Day 1 - Monday January 5th
The Promise and the Power
Reading: Acts 1
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to show you specific ways you can shine bright for Jesus in your Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth through your words and actions this year (Acts 1:8).
Pray for unity among our church as we prayerfully pursue the Great Commission, overcoming differences to collectively shine the light of the gospel (Acts 1:14).
Family Focus: Discuss what "power" means. Talk about a time your child felt powerful, then contrast it with God's unlimited power.
Project: Draw a picture of your home (your "Jerusalem") and then draw lines expanding outward, thinking about how Jesus wants us to share His light everywhere.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for First Priority to effectively equip evangelical Christian students to shine brightly for Christ and share the gospel with their peers in schools.
Reading: Acts 1
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to show you specific ways you can shine bright for Jesus in your Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth through your words and actions this year (Acts 1:8).
Pray for unity among our church as we prayerfully pursue the Great Commission, overcoming differences to collectively shine the light of the gospel (Acts 1:14).
Family Focus: Discuss what "power" means. Talk about a time your child felt powerful, then contrast it with God's unlimited power.
Project: Draw a picture of your home (your "Jerusalem") and then draw lines expanding outward, thinking about how Jesus wants us to share His light everywhere.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for First Priority to effectively equip evangelical Christian students to shine brightly for Christ and share the gospel with their peers in schools.
Day 2 - Tuesday January 6th
The Spirit Poured Out
Reading: Acts 2
Prayer Prompts: Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our church, empowering us to boldly proclaim the gospel with conviction and clarity, leading many to faith in Jesus (Acts 2:1-4, 37-41).
Ask God to open the hearts of those who hear the gospel, just as on Pentecost, so they might be added to the church and begin to shine for Jesus (Acts 2:41, 47).
Family Focus: Talk about different languages.
Project: Try saying "Jesus loves you" in a few different languages (you can find simple translations online). Discuss how the Holy Spirit helped people understand God's message even though they spoke different languages.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Garrett's Place to be a loving, stable, and Christ-centered environment, effectively caring for children in foster care and shining the light of the gospel into their lives.
Reading: Acts 2
Prayer Prompts: Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our church, empowering us to boldly proclaim the gospel with conviction and clarity, leading many to faith in Jesus (Acts 2:1-4, 37-41).
Ask God to open the hearts of those who hear the gospel, just as on Pentecost, so they might be added to the church and begin to shine for Jesus (Acts 2:41, 47).
Family Focus: Talk about different languages.
Project: Try saying "Jesus loves you" in a few different languages (you can find simple translations online). Discuss how the Holy Spirit helped people understand God's message even though they spoke different languages.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Garrett's Place to be a loving, stable, and Christ-centered environment, effectively caring for children in foster care and shining the light of the gospel into their lives.
Day 3 - Wednesday January 7th
Miracles, Boldness, and Salvation
Reading: Acts 3-4
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would empower us to perform acts of service and to boldly proclaim the name of Jesus as the only source of salvation, causing His light to shine in dark places (Acts 3:6, Acts 4:12).
Pray that our unity and generosity would be a powerful witness, demonstrating the power of the Gospel and drawing others to Jesus (Acts 4:32-35).
Family Focus: Talk about helping people in need. Discuss how Peter and John helped the lame man and shared about Jesus even when people told them not to.
Project: Think of someone you know who might need help (a neighbor, a friend, someone at church) and draw a picture of how your family could "shine bright" by showing kindness to that person.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Sav-a-Life to offer hope, practical support, and the truth of the gospel to women facing unplanned pregnancies, valuing every life.
Reading: Acts 3-4
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would empower us to perform acts of service and to boldly proclaim the name of Jesus as the only source of salvation, causing His light to shine in dark places (Acts 3:6, Acts 4:12).
Pray that our unity and generosity would be a powerful witness, demonstrating the power of the Gospel and drawing others to Jesus (Acts 4:32-35).
Family Focus: Talk about helping people in need. Discuss how Peter and John helped the lame man and shared about Jesus even when people told them not to.
Project: Think of someone you know who might need help (a neighbor, a friend, someone at church) and draw a picture of how your family could "shine bright" by showing kindness to that person.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Sav-a-Life to offer hope, practical support, and the truth of the gospel to women facing unplanned pregnancies, valuing every life.
