Day 10: Discovering the Power of God’s Grace

Let’s take a moment today to be with God. If you want to do this as a family, we encourage you to set aside time after your own quiet time to go through the family content at the bottom together.

PAUSE

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope — the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”—Titus 2:11–13 (NIV)

Ever heard the term "Eureka!"? It’s used when you have a breakthrough or epiphany. The word for "appeared" in Titus 2 is epephanē, meaning “to bring light to, to make visible.” Before knowing Jesus, we were blinded to the truth (2 Corinthians 4:4). But when we understood the good news about Jesus, we experienced a life-changing epiphany, and it changed our lives completely.

Through Christ, the Spirit, and God’s Word, we have the strength to make good choices and live in a way that pleases Him. His divine power gives us everything we need for a godly life (1 Peter 1:3).

PONDER

During a season of fasting and prayer, God often exposes things we may not notice otherwise. In what areas of your life do you need God's help to make good choices and live the right way?

PRAY

Father, as the psalmist prayed, “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23–24 NIV), reveal areas where I need breakthrough. And by Your Spirit, give me the strength and wisdom to live a godly, upright life. Amen.

For Your Family

PAUSE

Read Titus 2:11–14 out loud with your kids. Whether you go on a walk, talk in the car, discuss at dinner, or gather before bed, choose a time in your day to discuss and pray together.

PONDER

Share the main idea with them.

• God wants us to say no to bad choices and yes to good choices that honor Him.

Ask them:

• What’s something you need to say no to because it doesn’t please God?

PRAY

Guide your children to pray using these prayer points.

• Thank God for the hope of heaven while we live on the earth.
• Ask God to help you say no to bad choices and yes to good choices that honor Him.
• Pray for people who don’t know God to receive His grace for them.

Pray this over your children:

Father, thank You for my kids (name them) and their hearts. I pray You make them strong and smart. Help them know what is right and good in life. Show them how to love you every day. Amen.