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Psalms 132:7
2026-11-25
Psalms 132:7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. (KJV)
Is your all on the altar?
David wanted nothing more than to find a place for the Lord and for the ark. He wanted to create a tangible symbol of God’s presence. This should be your desire as well. The wonderful thing is, because of Jesus, you don’t have to find a place and you don’t have to build a place.
Acts 7:48 However, the Most High [the One infinitely exalted above humanity] does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet [Isaiah] says. (AMP)
You can worship wherever and whenever you choose to worship. You are the temple of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know and understand that you [the church] are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells [permanently] in you [collectively and individually]? (AMP)
There is a war raging between your flesh and your spirit (Romans 7:15). Whatever is in your heart controls the flesh.
Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centers] will be also. (AMP)
You win the war by sacrificing what is in your heart. When you surrender your will and wishes to the control of the Holy Spirit, you are, in effect, laying them on the altar before God.
Psalm 5:2-3 I need your help. Every morning you’ll hear me at it again. Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on your altar and watch for fire to descend. (MSG)
The purest form of worship is to submit yourself to the Lord continually.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father God, in Your presence, I want to personalize the lyrics to a song I sing, challenging myself. Is my all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Do I allow Your Spirit to control my heart? Do I understand the only way You can give me rest and perfectly bless me is if I give You my body and soul? There are many times when I’ve gone to the altar when I heard that song. Even when I sing it, it makes me focus on what You require. I repent for every time I went to the altar with selfish motives. I repent for singing it and not living it when I wanted something to go my way. It is so hypocritical to say I believe You will handle all things and then act like You won’t. Also, You have taught me when I bring something to You, I should leave it with You and worship. There is such a peace when I place my life in Your hands. I know it may seem like I am doing nothing. However, it is not doing nothing. It is doing the best and only something that I can do. Give it to You and trust You to handle it. I desire to live my life knowing it is in Your hands. Then I can stop worrying and trying to fix things myself. I will continue to lay my all on the altar…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Psalms 97:7
2026-11-24
Psalms 97:7 All who serve carved images, those who boast in idols, will be put to shame. All the gods must worship Him. (HCSB)
Do you have idols in your life?
At first thought, the answer to that question will undoubtedly be no because you are thinking about the idols referred to in the Old Testament.
Exodus 20:4 You are not to make any idol or image of other gods. In fact, you are not to make an image of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. (TVT)
Before you stick out your chest, give consideration to this idea. You might say easily say you don’t worship Krishna, some statue, Buddha, etc. However, do you worship stuff? You do not carve all idols out of material. An idol can also be a person or thing that you treasure, place above others, and ultimately that you worship.
Luke 12:34 “Where you deposit your treasure, that is where you fix your thoughts—and your heart will long to be there also.” (TPT)
Do you constantly talk about what you have? Can you look at an item and tell who the designer is, how much it cost, how exclusive it is, etc. Do you feel better or more important because you carry/wear the latest design? Do you have cars no one can ride it? Do you have houses no one can visit? Is your family untouchable? If so, consider the probability these things have become your gods. If the things you seek, those that are most important to you, are only valuable on earth; it’s time to change.
Colossians 3:1-2 Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. (AMP)
When you talk about possessions more than you talk about God; that is an indication of a problem. You have to ask yourself, do you have stuff or does stuff have you?
The last set of tough questions are, do your thoughts always come back to you; how you were treated, how something affected you, what someone did or did not say to you, for you or about you? Did it ever occur to you that you are worshipping you? If you haven’t stopped to think about these things; take a moment and do it now.
2 Timothy 3:1-2 But you need to be aware that in the final days the culture of society will become extremely fierce and difficult for the people of God. 2 People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore their own families. They will be ungrateful and ungodly. (TPT)
Worship is extravagant respect for, admiration for, or devotion to an object/person you esteem. Ask the Lord to help you decide who or what you are worshipping.
1 John 2:16-17 For all that the world can offer us—the gratification of our flesh, the allurement of the things of the world, and the obsession with status and importance—none of these things come from the Father but from the world. 17 This world and its desires are in the process of passing away, but those who love to do the will of God live forever. (TPT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Heavenly Father, creator of the universe, thank You for showing me what an idol is. Anything I pay homage to, anything I value more than You, is an idol in my life. It would have been great if there was a sign saying, “down this path is an idol” or maybe there could be a buzzer, siren, or warning. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It pains me to think I ever worshipped anything or anyone more than You. However, I know I did, deliberately or unknowingly, and I repent. Thank You for delivering me from idol worship. Hallelujah, I can truly say, there is nothing in my life more important than You. There’s no person I want to talk to more than I want to talk to You. There’s no person I want to talk about more than I want to talk about You. Thank You for helping me take a long look at myself. Not even my issues nor my problems are worth a conversation because they are not more important than You…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Jeremiah 26:2
2026-11-23
Jeremiah 26:2 Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’S house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word. (KJV)
Are you ready for God to use you?
When the Lord gives you something to say to His people; it is natural to process it through how you see yourself (personality, style etc.), your strengths, your weaknesses and your own idiosyncrasies. How you respond is your worship. Though you are natural, you serve God in the spirit.
John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (NKJV)
The important thing is, once you have spent your time with the Lord, He has prepared your heart to say what He told you to say. The reason the Lord told Jeremiah not to diminish any part of what He said is because He knew Jeremiah. And he knows you. You can’t water it down because you think you might hurt someone’s feelings. You can’t leave off parts because you think they won’t believe you.
Deuteronomy 4:2 You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, so that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I am commanding you. (AMP)
You can’t walk in fear. Only God can determine if you have the authority or the wisdom to speak. He has. How do you know? He commanded you to speak.
Jeremiah 1:7-8 But the Lord said to me, Say not, I am only a youth; for you shall go to all to whom I shall send you, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. 8 Be not afraid of them [their faces], for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord. (AMPC)
You have to always remember it’s not you. You are speaking what you believe God Almighty instructed you to speak.
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong. Take courage. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t give them a second thought because God, your God, is striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” (MSG)
You must have faith and believe you heard God and stand.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I have often stood to speak to Your people full of anxiety. Not because I didn’t think You directed me to speak; I was focusing on the outcome. I was my major concern. I repent and I so sorry for allowing my emotions and insecurities to rule me. My major concerns should have been, will the people hear You speaking in the word I give; will they understand what You are requiring them to do; and will the word bless and honor You? Thank You for correcting me and adjusting my focus. I will keep in mind, the answers to those questions are not my responsibility. Your word will not return unto You void. It will accomplish what You sent it out to do. My responsibility is to make sure before I open my mouth; I’ve done my homework, spent the time You require me to spend with You, heard You clearly; and submitted myself to You. Them I am ready. When I open my mouth; You speak through me; my confidence is in You; and my trust is in You. You can use me whenever, wherever, and however You see fit. Every day, the time I will spend with You makes my relationship with You and my faith in You stronger than the day before. When I hear You call, my answer will be, “Yes, I am ready. Here am I Lord, send me”…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Revelation 4:10
2026-11-22
Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying. (KJV)
Are you an example of worship?
If you are to worship truly, it is imperative for you to know and understand what constitutes worship. You can look it up in the dictionary, however, worship is not just an activity, it is also an attitude. This month, there are some particular days that describe worship in great detail (November 14th and 21st).
One may always consult Webster’s Dictionary for the precise meaning of worship (adore, idolize, esteem worthy, reverence, homage, etc.). Yet truly defining worship proves more difficult because it is both an attitude and an act. (Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology)
As we previously discussed, if you are not saved, you cannot worship because you don’t “know” who God is. The salvation work of the cross births worship in one’s life. Once saved, you show your worship in your speaking, listening, doing, and being. Your worship will express:

What is in your heart concerning God.

Psalm 99:9 Lift up the Eternal our God in your hearts, and celebrate His goodness at His holy mountain,
for the Eternal our God is holy, perfect and exalted in His power. (TVT)

What is in your mind about God.

Psalms 29:2 Give to the Eternal the glory due His name; worship Him with lavish displays of sacred splendor. (TVT)

Who you are in relation to God.

Psalms 96:9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. (KJV)

What you do for God.

