The Coffee Table

Humility Before the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” -  James 4:10 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Daniel 3 New Testament: James 5 💡 Devotional Thought: Humility is the posture that invites God’s grace. He exalts the humble but resists the proud. When we lower ourselves before God, acknowledging our need, He raises us into strength, purpose, and blessing. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with humility and grace. Men & Ladies: Practice humility at home, work, and ministry. Youth & Children: Be humble and teachable before God and others. 🤔 Reflection: Where is God calling me to walk in humility today? 💭 Take Away: Those who bow low before God rise high in His grace. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, clothe us with humility. Remove pride from our hearts and fill us with grace to walk gently and faithfully before You. Amen. Hashtags:...

Courage in the Fire 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us.”  - Daniel 3:17 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Daniel 2 New Testament: James 4 💡 Devotional Thought: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to obey God even when threatened with fire. Their courage came from confidence in God’s power and presence. Faith doesn’t mean we avoid trials—but it means God stands with us in them. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Stand firm in God’s truth amid pressure. Men & Ladies: Remain faithful when facing difficult choices. Youth & Children: Be brave in choosing what is right. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I need courage to trust God today? 💭 Take Away: God does not forsake us—He walks into the fire with us. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, give us courage like the three Hebrews. Help us trust Your power to deliver and Your presence to sustain us through every test. Amen. Hashta...

River of Life and Renewal 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Where the river flows everything will live.” -  Ezekiel 47:9 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 48–Daniel 1 New Testament: James 3 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s river symbolizes His life-giving Spirit. Wherever He flows, healing, restoration, and fruitfulness follow. If we allow His Spirit to move freely in and through us, barren places bloom again and dry places become alive with hope. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Invite the Spirit’s renewing work in ministry. Men & Ladies: Let God revive areas that feel dry or weary. Youth & Children: Ask God to fill your heart with His life and joy. 🤔 Reflection: Is the Spirit’s “river” flowing freely in my life? 💭 Take Away: God’s Spirit turns barren places into living places. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, let Your river of life flow through us. Bring renewal, healing, and fresh strength to our...

Hearing and Doing God’s Word 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Do not merely listen to the word… Do what it says.” -  James 1:22 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 46–47 New Testament: James 2 💡 Devotional Thought: Knowing God’s Word is good—but obeying it is life-changing. Many hear Scripture, but few apply it. Obedience turns information into transformation. When the Word takes root, our faith becomes active, visible, and powerful. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead by example in obedience. Men & Ladies: Put God’s Word into practice daily. Youth & Children: Show your love for God through obedient actions. 🤔 Reflection: Do I obey God’s Word as faithfully as I hear it? 💭 Take Away: Faith grows when God’s Word becomes God’s way in our lives. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, help us be doers of the Word. Give us strength to obey and live out Your truth in our everyday lives. Amen. Hashtags: #...

A New Heart and Spirit 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” — Ezekiel 36:26 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 44–45 New Testament: James 1 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s transformation is always from the inside out. A new heart brings new desires, and a new spirit brings new strength to obey. We cannot change ourselves—but God can. When He works within us, our lives begin to reflect His character, compassion, and holiness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Seek inner renewal as you lead. Men & Ladies: Allow God to reshape your attitudes and priorities. Youth & Children: Ask God to help your heart love what He loves. 🤔 Reflection: What part of my heart needs God’s renewing work today? 💭 Take Away: True change begins with a heart transformed by God. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, create in us new hearts and renew our spirits. Transform us from wit...

God’s Faithfulness in Discipline 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The Lord disciplines the one he loves.” — Hebrews 12:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 42–43 New Testament: Hebrews 13 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s discipline is an expression of His love. He corrects not to harm us but to guide us back to His path. Discipline shapes us, strengthens us, and prepares us for maturity. A loving Father never abandons His children—He patiently leads them into righteousness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Receive God’s correction with humility. Men & Ladies: Let God shape your character through discipline. Youth & Children: Understand that correction is God showing love. 🤔 Reflection: Do I welcome God’s discipline as a sign of His love? 💭 Take Away: Divine discipline leads us to deeper holiness. 🙏 Prayer: Father, thank You for Your loving correction. Shape us to be more like Christ an...

God Dwells with His People 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The glory of the Lord entered the temple.” — Ezekiel 43:4 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 40–41 New Testament: Hebrews 12 💡 Devotional Thought: God is not distant—He loves to dwell with His people. Ezekiel’s vision reveals God’s glory filling the temple once again, restoring hope to a discouraged nation. Today, He dwells not in buildings but in the hearts of His people. His presence brings comfort, conviction, and transformation. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with an awareness of God’s presence. Men & Ladies: Invite God’s presence into your daily routines. Youth & Children: Remember that God is with you wherever you go. 🤔 Reflection: Do I live each day aware that God’s presence is with me? 💭 Take Away: The greatest gift is living daily in God’s presence. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, let Your presence fill our hearts, our ho...

