A 365-day devotional written with our youth in mind. Be challenged every day by practical wisdom, Biblical truths and unique perspectives.

Day 24

“When you were stuck in your old sin-dead life, you were incapable of responding to God. God brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ’s cross.”

– Colossians 2:13-14

Additional Reading: Romans 8:1

We have all made bad choices, made questionable decisions, gone somewhere we had no business being, and even blatantly disobeyed God’s commands. Continue reading →

Day 22

“For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God predestined [for us] planned beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].”

– Ephesians 2:10

The word predestined means that something is decreed, determined, appointed, or settled beforehand. Continue reading →

Day 21

“Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t snap back at those who say unkind things about you. Instead, pray for God’s help for them, for we are to be kind to others, and God will bless us for it.”

– 1 Peter 3:9

God’s instructions for when someone has wronged us are not appealing. Continue reading →

Day 20

“Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.”

– Luke 10:19

The Meaning of the word “authority” is delegated power. This power has been given to each and every one of us because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross of Calvary. Continue reading →

Day 18

“He said to them, ‘It is not for you to become acquainted with and know what time brings (the things and events of time and their definite periods) or fixed years and seasons (their critical niche in time), which the Father has appointed (fixed and reserved) by His own choice and authority and personal power.’”

– Acts 1:7

The seasons of our lives shift and ever-change. Continue reading →