Day 4 - Thursday January 8th
Integrity and Power
Reading: Acts 5
Prayer Prompts: Pray for our church to uphold integrity and truthfulness, recognizing that deceit can hinder the gospel's impact and dim its light (Acts 5:1-11).
Ask God to work so powerfully through us as a church that others undeniably see His power and are drawn to Him (Acts 5:12-16).
Family Focus: Talk about telling the truth.
Activity: Play a quick game of "truth or lie" (simple scenarios like "I ate an apple for breakfast" - your child says if it's true or false). Discuss why it's so important to always tell the truth to God and to others, because God is always truthful.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Lifeline Children’s Services as they help bring gospel hope to vulnerable children through adoption, foster care, global orphan care & family support courses & training.
Reading: Acts 5
Prayer Prompts: Pray for our church to uphold integrity and truthfulness, recognizing that deceit can hinder the gospel's impact and dim its light (Acts 5:1-11).
Ask God to work so powerfully through us as a church that others undeniably see His power and are drawn to Him (Acts 5:12-16).
Family Focus: Talk about telling the truth.
Activity: Play a quick game of "truth or lie" (simple scenarios like "I ate an apple for breakfast" - your child says if it's true or false). Discuss why it's so important to always tell the truth to God and to others, because God is always truthful.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Lifeline Children’s Services as they help bring gospel hope to vulnerable children through adoption, foster care, global orphan care & family support courses & training.
Day 5 - Friday January 9th
Service, Wisdom, and Martyrdom
Reading: Acts 6-7
Prayer Prompts: Pray that evangelical Christians would be filled with the Spirit and wisdom, serving faithfully in practical ways to ensure the gospel shines brightly through our loving community (Acts 6:3-7).
Ask God to grant us boldness like Stephen to clearly articulate the truth of the gospel, even when it leads to suffering for Christ's name (Acts 7:51-53).
Family Focus: Talk about serving others. Discuss how Stephen served God and others even when it was very hard.
Project: Brainstorm ways your family can help serve each other at home this week (e.g., setting the table, helping clean up toys, sharing). Choose one to do together.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Life on Wheels to bring practical help, spiritual encouragement, and the clear message of the gospel to those in need, especially through mobile outreach.
Reading: Acts 6-7
Prayer Prompts: Pray that evangelical Christians would be filled with the Spirit and wisdom, serving faithfully in practical ways to ensure the gospel shines brightly through our loving community (Acts 6:3-7).
Ask God to grant us boldness like Stephen to clearly articulate the truth of the gospel, even when it leads to suffering for Christ's name (Acts 7:51-53).
Family Focus: Talk about serving others. Discuss how Stephen served God and others even when it was very hard.
Project: Brainstorm ways your family can help serve each other at home this week (e.g., setting the table, helping clean up toys, sharing). Choose one to do together.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Life on Wheels to bring practical help, spiritual encouragement, and the clear message of the gospel to those in need, especially through mobile outreach.
Day 6 - Saturday January 10th
Persecution and Expansion
Reading: Acts 8
Prayer Prompts: Pray that persecution would not extinguish the gospel's light but rather cause it to shine brighter and spread further, just as it did through Philip (Acts 8:1-4).
Ask God to send us to those who are seeking truth, preparing their hearts to understand and respond to the gospel, like the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-38).
Family Focus: Talk about sharing good news. Discuss how Philip shared the good news of Jesus even when people were trying to stop Christians.
Activity: Think of something exciting that happened to them (e.g., getting a new toy, a fun outing) and practice telling someone else the "good news" clearly and excitedly.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Serving You/Grace Place to effectively minister to physical and spiritual needs in our community, demonstrating Christ's love and shining the gospel light to those they serve.
Reading: Acts 8
Prayer Prompts: Pray that persecution would not extinguish the gospel's light but rather cause it to shine brighter and spread further, just as it did through Philip (Acts 8:1-4).
Ask God to send us to those who are seeking truth, preparing their hearts to understand and respond to the gospel, like the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-38).
Family Focus: Talk about sharing good news. Discuss how Philip shared the good news of Jesus even when people were trying to stop Christians.
Activity: Think of something exciting that happened to them (e.g., getting a new toy, a fun outing) and practice telling someone else the "good news" clearly and excitedly.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Serving You/Grace Place to effectively minister to physical and spiritual needs in our community, demonstrating Christ's love and shining the gospel light to those they serve.