Romans 12:1 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship. (TPT)
As you worship, you celebrate God for who He is: Alpha and Omega, the Almighty, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega [the Beginning and the End],” says the Lord God, “Who is [existing forever] and Who was [continually existing in the past] and Who is to come, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all].” (AMP)
God will speak to you in your times of worship and give you guidance, instruction, and confirmation. The greatest demonstration of worship is when you carry out the instructions God has given to you.
Philippians 2:13 God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him. (TPT)
Worship puts your focus completely on The Father and takes it off you. Your goal is for the world to see you and glorify God (Matthew 5:16).
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, Thank You for continuing to teach me how to worship You. I long to worship with the elders in heaven. I believe every saint wants to, as well. Between now and then, I can worship You here on earth. My life is a testimony to You. I pray it tells the right story about You. I thank You for transforming me from glory to glory. I pray my worship is a demonstration of what it means to love You. The only way someone can look at me and glorify You is if I have a lifestyle, not an activity of worship. I repent for any time my worship does not govern how I respond and what I think. I repent, for every time I did not allow my worship to keep me from choosing to do what was appealing to my flesh. I will continue to worship until I am centered at all times and my focus is on glorifying You, no matter what. Pure worship will keep me from being concerned with the things of this world. I know You promised to complete the work You started in me. I am standing on Your promise and doing my best to be obedient to the work You are doing. My goal is to live a life that brings glory to Your name…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Chronicles 16:29
2026-11-21
1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. (KJV)
Are you giving God his due?
What is the Lord due? God is due your worship, sacrifice and glory. Yes, He forgives all your sins(1 John 1:9), heals all your diseases (Psalm 103:3), redeemed you (Galatians 3:13), crowns you with love and compassion (Psalm 103:4), satisfies your desires with good things (Psalm 103:5), and strengthens you in times of weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). You are who you are and have what you have because of God (1 Corinthians 15:10). Great is His faithfulness, grace and mercy (Psalms 86:15). You praise God for what He has done (Isaiah 12:5). Everything that has breath can praise God (Psalms‬ 150:1). ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
As you get excited reading those scriptures and focusing on all He has done for you, go a step further. Take the time to think about Who He is. Who else could forgive sin, heal disease, redeem, continually give love and compassion, satisfy all needs and give strength in times of weakness? Nobody else, only God! All He asks for in return is your worship.
Psalm 29:2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty and majesty of His holiness [as the creator and source of holiness]. (AMP)
The thing is, only those who profess salvation can worship. It is through salvation that you understand who God is and why you should worship. Go back and read November 14 devotional.
Revelation 14:7 With a loud voice he shouted, “You must reverence God and glorify him, for the time has come for him to judge. Worship at the feet of the Creator of heaven, earth, sea, and springs of water.” (TPT)
Taking time to think about His power and His love should not be something you have to schedule; it should be your constant posture.
Joshua 1:8 Be sure that the book of the Law is always read in your worship. Study it day and night, and make sure that you obey everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (GNT)
When you focus on the Father and not on you, worship is the only result. If you and had ten thousand hours in a day instead of twenty-four, there still would not be enough time to give God all the worship He deserves.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
My Father, You deserve endless worship. I thank You every day for everything You do for me. I understand when I thank You for what You have done a great deal of that is really about me. In those times, I am focusing on how You delivered me, how You gave me peace, how You dried my tears, how You calmed my fears, and on and on. I repent for taking up so much of my time with You talking about me. I know You can do those things for me only because You are God. You are due the glory and the honor. I will remember to frame my thanks differently from now on. Because You are the beginning and the end; You know what is coming in my life and You can help me. Because You created all things; You have made what I need to honor You. Because You are omniscient, You know what my prayer is before I ask. Because You can do all things; You can make a way when I think there is no way. Because You are Omni-present; I don’t have to feel alone. Because You rule and super rule; the devil will never win. Because You are all powerful; there is nothing You cannot do. You deserve my worship every one of the 60 seconds in a minute, every one of the 60 minutes in an hour, every one of the 24 hours a day, every one of the 7 days in the week, every one of the 4 or 5 weeks a month, and every one of the 12 months a year. Though it seems sometimes, there’s not enough time in the day; I will carve out time for me to worship You. I will live a life where I worship You continually. Not just in the time I devote to You, all I say and all I do will be worship You. When I am called to glory, worship will be the only thing I will do. Things filling my time now won’t be there. Until that day, I will worship You while I work. I will worship You while I cook dinner. I will worship You while I clean the house. I will worship You…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Revelation 14:7
2026-11-20
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. (KJV)
Who do you fear?
The hour of the Lord’s judgment is coming. God will judge those who have openly said they do not and will not serve Him along with the god they do serve.
2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear and be revealed as we are before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive [his pay] according to what he has done in the body, whether good or evil [considering what his purpose and motive have been, and what he has achieved, been busy with, and given himself and his attention to accomplishing]. (AMPC)
As you look around, yes, there are senseless deaths, newer and more devastating diseases, wars outside and inside the country, more opportunities to cater to any and every fleshly lust imaginable. Those who worship money and do not honor God for His blessings seem to be victorious. It may appear as if the devil is winning.
Jeremiah 12:1 You, O Lord are [uncompromisingly] righteous and consistently just when I plead my case with You; Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You: Why has the way of the wicked prospered? Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving? (AMP)
There may even be times when you feel mistreated because you name the name of Christ. You may also feel as if you are being constantly tested; the enemy is trying to see if there is something he could do to make you turn your back on God. Well, you are right, on both counts.
1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved friends, if life gets extremely difficult, with many tests, don’t be bewildered as though something strange were overwhelming you. 13 Instead, continue to rejoice, for you, in a measure, have shared in the sufferings of the Anointed One so that you can share in the revelation of his glory and celebrate with even greater gladness! (TPT)
When you look at all that is going on in the world and you feel yourself fearing what the enemy will do next. Stop yourself. You don’t have to be afraid. Fear is a strategy of the devil; don’t fall into his trap.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.] (AMPC)
Have peace in knowing judgment is coming. God will get the victory over the spirit of the anti-Christ, who has caused the unsaved to resist God’s truth and who has persecuted those who love the Lord.
Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was hurled into the lake of fire and burning brimstone (sulfur), where the beast (Antichrist) and false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night, forever and ever. (AMP)
The only fear you should have is the reverential fear of the God of judgement because of His power, dominion, and greatness. There is no need to fear what the enemy might do.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I know media outlets, information feeds, and all the other many sources I could choose to get news from create fear by design. They do it in order to control the readers and listeners. It is one of the devil’s greatest weapons. I understand he works tirelessly in his efforts to make it appear as if he has the last say. I repent for thinking if I don’t read or listen to the news, I would be fine. You have taught me I need to know what is being said, so I will know how to pray. Now I read or listen to what is going on, and I pray. I am not afraid, worried or distressed. Instead, I give You thanks. I know You have the victory. The news only gives the information they want us to have to generate a specific response. It is up to me to bombard heaven on behalf of those in the story. I also will tell the end of the story; You win. It does not matter what the devil tried to do. It does not matter how the reporters’ story shows his victory. You have the final say. I will speak of Your victory now and forever. You will judge the devil along with those who attach themselves to him. When this earthly life is over, as Your child, I will receive power and dominion as I live on this earth. My hope and my confidence are in You. Only fear is the reverence I have for You…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Revelation 19:10
2026-11-19
Revelation 19:10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers and sisters who testify about their faith in Jesus. Worship only God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus.” (NLT)
Who are you worshipping?
Do you worship the man or woman of God who brings His word? Gratitude is the natural response when someone blesses your heart; lifts your burdens; or shines a light for you to see as you walk through the tunnel. Though it is human nature, it is your responsibility to make sure you don’t deify the speaker. Regardless of charisma, speaking skills, or any other admirable quality, the messenger is just like you.
Isaiah 2:22 Stop regarding man, whose breath [of life] is in his nostrils [for so little time]; For why should he be esteemed? (AMP)
When you put your faith and trust in man, you set yourself up to be letdown. Human beings will always disappoint you; no matter who they are or what their intentions may be.
Matthew 23:9 Don’t set people up as experts over your life, letting them tell you what to do. Save that authority for God; let him tell you what to do. No one else should carry the title of ‘Father’; you have only one Father, and he’s in heaven. (MSG)
You can be grateful for the one who brought the word. However, you have to be careful to worship God, the One Who sent the word.
Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (KJV)
The preacher was obedient to hear and willing to speak. You should pray for them because you want them to continue to preach the word, exhort, and pray. You don’t worship them; you glorify God. You can and should thank the Lord for the word and the messenger who brought the word.
1 Peter 4:11 Those who preach must preach God’s messages; those who serve must serve with the strength that God gives them, so that in all things praise may be given to God through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen. (GNT)
Worship and put your faith and trust in God and God alone.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, throughout my life, there have been Christian men and women who blessed me more than I can say. I’m sure along the way, I worshiped them and didn’t realize it. I repent. I am sorry for whatever damage I did to them because of the burden associated with being worshipped. I thank You because today; You are the center of my worship. I thank You for them. I pray they are continuing to preach Your word, to prophesy and to be a vessel You can use. I worship the Creator and not the creation. You alone deserve the glory. Your word healed me, delivered me and lifted me from whatever place I was in, to the place You called me to. You sent the word. You knew where I was and what I needed. They were Your messengers. Though I am grateful for them, I honor, stand in awe of, and worship You…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Job 1:20
2026-11-18
Job 1:20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. (KJV)
Can you worship in tough times?
Have you or someone you know experienced the loss of someone very close, a devastation in life, and/or destruction of an idea or thing that was important? Whether it is the loss of a person, a friendship or something else important, the grieving process is necessary. It promotes healing.
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. (AMP)
Each person handles grief in his or her own way. Some have prolonged grief in reaction to the loss, which can last for a year or more. Sometimes grief affects close relationships, disrupts beliefs, causes anger and the inability to function. Most counselors would consider it inconsiderate and insensitive to require a person to “get over it.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (AMP)
What did Job do after he heard about all the tragedies that happened to his family? He did what was tradition during those times. He tore his garment, which represented his broken heart and overwhelming sorrow. Then he did something most people would find difficult to do. He worshiped. He didn’t hide himself in his room. He didn’t say, “Why me?”
Job 1:21 He said, “Naked (without possessions) I came [into this world] from my mother’s womb, And naked I will return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.” (AMP)
As a believer, you know that there will be tough times.
Job 14:1We are all born weak and helpless. All lead the same short, troubled life. (GNT)
However, you also know He is there with you, no matter what type of hardship you face.
Psalms 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. (KJV)
It takes a being connected to and cultivating a relationship with the Father for you to worship when you think you’ve lost all you know and all you have.
Psalm 42:5 So then, my soul, why would you be depressed? Why would you sink into despair? Just keep hoping and waiting on God, your Savior. For no matter what, I will still sing with praise, for you are my saving grace! (TPT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I would like to say when I have times of difficulty, hardship, and loss, my first response is to worship. I repent because I know that’s not always true. Yet, I have hope. I can have a relationship with You where I will worship when things are going wrong. Thank You for the revelation and the transformation. My relationship with You is no longer selfish. I honor You. I accept that everything in my life will not always go my way. I am connected to You and I exalt Your sovereignty above my desire in all things. I will always keep in mind that You are my Lord and King, and You are due my worship. Thank You for reminding me You don’t cease to be who You are simply because something devastating has happened to me. You are still God. I will continue to seek You, to study and be in Your presence. As I do, my trust and faith in You will get stronger and stronger. The day will come when every time trouble comes, I will worship…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Colossians 2:18
2026-11-17
Colossians 2:18 Don’t let anyone condemn you by insisting on pious self-denial or the worship of angels, saying they have had visions about these things. Their sinful minds have made them proud. (NLT)
Are you humble enough?
Sometimes the Lord will use you in an amazing and truly powerful way. It should not shock or mystify you when God speaks through you to bring a word of prophecy and it changes someone’s life, or when God uses you to lay hands on someone to heal them, and/or when God uses you to pray for someone’s deliverance.
John 14:12 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father. (AMP)
You should, however, remember you are not relying on yourself; it is God. Keep in mind, your anointing comes from God.
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are many kinds of grace gifts, but they are all from the same Spirit. 5 There are many different ways to serve, but they’re all directed by the same Lord. 6 There are many amazing working gifts in the church, but it is the same God who energizes them all in all who have the gifts. 7 Each believer has received a gift that manifests the Spirit’s power and presence. That gift is given for the good of the whole community. (TVT)
You have to be careful you are not pulled into a self-glorifying and ultimately self-gratifying spiral. The lack of humility can disguise itself in your need to evaluate and identify the shortcomings of others. When humility is absent, pride is present. Instead of being supportive and looking for ways to help, pride will cause you to be judgmental and critical.
Romans 12:3 God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem. The Passion Translation
If you become proud, it isn’t enough to prophesy to one person. The next thing has to be bigger and better.
Proverbs 16:18 Your boast becomes a prophecy of a future failure. The higher you lift yourself up in pride, the harder you’ll fall in disgrace. (TPT)
If you keep moving along this path, you will get to the point where someone can call on the phone and get a prophecy on the spot, for a small fee. Or there will always be an offering attached to the words God gives to you in the forms of lines for various amounts of money, cloths or other items to buy, pledges, etc. Don’t become a circus act or a sideshow where someone can catch your performance at the church. God gave you the gifts and abilities you have to bless, not for you to create a name for yourself and not for you to monetize.
Matthew 10:8 Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely (without pay) you have received, freely (without charge) give. (AMPC)
Unfortunately, when you get to this place, everything is forced, and flesh driven. You have an audience and what you give will cost them their money, their freedom and sadly their worship. You are the franchise player, you are the act. You focus on the gift and not the Giver. However, what God requires does not change. What you are doing may appear to be good or moral, when truly it is not. The amazing thing is, you will probably help someone because of their faith. That’s why it’s monumentally important to stay in the presence of God, in order to walk in humility and not pride.
Proverbs 22:4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. (AMPC)
If you ask Him to, God will keep you humble. He will help you remain centered on Him.
1 Peter 5:5b-6 Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: (KJV)
The Father uses humanity, an undeserving humanity, to manifest Himself to all who live on this earth. He will make sure the lost will be found. He has a reward for you if you remain humble. When your daily pursuit and desire is to remain humble, the enemy will not convince you to speak about the lack in others because you think more highly of yourself than you should. Also, he cannot trick you into prostituting your anointing.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, it is a blessing to be used by You. It is an honor to speak into the lives of Your people individually or collectively and see Your will done. To be counted worthy by You, for any task, is the greatest blessing any believer can have. The enemy, being the enemy, wants to challenge the work You do through me and he is unrelenting. He also wants to, if he can, defile what You are doing in my life. I repent for any time I thought I deserved any position, title or place because of the work You did through me. I will make sure I remain humble. You have humbled me before and I don’t want You to have to humble me anymore. I know what it feels like to be broken. I remember when I asked You not to break me anymore. I promised You I would not willfully and knowingly disobey You. I meant it and You have helped me keep my promise to You. I know when I am skirting the edge and I quickly repent in that moment. Thank You for reeling me back in. I want to be a vessel fit for Your use. Fitness has to do with me being humble. It is not me; the work is being done by You, I’m just a tool. I want You to be able to use me and not have it go to my head…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Psalms 95:6
2026-11-16
Psalms 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. (KJV)
Have you ever invited someone to worship with you?
There are times when you invite people to your church. There are times when you invite people to a Bible study, a worship service, a conference, or to hear a speaker. You want them to experience God with you. It could be you had a wonderful time previously and you want your guest to have the same experience. Have you ever invited someone to worship with you? Have you ever asked someone to your home, or did you go to their home just to talk about the amazing God you serve? Not to discuss your problems or to vent about some drama filled encounter; just to say our God is mighty; our God is awesome.
Psalm 99:5 Exalt the Lord our God And worship at His footstool; Holy is He. (AMP)
Your sole purpose for coming together is to prostrate yourselves before God as you meditate on who He is.
Psalm 96:9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; Tremble [in submissive wonder] before Him, all the earth. (AMP)
What a wonderful experience that would be. Practicing what you will do in heaven.
Revelation 4:10-11The twenty-four elders fell prostrate before the One seated on the throne, worshiped the One who lives throughout all the ages, cast their golden wreaths before the throne, and chanted to Him. (TVT)
Revelation 7:11-12 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the [twenty-four] elders and the four living creatures; and they fell to their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and majesty and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.” (AMP)
As you share your understanding of who God is and your friend shares his or her understanding of who God is, both of you encourage each other and each of you get a greater understanding of who God is.
Ephesians 3:18-19 That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God’s devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; 19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]! (AMPC)
As you speak about His goodness of the God you both serve, His presence fills the room and compels you to worship.
1 Chronicles 16:29 Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence.
Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. (NLT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, before You wrote this day of the devotional, it never occurred to me to invite someone to worship with me. I repent because I think it should have. If I don’t need to repent, then I am sorry because I invite people to do so many other things. I have invited people to church, to Bible study, even to prayer. I had never invited someone to worship with me. Because of this day, I asked someone to spend time with me talking about You, magnifying You, and exalting You. I told them, “Come and worship with me. I want us to bow before the Father, love on Him and give Him what He is due”. I was excited just thinking about it. I was anticipating Your presence resting on us. I had the experience, and it was more amazing than I could have ever imagined. Thank You for placing the desire in my heart. Thank You for putting everything in place. You were setting me up to be blessed, and You blessed us, exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ask or think. Thank You and I can’t wait for the next time…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Matthew 23:39
2026-11-15
Matthew 23:39 For I declare to you, you will not see Me again until you say, Blessed (magnified in worship, adored, and exalted) is He Who comes in the name of the Lord! (AMP)
Do you see the Lord in all things?
And as you go through life, sometimes it’s hard to see God. The things you experience, the situations in your life, can make you feel God is far away. Especially when you are doing what you know to do to please God and things are not going the way you think they should. When the enemy seems to attack from all sides, there are things you need to remind yourself of.

