Seeking Jesus First - May 21, 2026

“Jesus Wept”

Please Read John 11:28–37 (NKJV)

Reflection

When Mary reached Jesus, she fell at His feet and said through her tears, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” The Jews who had come to mourn with her were also weeping.

Then we read these profound words:

“When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled… Jesus wept.”

The Lord of Life, who knew He was about to raise Lazarus from the dead, still allowed Himself to feel the full weight of their grief. He did not scold their tears. He did not rush past their sorrow. He entered into it.

This is a beautiful fulfillment of Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”

Jesus perfectly modeled what love looks like in community. He did not stand above their pain — He stepped into it. The One who had the power to end their sorrow first chose to share it. His tears were not a sign of weakness or lack of faith. They were a sign of deep, compassionate love.

In the Kingdom life, we are called to follow Jesus’ example. When others rejoice, we rejoice with them. When others weep, we weep with them. True Christlike love does not remain detached. It draws near. It feels. It weeps.

Jesus’ tears at Lazarus’ tomb remind us that we have a High Priest who is touched with the feeling of our infirmities (Hebrews 4:15). He does not merely fix our pain from a distance — He meets us in it.

Application

Today, ask the Holy Spirit to show you someone who is weeping or carrying heavy grief. Renew your mind with this truth: Jesus wept with those who wept, and He calls us to do the same. Reach out to that person today — not with quick answers or fixes, but with presence and compassion. Sit with them in their sorrow. Pray with them. Let them know they are not alone. As you do, you will be walking in the footsteps of the One who wept with Mary.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus wept. Thank You that He modeled perfect love by entering into our pain rather than standing above it. Thank You for the command in Romans 12:15 to weep with those who weep. Soften our hearts today. Give us eyes to see those who are hurting and hearts willing to draw near. Help us love like Jesus — with compassion, presence, and genuine tears when needed. May we be a people who both rejoice and weep with others, just as our Savior did. In His tender name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - May 19, 2026

“I Am the Resurrection and the Life”

Please Read John 11:17–27 (NKJV)

Reflection

By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. The mourning was deep. When Martha heard Jesus was coming, she ran to meet Him with a mixture of grief and faith:

“Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.”

Martha’s words in verses 21–22 are powerful. She acknowledged the pain of Jesus’ delay, yet she still believed that He could have whatever He prayed.

Then Jesus spoke words that changed everything:

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Jesus did not say, “I will give resurrection.” He said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” He is not just the giver of life after death — He is Life itself. This is one of the greatest “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John.

Martha responded with a strong confession of faith: “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” Yet she still didn’t fully understand that the Resurrection was standing right in front of her.

This truth echoes throughout Scripture. As Peter later wrote:

“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” (1 Peter 5:10)

Suffering is real. Delay is painful. Death hurts. But for those who belong to Jesus, it is never the final word. He is the Resurrection and the Life.

Application

Today, bring the Lord any area of your life where you feel delayed, disappointed, or grieving. Renew your mind with this truth: Jesus doesn’t just give resurrection — He is the Resurrection and the Life. Speak Martha’s words over your situation: “Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give You.” Then answer Jesus’ question personally: “Do you believe this?” Let your answer move from your head to your heart. Choose to trust Him as the Resurrection and the Life even before you see the breakthrough.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus boldly declared, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Thank You that He is not just the giver of life — He is Life itself. Comfort us in every place of grief and delay. Help us believe like Martha — even when we don’t understand the timing. Strengthen our faith to declare, “Even now I know…” Renew our minds to trust that after we have suffered a while, You will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us. We believe Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. In His mighty name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - May 18, 2026

“This Sickness Is Not Unto Death”

Please Read John 11:8–16 (NKJV)

Reflection

When Jesus received the urgent message from Mary and Martha — “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick” — He did not rush to Bethany. Instead, He stayed where He was for two more days.

This was not indifference. It was intentional. Jesus told His disciples:

“This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

The disciples were confused and afraid. They knew the religious leaders in Judea wanted to stone Jesus. Going back seemed like walking into danger. But Jesus was not operating on human timing or human fear. He was operating on the Father’s timetable for a much greater purpose.

