21 Days of Consecration – Devotional Booklet

Theme: "Discovering and Devoting Ourselves to the Kingdom Better!"
 
Special Note:
The Sanctuary will be open for prayer on Monday (Jan 6th), Wednesday (Jan 8th), and Friday January (10th) from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
 
Introduction
Welcome to our 21 Days of Consecration, Fasting, and Prayer. Over the next three weeks, we will journey together in discovering and devoting ourselves to the better reality of Jesus’s Kingdom. Each day will provide a focused theme, Scripture, reflection, and action step to help you embrace radical Christ-following living and choose the Kingdom over lesser things.

This is more than a ritual or checklist—it is an invitation to a transformational journey. The theme, "Discovering and Devoting Ourselves to the Kingdom Better!" reminds us that Jesus’s Kingdom is infinitely greater than what the world offers.But discovering it requires intentionality, and devoting ourselves to it demands sacrifice.

The next 21 days will challenge you to:
  • Pray with Purpose: Seeking God’s presence and aligning your heart with His will.
  • Sacrifice Boldly: Denying self and breaking free from worldly attachments.
  • Progress Daily: Taking consistent steps toward spiritual growth and Kingdom living.

As you engage with the Scriptures, reflections, and action steps provided each day, allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the "better" way of Jesus—a way that transcends comfort, convenience, and complacency. Let this journey lead to deeper faith, unshakable peace, and a life that bears the unmistakable mark of Kingdom transformation.

Let us begin, trusting that God will do extraordinary things as we commit ourselves to Him fully over these 21 days.

Week 1: Discovering the Kingdom
Theme: Choosing the Kingdom Over Comfort

 Day 1 (1/1/25): The Call to Radical Devotion
  • Scripture: "Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." – Luke 9:23 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I willing to deny myself to follow Jesus? What comforts or routines are holding me back from radical devotion?
  • Action: Surrender one comfort or routine today to prioritize prayer and devotion.

 Day 2 (1/2/25): Trading Worry for Trust
  • Scripture: "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on... But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you." – Luke 12:22,31 NKJV
  • Reflection: What worries are distracting me from fully trusting God? How can I prioritize seeking His Kingdom?
  • Action: Spend 10 minutes in prayer, surrendering specific worries to God.

 Day 3 (1/3/25): Breaking the Love of Possessions
  • Scripture: "Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”" – Mark 10:21 NKJV
  • Reflection: Is my heart tied to material things? What would I struggle to let go of if Jesus asked?
  • Action: Give something meaningful to someone in need today as an act of surrender.

 Day 4 (1/4/25): Kingdom Priorities Over Personal Gain
  • Scripture: "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ." – Philippians 3:7 NKJV
  • Reflection: Are my goals aligned with the priorities of Jesus’s Kingdom?
  • Action: Spend extra time in prayer or Scripture today, asking God to align your goals with His purpose.

 Day 5 (1/5/25): Seeking Holiness Over Happiness
  • Scripture: "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct." – 1 Peter 1:15 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I pursuing holiness in every area of my life, or am I settling for temporary happiness?
  • Action: Identify one area of compromise and take a step toward holiness.

 Day 6 (1/6/25): Loving Others Like Jesus
  • Scripture: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." – John 13:34 NKJV
 
  • Reflection: Is my love for others sacrificial and Christlike? How can I reflect Jesus’s love today?
  • Action: Encourage or serve someone you find difficult to love.

 Day 7 (1/7/25): Following at Any Cost
  • Scripture: "For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and is himself destroyed or lost?" – Luke 9:25 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I willing to lose everything to follow Jesus? What holds me back?
  • Action: Write a prayer committing your life to Jesus without reservation.

Week 2: Devoting to the Kingdom
Theme: Choosing Kingdom Values Over Worldly Values

 Day 8 (1/8/25): Living for the Eternal
  • Scripture: "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." – Colossians 3:2 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I focused on eternal things, or am I distracted by temporary pleasures?
  • Action: Spend time meditating on heaven and eternity.

 Day 9 (1/9/25): Humility Over Pride
  • Scripture: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself." – Philippians 2:3 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I seeking recognition or serving selflessly?
  • Action: Perform one act of anonymous service today.

 Day 10 (1/10/25): Purity Over Compromise
  • Scripture: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." – Matthew 5:8 NKJV
  • Reflection: Where have I allowed compromise into my life?
  • Action: Remove one source of temptation (e.g., media, habit, or environment).

 Day 11 (1/11/25): Kingdom Vision Over Personal Goals
  • Scripture: "There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand." – Proverbs 19:21 NKJV
  • Reflection: Are my personal ambitions aligned with God’s vision for my life?
  • Action: Revisit or revise your goals to prioritize Kingdom impact.

 Day 12 (1/12/25): Kingdom Power in Weakness
  • Scripture: "And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”" – 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV
  • Reflection: Do I rely on God’s power, or am I trying to operate in my own strength?
  • Action: Pray for the Holy Spirit’s strength in a specific area of weakness.

 Day 13 (1/13/25): Generosity Over Greed
  • Scripture: "I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’" – Acts 20:35 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I holding onto my resources or using them for Kingdom purposes?
  • Action: Give sacrificially to someone in need or to a Kingdom cause.

 Day 14 (1/14/25): Obedience Over Convenience
  • Scripture: "If you love Me, keep My commandments." – John 14:15 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I delaying obedience to God because it’s inconvenient?
  • Action: Act immediately on something God has been prompting you to do.

Week 3: Advancing the Kingdom
Theme: Choosing to Be Kingdom Ambassadors

 Day 15 (1/15/25): The Power of Witness
  • Scripture: "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." – Acts 1:8 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I actively sharing the message of the Kingdom? Who needs to hear about Jesus today?
  • Action: Pray for someone who needs Jesus and look for an opportunity to share.

 Day 16 (1/16/25): Serving Over Selfishness
  • Scripture: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." – Mark 10:45 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I serving as Jesus served? How can I serve someone selflessly today?
  • Action: Volunteer your time to serve someone in need today.

 Day 17 (1/17/25): Courage Over Fear
  • Scripture: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." – Joshua 1:9 NKJV
  • Reflection: What fear is holding me back from advancing the Kingdom?
  • Action: Take one bold step to overcome fear and advance God’s mission.

 Day 18 (1/18/25): The Better Treasure
  • Scripture: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." – Matthew 13:44 NKJV
  • Reflection: Is Jesus my greatest treasure? What am I willing to give up to gain the Kingdom?
  • Action: Sacrifice something valuable to focus more on Christ.

 Day 19 (1/19/25): Walking in Authority
  • Scripture: "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." – Luke 10:19 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I walking in the authority Jesus has given me? How can I exercise that authority today?
  • Action: Declare victory in an area of spiritual struggle through prayer and Scripture.

 Day 20 (1/20/25): Unity in the Kingdom
  • Scripture: "That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." – John 17:21 NKJV
  • Reflection: Am I living in unity with other believers? How can I promote unity in my church?
  • Action: Reconcile with someone or strengthen a relationship in the church.

 Day 21 (1/21/25): Finishing Well
  • Scripture: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7 NKJV
  • Reflection: How has my perspective on the Kingdom changed in 21 days? What will I carry forward?
  • Action: Write or share your testimony of transformation during this journey.