19 January 2026: Chosen Before Time Began
Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6
Devotional: Before the foundation of the world, God chose you. This isn't merely theological truth—it's deeply personal. You weren't an afterthought or accident. God's sovereign choice doesn't eliminate your free will; rather, it reveals His passionate pursuit of you. Like a groom choosing his bride, God selected you in love. Today, let this truth sink deep: you are wanted, chosen, and destined for adoption as His child. Your past cannot disqualify you from His love. Whatever mistakes you've made, whatever shame you carry, God's predestined purpose stands firm. You belong to Him.
Reflection: How does being "chosen" change your identity and purpose today?
20 January 2026: Sealed with the Holy Spirit
Reading: Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 5:22-23
Devotional: The Holy Spirit is God's down payment on your inheritance—a present reality, not just a future promise. When you believed, you were sealed with the Spirit, marking you as God's possession. This means divine power dwells within you now. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, self-control—isn’t produced by your effort, but grown by His presence. Are you relying on your own strength or running into His arms during temptation?
Reflection: Today, identify one area where you're struggling. Instead of fighting alone, invite the Holy Spirit to empower you. His strength is made perfect in your weakness.
21 January 2026: Every Spiritual Blessing—Now
Reading: Ephesians 1:3; Colossians 2:9-10
Devotional: Don't wait for heaven to experience God's blessings. You have been blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing in Christ—right now. Nothing has been withheld. You possess fullness of life in Him today. Yet many believers live like spiritual orphans, unaware of their inheritance. The problem isn't God's provision but our recognition. What blessings are you overlooking? The mind of Christ, authority over darkness, peace beyond understanding, joy unspeakable—these are yours now. Stop living in spiritual poverty when you're a child of the King.
Reflection: Thank God for three specific spiritual blessings you already possess. Let gratitude open your eyes to the riches available in Christ.
22 January 2026: Casting Your Cares on Him
Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-7; Matthew 11:28-30
Devotional: Jesus invites you to cast—not gently place, but throw with force—all your anxieties on Him. Like a fisherman casting a line, release the worries, stress, and pain that bind you. Why? Because He cares for you. Your struggles aren't burdens to Him; they're opportunities for His strength to shine. Are you holding onto problems, trying to manage them yourself? The present cannot keep you from Jesus, so don’t allow busyness and worry to crowd Him out. The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Reflection: Name your top three worries. Physically write them down, then pray, releasing each one to God. Trust His care is greater than your concern.
23 January 2026: Growing Up in Christ
Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 5:12-14
Devotional: Salvation is the beginning, not the destination. God calls you to grow up in Christ, moving from spiritual infancy to maturity. Some believers remain stuck "sucking their thumbs" for years, when God desires transformation. Growth happens in community—we need each other to become like Jesus. The longer you walk with Him, the more you'll think like Him, act like Him, love like Him. Others will notice Christ's fragrance in you. But growth requires intentionality. Are you actively pursuing Christlikeness, or coasting?
Reflection: Identify one specific way you can grow toward transformation. Take one concrete step toward spiritual maturity. You're destined to reflect your Heavenly Father.