full picture. As we journey through life, there are moments when circumstances may seem uncertain, but God calls us to walk by faith, not by sight. He is always at work, even when we cannot see or understand His plan. Today, as you fast and pray, ask God to strengthen your faith. Trust Him to lead
you, provide for you, and work all things for your good. Walking in faith is not always easy, but it is always worth it because God is faithful to keep His promises.
Prayer: Lord, help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Teach me to trust You even when
I don’t see the full picture. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one step of faith you can take today to trust God more fully?
"For we live by believing and not by seeing.
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Devotional Thought:
Faith means trusting God even when you don’t see the full picture. As we journey through life, there are moments when circumstances may seem uncertain, but God calls us to walk by faith, not by sight. He is always at work, even when we cannot see or understand His plan. Today, as you fast and pray, ask God to strengthen your faith. Trust Him to lead
you, provide for you, and work all things for your good. Walking in faith is not always easy, but it is always worth it because God is faithful to keep His promises.
Prayer: Lord, help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Teach me to trust You even when
I don’t see the full picture. Strengthen my faith and remind me of Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflection Question:
What is one step of faith you can take today to trust God more fully?