Make Room
Day 1:
Making Room for the New
Devotional
Have you ever tried to organize an overstuffed closet? Sometimes we hold onto things simply because they were once valuable to us, even when they no longer serve a purpose. Our spiritual lives can be similar. We cling to past experiences, comfortable routines, and familiar ways of thinking, not realizing they might be taking up space God wants to fill with something new. God promises such abundance that we'll need to clear out the old to make room for the new. This isn't about loss - it's about upgrade. Just as a child outgrows their favorite clothes, we too must be willing to let go of what no longer fits in order to embrace God's fresh provision.
Bible Verse
'You will be eating last year's harvest and will have to move it out to make room for the new.' - Leviticus 26:10
Reflection Question
What 'old harvest' might you be holding onto that's preventing God from bringing something new into your life?
Quote
"There's a difference between losing it and God moving it to make room for the new."
Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to let go of what's familiar when You're calling me to something new. Help me trust that Your plans for me are always good, even when they require change. Amen.
Day 2:
Breaking Free from Yesterday's Mindset
Devotional
Our minds are powerful tools that can either propel us forward or hold us back. Often, we allow past experiences, hurts, or successes to shape how we view current opportunities. While learning from the past is valuable, living in it can blind us to God's fresh movement in our lives. When Peter faced criticism for ministering to Gentiles, he had to break free from traditional thinking to embrace God's expanding mission. His willingness to adapt his mindset opened the door for countless souls to enter God's kingdom.
Bible Verse
'The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him and said, "You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them."' - Acts 11:1-3
Reflection Question
What mindsets or beliefs from your past might be limiting your view of what God wants to do in and through you today?
Quote
"Don't let yesterday's mindset block you from today's blessing."
Prayer
Father, renew my mind according to Your truth. Help me recognize and release any old patterns of thinking that limit what You want to do in my life. Amen.
Day 3:
Embracing Holy Discomfort
Devotional
Growth rarely happens in our comfort zone. Just like a muscle needs resistance to grow stronger, our faith often develops most during seasons of stretch and strain. When God moves us beyond familiar territory, it's not to harm us but to expand our capacity for His purposes. Jonah's story reminds us that running from God's uncomfortable calling only delays His perfect plan. The discomfort we feel when God pushes us beyond our preferences isn't a threat - it's a promise that He's still at work in our lives.
Bible Verse
'The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.' - Jonah 1:1-3
Reflection Question
Where in your life might God be using discomfort to grow your faith and expand your impact?
Quote
"Our tolerance for tension determines our potential for growth."
Prayer
God, help me embrace the uncomfortable seasons, knowing they're opportunities for growth. Give me courage to step out in faith when You call. Amen.
Day 4:
Releasing Personal Preferences
Devotional
It's natural to develop preferences about how we think things should be done, especially in matters of faith. However, these preferences can subtly transform into rigid rules that limit God's work in and through us. When we elevate our preferences to the level of principles, we risk missing God's broader purposes. Peter had to learn this lesson when God challenged his dietary preferences with a greater purpose - reaching the Gentiles. His willingness to set aside personal convictions opened the door for a mighty move of God.
Bible Verse
'Peter began and explained everything to them precisely as it had happened: "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision..."' - Acts 11:4-9
Reflection Question
What personal preferences might you need to surrender to better align with God's purposes?
Quote
"Sometimes our preferences hinder God's purpose in our life."
Prayer
Lord, help me hold my preferences loosely and Your purposes tightly. Show me where I need to adjust my perspective to better serve Your kingdom. Amen.
Day 5:
Embracing God's Unlimited Movement
Devotional
God's work often surprises us by breaking out of our carefully constructed boxes. We might think we know exactly how He should move, but His ways are higher than ours. Just as the early believers were amazed when the Holy Spirit fell on the Gentiles, God continues to work in unexpected ways and through unexpected people. When we truly grasp that God's love and power know no bounds, we become free to celebrate His work everywhere we see it, even when it doesn't match our expectations.
Bible Verse
'While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.' - Acts 10:44-45
Reflection Question
How might God be working in ways you haven't recognized because they don't fit your expectations?
Quote
"The Holy Ghost is not just a church of God thing that belongs to us. He is much bigger than we can contain."
Prayer
Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see Your work in all its forms. Help me celebrate Your movement, even when it surprises me. Amen.
