The Coffee Table

God Goes Before You 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you.” — Deuteronomy 31:8 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 13–15 New Testament: Matthew 13 💡 Devotional Thought: God never sends us where He has not already gone. His presence leads, strengthens, and reassures us along the journey. As we face unknown paths this year, we can walk confidently knowing God goes ahead of us. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Move forward in ministry with confidence in God’s guidance. Men & Ladies: Trust God when stepping into new responsibilities. Youth & Children: Remember God is with you wherever you go. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I need to trust that God is already ahead of me? 💭 Take Away: God goes before us—fear has no power. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, thank You for going before us. Give us courage and peace as we follow where You lead. Amen. Hashtags: #Deute...

Seeking God First 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” — Matthew 6:33 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 11–12 New Testament: Matthew 12 💡 Devotional Thought: Priorities shape our lives. When God is first, everything else finds its proper place. Seeking God first is not just a spiritual habit—it’s a daily decision. As Abraham followed God’s call, we too are invited to trust Him with our future and direction. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Set ministry priorities centered on God’s kingdom. Men & Ladies: Align goals and schedules with God’s will. Youth & Children: Learn to pray and seek God every day. 🤔 Reflection: What does “seeking God first” look like in my daily life? 💭 Take Away: When God comes first, everything else follows in order. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, help us seek Your kingdom above all else. Align our hearts, plans, and pr...

God’s Covenant Faithfulness 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will establish my covenant with you.” — Genesis 9:11 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 8–10 New Testament: Matthew 11 💡 Devotional Thought: God is a covenant-keeping God. His promises endure through generations, seasons, and circumstances. Just as He faithfully kept His covenant with Noah, He remains faithful to His people today. Our confidence for the year ahead rests not on our strength, but on God’s unchanging faithfulness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Remind the church of God’s faithful promises. Men & Ladies: Trust God’s covenant in your family and work life. Youth & Children: Remember God always keeps His promises. 🤔 Reflection: How does God’s faithfulness encourage me for the year ahead? 💭 Take Away: God’s promises never fail. 🙏 Prayer: Faithful God, thank You for Your unchanging promises. Help us trust You...

Obedience Brings Blessing 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “If you fully obey the Lord your God… all these blessings will come on you.” — Deuteronomy 28:1–2 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 6–7 New Testament: Matthew 10 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s blessings are closely tied to obedience. Obedience is not about perfection but about surrender. When we choose to follow God’s commands, we align ourselves with His purposes. As Noah obeyed God despite uncertainty, our obedience today opens doors for God’s favor tomorrow. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead by example in faithful obedience. Men & Ladies: Choose obedience in everyday decisions. Youth & Children: Listen to God’s Word and follow it gladly. 🤔 Reflection: Is there an area where God is calling me to obey more fully? 💭 Take Away: Obedience positions us to receive God’s blessings. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, give us hearts that delight i...

Walking in God’s Light 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” — Psalm 27:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 3–5 New Testament: Matthew 9 💡 Devotional Thought: Light dispels darkness and brings clarity. God’s presence lights our path when uncertainty surrounds us. As we begin the year, fear has no place where God’s light reigns. His salvation assures us that no challenge is greater than His power, and no darkness can overcome His truth. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with spiritual clarity and confidence in God. Men & Ladies: Walk in God’s truth when facing decisions this year. Youth & Children: Trust God to guide you when things feel confusing. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I need God’s light to guide me right now? 💭 Take Away: God’s light removes fear and shows the way forward. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, be our light as we journey throug...

 A New Beginning in the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18–19 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 1–2 New Testament: Matthew 8 💡 Devotional Thought: The new year opens with God’s reminder that He specializes in new beginnings. While the past may carry lessons, regrets, or victories, God calls us forward—not backward. Creation itself began with His word, and today He still creates new hope, new faith, and new direction in our lives. As we step into a fresh year, we are invited to trust Him for renewal and transformation. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead the church with renewed vision and faith. Men & Ladies: Entrust the new year’s plans and responsibilities to God. Youth & Children: Believe God can help you grow and learn new things this year. 🤔 Reflection: What past burden do I ne...

Commit Your Works to the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 13–14 New Testament: Matthew 7 💡 Devotional Thought: As the year closes, commit your plans, relationships, and ministries to God. He establishes what is surrendered to Him. Begin the new year trusting His guidance, not only your own strategy. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Dedicate next year’s vision in prayerful submission to God. Men & Ladies: Commit family goals and personal plans to the Lord. Youth & Children: Pray over your school, friendships, and dreams for the new year. 🤔 Reflection: Have I entrusted my coming year to God’s hands? 💭 Take Away: Surrender secures God’s guidance—commit all to Him. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, we commit our works, plans, and hearts to You. Establish our steps and lead us by ...