Your God is the Almighty God; do not be afraid.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice. (AMPC)

God will sustain you; it does not matter how it looks.

Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). (AMPC)

God is using your situation for “the” good.

Romans 8:28 And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. (AMP)

God is at work; just trust Him and wait. You will make it through.

Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run—never winded, never weary. They will walk—never tired, never faint. (TVT)

Be grateful and thankful, no matter what.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. (AMPC)
The reminders will help . You are a soldier; you need to stay ready. How? You worship.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! (AMPC)
Psalm 118:24 This is the day of the Lord’s victory; let us be happy, let us celebrate! (GNT)
If you worship, the enemy can’t cause you to see your circumstances from his perspective. You will always see them from the Father’s perspective, because worship focuses on your Lord and King. To see God in all things, you have to keep your mind on Him.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! (NLT)
As you go through your trials, your ups and your downs, be willing to look for God. You must believe God has a plan and whatever situation you are in is a part of it. You must understand His love for you. If you do, you will find Him and see Him at work, then you will worship.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father God, for a long time I struggled with 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In all things give thanks.” I realized I was struggling because I could not accept what the passage was asking. I thought if I said “for all things,” that would be better. When I changed what I said, I got some relief, however, I still had struggles. I repent for trying to make it easier for me. I should have come to You and accepted Your will. You have taught me it doesn’t really matter whether I am thanking You while I am going through or if I am thanking You because I am going through; You are at work. I have to see You in every situation in my life. I have to know You have all things under control. Sometimes the situations are tough. Sometimes my heart is broken. Sometimes tears roll down my face. Thank You for showing me all of those are the natural responses to my situation. The spiritual response, to any state I am in, is to remember You love me and give You thanks. Thank You for the tears. I can cry. I can feel the hurt. It is okay. Jesus wept. I need to grow from my experiences, which I won’t do if I murmur and complain about them. Your hand is on my life. You have a plan for me. The conclusion of the matter is on the other side of all these situations. I see You at work. I will give thanks, in all things, for all things, about all things and any other reason I can give You thanks for I must always remember. nothing comes into my life that has not been filtered through Your hands. If I accept You are in control, it’s all right…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

