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Who are the gatekeepers of this generation? Who unlocks the door for God’s people to enter into His presence? Jesus is pursing you because He wants you. But the keys are in your hands. You must unlock the door to let Him into your life. Read this plan and be encouraged to seek intimacy with God.

God has plans to prosper you. He has so much in store for you. But is Jesus enough for you? The only way we can see the fullness of what God has for us is if we are sons and daughters who are not partially but fully devoted to Him. Read along to understand more on becoming a fully devoted believer.

God is worthy of our worship. This devotional plan, based on ORU Worship’s 2022 album, “You Are My One Thing,” will encourage you to grow in faith and be transformed as you reflect on God’s attributes and grace. Every day, the plan relates album lyrics to Scripture to help you revel in worshipping the Lord above all.

Set aside seven days to pray and reflect upon the wisdom and insight Jesus gave us through the Lord’s Prayer. It is the model for prayer that Jesus taught His disciples and that can bless and teach us today. This devotional will give you an insider’s understanding as to what our Heavenly Father desires for us.

We live in a society that is in love with itself. We are immensely focused on ourselves, and this is making us unhappy and unfulfilled. Why? Because we were not created for ourselves, but to give glory to God! Discover that you have been chosen for a purpose, become aware of it, and start living according to the good pleasure of God’s will. You will never be the same!

God is never-changing, yet He likes to change things. He wants to shift things in our lives and our generation, bringing fresh visitations, new openness, deep brokenness, and a focus on Jesus.

This generation is longing for authenticity. God’s perfect will for you is to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Jesus tells us to not be hypocrites like the Pharisees, but to live a life that backs up what we preach. God desires for us to stay on a path of purity.

Do you have the confidence needed for what is ahead in your life? The Scriptures say to cultivate God-confidence, rather than self-confidence. Are you trusting in the chariots and horses of this world, a mistake made by the empires of the ancient world? Read this plan to be encouraged in building your confidence and trust in the Lord our God.

God molds us to be vessels of honor, carrying God’s glory in jars of clay, but many things can take a believer toward a vessel of dishonor. These things include alcohol and substance abuse, pornography and premarital sex, and cursing and defiled conversation. This devotional plan will help you, as a vessel of honor, carry the glory of God.

Moses anointed Joshua, seeing in him a Spirit of leadership. Joshua became a stellar leader of the people of Israel, leading them in the conquest of the land God had promised them. This devotional plan covers six essential practices of leaders demonstrated in Joshua’s life: finding solutions, embracing humility, handling failure, managing your time, leading your family, and leaving a legacy.

God wants to fill you up with His Holy Spirit. He wants to use you to change this world, to bring hope. He wants to fill us with His presence, so much so that we will overflow to a world that is hungry and thirsty. We are to be earthen vessels filled with the treasure of heaven. The people of the world need this treasure. They need Jesus.

Joshua is one of the great leaders of all time and a great example for anyone who aspires to leadership. If you want to exhibit the Spirit of Leadership so that it is recognized by others who can put you in places of authority, you must learn how Joshua faced four crucial tests.

God is a God of restoration; He can make everything new again by His presence. Whatever we think we may have lost—our dreams, our health, our relationships, our innocence, our economy, our peace—God is able to restore us many times over!

Solomon, the wisest and richest man on Earth, discovered late in life that he’d wasted his life chasing the wind. In a temporary world destined to burn up, believers must keep their focus on what is eternal. This devotional plan provides believers with six steps for maintaining a forever focus so that they can make a difference for Christ.

This devotional plan tells why people make bad decisions, and provides seven steps to ensure we make good decisions. It discusses the blessings God made to Israel if they obeyed Him, and the curses they would experience if they did not. We can learn from Israel’s example and be challenged to serve God.

The principles of God’s kingdom defy human logic. In humbling ourselves, we are exalted. In giving, we gain. In dying, we live! Fasting is similar; physical hunger on earth allows us to experience greater spiritual fullness. In this plan, you will be challenged to see God’s kingdom advance in and throughout your life by practicing the discipline of fasting.

A global pandemic, social conflict, economic instability, and other pressures are part of a perfect storm now challenging our world. Despite these challenges, Generation Z, is thriving. Find out how in this devotional plan based on Dr. Billy Wilson’s book, Generation Z– Born for the Storm, which focuses on Bible characters whose names start with “Z” and identifies how God is empowering and shaping this generation for maximum kingdom impact.

God wants us to be transformed. This devotional plan will remind you of the many ways God works in our lives to bring us closer to Himself. Whether we are far from him, distracted, hitting rock-bottom, or asking Him to take us higher, He is faithful.

Identity is a conflict people face as part of their development, but today many face an identity crisis. When we identify with God and know who He is, we get a clear picture of who we are. Until you know that, you will have a misperception of your identity.

Singleness is a gift. Jesus and the Apostle Paul both refer to it as a gift. It is a season to experience a sacred journey with God, one that is filled with serving and loving Jesus.