Day 7 - Sunday January 11th
A New Light Shines
Reading: Acts 9
Prayer Prompts: Pray for powerful, supernatural conversions like Saul's, where even those most opposed to Jesus become His most faithful followers, causing the gospel to shine in unexpected places (Acts 9:1-19).
Ask God to give us the courage to embrace and encourage new believers, even those with difficult pasts, so they can grow and shine for Jesus (Acts 9:26-27).
Family Focus: Talk about how people can change. Discuss how Jesus changed Saul's heart from someone who hurt Christians to someone who loved Jesus and wanted to share His light.
Project: Draw two pictures of Saul/Paul: one before he met Jesus (maybe looking angry or confused) and one after (looking joyful or peaceful).
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Love Life's ministry to continue advocating for the unborn, supporting women and families, and shining the light of God's love and truth in the sanctity of life movement.
Reading: Acts 9
Prayer Prompts: Pray for powerful, supernatural conversions like Saul's, where even those most opposed to Jesus become His most faithful followers, causing the gospel to shine in unexpected places (Acts 9:1-19).
Ask God to give us the courage to embrace and encourage new believers, even those with difficult pasts, so they can grow and shine for Jesus (Acts 9:26-27).
Family Focus: Talk about how people can change. Discuss how Jesus changed Saul's heart from someone who hurt Christians to someone who loved Jesus and wanted to share His light.
Project: Draw two pictures of Saul/Paul: one before he met Jesus (maybe looking angry or confused) and one after (looking joyful or peaceful).
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Love Life's ministry to continue advocating for the unborn, supporting women and families, and shining the light of God's love and truth in the sanctity of life movement.
Day 8 - Monday January 12th
Breaking Barriers
Reading: Acts 10
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would break down all cultural, racial, and social barriers within the church, demonstrating that the gospel shines equally for all people (Acts 10:34-35).
Pray for divine appointments and opportunities to share the gospel in homes and communities, where many hear and believe, just as in Cornelius's household (Acts 10:44-48).
Family Focus: Talk about being kind to everyone, even those who seem different from us. Discuss how God loves everyone, no matter who they are.
Project: Draw pictures of friends and family who are different from each other (different hair color, different hobbies, etc.) and talk about how God made everyone special and loves them all.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Greg Davis and ALCAP to have wisdom, courage, and influence in upholding biblical values and promoting righteousness in public policy in Alabama.
Reading: Acts 10
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would break down all cultural, racial, and social barriers within the church, demonstrating that the gospel shines equally for all people (Acts 10:34-35).
Pray for divine appointments and opportunities to share the gospel in homes and communities, where many hear and believe, just as in Cornelius's household (Acts 10:44-48).
Family Focus: Talk about being kind to everyone, even those who seem different from us. Discuss how God loves everyone, no matter who they are.
Project: Draw pictures of friends and family who are different from each other (different hair color, different hobbies, etc.) and talk about how God made everyone special and loves them all.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Greg Davis and ALCAP to have wisdom, courage, and influence in upholding biblical values and promoting righteousness in public policy in Alabama.
Day 9 - Tuesday January 13th
Confirming the Mission
Reading: Acts 11
Prayer Prompts: Pray that we will joyfully affirm and support the Spirit's work in bringing the gospel to all peoples, celebrating every new person who comes to faith (Acts 11:18).
Ask God to raise up faithful teachers and encouragers like Barnabas and Saul to disciple new believers, helping them to shine brighter in their faith (Acts 11:23-26).
Family Focus: Talk about being part of God's family. Discuss how believers from different places became one big family in Christ.
Project: Create a simple "family tree" for your own family, then talk about how Christians around the world are all part of God's bigger family.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to bless SoChurch with spiritual growth, impactful ministry, and opportunities to shine the light of Christ effectively in the Orlando, FL, community.
Reading: Acts 11
Prayer Prompts: Pray that we will joyfully affirm and support the Spirit's work in bringing the gospel to all peoples, celebrating every new person who comes to faith (Acts 11:18).
Ask God to raise up faithful teachers and encouragers like Barnabas and Saul to disciple new believers, helping them to shine brighter in their faith (Acts 11:23-26).
Family Focus: Talk about being part of God's family. Discuss how believers from different places became one big family in Christ.
Project: Create a simple "family tree" for your own family, then talk about how Christians around the world are all part of God's bigger family.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to bless SoChurch with spiritual growth, impactful ministry, and opportunities to shine the light of Christ effectively in the Orlando, FL, community.