Be Teachable 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life…” — Proverbs 10:17 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 11–12 New Testament: Matthew 6 💡 Devotional Thought: Listening to correction and wise counsel keeps us on the path of life. The humble and teachable become vessels God can use—open to growth and change. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Create cultures of learning and humble correction. Men & Ladies: Receive counsel with humility for growth. Youth & Children: Value teachers, parents, and mentors who guide you. 🤔 Reflection: Am I teachable, or do I resist correction? 💭 Take Away: A teachable spirit leads to life and fruitfulness. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, give us humble hearts that receive instruction and grow. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs10v17, #BeTeachable, #PathToLife, #ChurchFamilyDevotionals,

Words That Heal 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” — Proverbs 16:24 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 9–10 New Testament: Matthew 5 💡 Devotional Thought: Our speech can build or bruise. God’s people are called to speak with grace—encouraging, healing, and life-giving words that reflect Christ. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Speak words that build faith and unity. Men & Ladies: Use speech to heal relationships at home. Youth & Children: Learn the joy of kind words that help friends. 🤔 Reflection: How can my words bring sweetness and health today? 💭 Take Away: Speak grace—words can heal the heart. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, shape our tongues to speak life. Help us encourage others and bring hope with our words. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs16v24, #GraciousWords, #SpeakLife, #ChurchFamilyDevotionals,

The Fear of the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” — Proverbs 9:10 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 7–8 New Testament: Matthew 4 💡 Devotional Thought: Reverent awe of God is the starting point for true insight and right living. Fear of the Lord is not terror but holy respect that produces wise choices and a humble heart. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Teach reverence in worship and life. Men & Ladies: Choose actions that reflect awe of God. Youth & Children: Learn to honor God in small and big ways. 🤔 Reflection: Does reverence for God shape my daily decisions? 💭 Take Away: Wisdom begins with reverent trust in God. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, deepen our reverence for You and grow our wisdom. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs9v10, #FearOfTheLord, #BeginningOfWisdom, #ChurchFamilyDevotionals,

Trust in the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 5–6 New Testament: Matthew 3 💡 Devotional Thought: Trust is the posture of faith. When we release the need to understand every detail and simply rest in God’s wisdom, He directs our paths. Trust grows when we remember His past faithfulness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead by faith, trusting God’s guidance. Men & Ladies: Surrender plans to God and follow His lead. Youth & Children: Practice trusting God for small things each day. 🤔 Reflection: Where do I struggle to trust God fully? 💭 Take Away: Trust grows as we remember God’s faithfulness and obey. 🙏 Prayer: Father, help us trust You with all our hearts. Lead us by Your wisdom and not by our limited understanding. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs3...

Guard Your Heart 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” — Proverbs 4:23 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 3–4 New Testament: Matthew 2 💡 Devotional Thought: The heart shapes everything we do. Vigilant care over thoughts, affections, and influences preserves spiritual health. Guarding the heart means curating what we watch, read, and value. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Encourage disciplines that protect the soul. Men & Ladies: Monitor influences and cultivate holy habits. Youth & Children: Learn to pick good friends and wholesome entertainments. 🤔 Reflection: What am I allowing into my heart that needs to be removed? 💭 Take Away: Guard the heart; life flows from it. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, guard our hearts and give us discernment to choose what honors You. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs4v23, #GuardYourHeart, #SpringsOf...

Unto Us a Child Is Born 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder…” — Isaiah 9:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Luke 1:1–25 (Gospel insertion for Christmas) New Testament: Luke 1:26–56 💡 Devotional Thought: Christmas is the arrival of God’s promise in human form—Jesus, Immanuel. God’s presence with us changes everything: hope is fulfilled, mercy arrives, and the world’s greatest gift is given in humility. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Center celebrations on Christ’s birth and gospel proclamation. Men & Ladies: Make family worship and gratitude the heart of celebration. Youth & Children: Celebrate the gift of Jesus with wonder and thanksgiving. 🤔 Reflection: How will I honor the newborn King today in my family and community? 💭 Take Away: Christmas celebrates God-with-us—Emmanuel. 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jes...

Wisdom for the Way 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 1–2 New Testament: Matthew 1 💡 Devotional Thought: Wisdom starts with God—it’s a gift to be sought. As we step into a new season, ask God for insight to walk rightly before Him and others. Wisdom shapes our choices and protects from regret. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Seek God’s wisdom in leadership decisions. Men & Ladies: Pray for wisdom in family and work matters. Youth & Children: Ask God to help you choose wisely every day. 🤔 Reflection: Am I asking God for wisdom in the things that matter most? 💭 Take Away: Wisdom is a gift; ask for it and walk in it. 🙏 Prayer: Father, grant us wisdom from above. Guide our steps and give us understanding to live pleasingly before You. Amen. Hashtags: #Prover...

