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5 DAY DEVOTIONAL

Day 1: Embraced in Unconditional Love Despite Our Brokenness
God’s love meets us not when we are clean or worthy, but right in the middle of our mess. Even when we feel unworthy or overwhelmed by failure, God’s grace runs to us, embracing us fully as His beloved children. This love is relentless and personal, never waiting for us to fix ourselves before receiving His restoration. It is a love that redefines our identity, not based on performance or merit, but on the unchanging truth that we belong to Him. When doubts arise or shame threatens to silence us, remembering this truth can give bold confidence to live each day in the assurance of God’s acceptance and grace. [57:12]

This love invites us to stop hiding and start living openly before God, knowing that His embrace is not conditional. It frees us from the fear of failure and the burden of trying to earn His favor. Instead, it calls us to rest in the reality that we are fully known and fully loved, no matter what. This assurance is the foundation for a life of faith that is vibrant, courageous, and deeply rooted in God’s heart.

Psalm 103:8-12 (ESV)
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Reflection: When you feel unworthy or burdened by past mistakes, how can you remind yourself today that God’s love embraces you exactly where you are, without waiting for you to clean up first?



Day 2: Awakening from Both Rebellion and Religious Pride
Lostness can take many forms—not only through open rebellion but also through subtle religious pride. The story of the prodigal son reveals that both the younger son’s waywardness and the older son’s self-righteousness represent hearts asleep to the Father’s love. True restoration comes only when we awaken to God’s grace, recognizing that neither sin nor legalism defines our standing with Him. Guarding against these two forms of lostness requires continual self-examination and a humble posture that seeks God’s goodness beyond outward appearances. [47:29]

This awakening is a daily process of letting go of pride and rebellion alike, allowing God’s love to soften and transform the heart. It means rejecting the temptation to measure ourselves by performance or to distance ourselves from God through bitterness or entitlement. Instead, it invites us into a deeper relationship where grace is the foundation, and identity is found in being a beloved child rather than a perfect servant.

Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Reflection: In what ways might you be unknowingly asleep to God’s love—either through rebellion or religious pride—and what is one step you can take today to awaken your heart to His grace?



Day 3: Living as Sent Disciples Empowered by Christ
The mission Jesus entrusts to His followers is ongoing and active. It is not a task reserved for a select few “professionals” but a calling for every believer to live on mission in every area of life. This means moving from passive spectatorship to intentional discipleship, empowered by the Holy Spirit’s authority and presence. The church flourishes when each person embraces their role as a sent disciple, cultivating faith with care and action rather than leaving it to others. Jesus calls His people to greater things—making disciples who make disciples, and living with purpose and boldness in the world. [32:21]

This mission requires courage to step out of comfort zones and a willingness to be used by God in everyday moments. It is a call to be active participants in God’s redemptive work, trusting that He equips and empowers us for the journey. When the church embraces this shared responsibility, it becomes a vibrant community marked by growth, love, and impact.

Haggai 1:5-7 (ESV)
Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the Lord of hosts. Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you runs to his own house.

Reflection: What is one practical way you can move from passivity to being intentionally “sent” in your daily life, trusting Christ’s empowerment to live on mission right where you are?



Day 4: Focusing on the “One” with Compassionate Intentionality
God’s heart beats for the “one”—the individual who is lost, hurting, or far from home. The mission is not about statistics or large numbers but about loving each person with the same grace and compassion God has shown us. When we focus on reaching just one person with intentional love and care, God multiplies that impact beyond what we can imagine. This approach calls for patience, presence, and a willingness to invest deeply in relationships, trusting that God’s Spirit will work through these encounters to awaken hearts. [01:01:24]

This focus on the “one” challenges us to see people as God sees them—each uniquely valuable and worthy of restoration. It invites us to move beyond superficial interactions and to engage with others in ways that reflect God’s grace and joy. By loving one person well, we participate in the ongoing story of redemption and become part of God’s transformative work in the world.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 (ESV)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.

Reflection: Who is one person in your life that God may be calling you to love and reach out to with intentionality today, trusting Him to multiply your efforts?



Day 5: Rooted and Freed in Grace to Live Joyfully
Experiencing and sharing God’s grace is the heartbeat of authentic faith and community. We are not called to religious perfection but to be people who deeply know, feel, and extend God’s love and grace. This grace liberates us from the fear of failure and empowers us to live joyfully, welcoming others into the same embrace we have received. It creates a community marked by restoration, love, and celebration rather than judgment or exclusion. [01:04:40]

Living rooted in grace means embracing our imperfections and those of others, allowing God’s love to transform us from the inside out. It invites us to extend forgiveness, patience, and kindness, reflecting the heart of the Father. This freedom fuels a joyful life that draws others toward God’s kingdom and builds a church where everyone feels at home.

Nehemiah 8:10 (ESV)
Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Reflection: How can you intentionally extend God’s grace to someone today, creating space for joy and restoration in your relationships and community?