Day 10 - Wednesday January 14th
God's Deliverance
Reading: Acts 12
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine intervention and miraculous protection for missionaries serving in dangerous places, so the gospel can continue to shine brightly (Acts 12:5-11).
Ask God to keep us steadfast in prayer for our leaders and for the advancement of His kingdom, trusting that fervent prayer unleashes His power (Acts 12:5).
Family Focus: Talk about prayer and how God listens. Discuss how the church prayed for Peter and God answered in an amazing way by sending an angel.
Project: Write down a few things your family wants to pray for this week (e.g., a sick friend, a missionary, your church leaders).
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Multiply Community Church to grow in biblical truth, spiritual maturity, and to shine brightly as a gospel witness in Monroe, NC, and beyond.
Reading: Acts 12
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine intervention and miraculous protection for missionaries serving in dangerous places, so the gospel can continue to shine brightly (Acts 12:5-11).
Ask God to keep us steadfast in prayer for our leaders and for the advancement of His kingdom, trusting that fervent prayer unleashes His power (Acts 12:5).
Family Focus: Talk about prayer and how God listens. Discuss how the church prayed for Peter and God answered in an amazing way by sending an angel.
Project: Write down a few things your family wants to pray for this week (e.g., a sick friend, a missionary, your church leaders).
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Multiply Community Church to grow in biblical truth, spiritual maturity, and to shine brightly as a gospel witness in Monroe, NC, and beyond.
Day 11 - Thursday January 15th
Sent Out and Enduring
Reading: Acts 13-14
Prayer Prompts: Pray that the Holy Spirit will call out people from among us to shine the gospel light to new places (Acts 13:2-4).
Ask God to empower us as His messengers with boldness to proclaim the full truth of the gospel, even when confronted by opposition and persecution, trusting in His power to save (Acts 13:9-12, Acts 14:19-22).
Family Focus: Talk about going on a special trip to tell people about Jesus. Discuss how Paul and Barnabas traveled to many different places to share the good news, even when it was tough.
Project: Pretend to pack a small bag for a "missionary trip." What would they take to help them share about Jesus?
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the Alabama Baptist Children's Home to continue providing safe, loving homes and sharing the gospel with vulnerable children and families in Alabama.
Reading: Acts 13-14
Prayer Prompts: Pray that the Holy Spirit will call out people from among us to shine the gospel light to new places (Acts 13:2-4).
Ask God to empower us as His messengers with boldness to proclaim the full truth of the gospel, even when confronted by opposition and persecution, trusting in His power to save (Acts 13:9-12, Acts 14:19-22).
Family Focus: Talk about going on a special trip to tell people about Jesus. Discuss how Paul and Barnabas traveled to many different places to share the good news, even when it was tough.
Project: Pretend to pack a small bag for a "missionary trip." What would they take to help them share about Jesus?
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the Alabama Baptist Children's Home to continue providing safe, loving homes and sharing the gospel with vulnerable children and families in Alabama.
Day 12 - Friday January 16th
United in Truth
Reading: Acts 15
Prayer Prompts: Pray for biblical clarity and unity among our church on essential doctrines, so that the gospel message shines clearly without unnecessary division (Acts 15:1-2, 6-7).
Pray that the outcome of our discussions would result in strengthening brothers and sisters, allowing the gospel to shine through reconciled relationships and shared mission (Acts 15:31-32).
Family Focus: Talk about solving problems nicely. Discuss how the leaders in the early church talked together, listened to each other, and looked at God's Word to figure out important truths.
Activity: If there's a small disagreement among siblings (e.g., about a toy), help them talk it out and find a solution together, practicing listening and speaking kindly.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the North American Mission Board to equip and deploy church planters and missionaries who will boldly shine the gospel light across North America.
Reading: Acts 15
Prayer Prompts: Pray for biblical clarity and unity among our church on essential doctrines, so that the gospel message shines clearly without unnecessary division (Acts 15:1-2, 6-7).
Pray that the outcome of our discussions would result in strengthening brothers and sisters, allowing the gospel to shine through reconciled relationships and shared mission (Acts 15:31-32).
Family Focus: Talk about solving problems nicely. Discuss how the leaders in the early church talked together, listened to each other, and looked at God's Word to figure out important truths.