John 4:24
2026-11-14
John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. (KJV)
Are you being true in your worship?
The Bible says, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6).” However, there are prerequisites to worship.
First, you must acknowledge Jesus as the way to the Lord.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (AMP)
Second, salvation is how you acknowledge Jesus, and through salvation you claim Him as LORD.
Romans 10:9 because if you acknowledge and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord [recognizing His power, authority, and majesty as God], and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (AMP)
Once saved, you can worship because salvation identifies who God is. When you know who God is, worship is the natural response. You worship knowing God is a Spirit, not flesh and blood. You have to worship Him in the Spirit as the scripture for today states (you can also see November 9th). There is no more sacrificing of calves and doves.
Hebrews 10:4-5 Because the blood of bulls and goats is powerless to take sins away. 5 Hence, when He [Christ] entered into the world, He said, Sacrifices and offerings You have not desired, but instead You have made ready a body for Me [to offer]; (AMPC)
It is not enough for you to just show up for church on Sunday or Wednesday or to do the work you do in and for the church.
Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ (NKJV)
Though you may sacrifice to show up and/or to work, the real sacrifice has to be you, the real and true you, with all your flaws, issues and concerns.
Psalm 40:6a Doing something for you, bringing something to you—that’s not what you’re after. Being religious, acting pious — that’s not what you’re asking for. (MSG)
Psalm 40:6 Sacrifice and offering You do not desire, nor have You delight in them; You have given me the capacity to hear and obey [Your law, a more valuable service than] burnt offerings and sin offerings [which] You do not require. (AMPC)
Your acceptance of God’s invitation to be saved means you believe He is God. Your humble submission to God’s authority means you acknowledge Him as Lord and is the foundation of your worship. You being honest with God about who you are, what you feel, and submitting all your frailties and weaknesses makes your worship true.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I confess You are my Lord and acknowledge You as a Spirit. I know if I am to worship You; I have to worship You in spirit. I have to be the sacrifice. I have to lay myself at the altar, my real self. I repent for all the times I tried to hide stuff or pretend with You. I am not sure why I tried because You Are God. You already know everything about me. All the things have done, all the things I am doing, and all the things I will do. Yet You love me still. I might be able to convince people I am sincere when I am not. However, You can see inside my heart. If I am sincere, You will see it and receive my worship. If I am not, You will know it and You won’t accept my offering. You do not make it complicated it at all. It is that cut and dry. You know if I am asking for forgiveness because I truly am repentant or if I am just ashamed because I got caught. One of the many wonderful things about You is, when there is something wrong in my heart; I can tell You. I am so grateful because not only will You show me why it’s wrong and You will fix it. You want me to be honest with You, why wouldn’t I. You already know. My honesty gives me the opportunity to enrich my relationship with You, take ownership of my weaknesses and flaws, and grow. Thank You for Your compassion, Your grace and Your mercy…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Colossians 2:23
2026-11-13
Colossians 2:23 Religious tradition appears to be very devout and its followers seem to be so humble and holy in their strict observance of rules that seek to control the behavior of the body. The only problem with this is that the flesh is never permanently satisfied. (TMB)
Is tradition more important to you?
There are traditions that lay an amazing foundation for beginning your relationship with The Father. However, your genuine relationship with God is spiritual, not one driven by rules and regulations.
John 4:23-24 “But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers. 24 God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (AMP)
You can wear a dress that touches your knees or wear pants instead; you can dress up in a suit and tie or wear shorts and flip-flops; you can wear makeup or not; you can go to the movies or not; you can stay in church from dusk to dawn or only spend an hour and a half, etc. The traditions you adhere to are not wrong, however, they cannot sanctify you.
Hebrews 10:1-4 We have seen how the law is simply a shadow of the good things to come. Since it is not the perfect form of these ultimate realities, the offering year after year of these imperfect sacrifices cannot bring perfection to those who come forward to worship. 2 If they had served this purpose, wouldn’t the repetition of these sacrifices have become unnecessary? If they had worked—and cleansed the worshipers—then one sacrifice would have taken away their consciousness of sin. 3 But these sacrifices actually remind us that we sin again and again, year after year. 4 In the end, the blood of bulls and of goats is powerless to take away sins. (TVT)
If you do research, you will find the Pharisees added an additional 248 commandments and 365 prohibitions to the ten commandments. Yet, the additional rules did not work any better than the ten the Lord gave. Rules, laws, and prohibitions could not regulate the behavior not of the Israelites, and not of any human being. Which is why Jesus had to become our sacrifice.
Galatians 2:16 We know very well that we are not set right with God by rule-keeping but only through personal faith in Jesus Christ. How do we know? We tried it—and we had the best system of rules the world has ever seen! Convinced that no human being can please God by self-improvement, we believed in Jesus as the Messiah so that we might be set right before God by trusting in the Messiah, not by trying to be good. (MSG)
There will always be a need for one more rule if we use the Pharisees’ method. Why, because there will always be a loophole, an oversight, etc. in the previous rule. Don’t get so caught up in making sure you adhere to the traditions that you lose sight of the God you serve. Spend time cultivating a relationship with God; it will guide your behavior. You can uphold a tradition and request that others do the same. However, make sure you understand what the tradition is, the reasons you defend it, and how it glorifies God.
Philippians 3:3 For we have already experienced “heart-circumcision,” and we worship God in the power and freedom of the Holy Spirit, not in laws and religious duties. We are those who boast in what Jesus Christ has done, and not in what we can accomplish in our own strength. (TPT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, as I think back over my childhood, there were more rules and regulations than I could count or break. Rules dictated what I could wear to church and what I couldn’t. Where I could sit in church and where I couldn’t. What I could say in church and what I couldn’t. Now I understand it was never a matter of whether or not those traditions were necessary; You wanted my heart. I repent for every time I conformed to a tradition because I was obligated or forced to. Thank You for teaching me You wanted me to reverence You. You wanted me to choose You because I understood and appreciated the fact that You deserved my choice. Sometimes it was difficult to tell the difference and I am sorry. I should have asked You. In all the regulations and rules, seeking You was not one of them. Yet, You did not leave me ignorant. You called to me. You taught me if I continue to spend time with You, I can hold on to some traditions because I choose to if I feel they bring me any closer to You. They are a part of my heritage. You also taught me their purpose, which gave me the liberty and helped me decide to keep them or not. My choice is to do what brings me closer to You…
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Corinthians 2:15
2026-11-12
2 Corinthians 2:15 In a turbulent world where people are either dying or being rescued, we are the sweet smell of the Anointed to God our Father. (TVT)
What scent does your worship have?
There are terms like knockoff, faux, generic, etc. These are words that are used to describe a product or emotions that look like the real thing and might be mistaken for the real thing. However, the product or emotion is not authentic. The product usually has some defects and/or deficiencies. A person contrives the emotion to trick/mislead. What are some ways this happens? The manufacture makes a purse using cheaper materials. The smile is hiding rage. The fan belt broke because it was not durable. You pretend to be surprised, when really you knew all along. The jacket does not have the feel of the real thing. You can turn the tears on and off on cue. You can also apply these examples to worship.
Matthew 15:7-9 “Frauds and hypocrites! Isaiah described you perfectly when he said: 8 These people honor me only with their words, for their hearts are so very distant from me. 9 They pretend to worship me, but their worship is nothing more than the empty traditions of men.” (TPT)
Is worship “what you do”, lifting your hands at the right time? Being directed on when you should stand, when you should run, when you should cry. Is there deliverance and breakthrough in your worship? Or is worship just an activity you participate in for the emotional benefit?
2 Timothy 3:5a For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. (AMPC)
Have you come to the place in your relationship with Christ where worship is “who you are”?
Psalm 103:1 With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! (TPT)
If you worship is who you are:

Your worship glorifies God and lifts Him high.

Revelation 5:13 And I heard every created thing that is in heaven or on earth or under the earth [in Hades, the realm of the dead] or on the sea, and everything that is in them, saying [together], “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Christ), be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.” (AMP)

Your worship delights God.

Psalm 147:11 No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love. (NLT)

Your worship ushers you and those around you into the presence of God.

Hebrews 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (NIV)

Your worship transforms you.

2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit. (AMP)

Your worship accomplishes spiritual warfare; and

2 Chronicles 20:21-22 When he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who sang to the Lord and those who praised Him in their holy (priestly) attire, as they went out before the army and said, “Praise and give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever.” 22 When they began singing and praising, the Lord set ambushes against the sons of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; so they were struck down [in defeat]. (AMP)

Your worship demonstrates the truth and realness of God to an unbelieving world.

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. (AMPC)
Imitation worship may fool everyone else, only pure worship goes up as a sweet-smelling savor to the Lord.
Psalm 96:9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; tremble before and reverently fear Him, all the earth. (AMPC)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father God, I love You. I repent for any time my life and how I have lived it did not come up as a sweet-smelling savor to You. Continue to work on me until I don’t have to say I am a worshiper; it will show. I never want worship to just be something I do. I will stay in Your presence until worship is a description of who I am. I don’t want a knockoff, generic or faux relationship with You. I want my relationship with You to be true and pure. If it is, then my worship will be as well. I want the worship I give to You, to transform my conversation, my life, my thoughts, my attitude, and my actions. I want the worship I give to You to bring people into Your presence. I want the worship I give to You, to inspire people to want to know You. I want the worship I give to You, to be real, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to You…
Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Hebrews 9:1
2026-11-11
Hebrews 9:1 Even that first covenant had rules and regulations about how to worship and how to set up an earthly sanctuary for God. (TVT)
Where do you worship?
The Old Covenant provided the commands for worship, where they would worship, what procedures they should follow, and how they should follow them. However, the policies and procedures they had did not give them personal or continual access. Only the high priest could approach God’s throne, and then only once a year.
Hebrews 9:7 And the high priest was permitted to enter into the Holiest Sanctuary of All only once a year and he could never enter without first offering sacrificial blood for both his own sins and for the sins of the people. (TPT)
The sacrificial rituals could not connect them to the Father in an authentic way. The people didn’t get it, and they remained in slavery to sin. There was a need for a new way, a new covenant. Jesus Christ was and is the message and the sacrifice of the New Covenant.
Hebrews 9:12,15 With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. 15 That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant. (AMP)
The Holy Spirit transforms the heart, and eternal life is the promised inheritance. Worship is no longer confined to an earthly sanctuary.
John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. (KJV)
The sanctuary where Jesus serves as the high priest, and ever lives to make intercession for you, is in heaven.
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ (the Messiah) has not entered into a sanctuary made with [human] hands, only a copy and pattern and type of the true one, but [He has entered] into heaven itself, now to appear in the [very] presence of God on our behalf. (AMPC)
You access the holy sanctuary through the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, which is also in you.
Romans 8:9 But you do not live in the flesh. You live in the Spirit, assuming, of course, that the Spirit of God lives inside of you. The truth is that anyone who does not have the Spirit of the Anointed living within does not belong to God. (TVT)
Now, you take worship wherever you go. You do not confine worship to a particular place or a certain type of service. God seated you in the heavenly place with Christ.
Ephesians 2:6 He raised us up with Christ the exalted One, and we ascended with him into the glorious perfection and authority of the heavenly realm, for we are now co-seated as one with Christ! (TPT)
Because of these truths, don’t allow worship to only be what you do or where you do it. Desire worship to be who you are.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, there is a song that comes to my mind as I pray. Lord, keep me day by day, in a pure and perfect way. I want to live; I want to live on. In a building not made by hand. I have sung that song. At the time, I did not really meditate on the meaning of the lyrics. It never occurred to me to meditate on them, and I repent. As You were writing this devotional day through me, You brought them back to my remembrance. I will make this the continual expression of my heart. I need You to keep me pure day by day because I can’t keep myself. Every time I falter, I need You to purify me by Your power. I want to worship in a building not made by hands. I want to worship in Your holy sanctuary. As I am seated with Christ, yet still here on earth, I want to worship. Ultimately, I want to bow before You in reverence and adoration throughout eternity. I don’t want worship to only be what I do. I want worship to be who I am. That is my goal and nothing else will do …Ask
lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here:

