Proverbs 12:28

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

This 12-day devotional, written by Jake Barrena, equips you to discover and live as your most authentic self through ten powerful, faith-based habits. Blending biblical truth, personal stories, and practical steps, each day challenges you to build a strong foundation in Christ, clarify your mission, persevere through challenges, care for your body and mind, serve others, grow in wisdom, and develop a winning mindset. You’ll be inspired to take ownership of your life, reject complacency, and seize the moment—living fully in God’s purpose for you.

Proverbs is the greatest book of wisdom ever written, mostly penned by the wisest man to ever live. God gave his servant Solomon this wisdom to pass along to us, his servants, who continue the ministry of Jesus, the embodiment of wisdom, until he returns in full glory. This 13–day reading plan, inspired by The Passion Translation Proverbs: Wisdom from Above, includes the sayings of Solomon from Proverbs 10-22.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom.”