Activity: If there's a small disagreement among siblings (e.g., about a toy), help them talk it out and find a solution together, practicing listening and speaking kindly.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the North American Mission Board to equip and deploy church planters and missionaries who will boldly shine the gospel light across North America.
Day 13 - Saturday January 17th
New Beginnings
Reading: Acts 16
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine redirection and clear guidance from the Holy Spirit, leading us to new fields where the gospel needs to shine (Acts 16:6-10).
Pray that even in suffering, our worship and witness would be so compelling that others, like the jailer, come to faith and experience the transforming power of the gospel (Acts 16:25-34).
Family Focus: Talk about listening to directions from God. Discuss how Paul listened to God's direction to go to Macedonia and how God opened Lydia's heart to believe.
Activity: Play "Simon Says" or a similar game where they practice listening and following instructions.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to bless Compassion International's work, enabling them to release more children from poverty in Jesus' name and share the hope of the gospel.
Reading: Acts 16
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine redirection and clear guidance from the Holy Spirit, leading us to new fields where the gospel needs to shine (Acts 16:6-10).
Pray that even in suffering, our worship and witness would be so compelling that others, like the jailer, come to faith and experience the transforming power of the gospel (Acts 16:25-34).
Family Focus: Talk about listening to directions from God. Discuss how Paul listened to God's direction to go to Macedonia and how God opened Lydia's heart to believe.
Activity: Play "Simon Says" or a similar game where they practice listening and following instructions.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to bless Compassion International's work, enabling them to release more children from poverty in Jesus' name and share the hope of the gospel.
Day 14 - Sunday January 18th
Reasoning and Revealing
Reading: Acts 17
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to help us diligently search the Scriptures to confirm the truth like the Bereans, looking to the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word (Acts 17:11).
Pray for boldness and wisdom when sharing the gospel in diverse cultural contexts, clearly sharing God's truth to those who do not know (Acts 17:22-31).
Family Focus: "What do you wonder about God?" Encourage children to ask any questions they have about God, Jesus, or the Bible. Reassure them that it's good to seek understanding, and commit to looking for answers together in the Bible. This encourages a spirit of inquiry and seeking truth.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Sozo Children to effectively provide holistic care, education, and spiritual development, leading many children in Uganda to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Reading: Acts 17
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to help us diligently search the Scriptures to confirm the truth like the Bereans, looking to the authority and sufficiency of God’s Word (Acts 17:11).
Pray for boldness and wisdom when sharing the gospel in diverse cultural contexts, clearly sharing God's truth to those who do not know (Acts 17:22-31).
Family Focus: "What do you wonder about God?" Encourage children to ask any questions they have about God, Jesus, or the Bible. Reassure them that it's good to seek understanding, and commit to looking for answers together in the Bible. This encourages a spirit of inquiry and seeking truth.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Sozo Children to effectively provide holistic care, education, and spiritual development, leading many children in Uganda to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Day 15 - Monday January 19th
Powerful Ministry in Key Cities
Reading: Acts 18-19
Prayer Prompts: Pray for endurance and perseverance to continue to share, trusting that God has many people in every city who need to hear the gospel (Acts 18:9-10).
Ask God for widespread proclamation of His Word, reaching not only cities but entire regions, so that the gospel may shine far and wide, triumphing over false teachings and idols (Acts 19:10, 20).
Family Focus: Talk about learning and growing in our faith. Discuss how Apollos grew in his understanding of Jesus and how the gospel spread far in Ephesus.
Project: Look at a plant that has grown from a seed. Talk about how we grow when we learn more about Jesus and how our faith can grow stronger over time.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the International Mission Board to be strategically led by the Holy Spirit, sending and supporting missionaries to shine the gospel in unreached places globally.
Reading: Acts 18-19
Prayer Prompts: Pray for endurance and perseverance to continue to share, trusting that God has many people in every city who need to hear the gospel (Acts 18:9-10).
Ask God for widespread proclamation of His Word, reaching not only cities but entire regions, so that the gospel may shine far and wide, triumphing over false teachings and idols (Acts 19:10, 20).
Family Focus: Talk about learning and growing in our faith. Discuss how Apollos grew in his understanding of Jesus and how the gospel spread far in Ephesus.
Project: Look at a plant that has grown from a seed. Talk about how we grow when we learn more about Jesus and how our faith can grow stronger over time.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for the International Mission Board to be strategically led by the Holy Spirit, sending and supporting missionaries to shine the gospel in unreached places globally.