Corinthians 14:25
2026-11-10
1 Corinthians 14:25 By witnessing the gift of the word of knowledge, where something that could not be known in any other way comes to light, the visitor will be struck with awe and acknowledge God in you and will yield himself to God in worship. (TMB)
Are you allowing God to use you to show His power?
As a believer, there is an expectation for God to manifest himself in the midst of His people. Just as He did in the days of old, you want Him to do now.
2 Chronicles 5:13b-14 And when they praised the Lord, saying, “For He is good, for His mercy and lovingkindness endure forever,” then the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud, 14 so that the priests could not remain standing to minister because of the cloud; for the glory and brilliance of the Lord filled the house of God. (AMP)
Being unable to stand is one way you could respond to the presence of God. However, there are other ways. One of which is prophecy.
2 Peter 1:21 No true prophecy comes from human initiative but is inspired by the moving of the Holy Spirit upon those who spoke the message that came from God. (TPT)
I have you been in a service when the preacher or prophet called someone up and spoke to them about things only God could have told them. I watched and listened as the word affected and most probably changed the person’s life. Though I believe and trust God, it was and is still an extraordinary experience. If you have had that experience, I am sure you would agree with me. If you have not, it is an experience you will not soon forget. What do you think would happen if someone who does not know God saw that happen? There is a story in John 4 about a woman at a well who had this very experience.
John 4:39 Meanwhile, because one woman shared with her neighbors how Jesus exposed her past and present, the village of Sychar was transformed—many Samaritans heard and believed. (TVT)
When there are unbelievers in the midst, the ability for the man or the woman of God to share something, only God could have told them, validates the truth of God.
1 Corinthians 14:3 But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort. (TPT)
Worship is the natural response to the presence and the power of God.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I have been in worship services where Your presence was almost tangible; it rested like a thick blanket. I’ve seen men and women of God submit themselves to be used by You. You worked miracles in the lives of those who were there. I’ve also witnessed unbelievers come to know You are real because of what they saw. I repent for those times when I acted like a spectator and not a participator. Though the word was not being given to me, the waters were stirred. I could have stepped in and received from You as well. Every time I see a miracle, an extraordinary manifestation of Your power, it reaffirms the awesome God I serve, and it brings me into a place of worship. I don’t worship You because of the things You do. I worship You because You have the power to do them. I worship You because of Who You are…
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Romans 12:1
2026-11-09
Romans 12:1 Live consistent with who you really are, inspired by the loving kindness of God. My brothers, the most practical expression of worship is to make your bodies available to him as a living sacrifice; this pleases him more than any religious routine. He desires to find visible, individual expression in your person. (TMB)
Are you giving reasonable worship?
What is worship? What exactly did God create you to do?
Romans 12:2 Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. (MSG)
Worship is honor, reverence and esteem, in thought, feeling, and/or action. You are a triune being, meaning you comprise mind, body, and spirit. Therefore, you worship God:

With your mind, all the thoughts and feelings you have should glorify Him.

Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers and sisters, fill your minds with beauty and truth. Meditate on whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy. 9 Keep to the script: whatever you learned and received and heard and saw in me—do it—and the God of peace will walk with you. (TVT)

With your body, physically you should honor Him.

Romans 6:13 So then, refuse to answer its call to surrender your body as a tool for wickedness. Instead, passionately answer God’s call to keep yielding your body to him as one who has now experienced resurrection life! You live now for his pleasure, ready to be used for his noble purpose. (TPT)

With your spirit, originating from within; sincere and motivated by your love for Him.

