🕊️ WEEK 1 — PERSONAL RENEWAL
Love One Another Begins with Renewed Hearts
DAY 1 — Clean Heart
📖 Primary Verse: Psalm 51:10
Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 139:23–24 — “Search me, O God, and know my heart…”
Ezekiel 36:26 — “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.”
Matthew 5:8 — “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
1 John 1:7 — “The blood of Jesus… cleanses us from all sin.”
Prayer:
“Father God, we come before You as Your people, asking You to search our hearts. Cleanse us from sin, pride, bitterness, and distraction. Give us new hearts and renew a right spirit within us. As we begin this fast, remove anything that hinders our love for You and our love for one another. Let purity lead our words, our attitudes, and our relationships so we may honor one another as Your family. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: God loves giving fresh starts.
Ask: Why does God want our hearts clean?
Action: Pray silently, then thank God for forgiveness together.
DAY 2 — Restore My Joy
📖 Primary Verse: Psalm 51:12
Supporting Scriptures:
Nehemiah 8:10 — “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
John 15:11 — “That My joy may be in you…”
Romans 14:17 — “The kingdom of God is… righteousness, peace, and joy.”
Philippians 4:4 — “Rejoice in the Lord always.”
Prayer:
“Jesus, restore the joy of our salvation. Where joy has been lost through stress, disappointment, or weariness, fill us again. Let joy become our strength and shape how we treat one another. May our homes and church be marked by joy that flows from knowing You. Teach us to rejoice not in circumstances, but in Your presence. Amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: Joy comes from Jesus, not things.
Ask: What makes us joyful in God?
Action: Share one joy-filled memory of God’s goodness.
DAY 3 — Renew My Mind
📖 Primary Verse: Romans 12:2
Supporting Scriptures:
Philippians 4:8 — “Whatever is true… think on these things.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 — “Take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
Colossians 3:2 — “Set your minds on things above.”
Isaiah 26:3 — “You keep him in perfect peace…”
Prayer:
“Lord, renew our minds with Your truth. Replace fear with faith, lies with truth, and anxiety with peace. Help our family and church think differently so we can live differently. Shape our thoughts so our actions reflect Your will. Teach us to take every thought captive and live transformed lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: God helps us think better thoughts.
Ask: What thought does God want us to change today?
Action: Speak one Scripture aloud together.
DAY 4 — Daily Surrender
📖 Primary Verse: Luke 9:23
Supporting Scriptures:
Romans 12:1 — “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.”
Galatians 2:20 — “I have been crucified with Christ…”
Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
Matthew 16:24 — “Deny yourself… follow Me.”
Prayer:
“Father, today we surrender our lives to You. Help us lay down our desires, control, and comfort to follow Jesus daily. Teach us to trust You with our plans and our future. As a family and church, help us live surrendered lives that honor You and serve one another in love. Amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: Following Jesus means choosing His way.
Ask: What is one way we can obey Jesus today?
Action: Serve someone intentionally today.
DAY 5 — Spiritual Hunger
📖 Primary Verse: Matthew 5:6
Supporting Scriptures:
Psalm 42:1–2 — “My soul thirsts for God…”
Isaiah 55:1–2 — “Why spend money on what is not bread?”
John 6:35 — “I am the bread of life…”
Psalm 63:1 — “Earnestly I seek You.”
Prayer:
“Lord, awaken spiritual hunger in us. Teach us to desire You more than comfort, entertainment, or success. As we fast, remind us that You alone satisfy. Let our hunger for You shape our homes and our church. Fill us with righteousness and guide us closer to You. Amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: God fills those who seek Him.
Ask: How can we seek God today?
Action: Spend extra time in prayer or Scripture.
DAY 6 — Abide in Christ
📖 Primary Verse: John 15:5
Supporting Scriptures:
Colossians 2:6–7 — “Continue to live your lives in Him…”
Psalm 127:1 — “Unless the Lord builds the house…”
Galatians 5:22–23 — Fruit of the Spirit
Hebrews 12:1–2 — “Fixing our eyes on Jesus…”
Prayer:
“Jesus, help us remain in You. Teach us to depend on You for strength, wisdom, and growth. Remove distractions that pull us away from You. Let our lives bear fruit that blesses others and builds Your church. We choose connection over independence and faith over self-reliance. Amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: Staying close to Jesus helps us grow strong.
Ask: How do we stay connected to Jesus?
Action: Pray together for closeness to Christ.
DAY 7 — Renewed Strength
📖 Primary Verse: Isaiah 40:31
Supporting Scriptures:
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to Me… I will give you rest.”
Psalm 46:10 — “Be still and know that I am God.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient…”
Lamentations 3:22–23 — “His mercies are new every morning.”
Prayer:
“Lord, we wait on You today. Renew our strength and refresh our souls. Thank You for carrying us through this first week. Teach us to rest in You and trust You fully. Renew our faith, our love, and our hope as we continue this journey together. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Family Devotional:
Big Idea: God gives strength when we trust Him.
Ask: When do we need God’s strength most?
Action: Worship together through song or prayer.
🔔 SERIES ANCHOR STATEMENT
We are learning to be the Church together — beginning with renewed hearts.