Day 16 - Tuesday January 20th
Shepherd's Heart
Reading: Acts 20
Prayer Prompts: Pray for our pastors and leaders to faithfully shepherd God's flock, teaching the whole counsel of God and protecting believers from destructive influences, so the church shines bright (Acts 20:27-28).
Pray for a spirit of generosity within the church, where we strive to help those in need and remember the words of Jesus that “IT is more blessed to give than to receive”, so that our lives are a testament to His grace (Acts 20:35).
Family Focus: Talk about saying goodbye to friends and leaders. Discuss how Paul encouraged the leaders and taught them how to care for God's people.
Project: Write or draw a small "thank you" card for a leader or teacher at your church or school, showing appreciation for how they serve.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to empower Jacob and Cami Goggins with boldness, discernment, and spiritual breakthroughs as they share the gospel and disciple believers in Romania.
Reading: Acts 20
Prayer Prompts: Pray for our pastors and leaders to faithfully shepherd God's flock, teaching the whole counsel of God and protecting believers from destructive influences, so the church shines bright (Acts 20:27-28).
Pray for a spirit of generosity within the church, where we strive to help those in need and remember the words of Jesus that “IT is more blessed to give than to receive”, so that our lives are a testament to His grace (Acts 20:35).
Family Focus: Talk about saying goodbye to friends and leaders. Discuss how Paul encouraged the leaders and taught them how to care for God's people.
Project: Write or draw a small "thank you" card for a leader or teacher at your church or school, showing appreciation for how they serve.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to empower Jacob and Cami Goggins with boldness, discernment, and spiritual breakthroughs as they share the gospel and disciple believers in Romania.
Day 17 - Wednesday January 21st
Chains for the Gospel
Reading: Acts 21-22
Prayer Prompts: Pray for courage when we are called to stand for the gospel, even when it means facing opposition (Acts 21:13).
Ask God for opportunities to clearly share your faith and personal testimony, using every circumstance, even difficult times, as a platform for the gospel to shine (Acts 22:1-21).
Family Focus: Talk about standing up for what's right and telling your story. Discuss how Paul bravely told his story about meeting Jesus even when people were angry and wanted to stop him.
Activity: Role-play a situation where your child might need to tell someone "no" to doing something wrong, or share something important they believe.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mike Parker's leadership, for expanded reach, and for many children and families in Guatemala to encounter Christ's transforming love through Clubhouse Guatemala.
Reading: Acts 21-22
Prayer Prompts: Pray for courage when we are called to stand for the gospel, even when it means facing opposition (Acts 21:13).
Ask God for opportunities to clearly share your faith and personal testimony, using every circumstance, even difficult times, as a platform for the gospel to shine (Acts 22:1-21).
Family Focus: Talk about standing up for what's right and telling your story. Discuss how Paul bravely told his story about meeting Jesus even when people were angry and wanted to stop him.
Activity: Role-play a situation where your child might need to tell someone "no" to doing something wrong, or share something important they believe.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mike Parker's leadership, for expanded reach, and for many children and families in Guatemala to encounter Christ's transforming love through Clubhouse Guatemala.
Day 18 - Thursday January 22nd
Further Defenses and Plots
Reading: Acts 23-24
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would thwart plans of those who seek to silence the gospel, and that He would raise up protectors and advocates for His servants (Acts 23:12-24).
Pray to maintain a clear conscience before God and man, even when falsely accused, so that the purity of the gospel is evident (Acts 24:16).
Family Focus: "Why is it important to tell the truth, even when it's hard?" Discuss a scenario where telling the truth might be difficult but ultimately brings good (e.g., admitting to breaking something). Emphasize God's love for truth and how it helps our light shine bright.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mary Teal's protection, spiritual strength, and effectiveness in sharing Christ's light and love in Uganda.
Reading: Acts 23-24
Prayer Prompts: Pray that God would thwart plans of those who seek to silence the gospel, and that He would raise up protectors and advocates for His servants (Acts 23:12-24).
Pray to maintain a clear conscience before God and man, even when falsely accused, so that the purity of the gospel is evident (Acts 24:16).
Family Focus: "Why is it important to tell the truth, even when it's hard?" Discuss a scenario where telling the truth might be difficult but ultimately brings good (e.g., admitting to breaking something). Emphasize God's love for truth and how it helps our light shine bright.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mary Teal's protection, spiritual strength, and effectiveness in sharing Christ's light and love in Uganda.
