Key Scripture Matthew 6:33 (KJV) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Devotional Some mornings, our minds begin working before our feet touch the floor. We are already thinking about lunches, meetings, messages, errands, and everything that did not get finished yesterday. Jesus tells us to seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness. In a passage addressing worry about daily needs, He directs our attention toward the …

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Key Scripture Psalm 90:12 (KJV) So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Devotional There is something humbling about realizing that our days are valuable because they are limited. We cannot keep putting everything meaningful into a future season and assume that season will arrive exactly as we imagined. In Psalm 90, Moses asks God to teach His people to number their days. That prayer invites us to live with wisdom, aware of …

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Key Scripture Ephesians 5:15–16 (KJV) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Devotional Sister, before we talk about managing our calendars, let us remember who gave us the days we are planning. Our time is a gift from God, and the way we use it can reflect our love for Him and the people He has entrusted to us. Paul encourages believers to walk wisely and redeem …

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Key Scripture Luke 11:13 How much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Devotional Jesus said that our heavenly Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. As we close September, we return to the prayer with which we began: Come, Holy Spirit. But now perhaps those words mean something deeper. We have learned that the Holy Spirit is not merely a feeling to chase. He is our Helper, the …

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Key Scripture Ephesians 5:18 Be filled with the Spirit. Devotional Paul tells believers to “be filled with the Spirit.” He is speaking to people who already belong to Christ, which shows us that life in the Spirit is not merely about one past moment. We are called to live continually yielded to His influence. To be filled is to make room. A cup cannot be full of two things at once. If our inner lives are crowded with resentment, noise, …

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Key Scripture Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Devotional Paul writes, “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” The image is relational and rhythmic. Keeping in step means we do not rush ahead or drag behind. We learn His pace. Some seasons require movement; others require patience. We can become frustrated when God’s pace does not match ours. Yet rushing ahead creates unnecessary …

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Key Scripture Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Devotional Following requires trust, and trust becomes difficult when we need control. Proverbs tells us not to lean on our own understanding but to acknowledge God in all our ways. That does not mean we stop thinking. It means our understanding is no longer the highest authority. Control often disguises itself as responsibility. We tell ourselves we are simply being wise, …

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Key Scripture James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word… Do what it says. Devotional We often imagine obedience in dramatic terms—moving, launching, leaving, speaking publicly. But much of Spirit-led living is hidden. Apologize. Send the message. Stop the gossip. Give generously. Rest. Pray for her. Tell the truth. Put the phone down. Keep your word. Small promptings train our spiritual reflexes. If we repeatedly ignore the Spirit in ordinary matters, we should not expect instant sensitivity when the …

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Key Scripture Isaiah 30:21 This is the way; walk in it. Devotional Isaiah paints a beautiful picture: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” God’s desire to guide His people is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. Guidance is often more about the next step than the entire map. We want five-year clarity; God may give today’s obedience. We want certainty about …

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