What looked like delay to everyone else was actually divine strategy. Lazarus would die. The grief would be deep. The situation would appear hopeless. But it was all setting the stage for one of the greatest displays of God’s glory in the Gospels — the resurrection of a man who had been dead four days.

In the Kingdom life, we must learn to trust God’s timing, especially in seasons of delay and suffering. What feels like silence or postponement is often God preparing something far greater than we could ask or imagine. Our pain, our waiting, and even our losses are not wasted. They can become the very platform where the glory of God is revealed in a powerful way.

Jesus was not late. He was right on time — His time.

Application

Today, bring before the Lord any area where you are experiencing delay, disappointment, or seeming unanswered prayer. Renew your mind with this truth: This sickness (this struggle, this waiting, this loss) is not unto death, but for the glory of God. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you shift your focus from the pain of the delay to the purpose behind it. Choose to declare in faith today: “Lord, I believe this is for Your glory.” Then rest in His perfect timing and continue trusting Him even when you cannot see what He is doing.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus never acts randomly or too late. Thank You that even His delays are filled with purpose and love. Forgive us when we become impatient or fearful during seasons of waiting. Renew our minds today to believe that our difficulties are not unto death, but for the glory of God. Help us trust Your perfect timing. Strengthen our faith to declare, even in the dark, that You will be glorified. We surrender our timelines to You and choose to wait with hope and expectation. In Jesus’ name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - May 15, 2026

“Lord, He Whom You Love Is Sick”

Please Read John 11:1–7 (NKJV)

Reflection

Lazarus was gravely ill. His sisters, Mary and Martha, knew Jesus loved their brother deeply. Yet they lived in Bethany, just two miles from Jerusalem — the very place where the religious leaders had recently tried to stone Jesus. Sending for Him was not a small or safe request.

Still, they sent this urgent message:

“Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.”

This was more than a prayer request. It was an act of bold faith and confident love. They believed Jesus cared enough to come. They believed He had the power to heal. And they were willing to risk rejection and danger because of their trust in Him.

Jesus’ response is both surprising and comforting:

“This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Even though Lazarus would die before Jesus arrived, the sisters’ bold love and faith set the stage for one of the greatest miracles in the Gospels — a miracle that would reveal the glory of God in a powerful way.

In the Kingdom life, true friendship with Jesus includes bold requests, even when it feels risky. Love and faith dare to ask. They refuse to stay silent when someone they love is in need. Mary and Martha didn’t know how Jesus would answer, but they knew who He was — and that was enough to move them to action.

Application

Today, ask the Holy Spirit: “Is there someone I love who is sick, struggling, or in need whom I have not yet brought boldly to Jesus?” Renew your mind with this truth: Bold faith and confident love send for Jesus even when it feels risky. Think of one person or one situation you have been hesitant to bring to the Lord. Write it down or speak it out in prayer today with the same confidence Mary and Martha showed: “Lord, behold, he/she whom You love is sick (or struggling, or hurting).” Trust that Jesus still responds to bold, faith-filled love. Then listen for His leading and obey it.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of Mary and Martha, who loved Jesus enough to send for Him even when it was dangerous. Thank You that they trusted Your love for Lazarus. Give us that same bold, confident love. Help us refuse to stay silent when those we love are in need. Renew our minds today to believe that You care deeply and that You are moved by our faith. Teach us to pray with courage and expectation, knowing that You can turn even the hardest situations into platforms for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - May 14, 2026

“Many Believed in Him There”

Please Read John 10:41–42 (NKJV)

Reflection

After the intense confrontation where Jesus declared, “I and My Father are one,” and the Jews tried to stone Him, He withdrew across the Jordan to the place where John the Baptist had first baptized.

Many people came to Him there and said:

“John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.”

And the Scripture records this beautiful outcome: “And many believed in Him there.”

These people had heard the powerful testimony of John the Baptist. John had pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God and the One who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. But hearing about Jesus was not enough. When they met Him personally — when they encountered the Living Word for themselves — they believed.

This is a vital principle in the Kingdom life. Many people have heard good preaching, powerful testimonies, or strong teaching about Jesus. But there is a difference between hearing about Him and meeting Him for yourself. The people who crossed the Jordan did not just believe John’s report — they believed in Jesus because they encountered Him.

