a journey in existence

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Scripture: Romans 8:6–11

Scripture Summary:
Paul contrasts life in the flesh with life in the Spirit, reminding us that the Spirit of God dwells within us and brings life, peace, and renewal.

Devotional:
There’s a difference between just getting through the day and truly living. Paul reminds us that the Spirit of God isn’t distant; it’s within us. That means life, real life, is already at work inside of you.
Even when things feel heavy, when your mind is overwhelmed, when peace feels out of reach, the Spirit is still present, still breathing life into you.

You’re not empty. You’re not alone. You are filled with the very presence of God.

Prayer:
God, center my mind on Your Spirit and lead me into Your peace today. Amen.

Monday, March 23, 2026

Scripture: John 11:1–45

Scripture Summary:
Before the miracle, Jesus tells the crowd to roll away the stone. Even in resurrection, people are invited to participate.

Devotional:
It’s interesting, Jesus could have moved the stone without anyone’s help. But instead, Jesus tells them, “Take away the stone.” Sometimes, the miracle begins with our willingness to move what’s in the way. The fear, the doubt, the hesitation, the “what if nothing happens.”
God is still doing resurrection work, but sometimes we’re invited to take a step first. Not because the outcome depends on us, but because transformation often involves us.

Prayer:
God, give me the courage to move what stands in the way and trust You with what comes next. Amen.

Sunday, March 22, 2026  Fifth Sunday in Lent

Scripture: John 11:1–45

Scripture Summary:
Jesus arrives after Lazarus has died, and in the midst of grief and doubt, declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” At the tomb, Jesus weeps, then calls Lazarus out, bringing life where there was death.

Devotional:
There are moments in life that feel too far gone, too broken, too buried to be restored. We’ve all stood at some kind of tomb, grief, loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers. And yet, Jesus doesn’t stay away from those places. Jesus steps right into them. Even weeps with us. And then, with a voice that carries power and compassion, he calls life out of what we thought was over.
Maybe today, God is still calling something in you to come out. Not just later. Not someday. But now.

Prayer:
God of life, meet me in the places that feel lost and speak new life into my soul. Amen.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Scripture: John 9:8–17

Scripture Summary:
The neighbors and religious leaders question the man who had been healed. Some doubt the miracle, others debate how it could have happened, and the man himself simply tells his story, I was blind, and now I see.

Devotional:
Faith does not always require complicated explanations. Sometimes the most powerful testimony is simply telling what God has done. The man healed by Jesus does not have theological arguments ready; he only knows that his life has changed. Our faith stories may not be dramatic, but they matter. When we share honestly how God has been present in our lives, we shine light for others.

Prayer:
God, give me the courage to share the ways your light has touched my life. Amen.