All Things New 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21:5 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Malachi 3–4 New Testament: Revelation 21–22 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s final act is renewal—death, sorrow, and pain will end. Our present sufferings are temporary when held beside the promise of new creation. Live with hope and purity as you anticipate God’s fulfilment. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Preach and live in light of God’s renewal promise. Men & Ladies: Encourage renewal in relationships and faith. Youth & Children: Share the joy of a coming new creation with friends. 🤔 Reflection: What needs to be made new in my life by God’s grace? 💭 Take Away: God renews completely—expect transformation. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, make things new in us. Give us hope for the future and courage to live for You now. Amen. Hashtags: #Revelation21v5, #AllThingsNew, #HopeO...

The Lord Reigns Forever 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 146:10 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Malachi 1–2 New Testament: Revelation 21 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s reign is eternal—our hope rests on an unchanging King. This truth brings perspective: earthly struggles are temporary under the shadow of His everlasting rule. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead with eternal perspective and joyful praise. Men & Ladies: Anchor family hope in God’s eternal reign. Youth & Children: Remember God’s kingdom lasts forever—so live for it. 🤔 Reflection: How does the knowledge of God’s eternal reign change my daily priorities? 💭 Take Away: Eternal reign = eternal hope; live accordingly. 🙏 Prayer: Sovereign Lord, reign in our hearts and guide our steps by Your eternal wisdom. Amen. Hashtags: #...

Fountain of Cleansing 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.” — Zechariah 13:1 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Zechariah 13–14 New Testament: Revelation 20 💡 Devotional Thought: God promises cleansing that removes guilt and gives new life. That fountain points to Christ’s atonement—perfect, deep, and available. Approach the fountain in humility and faith. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Preach the cleansing power of Christ and lead people to repentance. Men & Ladies: Regularly bring struggles before God for cleansing. Youth & Children: Learn that Jesus forgives and cleanses when we say sorry. 🤔 Reflection: Have I used the fountain of Jesus’ cleansing lately? 💭 Take Away: Cleansing is available—come and be washed. 🙏 Prayer: Lord Jesus, wash me clean. Give us he...

The Coming King 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you…” — Zechariah 9:9 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Zechariah 9–12 New Testament: Revelation 19 💡 Devotional Thought: Prophecy points to the humble triumph of Christ the King. He comes not in earthly pomp but in saving power. Our lives must ready a place where the King reigns—homes and churches that submit to His lordship. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Prepare hearts for Christ’s reign through faithful preaching and pastoral care. Men & Ladies: Let Christ be the King of your household decisions. Youth & Children: Honor Jesus as King in school, play, and home. 🤔 Reflection: Is Christ honored as King in my daily choices? 💭 Take Away: The King comes—prepare a life fit for His reign. 🙏 Prayer: King Jesus, come and rule in our hearts...

Restoration Promised 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel…” — Amos 9:14 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Zechariah 5–8 New Testament: Revelation 18 💡 Devotional Thought: God’s heart is restoration—He rebuilds what was broken. Restoration may look different than the past, but it brings wholeness. Trust God to renew families, ministries, and hearts. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Hold fast to hope for church renewal. Men & Ladies: Pray for restoration in strained relationships. Youth & Children: Believe God can make things right again. 🤔 Reflection: What area of my life needs God’s restoring touch? 💭 Take Away: God restores—hold onto hope. 🙏 Prayer: Restoring Lord, mend what is broken and renew our strength. Bring healing in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hashtags: #Amos9v14, #GodRestores, #RenewalInChrist, #ChurchFamilyDevotionals,

Not by Might, but by My Spirit 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” — Zechariah 4:6 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Zechariah 1–4 New Testament: Revelation 17 💡 Devotional Thought: Human strategies have limits. Kingdom results flow when God’s Spirit empowers His people. Dependence on the Spirit produces wisdom, endurance, and supernatural fruit. Our role is to submit and obey; His is to accomplish. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Prioritize prayer and the Spirit’s leading over mere plans. Men & Ladies: Seek the Spirit’s empowerment in home and work. Youth & Children: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you in everyday choices. 🤔 Reflection: Where am I relying on my strength rather than the Spirit? 💭 Take Away: Kingdom work is Spirit-led, not self-driven. 🙏 Prayer: Holy Spirit, fill and empower us. Lead our leaders and families ...