John the Baptist had done his job well. He had prepared the way. He had decreased so that Jesus could increase. Now the people were moving from secondhand faith to firsthand faith. They believed, not just because of what they had heard, but because they had seen and experienced the reality of Christ for themselves.

In the Kingdom life, our faith must become personal. Testimonies are wonderful. Preaching is powerful. But nothing can replace a personal encounter with Jesus. When we meet Him for ourselves, belief becomes conviction, and conviction becomes devotion.

Application

Today, ask yourself honestly: Is my faith secondhand (built mostly on what others have said about Jesus), or is it firsthand (rooted in my own encounters with Him)? Renew your mind with this truth: Many believed in Him there because they met Him personally. Make time today for a personal encounter with Jesus. Open your Bible, quiet your heart, and ask Him to reveal Himself to you afresh. Tell Him, “Lord, I want to know You for myself.” Then step out in simple obedience to what He shows you. Turn your hearing about Jesus into a living, personal faith in Him.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that many believed in Jesus when they met Him personally. Thank You for the faithful testimony of John the Baptist that prepared the way. Forgive us when our faith has been secondhand — built more on the words of others than on personal encounter with Your Son. Draw us close to Jesus today. Reveal Yourself to us in fresh ways. Turn our hearing into seeing, and our knowledge into intimate relationship. Let our faith become strong, personal, and alive because we have met the Living Christ for ourselves. In Jesus’ name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Key Verses (NKJV)Isaiah 51:16 – “And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, And say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”

Isaiah 59:20-21 – “The Redeemer will come to Zion, And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob,” Says the Lord. “As for Me,” says the Lord, “this is My covenant with them: My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants,” Says the Lord, “from this time and forevermore.”

Devotional

Reflection

Our God is the Creator who spoke the universe into existence. “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible” (Hebrews 11:3). The same God who created with words has placed His words in our mouths (Isaiah 51:16 & 59:21). This is not a minor detail—it is a covenant privilege.

The enemy, however, wants us to rehearse his lies: “You are unworthy… You will always fail… This sickness defines you… You are rejected.” He tempts us to declare what he has tried to make true about us. But we are not called to echo the voice of the accuser. We are called to decree what our Creator and Redeemer has declared over us.

Jesus, our Redeemer, has come to Zion (Isaiah 59:20). He has given us His Spirit and placed His words in our mouths as an everlasting covenant. When we speak God’s truth about who we are in Christ, we participate in the same creative power that framed the worlds. Our declarations do not deny problems—they overcome them by aligning our words with Heaven’s reality.

You are not what the devil says. You are what God says: fearfully and wonderfully made, His workmanship, a new creation, chosen before the foundation of the world, filled with the Greater One, and eternally loved.

What God Thinks About His Creation and His People

God does not see you through the enemy’s accusations. He sees you as the pinnacle of His creation, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and equipped with His own words. He covers you with the shadow of His hand and calls you, “You are My people.” He has destined your mouth to release Kingdom realities, not demonic reports.

Promises Released Over Believers

• God’s words in your mouth will not depart from you or your descendants—forever.
• The Holy Spirit upon you empowers every faith-filled declaration.
• Your Redeemer has already come—victory is your starting place, not a distant hope.
• As you decree God’s truth, you plant heavens and lay foundations of righteousness in your life and family.

Sample Daily Confession (Speak this aloud)

“I refuse to declare what the devil has tried to make true about me. I decree what my Creator has spoken. You have put Your words in my mouth and covered me with the shadow of Your hand. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am Your workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works. I am a new creation; old things have passed away. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Nothing shall separate me from Your love. My mouth releases Your truth today, and it shall not depart from me or my children’s children, from this time and forevermore. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the high honor of carrying Your words. Forgive me for any time I have rehearsed the enemy’s lies. Today I align my mouth with Your covenant. Let Your Spirit empower every declaration I make, that I may walk in the Kingdom Life You designed for me. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - April 25, 2026

“I and My Father Are One”

Please Read John 10:30–42 (NKJV)

Reflection

The tension reached its peak. After Jesus declared that He and the Father are one, the Jews picked up stones to stone Him for blasphemy. They understood exactly what He was saying — He was claiming equality with God.

Jesus responded calmly: “I and My Father are one.”