Day 19 - Friday January 23rd
Witness Before Kings
Reading: Acts 25-26
Prayer Prompts: Pray that we would be ready to give a defense for the hope that is within them, even before those in authority, letting the gospel shine brightly in high places (Acts 25:8, 26:1-2).
Ask God to open the eyes of those in power to see the truth of Christ, that they might be persuaded to believe and experience salvation (Acts 26:28-29).
Family Focus: Talk about telling important news to important people. Discuss how Paul shared the good news of Jesus with a king and other powerful people.
Project: Draw a crown and talk about how important it is for everyone, even kings and presidents, to hear about Jesus and His amazing love.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mike and Sherrie Sexton's health, provision, and continued impact as they shine Christ's light among the deaf community in Mexico.
Reading: Acts 25-26
Prayer Prompts: Pray that we would be ready to give a defense for the hope that is within them, even before those in authority, letting the gospel shine brightly in high places (Acts 25:8, 26:1-2).
Ask God to open the eyes of those in power to see the truth of Christ, that they might be persuaded to believe and experience salvation (Acts 26:28-29).
Family Focus: Talk about telling important news to important people. Discuss how Paul shared the good news of Jesus with a king and other powerful people.
Project: Draw a crown and talk about how important it is for everyone, even kings and presidents, to hear about Jesus and His amazing love.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Mike and Sherrie Sexton's health, provision, and continued impact as they shine Christ's light among the deaf community in Mexico.
Day 20 - Saturday January 24th
Journey to Rome
Reading: Acts 27
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine protection and guidance for missionaries and believers traveling to share the gospel, especially through perilous journeys (Acts 27:23-25).
Ask God to use even difficult and dangerous circumstances to provide opportunities for His servants to be a light and a witness to those around them (Acts 27:33-36).
Family Focus: Talk about being brave and trusting God in scary situations. Discuss how Paul was calm and trusting God even during a big storm on the sea, and how his faith helped everyone.
Activity: Read a children's book about someone being brave or facing a challenge with courage.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Quintell Hill to have wisdom and divine guidance as he mobilizes evangelical Christians to shine bright and go far with the gospel around the world.
Reading: Acts 27
Prayer Prompts: Pray for divine protection and guidance for missionaries and believers traveling to share the gospel, especially through perilous journeys (Acts 27:23-25).
Ask God to use even difficult and dangerous circumstances to provide opportunities for His servants to be a light and a witness to those around them (Acts 27:33-36).
Family Focus: Talk about being brave and trusting God in scary situations. Discuss how Paul was calm and trusting God even during a big storm on the sea, and how his faith helped everyone.
Activity: Read a children's book about someone being brave or facing a challenge with courage.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Pray for Quintell Hill to have wisdom and divine guidance as he mobilizes evangelical Christians to shine bright and go far with the gospel around the world.
Day 21 - Sunday January 25th
The Gospel Unhindered
Reading: Acts 28
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to open doors for evangelism and teaching in new and influential places, that many more would hear about the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 28:23).
Pray for sustained passion and faithfulness to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth, trusting that God's Word will always prevail and shine far (Acts 28:31).
Family Focus: Talk about how a light can shine even in the darkest places. Discuss how the gospel light kept shining even when Paul was a prisoner in Rome.
Project: Turn off the lights in a room and then light a candle or turn on a flashlight. Talk about how Jesus' light can shine through us, even when things seem dark or difficult.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to grant Shannon Rogers perseverance, anointing, and fruitfulness as she serves and proclaims the gospel in Uganda.
Reading: Acts 28
Prayer Prompts: Ask God to open doors for evangelism and teaching in new and influential places, that many more would hear about the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 28:23).
Pray for sustained passion and faithfulness to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth, trusting that God's Word will always prevail and shine far (Acts 28:31).
Family Focus: Talk about how a light can shine even in the darkest places. Discuss how the gospel light kept shining even when Paul was a prisoner in Rome.
Project: Turn off the lights in a room and then light a candle or turn on a flashlight. Talk about how Jesus' light can shine through us, even when things seem dark or difficult.
Gospel Impact Prayer: Ask God to grant Shannon Rogers perseverance, anointing, and fruitfulness as she serves and proclaims the gospel in Uganda.