Day 17 of 31 — John 17 Scripture (John 17:17, NKJV) “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. “ John 17 is one of the most intimate chapters in the Gospel—Jesus praying for His disciples… and for us. And at the center of that prayer is this: God’s people must be set apart by God’s truth. “Sanctify” means to set apart, to make holy, to mark something for God’s purpose. That doesn’t happen by willpower alone. Jesus points to the real tool God uses to shape us: His Word.

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 16 of 31) Proverbs 16 — Theme: Let God steer what you can’t control Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Most of us are planners by nature. We want timelines, clarity, and control. We make lists, map routes, set goals, and try to anticipate every “what if.” Planning isn’t the problem—Proverbs 16 actually assumes you’ll plan. The difference is who gets the final say. “A man’s heart plan

Day 16 of 31 — John 16 Scripture (John 16:33, NKJV) “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16 is Jesus preparing His disciples for reality—not with fear, but with confidence. He doesn’t pretend trouble won’t come. He says it plainly: tribulation will be part of life in this world. But then He gives a stronger word than fear: “Take heart.” That phrase is more than encouragement—it’s a command to anchor your courage in Hi

Day 15 of 31 — John 15 Scripture (John 15:5, NKJV) “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15 is Jesus calling us to a life that’s more than trying harder—it’s a life of abiding. A branch doesn’t strain to produce fruit. It simply stays connected to the vine. Fruit is the result of connection. And Jesus makes it plain: without Him, we can do nothing that truly lasts. We can stay busy.

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 15 of 31) Proverbs 15 — Theme: A gentle answer is strength Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” A lot of spiritual battles don’t look “spiritual.” They look like a tense conversation. A misunderstood text. A disagreement at home. A moment where emotions rise fast and patience runs thin. Proverbs 15 gives us a weapon that feels backwards: a soft answer. Not a weak answer. Not a pass

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 14 of 31) Proverbs 14 — Theme: Peace is built on the inside first Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 14:30 “A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.” Proverbs 14 goes straight to something that quietly steals joy: envy. It doesn’t always show up as obvious jealousy. Sometimes it looks like comparison. Discontent. Quiet resentment. The feeling that someone else’s life is “working” while yours feels heavy. God doesn’t cal

Day 14 of 31 — John 14 Scripture (John 14:27, NKJV) “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14 is Jesus speaking calm into a storm. The disciples can feel change coming—uncertainty, fear, and the pressure of “what’s next.” And Jesus doesn’t deny the trouble… He offers a different kind of peace. The world’s peace is usually conditional: if everything goes right, if

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 13 of 31) Proverbs 13 — Theme: Hope grows where discipline lives Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” Reflection There’s a special kind of weariness that comes from waiting. You’re doing your best. You’re praying. You’re trying to be faithful. But the answer feels delayed, the breakthrough feels distant, and the “when?” starts to weigh on your heart. God names

Day 13 of 31 — John 13 Scripture (John 13:15, NKJV) “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” John 13 is where Jesus shows us what love looks like when it’s not just words. The King of Glory wraps Himself in a towel and kneels low—doing the kind of work nobody fights to do. He wasn’t trying to impress anyone. He was teaching a kingdom lesson: Greatness in the Kingdom is measured by service. Foot washing wasn’t glamorous—it was gritty. And th

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 12 of 31) Proverbs 12 — Theme: Faithful words heal Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 12:18 “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.” Some wounds don’t come from fists—they come from phrases. A harsh comment. A cutting joke. A repeated criticism. Words can puncture the heart like a blade, and the scars can linger long after the conversation ends. But Proverbs 12 gives us a different picture o

Day 12 of 31 — John 12 Scripture (John 12:32, NKJV) “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” John 12 points our hearts to the center of the Gospel: Jesus will be lifted up—and when He is, He will draw people to Himself. He wasn’t talking about being lifted up in popularity or applause. He was pointing to the cross… to sacrifice… to the moment love would be displayed in its fullest form. This is freeing for us. Because it means the weight of

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 11 of 31) Proverbs 11 — Theme: Integrity is the quiet strength God blesses Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.” Integrity isn’t loud. It doesn’t post about itself. It doesn’t demand recognition. Integrity is what you do when nobody’s clapping… and when nobody’s watching. Proverbs 11 says integrity guides. That means when you’re unsure what to do

Day 11 of 31 — John 11 Scripture (John 11:25, NKJV) “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” John 11 meets us in one of the most painful places of life: waiting while it hurts. Mary and Martha loved Jesus. Lazarus was His friend. And still… Jesus didn’t rush. He delayed long enough that the situation looked final. That’s the tension we all feel sometimes: “Lord, if You had been here…” (John 11:21). But John 11 shows us som

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 10 of 31) Proverbs 10 — Theme: Words build… or words break Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 10:19 “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.” By the end of a long day, most regret doesn’t come from what we did—it comes from what we said. A sharp reply. A sarcastic comment. A vent that went too far. A “truth” delivered without love. Proverbs 10 is packed with contrasts—righteous and wicked, wise and foolish

Day 10 of 31 — John 10 (The Good Shepherd) Scripture (John 10:11, NKJV) “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10 is a chapter of comfort and clarity: Jesus is not a distant ruler—He is a present Shepherd. He doesn’t lead from afar. He walks with His people, protects them, and proves His love with sacrifice. A shepherd knows what each sheep needs: guidance, correction, rest, and safety. Jesus says He knows His sheep, and His sheep know

Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 9 of 31) Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9 paints a picture of two invitations. One is wisdom—steady, holy, life-giving. The other is foolishness—loud, enticing, and empty. Both call out. Both offer a “seat.” But only one table leads to life. Tonight’s verse tells us where wisdom truly begins: the fear of the Lord—a reverent awe tha

January 9th, 2026- The book of John Morning devotional Day 9 of 31 — John 9 Scripture (John 9:25, NKJV) “One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.” John 9 is a reminder that Jesus doesn’t just fix problems—He opens eyes. The man in this chapter doesn’t have every answer. He can’t explain every detail. But he has a testimony that can’t be argued away: “One thing I know…” That’s faith in its simplest form. When you’re pressured, questioned, or doubted—don’t feel lik

January 8th, 2026- The Book Of Proverbs Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 8 of 31) Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 8:17 “I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.” Proverbs 8 pictures wisdom like a voice that’s not hiding in a corner—it’s calling out. Not just in church moments, but in everyday moments: decisions, relationships, money, words, integrity, temptation, priorities. And here’s the comfort for tonight: God isn’t playing hide-and-seek with d

January 8th, 2026- The Book of John Day 8 of 31 — John 8 Scripture (John 8:12, NKJV) “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Darkness doesn’t always look like chaos—it can look like confusion, heaviness, temptation, resentment, fear, or that quiet feeling of being stuck. In John 8, Jesus doesn’t just point to light… He declares, “I am the light of the world.” That means you don’t have to manufacture your own bri

January 7th, 2026- The book of Proverbs Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 7 of 31) Scripture (NKJV) Proverbs 7:2–3 “Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 7 is God’s loving warning about temptation—how it talks, how it flatters, and how it tries to pull you when you’re tired, alone, or drifting. But tonight’s focus is protection. God says: keep My commands and live. Not “kee