This is one of the clearest declarations of His deity in the Gospels. He is not saying He is the Father, but that He and the Father are perfectly united in nature, purpose, and power. He is fully God.

The religious leaders were outraged, but Jesus pointed them back to the evidence of His works: “If I do not do the works of My Father, do not believe Me; but if I do, though you do not believe Me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in Me, and I in Him.”

Then He returned to the beautiful security of His sheep: “My sheep hear My voice… I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one.”

The same hand that holds the universe holds every one of His sheep. Because Jesus and the Father are one, the security of the believer is unbreakable.

In the Kingdom life, we rest in this glorious reality. Jesus is fully God, and because He is, those who belong to Him are eternally secure. No enemy, no circumstance, and no power in heaven or earth can snatch us out of the Father’s hand.

Application

Today, take time to meditate on this truth: “I and My Father are one.” Renew your mind with the security this brings. If you are facing fear, uncertainty, or attack, remind yourself that you are held in the same hand that created the universe. Let this truth quiet your heart. Then, in response to who Jesus is, choose one way today to honor Him as fully God — through worship, obedience, or bold testimony. Rest in the unbreakable grip of the Father and the Son.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus boldly declared, “I and My Father are one.” Thank You that because He is fully God, we are eternally secure in Your hand. Forgive us for the times we have lived in fear or doubt as though we could be snatched away. Renew our minds today to rest in this glorious truth. Help us live with confidence and holy reverence, knowing that the One who holds us is greater than all. May our lives bring glory to the Son who is one with You. In Jesus’ name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Day 6: The Joy, Lift & Inheritance of the Humble

Scripture:

James 4:10; Isaiah 29:19; Matthew 5:5 (NKJV) “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up… The humble also shall increase their joy in the Lord… Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”

Devotion:

This is the beautiful promise! When we humble ourselves, God does the lifting. The humble receive increasing joy in the Holy One of Israel and inherit what the proud try to seize. Meekness is strength under God’s control—and it receives the Kingdom.

Kingdom Application:

Choose one area where you have been striving and release it to the Lord. Trust Him to lift you in His timing. Watch joy increase even in ordinary days.

Prayer:

Lord, I humble myself in Your sight. Lift me up according to Your Word. Increase my joy in You and let me walk in the inheritance of the meek. Thank You for more grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kingdom Confession:

“I am humbled before the Lord. He lifts me up. My joy increases daily. I inherit the promises of God.”

Day 5: Repentance, Mourning & Heart Purification

Scripture:

James 4:8-9 (NKJV) “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands… purify your hearts… Lament and mourn and weep!”

Devotion:

Godly sorrow over sin is beautiful in the Kingdom. It is not shame—it is the pathway to deep cleansing. When we mourn over pride and double-mindedness, the Holy Spirit comforts and restores us. True repentance always leads to joy.

Kingdom Application:

Set aside quiet time today to lament any pride the Lord has shown you. Let tears flow if they come. Then receive His cleansing. This is how weary hearts are renewed.

Prayer:

Father, I mourn over every proud thought and attitude. Cleanse my hands and purify my heart. Turn my mourning into fresh joy. Draw near to me as I draw near to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Kingdom Confession:“My heart is pure before God. I am cleansed and renewed. Joy is returning.”

Day 4: The Grace of Humility – Submit, Resist, Draw Near

Scripture:

James 4:6-7 (NKJV) “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

Devotion:

Humility is not weakness—it is the channel through which the Holy Spirit pours “more grace.” When we submit to God, we gain authority to resist the enemy. Intimacy with God replaces independence. This is Kingdom order: humility first, then power.

Kingdom Application:

Practice the three steps today:

1. Submit one specific area to God.
2. Resist the devil’s lies with spoken truth.
3. Draw near—spend extra time in worship or the Word. Watch the enemy flee and the Holy Spirit draw close.

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, I submit my life, my ministry, and my emotions to You. I resist every proud and fearful thought. I draw near to You right now. Fill me with more grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Kingdom Confession:“I submit to God. I resist the devil. He flees from me. I walk in more grace today.”

Seeking Jesus First - April 24, 2026

“My Sheep Hear My Voice”

Please Read John 10:22–30 (NKJV)

ReflectionIt was the Feast of Dedication — Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights. The people remembered how God had delivered the temple from desecration and restored true worship. In that setting, the Jews surrounded Jesus and demanded a plain answer:

“How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.”