John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (NKJV)
That covers all of you. Worship is the presentation of all of you to the God who conceived you, formed you and gave you life. This is why God created you. This is what God wants from you. The phrase “reasonable service” means “ that which conforms to the lógos .” It is more correctly defined as “spiritual service.”
1 Peter 2:4-5 So keep coming to him who is the Living Stone—though he was rejected and discarded by men but chosen by God and is priceless in God’s sight. 5 Come and be his “living stones” who are continually being assembled into a sanctuary for God. For now you serve as holy priests, offering up spiritual sacrifices that he readily accepts through Jesus Christ. (TPT)
Your worship leads you to offer yourself completely to do what God requires, not only what makes sense to you. If you are unsure of God’s requirements, you can find them in His word.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I spent a lot of years doing what I thought was my reasonable service and I repent. I hadn’t devoted enough time in Your presence to understand You wanted my spiritual service. I believe the service I gave was a blessing to You. However, I did a great deal of what I did because of tradition. It was how my father raised me and what he taught me to do. I never really stopped to wonder if I was doing what You required or even what You destined me to do. Thank You for revelation. Now, I understand not only do You want me to serve out of obedience to the authority in my life; You also want my mind, my will, my body, and my love. You want me to think about You and have You at the center of my life, at all times. You want my heart to be full of You, and my actions to demonstrate who You are in my life. Your word says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he”. I did a lot of things because I was mimicking my spiritual leaders and peers because they loved You. I thought it meant because I did them, I was showing You I loved You too. Now I think about the things I do because I want to make sure I am being a blessing to You. Will You be pleased? Is this what You want from me? Some of the things I do have changed and some have not. I’m grateful to know the difference…
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Hebrews 12:28
2026-11-08
Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, (NIV)
Have you crowned the Lord king over your life?
A coronation is the act of placement or bestowal of a crown upon a monarch’s head. It is a public recognition of the king. The celebration activities can last for weeks. The actual ceremony normally lasts for three hours or more. The coronation may include acts of homage by the new ruler’s subjects and also performing other ritual deeds of special significance to the particular nation. Coronations involve a great deal of pomp and circumstance. The God you serve is not just a king. He is The King of Kings.
Revelation 19:16 And there on His robe and on His thigh was written His name: King of kings and Lord of lords. (TVT)
Have you held a coronation crowning your Lord and King? Have you made a public gesture to the Lord that lets Him know you submit to His kingship over your life? Maybe you think you accomplished that when you got baptized. To be clear baptism is a testament to what you believe, not a vow to what you will do.
Mark 16:16 He who has believed [in Me] and has been baptized will be saved [from the penalty of God’s wrath and judgment]; but he who has not believed will be condemned. (AMP)
When God is your Lord and King, words are not enough.
Luke 6:46-47 Why do you call Me, Lord, Lord, and do not [practice] what I tell you? 47 For everyone who comes to Me and listens to My words [in order to heed their teaching] and does them, I will show you what he is like: (AMPC)
In your time of worship, only you and God need to be there. God honors you with the privilege of access to Him.
Ephesians 2:13 But now [at this very moment] in Christ Jesus you who once were [so very] far away [from God] have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (AMP)
Show Him your gratitude by paying homage. In the coronation, you bow down not only physically; you bow spiritually.
1 Chronicles 29:20 Then David said to all the assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” And all the assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed their heads and paid homage to the LORD and to the king. (ESV)
After the ceremony is complete, you should live in reverence to God, continually.
Romans 12:1 So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. (MSG)
Your reverence should not just be in your words, it should be in your actions and in your attitude as well.
Micah 6:8 But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously. (MSG)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I know there are ceremonies for Queens and Kings. The President and foreign dignitaries receive special homage. I repent because it did not occur to me; I should take the time to do that same thing for You. I should hold a coronation ceremony for You, a remind myself of Your position as my Lord and King every day. I should continually bow down at Your throne in reverence, giving You honor. There are many things I have done for so called “important people”. Nothing can compare to the things I should do for You. I can remember buying special outfits to go to events where these people were going to be. It’s the opportunity, the excitement, and the celebration that thrilled me. You deserve for me to have an attitude, desire, and celebration for You that far exceeds what I would give to any human being. I know what I wear doesn’t impress You. What impresses You is the posture of my heart. I need to dress up my heart to come into Your presence. My heart has to be clean and free of junk because of Your splendor and majesty. Just the thought of You enthroned in my heart causes me to prostrate myself. You Are God…
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Matthew 4:10
2026-11-07
Matthew 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, Begone, Satan! For it has been written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him alone shall you serve. (AMP)
Will you end up standing next to a pile of ashes?
What is the motivation behind the things you do?
Psalm 40:8 “I delight to fulfill your will, my God, for your living words are written upon the pages of my heart.” (TPT)
There is a comparison that is made in Christendom, a “good idea” versus a “God idea”. It’s important to make the distinction. Sometimes your accomplishments may give you accolades and praise. They may even bless people. The key is the motivation behind it. Did you work to give God glory or to gain fame and fortune?
Philippians 2:3 Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves. (TPT)
The devil is good at hiding himself behind what seems to be good and making you think it must be good because of the response you get. Know whatever he gives you is not worth the price you will pay for it and it won’t last throughout eternity.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. (KJV)
Don’t give in to the desire for earthly fame, fortune, and power. In the end, God will burn up everything that is not of Him.
Philippians 2:13 [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight. (AMPC)
You want to live your life to serve a God who will give you vision and work, in you and through you.
2 Peter 1:3 Everything we could ever need for life and godliness has already been deposited in us by his divine power. For all this was lavished upon us through the rich experience of knowing him who has called us by name and invited us to come to him through a glorious manifestation of his goodness. (TPT)
You want your work to bring Him glory and reign throughout eternity.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I know I have had plenty of good ideas I thought would bless You. Though they were good ideas, I know if they were not Your ideas, they will be ashes. I repent for asking You to bless my ideas without making sure I was doing what You wanted. I repent for measuring the value of my idea by what I thought people’s response would be. I don’t want to live my life toiling and struggling and end up standing next to a pile of ashes. I want my life to exalt You. I will wait for You patiently, listen to hear Your voice, and obey You when You speak. I want the work I do to last, to bring You glory and to bless Your name. It does not matter to me whether the work is big or small in the eyes of man. I just want it to be Your work and not mine. I want it to be worship…
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Psalms 29:2
2026-11-06
Psalms 29:2 Honor the LORD for the glory of his name. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. (NLT)
How many compliments have you given the Father lately?
How do you feel when someone tells you how pretty you are; how smart you are; how well you did; etc. Doesn’t it make you feel great? Stop and take stock of what the Lord has done in your life.
Do you feel special and loved?
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. (NKJV)
Romans 5:8 But think about this: while we were wasting our lives in sin, God revealed His powerful love to us in a tangible display—the Anointed One died for us. (TVT)
Isn’t it wonderful to count the blessings you’ve receive from the Lord?
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus the Anointed One, who grants us every spiritual blessing in these heavenly realms where we live in the Anointed—not because of anything we have done, but because of what He has done for us. (TVT)
Psalm 103:2 Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? (TPT)
Does it bring you joy to think about the blessings you are going to receive in the future?
Titus 2:13 Awaiting and looking for the [fulfillment, the realization of our] blessed hope, even the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (AMPC)
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. (NKJV)
How often do you count the blessing you give to the Lord? Do you stop to marvel at the God you serve? Do you set aside special time to tell Him how wonderful He is?
Psalms 96:8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. (KJV)
Your God is the God of gods. He created you to worship Him.
Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, for you created all things, and for your pleasure they were created and exist.” (TPT)
Take a moment and do it right now.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I spend time in prayer, thanking You for all You’ve done; making my requests known unto You and listening to hear Your voice. Though I know those are all good things, I repent for ending my time with You without making sure I lavished the same love on You that You cover me with every day. I am sorry I never thought about setting aside time to talk to You about You, and not about me. I am adding to the time I spend with You now and from now on. I will make sure I tell You that You are great. You are awesome. You are mighty. You created the world. You spoke and there was life. You created the magnificence of a body that can heal itself. Doctors and scientist are still unveiling Your work. You hear the prayers of every person on the planet. You know who is praying at any given time. You number the hairs on our heads. You are an amazing God, all by Yourself. If You don’t do anything else for me or for the world. You sent Your Son to die. You are able, because of Your power, to deliver all of humanity. I agree with Chris Tomlin, indescribable, uncontainable; You are an amazing God…
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Ephesians 3:18
2026-11-05
Ephesians 3:18 So that you, together with all God’s people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ’s love. (GNT)
Are you asking God for the answers to all problems?
Experience is an excellent teacher. You learn from what you go through.
Ephesians 3:19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]! (AMPC)
There may even be times when you may think you know what is going to happen based on something that happened in the past. It’s called being pragmatic. It is a helpful characteristic to have. However, with all of your experience, training, and education, you still don’t have the entire picture. Though you may be able to discern your situation, there are still pieces of the puzzle you don’t have.
1 Corinthians 13:9-10 For our knowledge is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect), and our prophecy (our teaching) is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect). 10 But when the complete and perfect (total) comes, the incomplete and imperfect will vanish away (become antiquated, void, and superseded). (AMPC)
When you worship, you acknowledge the will, purpose, and plan of God. Worship shows God you recognize He is the only One who knows what to do.
2 Chronicles 20:17 But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for the LORD is with you! (New Living Translation NLT)
Don’t fall into the devil’s trap of categorizing problems as small, medium, and large. If you do, you may think you can solve the “small problems” where the solution seems simple by yourself. Submit all of them to Him and don’t take a step until you make sure you acknowledge God.
James 1:5 If you don’t have all the wisdom needed for this journey, then all you have to do is ask God for it; and God will grant all that you need. He gives lavishly and never scolds you for asking. (TVT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I think a lot. I dissect and I analyze things. I study and I research. I draw on my experiences. Even in my diligence, I know I cannot reach the conclusions You want. I repent for thinking that I could. I repent for only seeking You first when I thought I could not handle it on my own. I’m reminded of the passage of Scripture where Paul says he counts everything he has gained as dung. He only wants to know You. I have also learned that nothing I’ve ever accomplished or knowledge I’ve gained, no training or experience, matters at all. There is no way I can fix a problem because I don’t have all the pieces. There will always be something I will miss, I will overlook, or I wouldn’t even take into consideration. Now I have peace because I don’t have to fix anything. I can just come to You. You will help me understand or instruct me to wait on You. I will allow You to bring all the pieces together at the appointed time. I’m grateful because I trust You. I can take my hands out of the mix…
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Psalms 99:5
2026-11-04
Psalms 99:5 Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. (KJV)
Are you living like God acts like you?
The word anthropomorphism comes from two Greek words, anthropos, meaning “man,” and morphe, meaning “form.” In theological terms, anthropomorphism is attributing human characteristics to the Almighty God. The Old and New Testaments describe God interacting with us by talking, holding, reaching, feeling, hearing, etc. You understand and relate to God’s actions and emotions in human terms. However, you have to be careful that you don’t go too far. Do you sometimes make the assumption you know what He is thinking because it is what you are thinking? Do you become anxious because you think He is going to “respond” to something you said or did like you would? What you have to remember is, He is God.
Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should tell or act a lie, neither the son of man, that He should feel repentance or compunction [for what He has promised]. Has He said and shall He not do it? Or has He spoken and shall He not make it good? (AMPC)
If you humanize Him to the point that you treat Him as if human characteristics and thoughts limit Him, you remove His deity. What that means is, He is no longer omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. Which also means His love, kindness, and mercy have boundaries. That is not the God your serve. You read the Bible, taking into consideration that you do not have the capacity to understand all of who God is, really.
Romans 11:33-34 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)!34 For who has known the mind of the Lord and who has understood His thoughts, or who has [ever] been His counselor? (AMPC)
You probably think the way you respond to things is the right way to respond, for the most part. You are not alone; most human beings do. Because of that, you may also think, given the same situation, most people will act how you do. The danger comes when you think that is true for God as well. Don’t give God your personality. As much as anthropomorphisms help you relate to God, you always have to remind yourself, He is still God.
Isaiah 55:8-9 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. (AMPC)
Please spend time with Him in worship and prayer, then you will gain His perspective and find that it is not quite what yours is. What you do does not surprise Him; He is omniscient. He does not have to “step into” your disputes and debates over issues. He is there; He is omnipresent. Allow Him to manifest His involvement. You want to be connected to the Father and understand Him in order to live a life that honors Him. Acknowledge His power and His deity. Don’t humanize Him to where you remove His ability to help you. He made you in His image, not the other way around.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, there have been times when I felt anxious because of incidents and experiences in my life. Often the anxiety came from an interaction having a different outcome than I had expected. Maybe I was misunderstood, maybe I was misjudged, maybe I said or did something that I should not have. Whatever happened, the result caught me completely off guard. Then the torment would start. I would replay the encounter in my mind, over and over, to figure out what I should have done or what I should have said. I repent for every one of those times that I didn’t immediately come to You. You have shown me I did not come to You first because I had given You human characteristics. I decided I disappointed You. I decided I didn’t deserve to come to You because of what happened. I told myself You were mad at me. My God, Thank You for being You and for not acting like human beings act. I repent for dishonoring You with the thought. Regardless of how I have been treated, no matter what anyone said to me and/or about me; You don’t condemn. You convict. I needed to know the difference, and You taught me. I will continue to remind myself, You’re not like me nor any other person. I’m thankful because nothing in my life catches You off guard or by surprise. I’m most grateful because You use every circumstance and every situation in my life to teach me, to equip me, to grow me up and make me better. Now I run to You…
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Psalms 5:7
2026-11-03
Psalms 5:7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. (KJV)
Do you have reverential awe?
There are people who you feel are prominent, powerful, famous, etc. These people are not accessible to everyone. However, they can affect your life either directly or indirectly because of the positions they hold. They design legislature, regulate finance, etc. In most cases, you can’t even talk to them. If you get the chance to, you feel honored and privileged. Know this: you serve the Almighty God.
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega [the Beginning and the End],” says the Lord God, “Who is [existing forever] and Who was [continually existing in the past] and Who is to come, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all].” (AMP)
He created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). He breathed and man became a living soul (Genesis 2:7). Do you have the same feeling of privilege and honor for Him when you talk with Him? Do you take into consideration Who He is?
1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (NKJV)
Do you understand His deity and reflect on your humanity? Your relationship with The Almighty even confused David, who was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22).
Psalm 8:4 I can’t help but wonder why You care about mortals — sons and daughters of men—specks of dust floating about the cosmos. (TVT)
Do you take Him for granted?
John 12:5 How could she pour out this vast amount of fine oil? Why didn’t she sell it? It is worth nearly a year’s wages; the money could have been given to the poor. (TVT)
Do you treat Him like He owes you something?
Luke 17:9-10 And after your servant has done everything you told him to do, are you going to make a big deal about it and thank him? [I don’t think so!] 10 Now apply this situation to yourselves. When you’ve done everything I’m telling you to do, just say, “We’re servants, unworthy of extra consideration or thanks; we’re just doing our duty.” (TVT)
Keep in mind even though He is God, He allows you to come boldly to His throne and talk to Him directly and immediately.
Hebrews 4:16 Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]. (AMP)
You don’t have to speak to His assistant first; Jesus’ death tore the veil.
Ephesians 2:18 For it is through Him that we both [whether far off or near] now have an introduction (access) by one [Holy] Spirit to the Father [so that we are able to approach Him]. (AMPC)
You don’t have to make an appointment that is three months out; you can talk to Him whenever you want.
Matthew 28:20 “Teaching them to observe everything that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always [remaining with you perpetually—regardless of circumstance, and on every occasion], even to the end of the age.” (AMP)
Though you may need to go through the access process and vetting steps may be necessary in the natural, they are not with God. Please keep in mind that He is the same God who opened up the earth and Korah and family were no more (Numbers 16:32). Not that you should have a scary fear of God, just make sure you give God the esteem He is due.
Leviticus 9:23-24 Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came out they blessed the people, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord [the Shekinah cloud] appeared to all the people [as promised]. 24 Then fire came out from before the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the portions of fat on the altar; and when all the people saw it, they shouted and fell face downward [in awe and worship]. (AMP)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, first, I bow in Your Holy Presence. I repent right now for every time I took for granted this amazing privilege You have given me. I repent for acting like You owe me something. I have not forgotten that You Are God. Not a god, You are The God. Yet; You have given me the freedom to come boldly to Your throne. You are available to me whenever I need You. I will not act cavalier about it nor expect You to always do what I want when I want. I will not be the one who acts entitled, causing me to accept Your blessings without thanks or recognition. I will speak of Your goodness and testify to the value You bring to me. I will not treat You like we are equals and You are common. I will always approach You with reverential awe. You are there because You choose to be, not because You have to be. Not because of anything I have done or might do. I’m humbled by Your presence. I’m overwhelmed by Your love. I’m grateful You allow me to spend time with You…
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John 4:21
2026-11-02
John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. (KJV)
Where are you worshiping?
Finding a church or ministry to serve as a place where you worship is important. What do you use to make your decision? People with small children look for an exceptional children’s ministry. Someone who loves to sing would look for a ministry that has a choir or praise team. If you are trying to understand what your spiritual gifts are or get training, you would want to be where the gifts of the Spirit are evident and active. You may choose based on a denomination or a ministry that is nondenominational. Don’t allow the name or the denomination of a church to cause you to stumble. Allow the Spirit of the Lord to guide you. Remember, the church is not just a place where you go; you are the church.
1 Peter 2:5 Come and be his “living stones” who are continually being assembled into a sanctuary for God. For now you serve as holy priests, offering up spiritual sacrifices that he readily accepts through Jesus Christ. (TPT)
You come together with other believers for spiritual reasons.