God’s Covenant of Peace 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them.” -  Ezekiel 37:26 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 38–39 New Testament: Hebrews 11 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s covenant of peace is His unbreakable promise to dwell with His people. It assures us of His protection, presence, and peace that surpasses understanding. In a world of chaos, His covenant remains—a constant reminder that we belong to Him forever. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead the church in peace and unity. Men & Ladies: Let God’s peace rule in your hearts and homes. Youth & Children: Trust that God’s peace guards you each day. 🤔 Reflection: Am I living in the peace of God’s covenant today? 💭 Take Away: God’s peace is permanent, not dependent on our circumstances. 🙏 Prayer: Father, thank You for Your everlasting cov...

Unshakable Hope 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”   - Hebrews 6:19 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 37 New Testament: Hebrews 10 💡 Devotional Thought: Hope in Christ is not wishful thinking—it’s a firm anchor in turbulent times. When storms of doubt or fear arise, our anchor holds because it is rooted in the unchanging promises of God. No matter how the waves rage, His Word remains steadfast. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Encourage the church to remain anchored in hope. Men & Ladies: Hold on to God’s promises through every challenge. Youth & Children: Jesus is your anchor—trust Him when things get hard. 🤔 Reflection: Is my hope anchored in God or in changing circumstances? 💭 Take Away: Christ is the anchor that keeps our soul steady through life’s storms. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, thank You for the unshakable hope we have...

Christ Our Mediator 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” -  1 Timothy 2:5 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 35–36 New Testament: Hebrews 9 💡 Devotional Thought: Through Christ, we have direct access to God. He stands between us and the Father, reconciling us through His blood. No barrier remains for those who believe—He is the bridge, the advocate, and the perfect mediator of grace. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Proclaim Christ as the only way to reconciliation. Men & Ladies: Approach God confidently through Jesus, not works. Youth & Children: Remember that Jesus connects you directly to God. 🤔 Reflection: Do I rely on Christ as my only mediator before God? 💭 Take Away: Christ alone brings us near to God. 🙏 Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being our Mediator and Redeemer. Help us approach the Fat...

  Living Water Within 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” -  John 7:38 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 34 New Testament: Hebrews 8 💡 Devotional Thought: The Spirit of God fills believers with life, power, and refreshing. Just as water sustains the body, the Holy Spirit nourishes our souls. When we walk closely with Christ, His Spirit flows through us to bless and refresh others. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Let the Spirit refresh your ministry. Men & Ladies: Be a channel of encouragement to those around you. Youth & Children: Let God’s love flow through your words and actions. 🤔 Reflection: Am I allowing the living water of the Spirit to flow through me daily? 💭 Take Away: The more we are filled with God’s Spirit, the more His life flows through us. 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jesus, ...

A Heart of Wisdom 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” -  Psalm 90:12 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 33 New Testament: Hebrews 7 💡 Devotional Thought: Life is fleeting, and wisdom is knowing how to live it well. When we learn to value each day as a gift, our priorities align with God’s purposes. True wisdom is not about knowledge alone—it’s about living in reverence and obedience to God. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Seek God’s wisdom in every ministry decision. Men & Ladies: Use your time purposefully and prayerfully. Youth & Children: Value your days—make choices that honor God. 🤔 Reflection: Am I living with eternal purpose or temporary distractions? 💭 Take Away: Wisdom begins when we live each day as if it truly matters. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, teach us to value our time and walk in Your wisdom. Help us make decis...

The Power of Gratitude 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -  1 Thessalonians 5:18 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 31–32 New Testament: Hebrews 6 💡 Devotional Thought: Gratitude shifts our perspective from what we lack to what God provides. It turns burdens into blessings and worry into worship. A thankful heart brings joy not only to the one who gives thanks but also to those around them. Gratitude is not just good manners—it’s powerful faith in action. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Model gratitude in leadership and ministry. Men & Ladies: Choose thankfulness even in life’s challenges. Youth & Children: Make gratitude a daily habit—thank God every morning. 🤔 Reflection: How often do I pause to thank God in all circumstances? 💭 Take Away: Gratitude opens the door to God’s peace and joy. 🙏 Praye...