Jesus answered them with the language of the shepherd and the sheep:

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”

This is one of the most comforting and challenging truths in the Gospel. True sheep are known by this characteristic: they hear the Shepherd’s voice and they follow Him.

The religious leaders were listening to Jesus, but they were not hearing Him. Their hearts were not attuned to His voice. They wanted a political Messiah who would fit their expectations, not the Good Shepherd who would call them into intimate relationship and obedience.

In the Kingdom life, belonging to Jesus is proven not by how loudly we declare we are Christians, but by whether we recognize and obey His voice. The Shepherd’s sheep don’t just admire Him from a distance — they listen, they respond, and they follow. This is the great mark of discipleship: a hearing heart that leads to obedient action.

Jesus gives His sheep eternal life and unbreakable security. No one can snatch them out of His hand or the Father’s hand. But that security belongs to those who hear and follow.

ApplicationToday, ask the Holy Spirit this important question: “Am I truly hearing the voice of the Shepherd, or am I only hearing noise?” Renew your mind with this truth: My sheep hear My voice and follow Me. Set aside time today to listen. Open your Bible, quiet your heart, and ask Jesus to speak. Then obey whatever He tells you — even if it’s small. Write it down if needed. The more you practice hearing and obeying His voice, the more clearly you will recognize it. Let your life become proof that you belong to the Good Shepherd.

PrayerHeavenly Father, thank You that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and we are His sheep. Thank You that He knows us by name and calls us to follow His voice. Forgive us for the times we have been slow to hear or quick to disobey. Renew our minds and tune our hearts to recognize Your voice above every other voice. Teach us to listen and to follow quickly and joyfully. Help us walk in the security of knowing that no one can snatch us from Your hand. May our lives clearly show that we belong to Jesus, the Good Shepherd. In His name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

Seeking Jesus First - April 23, 2026

“One Flock and One Shepherd”

Please Read John 10:16 (NKJV)

Reflection

Jesus looked beyond the fold of Israel and made this powerful declaration:

“And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one Shepherd.”

This was a revolutionary statement. The Jewish leaders believed the blessings of God belonged exclusively to them. But Jesus was announcing the coming reality of the Church — one unified flock made up of both Jews and Gentiles under His leadership.

The Apostle Paul later explained this mystery beautifully in Ephesians 2:14–18:

“For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation… that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross… For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.”

Jesus didn’t come to create two separate flocks. He came to tear down the dividing wall of hostility between Jew and Gentile so that He could create one new man — one unified flock — under one Shepherd. The cross was the place where this unity was purchased. Through His blood, both groups now have access by one Spirit to the Father.

This is the heart of the New Covenant. Jesus is building one flock. There are not Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians living in two separate pens. There is only one flock, and Jesus is the one Shepherd. Every person who hears His voice and follows Him belongs to the same family.

In the Kingdom life, this truth calls us higher than denominational loyalty, cultural preferences, or ethnic divisions. Our primary identity is not found in our background, our tradition, or our group — it is found in Christ. We are called to live as one flock under one Shepherd, loving one another as He has loved us.

Application

Today, ask the Holy Spirit to show you any place where you have been building or honoring a “middle wall” that Jesus already tore down. Renew your mind with this truth: Jesus is building one unified flock under His leadership. Look for a practical way today to express the unity of the Body of Christ — perhaps by encouraging a believer from a different background, praying for another part of the Church, or choosing love over division. Let your life contribute to the “one flock” that Jesus is gathering.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that Jesus is the one Shepherd over one flock. Thank You that through the cross He has broken down every dividing wall and made us one in Him. Forgive us for the times we have exalted our own group, tradition, or background above the unity You have created. Renew our minds today to see every believer as part of Your one flock. Help us live as members of the same body, loving one another with the love of the Good Shepherd. May Your Church reflect the beautiful unity that Jesus prayed for and died for. In His name, giving thanks for the living Word of the Lord. Amen.