God added the newly saved to the fellowship of believers.

Acts 2:47 Constantly praising God and being in favor and goodwill with all the people; and the Lord kept adding [to their number] daily those who were being saved [from spiritual death]. (AMPC)

Fellowship with believers serves as an instrument of the kingdom.

Matthew 18:17 And if he refuses to listen, then share the issue with the congregation in hopes of restoration. If he still refuses to respond, even to the church, then you must disregard him as though he were an outsider, on the same level as an unrepentant sinner. (TPT)

Fellowship with believers provides spiritual protection.

Hebrews 13:17a Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them [continually recognizing their authority over you], for they are constantly keeping watch over your souls and guarding your spiritual welfare, as men who will have to render an account [of their trust]. (AMPC)

Fellowship with believers facilitates your spiritual maturity.

Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. (NLT)

Fellowship with believers provides spiritual fulfillment.

Romans 12:6-8 Since our gifts vary depending on the grace poured out on each of us, it is important that we exercise the gifts we have been given. If prophecy is your gift, then speak as a prophet according to your proportion of faith. 7 If service is your gift, then serve well. If teaching is your gift, then teach well. 8 If you have been given a voice of encouragement, then use it often. If giving is your gift, then be generous. If leading, then be eager to get started. If sharing God’s mercy, then be cheerful in sharing it. (TVT)

Fellowship with believers provides support and encouragement.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching. (AMPC)
Your worship is not about a building. You can worship anywhere. However, you need to worship. You may or may not be worshiping consistently on your own. Either way, find somewhere and some believers to connect with. If your worship is pure, it is not bordered nor bounded by walls; it does not require a certain type of music; the denomination is not a requirement. All you need is a place where you are free to exercise the liberty Jesus died for. Stand in liberty and worship the Father wherever you are.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I was raised in church, and I love being around other believers. I love worshiping You with other believers. I repent for the times I allowed differences and hurt feelings to cause me to stay away. Whether it be in a church, a home, a ministry, or another place. It used to be important to me to be in a place where I thought “I fit”. The more I seek You, the more I understand because Your Spirit lives in me; I can worship wherever I have liberty. I don’t have to fit because Your Spirit fits everywhere Your name is lifted. I will lift my hands whether I’m in a cathedral or in a storefront. I will bless Your name everywhere I go. My worship is pure. My love for You is true. Where You lead me, I will follow, and I will worship…
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Psalms 138:2
2026-11-01
Psalms 138:2 I will worship the temple of thy holiness and praise thy name above thy mercy and thy truth; for thou hast made thy name to be magnificent and raised up thy spoken word above all things. (JUB)
Are you worshiping at the altar of another person’s opinion?
Have you ever said, “I don’t care what people think?” You probably wanted to mean it. However, there are some people whose opinion matters to you. There is nothing wrong with that. You want to know if there is a stain on your clothes or if there is something on your face. When it comes to finding and understanding your place in God, you seek the counsel of spiritual leaders, prayer partners, etc.
Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.
The Bible encourages you to seek wisdom as long as you are asking for input and not for someone to tell you what to do. The biggest concern is, did you begin your search with the One who created you?
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. (AMP)
Just remember, whomever you ask is on the same search as you, no matter what their title or position is. They can give you tools for your search; however, they can’t tell you who you are. You have to be willing to allow God to do the work in and through you.
Philippians 2:13 For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. (AMP)
If you are not, you accept the opinion that sounds good to you and you continue to go to that source for guidance. It is dangerous for you to allow any person to have the final say so about who you are. If you do, you also give them undue influence over your life. You will want them to be pleased with you. You will make whatever changes they say you need to make and hang on their every word.
Romans 6:16a Don’t you realize that grace frees you to choose your own master? But choose carefully, for you surrender yourself to become a servant—bound to the one you choose to obey. (TPT)
God knows why He created you and what your purpose is. Go to Him to find your answers.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for bringing me to the place where I only worship You. It has taken me years to get the understanding I can have respect for someone without allowing them to dictate who I am. I repent for the years I spent altering Your creation to accommodate the whims of someone else. I come to You for guidance, for direction and for correction. I come to You to find out who I am, where I am going, and what I should do. I thank You for taking the time with me and for tolerating my inability to hear You clearly and accept what You say about me. I’m getting stronger every day. I am trusting You more every day. Thank You…
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Exodus 5:2
2026-10-31
Exodus 5:2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go. (KJV)
Are you causing the enemy to fear God?
Sometimes the devil can try your life. It is his job. In those times, if you don’t require the enemy to understand who your God is, he won’t back up.
Luke 4:8 And Jesus replied to him, Get behind Me, Satan! It is written, You shall do homage to and worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve. (AMPC)
You can’t stand before the devil like the cowardly lion. You have to know who the God you serve is.
Deuteronomy 10:17 For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, the terrible God, Who is not partial and takes no bribe. (AMPC)
Exodus 15:7-8 In the greatness of Your majesty You overthrow those rising against You. You send forth Your fury; it consumes them like stubble. 8 With the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up, the floods stood fixed in a heap, the deeps congealed in the heart of the sea. (AMPC)
Jeremiah 10:6 There is none like You, O Lord; You are great, and great is Your mighty and powerful name. (AMP)
Revelation 22:13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End [the Eternal One].” (AMP)
The God you serve is, was, and Who is to come. He is your strong tower; you can run to Him and be safe. The devil should fear God because you read the end of the story.
Revelation 22:3-5 And there shall be no curse anymore: and the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be therein: and his servants shall serve him; and they shall see his face; and his name shall be on their foreheads. And there shall be night no more; and they need no light of lamp, neither light of sun; for the Lord God shall give them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. (KJV)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for prompting me to understand how to resist the enemy. I want him to flee. I repent for shaking like the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz as if the devil is stronger than You. I have nothing to fear. I will live my life making sure he understands I know the reason he should fear the God I serve. No weapon formed against me will prosper. What an awe inspiring fact to stand on. What a confidence-building place to be in. I am no longer afraid. I am no longer worried. I am just excited. I stand every day, in full armor, engaged and ready for whatever the day brings because You flung the stars and set the earth in motion. You parted the Red Sea. You raised Jesus from the dead and You live in me. The devil needs to be afraid, very afraid…

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Romans 6:13
2026-10-30
Romans 6:13 Do not let the members of your body lie around loose and unguarded in the vicinity of unrighteousness, where sin can seize it and use it as a destructive weapon against you; rather place yourself in readiness unto God, like someone resurrected from the dead, present your whole person as a weapon of righteousness. (TMB)
Are you allowing God to keep you under control?
It might be strange to think a part of your body could lead you to sin. Look at Romans 3:13-18:
Romans 3:13 Their words are full of deadly deceit; wicked lies roll off their tongues, and dangerous threats, like snake’s poison, from their lips; (GNT)
Romans 3:14 Bitter profanity flows from their mouths, only meant to cut and harm. (TPT)
Romans 3:15 Their feet are swift to shed blood: (KJV)
Romans 3:16 They leave ruin and destruction wherever they go. (GNT)
Romans 3:17 And they have no experience of the way of peace [they know nothing about peace, for a peaceful way they do not even recognize]. (AMPC)
Romans 3:18 “There is no fear of God [and His awesome power] before their eyes.” (AMP)
You can’t be an effective witness if any of these verses describe you.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who comes from God and dwells inside of you? You do not own yourself. 20 You have been purchased at a great price, so use your body to bring glory to God! (TVT)
If any part of your members is out of alignment with the Father, run into His presence. God’s healing is available to you and for you in every area of your life, continuously. Keep yourself under subjection, and you will serve the Lord with all your heart, with all your mind, with all your soul, with all your strength, and also with your whole body.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
My Father, what a revelation. I never thought I should look at the parts of my body in addition to my thoughts. I repent because I did not take the time to understand this method of attack from the enemy. I am sure there are things I did that dishonored You, which I will not do again now that I have revelation. Now I personify the parts of my body to keep them under subjection to You. I have new strategies available to me. I bridle my tongue. I make sure my feet don’t carry me to places You don’t want me to go. I prevent my eyes from looking at things that don’t glorify You. I am sitting and meditating on this word. I have to keep my whole body, not just my mind and my heart. I will keep my hands, and they will not be swift to do work that tears down the Kingdom. Thank You for bringing me to the place where I can allow You to arrest me, when my members have run amuck. I want to live under Your control…

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Colossians 2:20
2026-10-29
Colossians 2:20 If it is true that you were included in Christ’s death, then the religious systems of this world with its rules and regulations no longer apply to you. What further relevance would there be for you to continue to live under the influence of man’s doctrines and ideas? (TMB)
Are you religious or spiritual?
To be religious is to adhere to a fundamental set of beliefs and practices, no matter what. Sometimes you don’t even know why you are complying. Often, these beliefs involve devotional and ritual observances. They can also contain a moral code governing the conduct of your life. The strict adherence to the code can produce a feeling of bondage. When you do things simply to keep traditions or earn favor, you are living like a Pharisee and not walking in the freedom. Religion is the law, and it kills. Being spiritual requires the manifestation of the Spirit of God and that brings life (2 Corinthians 3:6).

