Devotional:

Welcome to another day of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting! I want to take a few minutes to share something that’s been on my heart lately. You know, we all have this incredible calling from God. He invites us to step into His purpose, to use the unique gifts He’s given us – not because we’re perfect, but because of His amazing grace.

This calling, though, comes with priorities. It’s not something we can just squeeze into the cracks of our busy lives. It requires us to prioritize our time with God. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” That means we can’t let the opinions of others, or the distractions of life, pull us away from what really matters. Let me tell you a little about my own journey. Back when I was in school, I thought I had it all figured out. I was convinced I knew what was best for my life. But honestly, my ego often got in the way of what should’ve been my real priorities. I was so focused on myself that I lost sight of the bigger picture - God’s kingdom purpose.

You see, it’s not about us. It’s about glorifying God and building His kingdom. When we take ourselves out of the center and put God there instead, we start to see things differently. It’s not about what we want - it’s about what He’s planned for us. When we recognize that calling, we have a choice: will we step out in faith, or will we hold back? Trust me, God doesn’t leave us to figure it out alone. He equips us for every step He asks us to take.

So, this is a divine invitation - a personal one that requires a continual response. Romans 12:3 reminds us not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought but to recognize that God’s plans are so much greater than ours. It’s not about what I want. It’s about trusting what God has planned and stepping into that with faith. I hope this encourages you to step boldly into the invitation God has placed on your life.

Prayer:

Lord, I’m so grateful that you have placed upon all of us a calling and a purpose. You have gifted us with talents and gifts that you are going to use in this world for your Kingdom. God, I pray that each and every one of us would have the strong desire to draw near to you so that you can be the center of our decision-making and our lives. Amen.

Thank you for joining us today for 21 Days! Tune in tomorrow and we'll have another devotional for you. Join us every Tuesday night at 6:30pm at each location as we gather together to worship, have a devotional, and pray together during these 21 Day of Prayer and Fasting.