National Day of Prayer

Pasco County Courthouse

May 7, 2026

Heavenly Father, the only wise God and King of all creation, we gather today at the Pasco County Courthouse on this National Day of Prayer with hearts fully turned toward You. We come not in our own strength, but in the name and authority of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Father, Your Word declares in Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” We declare today that we trust You completely. We refuse to lean on human wisdom, political strategies, or earthly understanding. We acknowledge You alone as the source of all true wisdom, and we ask You to direct the paths of every leader in this county, this state, and this nation.

Holy Spirit, we thank You for the promise in Romans 8:26-28: that in our weakness You help us, that You intercede for us with groanings too deep for words, and that You pray according to the will of God. Even now, as we stand in this place, we yield to Your perfect intercession. Pray through us. Align every word we speak with the perfect will of the Father so that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.

We lift before You the government of Pasco County. We pray for our commissioners, judges, sheriff, and every public servant who stands in authority here. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in these halls as it is in heaven.

We lift the great State of Florida—from our Governor to every legislator, judge, and leader. Surround them with Your favor and truth.

We lift the United States of America—our President, Congress, Supreme Court, and all in positions of authority. We pray that every branch of government would submit to Your higher authority.

Now we make these bold decrees in the name of Jesus:

We decree and declare that the wicked shall face Your righteous judgment. Those who defraud, extort, and commit wickedness in high places shall lose their authority, their power, their wealth, and their influence. Their schemes shall crumble, their hidden agreements shall be exposed, and every throne of iniquity shall be overturned.

We decree that the righteous shall be exalted. Let men and women who fear God and walk in integrity be raised up in every level of government—county, state, and national. Let their voices be heard and their counsel be followed.

We decree that every law in this land shall be aligned with Your perfect plan and will. Laws that oppose Your Word shall be struck down, and laws that honor You shall be established.

We decree that our government shall grant justice to the poor and the abused. Let the oppressed find deliverance, the fatherless find protection, and the widow find provision through righteous governance.

We decree that every leader in government—local, state, and national—shall begin to hear the leading of the Holy Spirit and obey Your voice. Open their ears to hear, soften their hearts to respond, and give them courage to follow You even when it costs them popularity or position.

Father, let a fresh wind of Your Spirit blow through these courthouses, through Tallahassee, and through Washington, D.C. Turn the hearts of our leaders back to You. Let Your glory rest upon this land once again.

We believe it is done according to Your Word. We trust You with all our hearts. We thank You that the Holy Spirit is praying with us and through us right now.

In the mighty, matchless, and glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord we pray,

Amen.

Day 3 -The Cost of Pride & God’s Resistance

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10 and James 4:6 (NKJV) “By pride comes nothing but strife… God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Devotion:Pride never builds—it only tears down. It produces strife in marriages, churches, and ministries. Even more sobering, God Himself resists the proud. When we walk in pride, we push against the very grace we desperately need.

Yet the moment we turn, grace flows. Humility is the doorway to God’s help, especially when we feel weary or discouraged.

Kingdom Application:Examine recent conflicts or areas of struggle. Where has pride fueled division or exhaustion? Choose the path of the “well-advised”—humbly seek counsel and submit the situation to God. Watch strife lose its power.

Prayer:Lord, forgive me for any pride that has caused strife. I humble myself before You. Remove resistance and release Your grace into every difficult place. Lift every burden I’ve carried in my own strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kingdom Confession:“Pride has no place in me. I walk in humility and receive more grace. God is for me.”

Scripture: Psalm 75:5; 1 Samuel 2:3; Proverbs 8:13; Jeremiah 48:29 (NKJV)

Devotion:Pride quickly moves from the heart to the mouth and posture. A “stiff neck,” lifted “horn,” arrogant words, and haughty attitude all declare, “I don’t need God or anyone else.” God hates pride and arrogance because they resist His rule. The fear of the Lord teaches us to hate what He hates.

Kingdom Application:Listen to your words today. Are they full of self, complaint, or subtle boasting? Replace every proud word with humble testimony of God’s goodness. Teach those you disciple that their speech reveals what rules their heart. A humble tongue opens doors for the Holy Spirit to speak through us.

Prayer:Father, set a guard over my mouth. Remove every stiff-necked attitude and arrogant word. I choose to speak with humility and wisdom. Let the fear of the Lord fill my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kingdom Confession:“I speak with humility. I hate what God hates. My words honor the Lord who weighs every action.”