The God Who Restores 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” — Joel 2:25 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 29–30 New Testament: Hebrews 5 💡 Devotional Thought: God is a restorer. He takes broken pieces and makes them whole again. Even in seasons of loss or regret, He is able to renew what seems destroyed. Restoration does not mean returning to what was—it means being rebuilt stronger and deeper in faith. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Trust God to restore unity, vision, and zeal. Men & Ladies: Believe that God can heal broken dreams and relationships. Youth & Children: God can restore joy and hope in your heart. 🤔 Reflection: What area of my life needs God’s restoration today? 💭 Take Away: In God’s hands, even losses become places of renewal. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, thank You that You are a God who restores. Bring healing to what’s b...

God’s Steadfast Love 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 27–28 New Testament: Hebrews 4 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s love is not momentary—it endures. His steadfast love has carried His people through centuries, and it continues to sustain us today. His love is not based on our goodness but on His character. Every sunrise, every answered prayer, every moment of grace is proof that His love never fails. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Reflect His enduring love in leadership and service. Men & Ladies: Be patient and loving as God has been with you. Youth & Children: Remember that God’s love never runs out, even when we make mistakes. 🤔 Reflection: How can I thank God today for His steadfast love in my life? 💭 Take Away: God’s love never fades; it remains faithful forever. ...

Confidence Through Christ 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” — Ephesians 3:12 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 26 New Testament: Hebrews 3 💡 Devotional Thought: Our confidence is not rooted in personal merit, but in Christ’s finished work . Because of Jesus, we can come boldly before God—not in fear, but in assurance. This boldness empowers prayer, fuels worship, strengthens leadership, and gives courage to face life with faith instead of anxiety. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Pray and lead boldly because Christ gives access. Men & Ladies: Walk with confidence, knowing God welcomes and hears you. Youth & Children: You can talk to God boldly—He loves and listens to you. 🤔 Reflection: Do I approach God with fear or confidence in Christ? 💭 Take Away: Christ gives us confidence to stand before God and wa...

Purified Hearts, Holy Lives 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 25 New Testament: Hebrews 2 💡 Devotional Thought: Holiness begins not with outward action but inward surrender. David ’s prayer reveals the heart God desires—one that longs to be cleansed, renewed, and aligned with His will. In a world filled with impurity, we must constantly ask God to purify our desires and correct our attitudes, so our lives reflect His holiness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with integrity and pure hearts. Men & Ladies: Guard thoughts, motives , and daily choices . Youth & Children: Ask God to help you choose what is good and pleasing to Him. 🤔 Reflection: What area of my heart needs cleansing and realignment with God today? 💭 Take Away: A renewed heart produces a renewed li...

The Lord Our Shepherd 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” — Psalm 23:1 📚 Bible in a Year : Reading for the Day Old Testament : Ezekiel 24 New Testament : Hebrews 1 💡 Devotional Thought: A shepherd cares, guides, protects, and provides. That is who God is to us. When He leads, we never walk alone. We lack nothing—not because we have everything the world prizes, but because we have the One who supplies every true need. His guidance brings peace, His presence brings comfort, His voice brings direction. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Shepherd God’s people with His heart and humility. Men & Ladies: Trust God to guide your steps and provide for your home. Youth & Children: Follow Jesus daily—He leads you with love. 🤔 Reflection: Do I trust the Shepherd, or do I try to lead myself? 💭 Take Away: In Christ our Shepherd, we lack nothing. 🙏 Prayer: Good Shepherd , lead us today...

Standing Firm in Christ 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 23 New Testament: Philemon 💡 Devotional Thought: Faith is not passive—it is active, courageous, and alert. The world may try to shake us, but we stand firm because Christ is our foundation. Strength does not come from the absence of battle, but from God’s presence in the midst of it. True spiritual courage stands firm with grace and conviction. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Stand firm in doctrine and spiritual leadership. Men & Ladies: Be courageous in your walk, decisions, and witness. Youth & Children: Stand strong for Jesus even when it’s hard. 🤔 Reflection: Am I standing firm in faith, or allowing the world to sway me? 💭 Take Away: Faith stands firm not by strength of will, but by strength in Chr...

God Our Refuge 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezekiel 21–22 New Testament: Titus 3 💡 Devotional Thought: God does not stand far away when we face trouble—He stands with us. His presence becomes our refuge and strength when we are overwhelmed. We don’t run from hardship; we run to Him , trusting that His protection and peace surround us. Every trial becomes a testimony when God is our shelter. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with confidence knowing God protects His church. Men & Ladies: Take refuge in God instead of stress, fear, or self-reliance. Youth & Children: When afraid or worried, run to God first—He hears you. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I run first when challenges arise—God or my own strength? 💭 Take Away: Our strength begins when we make God our refuge. 🙏 Prayer: ...