Making Room for the New
Devotional
Have you ever tried to organize an overstuffed closet? Sometimes we hold onto things simply because they were once valuable to us, even when they no longer serve a purpose. Our spiritual lives can be similar. We cling to past experiences, comfortable routines, and familiar ways of thinking, not realizing they might be taking up space God wants to fill with something new. God promises such abundance that we'll need to clear out the old to make room for the new. This isn't about loss - it's about upgrade. Just as a child outgrows their favorite clothes, we too must be willing to let go of what no longer fits in order to embrace God's fresh provision.
Bible Verse
'You will be eating last year's harvest and will have to move it out to make room for the new.' - Leviticus 26:10
Reflection Question
What 'old harvest' might you be holding onto that's preventing God from bringing something new into your life?
Quote
"There's a difference between losing it and God moving it to make room for the new."
Prayer
Lord, give me the courage to let go of what's familiar when You're calling me to something new. Help me trust that Your plans for me are always good, even when they require change. Amen.
Day 2:
Breaking Free from Yesterday's Mindset
Devotional
Our minds are powerful tools that can either propel us forward or hold us back. Often, we allow past experiences, hurts, or successes to shape how we view current opportunities. While learning from the past is valuable, living in it can blind us to God's fresh movement in our lives. When Peter faced criticism for ministering to Gentiles, he had to break free from traditional thinking to embrace God's expanding mission. His willingness to adapt his mindset opened the door for countless souls to enter God's kingdom.
Bible Verse
'The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him and said, "You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them."' - Acts 11:1-3
Reflection Question
What mindsets or beliefs from your past might be limiting your view of what God wants to do in and through you today?
Quote
"Don't let yesterday's mindset block you from today's blessing."
Prayer
Father, renew my mind according to Your truth. Help me recognize and release any old patterns of thinking that limit what You want to do in my life. Amen.
Day 3:
Embracing Holy Discomfort
Devotional
Growth rarely happens in our comfort zone. Just like a muscle needs resistance to grow stronger, our faith often develops most during seasons of stretch and strain. When God moves us beyond familiar territory, it's not to harm us but to expand our capacity for His purposes. Jonah's story reminds us that running from God's uncomfortable calling only delays His perfect plan. The discomfort we feel when God pushes us beyond our preferences isn't a threat - it's a promise that He's still at work in our lives.
Bible Verse
'The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.' - Jonah 1:1-3
Reflection Question
Where in your life might God be using discomfort to grow your faith and expand your impact?
Quote
"Our tolerance for tension determines our potential for growth."
Prayer
God, help me embrace the uncomfortable seasons, knowing they're opportunities for growth. Give me courage to step out in faith when You call. Amen.
Day 4:
Releasing Personal Preferences
Devotional
It's natural to develop preferences about how we think things should be done, especially in matters of faith. However, these preferences can subtly transform into rigid rules that limit God's work in and through us. When we elevate our preferences to the level of principles, we risk missing God's broader purposes. Peter had to learn this lesson when God challenged his dietary preferences with a greater purpose - reaching the Gentiles. His willingness to set aside personal convictions opened the door for a mighty move of God.
Bible Verse
'Peter began and explained everything to them precisely as it had happened: "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision..."' - Acts 11:4-9
Reflection Question
What personal preferences might you need to surrender to better align with God's purposes?
Quote
"Sometimes our preferences hinder God's purpose in our life."
Prayer
Lord, help me hold my preferences loosely and Your purposes tightly. Show me where I need to adjust my perspective to better serve Your kingdom. Amen.
Day 5:
Embracing God's Unlimited Movement
Devotional
God's work often surprises us by breaking out of our carefully constructed boxes. We might think we know exactly how He should move, but His ways are higher than ours. Just as the early believers were amazed when the Holy Spirit fell on the Gentiles, God continues to work in unexpected ways and through unexpected people. When we truly grasp that God's love and power know no bounds, we become free to celebrate His work everywhere we see it, even when it doesn't match our expectations.
Bible Verse
'While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.' - Acts 10:44-45
Reflection Question
How might God be working in ways you haven't recognized because they don't fit your expectations?
Quote
"The Holy Ghost is not just a church of God thing that belongs to us. He is much bigger than we can contain."
Prayer
Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see Your work in all its forms. Help me celebrate Your movement, even when it surprises me. Amen.
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