GROWING TOGETHER, FOR NOW Opening Prayer Loving Father, I am many things to many people, but in your sight, I am your child. Thank you, Lord. Read Matthew 13:36–43 The Parable of the Weeds Explained...

WHEAT, WEED, SEED, YEAST Opening Prayer Father in heaven, I am grateful for the gift of another day. Where you lead, may I gladly follow. Read Matthew 13:24–35 The Parable of the Weeds 24 Jesus told...

MAZES AND MAPS Opening Prayer Sovereign Lord, lead me to follow you in joyful obedience this day. May your will be my desire. Read Matthew 13:18–23 18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower...

PROTEST, PRAYER, PRAISE Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, I choose you. Be the first goal, the main reason, the primary agenda I have in my life. Read Psalm 13 For the director of music. A psalm...

THE KINGDOM STORIES BEGIN Opening Prayer Lord, I pray that I will be informed about your Word, but more than that, I will be transformed by it. Read Matthew 13:1–17 The Parable of the Sower...

THE POINT OF NO RETURN Opening Prayer Holy God, cause me to listen carefully, ponder thoughtfully, and commit wholeheartedly to you. I want to please you. Read 1 Samuel 15:17-35 17 Samuel said, “Although you were...

REGRET AND REJECTION Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, I rejoice that you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. Grant me the inner peace that comes from being centered on you. Read 1 Samuel 15:1–16 The Lord Rejects...

A RASH DECISION Opening Prayer Eternal God, I thank you for the gift of another day. As I wait before you, speak your word to me. Read 1 Samuel 14:24–52 Jonathan Eats Honey 24 Now the...

A RISK THAT PAYS OFF Opening Prayer Lord, free me from over-familiarity with the Scriptures. Open my eyes to see truths that I might overlook. Read 1 Samuel 13:23 – 14:23 Jonathan Attacks the Philistines...

THE TEST OF WAITING Opening Prayer God of the ages, I celebrate the truth that you are the God of the present and of the future, too. Read 1 Samuel 13:1–22 Samuel Rebukes Saul 13 Saul...

LIES, FLATTERY, BOASTING Opening Prayer I praise you, Lord. Your strength sustains me, your counsel directs me, and your Word instructs me. Read Psalm 12 Psalm 12[a] For the director of music. According to sheminith.[b] A psalm...

WHOLEHEARTED OBEDIENCE Opening Prayer Living God, my soul thirsts for you. Thank you for your Holy Spirit who has created this expectant spirit within me. Read 1 Samuel 12:16–25 16 “Now then, stand still and see this great...