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Day 90 of 365: My Dad…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family,

Today’s devotional feels more personal than most, and I’ve wrestled with whether or not to share it.

My biological father passed away on October 25, 2010. For as long as I can remember, one of the rhythms of our relationship was simple but meaningful—we would call each other at least twice a day. It was just what we did.

Not long after he passed, one of the hardest moments I experienced was picking up the phone to call him, only to realize he was truly gone. That reality settled in with a weight I can still remember.

Today, something similar happened. I was taking a nap, and when I woke up, I sat upright with a strong thought: “I need to call my Dad.” I picked up my phone and just paused, holding it in my hand. For a brief moment, it felt as though I had spoken to him just yesterday. The feeling was so real that it shook me—I even texted a family member about it.

It wasn’t until I began writing this devotional tonight that I started to understand what I was experiencing. Grief doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it revisits us quietly, unexpectedly, even years later, reminding us of the love we still carry.

All I can say in this moment is: Jesus, please walk with me through this.

And maybe that’s the devotional for today—not a lesson neatly wrapped, but a simple, honest prayer. That in moments when memories catch us off guard, when loss feels fresh again, we would invite Jesus to meet us there and walk with us through it.

Grace and peace to you all.

Video and Pray of the Day

Curb Records
Walk With Me (Live) · Carlton Pearson featuring Beverly Crawford and Marvin Winans
Live At Azusa 3
℗ Word Entertainment LLC, A Curb Company. 25 Music Square West, Nashville, TN  37203.
Released on: 1999-09-10
Artist: Carlton Pearson
Featured Artist: Beverly Crawford
Featured Artist: Marvin Winans

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 89 of 365: For Your Glory…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Family, yesterday we talked about having a lifestyle of worship. When we think about a lifestyle of worship, there are two benefits.

First, a lifestyle of worship matures a believer in the things of God and allows a person to learn and grow and eventually lead others.

The second benefit is that a lifestyle of worship gives glory to God. One thing I always tell people is that everything that happens to us, and how we respond, is for our growth and God’s glory.

We were created to worship God. No matter what, God will get the glory. God has said that He is a jealous God and does not want to share his glory with anyone or anything.

Our worship is for God and by God.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Exodus 34:13-15
21st Century King James Version


13 But ye shall destroy their altars, break their images, and cut down their Asherah poles.

14 For thou shalt worship no other god; for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God,

15 lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee and thou eat of his sacrifice,

Video and Prayer of the Day

Music video by Tasha Cobbs performing For Your Glory. (C) 2013 Motown Gospel


Be blessed,

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 88 of 365: Lifestyle of Worship

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Worship is not confined to a song, a service, or a moment—it is a lifestyle. From the instant we open our eyes in the morning to the moment we close them at night, every thought, word, and action can become an offering to God. True worship flows from a heart that is surrendered, attentive, and deeply connected to Him.


To live a life of worship means choosing alignment with God’s will in the ordinary moments—how we speak to others, how we respond to challenges, and how we steward our time and thoughts. It is in these daily decisions that our worship becomes real and transformative.


As we grow in intimacy with God, we become more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. His guidance brings clarity, peace, and direction, helping us walk in God’s perfect will and timing. This closeness doesn’t happen by accident—it is cultivated through intentional time in His presence, in prayer, in His Word, and in quiet listening.


Let today be a reminder: worship is not something we attend, it is something we live. And as we live it, our lives themselves become a testimony of God’s goodness and grace.

Scripture Passage and Prayer of the Day

Romans 12:1-2

New International Version

A Living Sacrifice

12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Video of the Day

A Lifestyle of Worship · Judith Christie McAllister
Raise The Praise
℗ The Purple Butterfly Group
Released on: 2022-07-25

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 87 of 365: Fasting and Prayer…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord rest, rule, and abide with you always.

Family, we are almost a quarter of the way through 2026. I am so excited about the next season of the devotional. I am especially excited about learning and growing in the things of God.

My heart’s desire for this year is to go deeper into the secret things of God mentally, spiritually, and even physically. One of the things I am excited about is reading and studying one of the oldest Bibles that contains 88 books compared to the traditional 66 of Western and European bibles.

