5-Day Devotional (5/11/2025-5/17/2025)
Day 1: Encountering Christ
Reading: Acts 9:1-9
Devotional: Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus reminds us that God often meets us in unexpected ways. Like Saul, we may think we're on the right path, only to have Christ reveal Himself and redirect our lives. Today, reflect on how you first encountered Christ. Was it a sudden revelation or a gradual awakening? Consider how that encounter changed your perspective and priorities. Pray for an open heart to continually encounter Christ anew in your daily life.
Day 2: Surrendering to God's Will
Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Devotional: Saul's moment of surrender came when he asked, "What shall I do, Lord?" This willingness to submit to God's will marked the beginning of his transformation. Surrendering to God isn't a one-time event, but a daily choice. Today's passage calls us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. What areas of your life are you still holding back from God? Pray for the courage to fully surrender those areas, trusting in God's perfect plan for your life.
Day 3: Radical Change
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Devotional: The radical change in Saul's life after his conversion is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ. As today's reading states, "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Reflect on the changes Christ has brought about in your own life. Are there areas where you've resisted change? Ask God to continue His work of transformation in you, making you an ever more effective ambassador for Christ in the world.
Day 4: Community and Discipleship
Reading: Hebrews 10:24-25
Devotional: After his conversion, Saul spent time with the disciples in Damascus, learning and growing in his newfound faith. This highlights the crucial role of Christian community in our spiritual growth. Today's passage encourages us to meet together and spur one another on toward love and good deeds. How are you currently engaging with your faith community? Consider ways you can deepen your connections and both receive and offer support in your spiritual journey.
Day 5: Sharing the Gospel
Reading: Romans 10:14-15
Devotional: Saul's conversion led him to immediately begin proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God. He felt a new responsibility to share the good news with the world. Today's reading reminds us of the importance of spreading the gospel. Reflect on your own sense of responsibility to share Christ with others. Are there people in your life who need to hear about Jesus? Pray for opportunities to share your faith, and for the courage to seize those moments when they arise.
Reading: Acts 9:1-9
Devotional: Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus reminds us that God often meets us in unexpected ways. Like Saul, we may think we're on the right path, only to have Christ reveal Himself and redirect our lives. Today, reflect on how you first encountered Christ. Was it a sudden revelation or a gradual awakening? Consider how that encounter changed your perspective and priorities. Pray for an open heart to continually encounter Christ anew in your daily life.
Day 2: Surrendering to God's Will
Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Devotional: Saul's moment of surrender came when he asked, "What shall I do, Lord?" This willingness to submit to God's will marked the beginning of his transformation. Surrendering to God isn't a one-time event, but a daily choice. Today's passage calls us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. What areas of your life are you still holding back from God? Pray for the courage to fully surrender those areas, trusting in God's perfect plan for your life.
Day 3: Radical Change
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Devotional: The radical change in Saul's life after his conversion is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ. As today's reading states, "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Reflect on the changes Christ has brought about in your own life. Are there areas where you've resisted change? Ask God to continue His work of transformation in you, making you an ever more effective ambassador for Christ in the world.
Day 4: Community and Discipleship
Reading: Hebrews 10:24-25
Devotional: After his conversion, Saul spent time with the disciples in Damascus, learning and growing in his newfound faith. This highlights the crucial role of Christian community in our spiritual growth. Today's passage encourages us to meet together and spur one another on toward love and good deeds. How are you currently engaging with your faith community? Consider ways you can deepen your connections and both receive and offer support in your spiritual journey.
Day 5: Sharing the Gospel
Reading: Romans 10:14-15
Devotional: Saul's conversion led him to immediately begin proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God. He felt a new responsibility to share the good news with the world. Today's reading reminds us of the importance of spreading the gospel. Reflect on your own sense of responsibility to share Christ with others. Are there people in your life who need to hear about Jesus? Pray for opportunities to share your faith, and for the courage to seize those moments when they arise.
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