In today’s digital age, it’s easy to let social media, comparisons, and material desires set the tone for our days. As Emily Massey notes in our daily prayer and devotion, we can operate with “self glasses”—seeing through lenses of envy and dissatisfaction instead of through the eyes of Christ.

But Scripture points us to a better way. Because we are raised with Christ, Paul tells us to seek heavenly things, not earthly. When we fix our minds on eternal truth, we begin to resist idols of envy, comparison, and worldly ambition.

This discipline doesn’t deny our earthly life. Rather, it reorders our spiritual vision. God becomes our anchor, not our circumstances. Our contentment shifts from what we see to who we belong to. And we learn to celebrate others’ blessings instead of resenting them.

Today's Bible Reading:

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
— Colossians 3:1-2 (NKJV)

Key Takeaways

• Comparison and covetousness can become spiritual idols when we prioritize them over God.

• Setting the mind on heavenly realities changes how we interpret earthly life.

• Our identity in Christ frees us from needing external validation or accumulation.

• A heavenly perspective shapes gratitude, humility, and love toward others.

Let’s Pray Together

Heavenly Father, help me to remove the “self glasses” and see life through Your lens. Cleanse my heart of comparison and envy. Fix my eyes on You and Your eternal promises. Teach me to celebrate others and rest in Your sufficiency. May my life reflect heaven’s values now. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Darkness is not just an abstract concept—it’s real, pervasive, and often alluring. In our daily prayer and devotional, Lynette Kittle points out that because people often choose what is hidden over what is light, believers need God-given discernment more than ever.

Self-understanding, cultural noise, and even spiritual deception can make it difficult to tell what is truly of God and what is not. That’s why we must cultivate spiritual insight—not just rely on our instincts or emotions. She outlines four foundational ways to train discernment:

1. Ask God for discernment (like Solomon in 1 Kings 3:9).

2. Feast on God’s Word, because Scripture anchors our thinking (Hebrews 5:14; Acts 17:11).

3. Test the spirits, discerning whether what we hear or sense aligns with Christ (1 John 4:1–3; 2 John 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:1; Galatians 1:8).

4. Walk in God’s light—live transparently, in fellowship, guided by truth, not shadows (1 John 1:5–7).

Discernment isn’t optional. In a world crowded with competing voices and moral confusion, we must actively choose to walk in the light, reject deception, and embrace truth.

Today's Bible Reading

“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”
— Ephesians 5:11

Key Takeaways

• Darkness is real, and we must avoid complicity with its works.

• Discernment is a spiritual skill—learned by dependence on God, not self.

• The Word of God is our measuring rod—if “revelations” conflict with Scripture, they must be rejected.

• Walking in the light is both protective and revealing.

Let’s Pray Together

Father, thank You that You call us out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Grant me a discerning heart today—teach me to ask You, to read Your Word, to test what I hear, and to walk in Your light. Protect me from deception. May I see clearly in a confusing world, and may my life reflect Your truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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To “bless the Lord” is more than praise—it’s a posture of dependence, trust, and devotion. In our daily prayer and devotional, we ponder Psalm 63, where David declares he will bless God all his days. He opens his hands, lifts his voice, remembers God’s faithfulness, sings praise, and trusts wholeheartedly—even in adversity.

Blessing God begins with acknowledging our need for Him: lifting open hands in surrender, bringing our weaknesses, and asking for His help. It continues by remembering and recounting His goodness—His provision, His creativity, His unchanging character. Every moment of awe, gratitude, worship, and trust is part of blessing Him.

David also models commitment in difficulty. Though threatened by enemies, he remains secure in God’s justice and faithfulness. To bless the Lord is to trust Him when we don’t understand and to live as a testimony to His steadfast love—every day, in all circumstances.

Today's Bible Reading:

“I will bless you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer.”
— Psalm 63:4

Key Takeaways

• Blessing God is both worship and reliance—lifting hands, confessing need, and giving Him praise.

• Remembering God’s past faithfulness helps fuel our trust in the present.

• True blessing continues even amid trials, when trust must be chosen over fear.

• A life that blesses God acknowledges His sovereignty, expresses gratitude, and pursues obedience.

Let’s Pray Together

God, I desire to bless You for as long as I live. I come with open hands, acknowledging I am nothing apart from You. Help me remember You always—invite You into each moment, cling to Your promises, and trust You wholeheartedly. May my life point others to Your glory. Amen.

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