Whenever I begin studying anything new, dealing with spirituality, I ask for the Holy Spirit to teach me as I read so that I can have an understanding past what is on the page.

Lastly, as I begin to seek God in several areas of my life, I know that at some point this year, I will be called to fasting and prayer, as I am truly seeking breakthroughs and revelations from God. I feel there is a blockage somewhere, and it has to be removed. Some things just require going deeper.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Revelation 4:1

New International Version

The Throne in Heaven

4 After this, I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, thank you for drawing me closer and deeper to you. Open my eyes so that I can see. Teach me your ways so that I can live a life pleasing to you. In the powerful and majestic name of Christ Jesus, I pray. Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.

And I let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Video of the Day

Official Live Video for “Come Up Here” by David & Nicole Binion, Rita Springer, & Abbie Gamboa Written By: David Binion and Mitch Wong

Be blessed, family,

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Day 86 of 365: A Clean Heart…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, this evening I was thinking about the song Create In Me A Clean Heart and the Psalm of David regarding creating a clean heart in him.

Why did David ask for a clean heart? What does a clean heart allow in terms of relationship with God? Why is a clean heart  necessary in order to have a relationship with God?

David was a true worshipper of God. The one thing that always affects a true worshipper’s relationship with God is SIN.

In Psalm 51, David is pleading with God to restore his heart so that he can worship God the way he used to. The only problem is that David had broken several commandments, including lusting after another man’s wife, adultery, and murder. All of which put more and more separation between David and God.

The separation from God was literally torturing David. He stripped himself from everything and cried out to God to say, “I will do whatever it takes to restore my relationship with you. Please restore our relationship, Lord.”

May today’s scripture passage also serve as our prayer. If there is anything separating you from God, meditate on Psalm 51 and turn it into a prayer.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Psalm 51

New International Version

Psalm 51[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.

1 Have mercy on me, O God,
    according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
    blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
    and cleanse me from my sin.

3 For I know my transgressions,
    and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
    and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
    and justified when you judge.
5 Surely I was sinful at birth,
    sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom in that secret place.

7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
    wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
    let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins
    and blot out all my iniquity.

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
    and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me from your presence
    or take your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
    and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
    so that sinners will turn back to you.
14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God,
    you who are God my Savior,
    and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
15 Open my lips, Lord,
    and my mouth will declare your praise.
16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
    you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
17 My sacrifice, O God, is[b] a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart
    you, God, will not despise.

18 May it please you to prosper Zion,
    to build up the walls of Jerusalem.
19 Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous,
    in burnt offerings offered whole;
    then bulls will be offered on your altar.

Video of the Day

Song arranged by William J. Evans
https://youtube.com/@williamjevansmusic?si=24ha8O1vdb005Y9t

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 85 of 365: All of the Above…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord rest, rule, and abide with you always.

Family, there are moments when a topic captures our hearts so strongly that we feel compelled to learn more—not simply to gather facts, but to grow in wisdom and confidence. When it comes to salvation, this desire to understand is especially meaningful, because salvation is the foundation of our faith.


Recently, a discussion arose about whether salvation is secured by baptism alone or by believing in Jesus Christ—the Son of God who conquered sin, death, hell, and the grave.

But the beauty of the gospel is that it doesn’t force us into an either/or scenario where Scripture never intended one.


Salvation begins with Christ alone.
Jesus makes it unmistakably clear: eternal life is found only through Him. When a heart believes and a confession is made, heaven responds. That inward transformation—faith in the finished work of Jesus—is the true beginning.


But faith doesn’t hide.


Baptism becomes the outward sign of an inward change. It is a public declaration of allegiance to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It does not replace faith, nor does faith make baptism unnecessary. Instead, they work in harmony:


•Confession: the heart turns to Christ.
•Baptism: the life bears witness to that turn.

Together, they tell the story of a soul made new.

Scripture Passage of the Day

John 3:16-18

New International Version

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Let Us Pray

Lord Jesus, thank You for being the only way to life. Thank You for opening the door of salvation through Your sacrifice and resurrection. Help me to walk boldly in the confession of my faith and to live outwardly what You have done inwardly. May my life be a testimony of Your grace, truth, and power.