If you are religious, you blindly follow rituals and formality.

If you are spiritual, you want guidance gained by communion with the Father.

Isaiah 29:13 And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near Me with their mouth and honor Me with their lips but remove their hearts and minds far from Me, and their fear and reverence for Me are a commandment of men that is learned by repetition [without any thought as to the meaning]. (AMPC)

If you are religious, you submit to the demands of and yield complete control to man.
If you are spiritual, you listen for and obey the voice of God.

Colossians 2:8-10 Watch out for people who try to dazzle you with big words and intellectual double-talk. They want to drag you off into endless arguments that never amount to anything. They spread their ideas through the empty traditions of human beings and the empty superstitions of spirit beings. But that’s not the way of Christ. Everything of God gets expressed in him, so you can see and hear him clearly. You don’t need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything. (MSG)

If you are religious, you speak of sin and of fault.
If you are spiritual, you speak of repentance and forgiveness.

John 3:17 For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him. (AMPC)

If you are religious, you care about how people see you on the outside.
If you are spiritual, you care about what is in your heart.

Matthew 23:27-28 “You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You’re like manicured grave plots, grass clipped and the flowers bright, but six feet down it’s all rotting bones and worm-eaten flesh. People look at you and think you’re saints, but beneath the skin you’re total frauds. (MSG)

If you are religious, you focus on what “to do”.
If you are spiritual, you focus on who “to BE”.

Ephesians 6:6-7 Not in the way of eye-service [as if they were watching you] and only to please men, but as servants (slaves) of Christ, doing the will of God heartily and with your whole soul; 7 Rendering service readily with goodwill, as to the Lord and not to men. (AMPC)
Please know, keeping traditions won’t make you holy or give you everlasting life. Jesus died to make it possible to have a spiritual relationship with the Father, not a religious one.
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, You are The almighty, all loving God. I don’t want to be religious in my interaction with You. I repent for allowing my Christianity and tradition to govern me with rules and regulations. Blindly following what everyone else was doing or what I was told to do with no understanding of why. I no longer pray because I’ve been told I should pray. I no longer fast because it’s the third day of the week. I do not love You out of obligation. I love You because of my relationship with You. Your word says You are Spirit and my interaction with You must be in spirit and in truth. I spend time with You because want to. I submit to Your leading and Your presence in order for our time to be rich and full of Your glory. There is no obligation. There is no banner to wave that says I prayed for an hour. I just want to be with You. Just to know we have a covenant relationship. I no longer want to be called Your servant; I want to be Your friend…

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Romans 8:5
2026-10-28
Romans 8:5 Sin’s symptoms are sponsored by the senses, a mind dominated by the sensual. Thoughts betray source; spirit life attracts spirit thoughts. (TMB)
How are you making your choices?
Some sources suggest that the average person makes 35,000 choices per day. Let’s break this down. If you sleep the recommended eight hours per day, that means you make 2,187.5 decisions per hour, approximately 36.5 decisions per minute, and roughly .6 decisions every second. What happens when you make decisions in your daily life based on how you feel, whether they are good or bad?
2 Corinthians 1:17 Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? (ESV)
How does that compare to the times when you make your decision based on the Word of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always]. (AMP)
When you are emotional, you don’t think about why you are making the choice, you just do what you want. Also, emotional decisions rob you of the time you need to take to reflect on how your choice will affect you and/or others, both in the decision moment and in the future. When you make an emotional decision, you don’t want to be questioned. Why? Because you know you don’t have a God-ordained or prudent reason for the choice. When you let your flesh dictate your choices, you fail to acknowledge God and often you make a mess.
Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean and innocent in his own eyes [and he may see nothing wrong with his actions], But the Lord weighs and examines the motives and intents [of the heart and knows the truth]. (AMP)
Always step away from the situation in order for God to center you and guide you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. 6 Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go. (TPT)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father God, though it is easy to make a decision when I am emotional, I know I shouldn’t. I repent for the times when I tried to justify the decisions I made because I just didn’t want to admit I made the wrong one. Though You have grown me up to an almost unrecognizable place, I know there is still much more for You to do. I realize emotional decisions can be negative as well as positive. They are negative when fueled by anger and/or pain. They are positive when influenced by excitement, happiness, and even love. Either way, an emotional decision is not Your best for me. If I do not submit my decisions to You first; I will not make decisions that will please and honor You, the ones You want me to make. I want Your peace to abide within me. Then Your presence will be evident in the choices I make; in the words I speak and the actions I take. I thank You for Your peace…
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1 Peter 1:22
2026-10-27
1 Peter 1:22 You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart. (NLT)
What kind of love do you have?
John 3:16 For here is the way God loved the world—he gave his only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life. (TPT)
Love is a word that is passed around as often as the word friend. Often people use it because it is soft and sounds nice, not because it is true. Sometimes it simply a warmer way of saying, “I think you are nice.” Often used instead of saying “thank you”, for a kindness that is exchanged between two people. Family members, both close and distant, say it. As you progress in the things of God, you learn there the difference in the love you will display when referring to your interpersonal relationships. Growing in God should also give you the liberty to change the way you love. Here are some examples of love.

Eros—Romantic Love.

Eros is an intense sexual desire for someone. Usually, it is so passionate and overwhelming that the Greeks often thought it would cause someone to lose control of their words or actions. Today, we might call it lust. Samson slept with harlots (Judges 16:1), Samson met Delilah (Judges 16), King David toward Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11).
Ezekiel 23:20a “She was filled with lust for oversexed men.” (GNT)

Philia—Affectionate Love.

All love is affectionate in some manner, but philia love is one that doesn’t involve any passion or sexual impulse. It’s more like love between good friends or goodwill between you and someone you respect or admire.
1 John 3:16,18 By this we know love because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. (NKJV)

Storge—Familiar Love.

Though people confuse storge with philia (love among friends), it has more to do with the love a family feels for each other. It is most recognized as the love a parent has for his or her child. It’s a powerful bond that is not easily broken.
Mark 5:23 He pleaded with Jesus, saying over and over, “Please come with me! My little daughter is at the point of death, and she’s only twelve years old! Come and lay your hands on her and heal her and she will live!” (TPT)

Pragma—Enduring Love.

Those married for a while know that there comes a time when the honeymoon is over. The eros you both had has added to it storge and philia and life goes merrily along. However, if you last long enough, eventually you have pragma, an enduring love. It is love that stands the test of time. It’s the kind of love a husband and wife have after fifty years of marriage, and they still want to kiss and hold hands. As the opposite of eros, where the passion burns white hot and fades quickly, pragma matures and grows over time into something truly special. Abraham was 50 and Sarah was 40 when they got married. They were married for 77 years when Sarah died.
Genesis 23:2 So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. (NKJV)

Philautia—Self-Love/Care.

You learned the dangers of ego on September 20 and October 23. However, philautia love refers to a healthy self-esteem. It is your emotional appraisal of your own worth, how you think, feel, and act. It also reflects and determines how you relate to yourself, to others, and to the world. You can also think of philautia as how you take care of yourself, in that you try to eat healthy food, get enough sleep, and exercise. If you don’t care for yourself, you won’t have philautia.
Daniel 1:8, 12-13, 15, 17 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile (taint, dishonor) himself with the king’s finest food or with the wine which the king drank; so he asked the commander of the officials that he might [be excused so that he would] not defile himself. 12 “Please, test your servants for ten days, and let us be given some vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then let our appearance and the appearance of the young men who eat the king’s finest food be observed and compared by you, and deal with your servants in accordance with what you see.” 15 At the end of ten days it seemed that they were looking better and healthier than all the young men who ate the king’s finest food. 17 As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all kinds of literature and wisdom; Daniel also understood all kinds of visions and dreams. (AMP)

Ludas—Playful Love.

If you’ve ever been in love, you have no doubt felt ludas . It’s the butterflies in your stomach, the quickened heartbeat, the anxiety you feel when you’re waiting for your love interest to walk through the door. It’s the flirting and teasing and playing you do in the early stages of dating. The focus is usually more on fun rather than building a relationship.
Song of Solomon 1:4a “Draw me away with you and let us run together!” (AMP)

Agape—Unconditional Love.

Agape love is by far the most special, most respectful of all the types of love. It is the kind Jesus refers to again and again throughout His ministry and is the one the Christian faith encompasses. Agape love is a universal, unconditional, selfless love for others. It involves being altruistic and caring more for others than for yourself. Jesus perfectly exemplified agape love when He died on the cross to save us from sin and death. He suffered so He could set us free.
Romans 5:8 But Christ proved God’s passionate love for us by dying in our place while we were still lost and ungodly! (TPT)
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus answered him, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with every passion of your heart, with all the energy of your being, and with every thought that is within you.’ 38 This is the great and supreme commandment. 39 And the second is like it in importance: ‘You must love your friend in the same way you love yourself.’ (TPT)
The love God requires of you is agape love. The love He has for you represents it. It does not change depending on the person. It is sacrificial. Love is caring in action. Love isn’t what we feel, it’s what we do.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. (NKJV)
Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:
Father, I thank You for Your love. I repent for not loving the same way You do at all times. I am often overwhelmed at the magnitude of Your love. It is unconditional; thank You that there are no strings attached, no hoops to jump through. I have never had to and will never have to work for Your love. Though You have expectations for me, You continue to love me even when I don’t fulfill them. It is not an easy to love Your way and completely impossible without You. Yet, I know I can do it if I take myself out of the equation. I have to allow Your love to flow through me. When I do, I can expect to help someone else experience Your love. My only goal is to be submitted to You to the extent You can and will use me to show Your love. It is more than turning the other cheek. It is stepping into a completely different place where my actions can transform a person’s life. It is being a conduit where someone can come in contact with genuine love. Thank You for the opportunity to show Your love as I live on this earth…

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