Day 7 Bible Readings - Genesis 22:2-3 (NLT)

Genesis 22-24, Psalm 7

Genesis 22:2-3 (NLT)

“‘Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.’ The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with him, along with his son, Isaac. Then he chopped wood for a fire for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had told him about.”

In Genesis 22:2–3, we read another powerful example of Abraham’s faith. The Lord instructed Abraham to take Isaac, the son he loved, and offer him as a burnt offering. Father-God was testing Abraham’s faith, for a burnt offering required Abraham to first take Isaac’s life and then burn his body completely. The following verse tells us that Abraham did not hesitate. He rose early the next morning and set out to do exactly as the Lord had commanded.

When I reflect on Father-God’s test of Abraham’s faith, I honestly do not know if I would be able to do what Abraham did. Even today, I struggle to imagine having enough trust in the Lord to sacrifice my own child if He asked. I have made sacrifices for Father-God that were difficult, but never a sacrifice of that magnitude. The hardest sacrifice I made, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, was quitting my job three years ago to pursue writing full time.

I had wanted to be a writer since the early 2000s. I joined writing groups, attended many seminars, and practiced writing daily. Yet nothing I wrote truly satisfied me. I never gave up on writing entirely, but my commitment to it waxed and waned depending on the stress I experienced at work.

It wasn’t until I was born again, recommitted my life to Christ, and joined my current church—one that emphasizes cultivating a relationship with Jesus Christ—that writing began to feel different. I now pray and ask the Holy Spirit for inspiration, and as a result, I am working on a novel I truly love and hope to publish. I know I could not be where I am today in my writing if I had not joined a church that encourages a deeper relationship with Father-God.

I now understand that the Lord created me to write stories. People had told me my whole life that I was a talented writer, but I never realized that this gift came from God. Now that I recognize this, I wake up each day with the assurance that I am pleasing the Lord by doing what He has asked of me. Knowing that Father-God is pleased with me fills me with an indescribable joy—one I will never willingly give up.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 6 Bible Readings - Psalm 6:8-9 (NLT)

Genesis 19-21, Psalm 6

Psalm 6:8-9 (NLT)

“Go away, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer.”

In Psalm 6:8–9, David demonstrates complete trust in his relationship with the Lord. He tells those who commit evil to depart from him because he knows that Father-God has heard his weeping. David speaks with confidence, assured that the Lord has heard his prayer and will answer him.

I love David’s unwavering trust in the Lord. Even in times of deep distress, David never lost confidence that Father-God heard his prayers and would respond. When we read about the life of King David, we see that his life was far from peaceful. Although the prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king of Israel, King Saul spent the remainder of his reign trying to kill him. David lived as a fugitive, hiding from Saul and his assassins for six to eight years in the wilderness. Yet during this prolonged and painful season, David never lost confidence in the Lord’s love for him or in Father-God’s willingness to hear and answer his prayers.

When I reflect on these verses and remember the trials David endured while fleeing from Saul, I am inspired to trust the Lord as David did. The challenges I face in my own life are small by comparison, and David’s trust in Father-God often surpasses my own. Still, like David, I am learning that when I place my trust in Father-God, He hears my prayers and faithfully answers them.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who hears and answers prayer—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 5 Bible Readings - Genesis 18:12-15 (NLT)

Genesis 16-18, Psalm 5

Genesis 18:12-15 (NLT)

“So she laughed silently to herself and said, ‘How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?’ Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ Is anything too hard for the Lord? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.’ Sarah was afraid, so she denied it, saying, ‘I didn’t laugh.’  But the Lord said, ‘No, you did laugh.’”

In Genesis 12:1–4, we read about the Lord inviting Abram into a covenant relationship. Father-God instructed Abram to leave his country, his family, and his father’s household and go to a land that He would show him. The Lord promised Abram that his descendants would become a great nation, that He would bless him and make his name great, and that Abram would be a blessing to others. The Lord also promised to favor those who supported Abram and oppose those who cursed him. Father-God declared that through Abram, all the families of the earth would be blessed. Abram obeyed the Lord and left his homeland when he was seventy-five years old.

Each time I read these verses, I am struck by Abram’s obedience to the Lord’s direction. Abram was already established in his homeland when Father-God asked him to leave everything behind. He was not only leaving familiar land but also his family and cultural identity. The Lord was calling Abram to step away from everything he knew and journey toward a destination that had not yet been revealed. Even with the extraordinary promises attached, this would have been a daunting request. Yet Abram did not hesitate—he went. His obedience set in motion a lineage that would eventually lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

These verses remind me that I am also called to trust Father-God’s promises, even when the future feels uncertain. Abram’s life shows me that the Lord is faithful to those who obey and trust Him. Abram’s obedience and faith had a lasting impact on the world, and his story reassures me that I, too, can impact the world when I choose to walk in faith.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses those who trust and obey Him—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 4 Bible Readings - Genesis 12:1-4 (NLT)

Genesis 12-15, Psalm 4

Genesis 12:1-4 (NLT)

“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.’ So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.”

In Genesis 12:1–4, we read about the Lord inviting Abram into a covenant relationship. Father-God instructed Abram to leave his country, his family, and his father’s household and go to a land that He would show him. The Lord promised Abram that his descendants would become a great nation, that He would bless him and make his name great, and that Abram would be a blessing to others. The Lord also promised to favor those who supported Abram and oppose those who cursed him. Father-God declared that through Abram, all the families of the earth would be blessed. Abram obeyed the Lord and left his homeland when he was seventy-five years old.

Each time I read these verses, I am struck by Abram’s obedience to the Lord’s direction. Abram was already established in his homeland when Father-God asked him to leave everything behind. He was not only leaving familiar land but also his family and cultural identity. The Lord was calling Abram to step away from everything he knew and journey toward a destination that had not yet been revealed. Even with the extraordinary promises attached, this would have been a daunting request. Yet Abram did not hesitate—he went. His obedience set in motion a lineage that would eventually lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.

These verses remind me that I am also called to trust Father-God’s promises, even when the future feels uncertain. Abram’s life shows me that the Lord is faithful to those who obey and trust Him. Abram’s obedience and faith had a lasting impact on the world, and his story reassures me that I, too, can impact the world when I choose to walk in faith.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses those who trust and obey Him—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.