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Video of the Day

Music video by Newsboys performing We Believe. (C) 2014 Newsboys, Inc. under exclusive license to Sparrow Records

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Day 84 of 365: The Lord’s Prayer

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Family, there are days when our hearts feel scattered, weighed down, or unsure of what to even say to God. We come to Him with situations we can’t fix, questions we can’t answer, and burdens too heavy to carry. In those moments, when words don’t come easily and the will of God feels hard to discern, Jesus gently points us back to something simple, steady, and powerful: The Lord’s Prayer.


This prayer is more than familiar words—it is a way of realigning our hearts with Heaven.

It pulls our focus away from our own agendas and brings us back to God’s kingdom, God’s priorities, and God’s daily provision. It reminds us that we are invited to surrender, to trust, and to receive.


When we sing it, pray it, or meditate on it, we allow the Holy Spirit to strip away the noise of our wants and re-shape our desires around God’s heart. The Lord’s Prayer becomes a reset button for the soul—a way to say to God, “Lead me. Feed me. Forgive me. Guide me.”


Today, as scripture, song, and prayer all point to this same message, let your spirit rest in its simplicity. You don’t need the perfect words. You only need a willing heart.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
(Phil Thompson /  Zenzo Matoga)
© Phillin It Up Music (ASCAP) & Zenzo Matoga Music (ASCAP)
Recorded Live at Jubilee Christian Church – Boston, MA on June 23rd 2017.
Executive Producer: Matthew K. Thompson
Produced by Joseph Santiago
Engineered & Mixed by Pierre Huberson

Meditate on heaven, family. Still your mind, quiet your thoughts, and just let this song fill the room. Allow it to saturate the atmosphere and release worship to God.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 83 of 365: The Courage To Surrender…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, when we think of courage, we picture bravery—standing strong, facing fears, and walking boldly into the unknown.
When we think of surrender, we imagine letting go, giving up control, or yielding.
At first glance, these two words don’t seem like they belong together. Courage feels active; surrender feels passive. But in God’s kingdom, they meet in a beautiful, challenging way.


Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let go.


Trusting God requires courage—real courage. Not the kind that shouts or fights, but the kind that whispers, “God, I don’t understand, but I’m placing this in Your hands.”


There are moments in life when God asks us to release something we love or something we’ve been trying to manage on our own:


•A child or family member who is struggling
•A medical diagnosis that feels overwhelming
•A relationship we can’t fix
•A situation we can’t change
•A burden we’ve carried too long


The “what‑ifs” creep in and multiply. What if it gets worse? What if I let go and everything falls apart?


But the truth is, some things are simply too big for us. And God never asked us to carry what only He can handle.


Surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving over.
It’s not quitting—it’s trusting.
It’s not weakness—it’s courage wrapped in faith.


God invites us to release our tight grip so He can place His hand over our situation. When we surrender, we make room for His peace, His wisdom, and His power to work in ways we cannot.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Proverbs 3:5-6
New International Version


5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, I come to You with the things that feel too big for me. Give me the courage to surrender what I cannot control. Calm my fears and silence my “what‑ifs.” Teach me to trust You with the people and situations that weigh on my heart. Help me release every burden into Your capable hands. I believe You are faithful, loving, and strong enough to carry what I cannot. Today, I choose courage. Today, I choose surrender. Lord, Jesus, in your mercy hear my prayer.

And I let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Video of the Day

Universal Music Group
I Surrender All · CeCe Winans
Alone In His Presence
℗ 1995 Sparrow Records
Released on: 1995-01-01

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 82 of 365: Deep Calling Unto Deep…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Family, there are moments in our spiritual journey when God whispers to us in ways we cannot ignore. This year, in a quiet moment of stillness, I sensed the Holy Spirit speak: “Deep calls unto deep…” The words felt familiar, but I couldn’t immediately place them. When I searched the Scriptures, I found myself in Psalm 42—a psalm of longing, hunger, and spiritual thirst. It was exactly where my heart had been.

For a long time, I knew that things in my life were being delayed, not because God was withholding anything, but because my relationship with Him had grown complacent and stagnant. My spirit wasn’t dry—just comfortable. And comfort can quietly rob us of momentum.

So I made a decision: 2026 would be my year to go deeper.

Deep into God’s presence.
Deep into His Word.
Deep into His calling for my life.

As I leaned in, something shifted. What began as a personal commitment turned into a spiritual outpouring—one I didn’t expect. I have now written 82 devotionals in 2026 alone—one for every day of this year so far. With each one, my heart has grown softer, my ears clearer, and my thirst for God stronger.

And as my spirit has been fed at the Table of God, doors have opened—some I prayed for, others I didn’t even know to ask for. Transformation has not just visited me; it has taken residence.

Psalm 42:7 reminds us that when God calls us deeper, He does not call us into shallow waters. He calls us into depths where His waves and billows wash over us—not to drown us, but to cleanse, strengthen, and renew us.

That is what this year has become for me:
A year of being washed again.
A year of being pulled deeper.
A year of discovering that God still has more—more to teach, more to reveal, more to pour out.

And even as I look at what He has already done, I know—I have not yet finished the meal He prepared for me in 2026. There is still more on the table. More grace. More wisdom. More encounters. More depth.

Deep is still calling unto deep. And I am still answering.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Psalm 42

Prayer of the Day

Spirit of the Living God, thank You for calling me into deeper waters with You. Thank You for awakening my spirit, stirring my hunger, and renewing my desire for Your presence. As You speak “deep calls unto deep,” give me the courage to follow wherever You lead.

Wash over me with Your waves of grace. Cleanse every place that has grown complacent. Refresh every part of me that has grown weary. Strengthen me to continue this journey of intimacy, obedience, and transformation.

Lord, keep my heart tender, my ears open, and my spirit thirsty. Let every devotional I write, every moment I surrender, and every step I take draw me further into Your depth. And as You continue to feed me from Your table, prepare me for all that You will reveal throughout the rest of this year.

I yield myself to You.
Take me deeper still. In the name of Christ I pray. Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.

And I let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Worship Video of the Day

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’
Words and Music by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston & Salomon Ligthelm
© 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing (APRA). All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
CCLI: 6428767

Blessings, family.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)

Day 80/81 of 365: Timing Is Everything…

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Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Family, I always believe that the timing of God is perfect. The only time His timing seems “off” is when we get in the way. Shocker, right? 😄


Somehow, we’ve become experts at stepping into God’s lane and trying to take control. But what is it that drives us to do that? Why do we rush ahead of the One who sees all, knows all, and created all?

Whenever I start to pout, question, or blame God, I’m reminded of one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—when God responds to Job in Job 38.

In that chapter, God asks Job a series of questions—questions about creation, the earth’s foundations, the seas, the stars, the light, and the deep mysteries of the universe. Twenty‑five questions (and more) that no human being can answer.

Questions like:

“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?”

“Have you ever commanded the morning?”

“Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades?”

Every time I read these questions, I realize something humbling:
I still cannot answer even ONE of them.

And if I can’t answer those questions…
If I can’t explain how God holds the universe together…
Then why am I trying to take the steering wheel of my own life?

So I go back to trusting His direction.
I return to His Word.
I spend intimate time in worship.

And I remind myself:

✨ God’s timing isn’t just perfect—it’s purposeful.
✨ He sees what we don’t.
✨ He controls what we can’t.
✨ He loves us more than we understand.

When we step aside and let Him lead, peace returns. And like Job, we are brought back to awe and surrender—not because God scolds us, but because He reminds us who He is.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Job 38

http://Job 38 NIV – The LORD Speaks – Then the LORD spoke – Bible Gateway https://share.google/pc6lI9dUJ9e2p0dRm

Prayer of the Day

Spirit of the Living God, thank You for Your perfect timing. Help me step out of the way and trust You fully. When I’m tempted to control, question, or rush ahead, or even in times when I am afraid to move, please remind me of the questions You asked your servant Job so that I will always remember that You are God and I am not. Lead me as I study Your Word and worship You intimately. It is in the name of Christ that I lift this prayer to you. Lord in your mercy, hear my prayer.

And I let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Worship Video of the Day

Music video by Velma Willis performing Lead Me, Guide Me. (C) 2016 Spring House Music Group
http://vevo.ly/CkOm56​

Blessing to you all.

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA