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Listen to Daily Devotion Podcast by Y.E.S. Jesus of Jesus Christ 1God 1Gospel Church Youth Ministry. It is a daily prayer devotion to start your day. It's purpose is to spread Scripture reading in a daily basis to begin your day. Join us every morning and let us all be the light and salt in today's Christian generation. Follow us on our public Podcast Platforms

  1. “A Call to the Heart”

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    “A Call to the Heart”

    January 9, 2026 Daily Devotional: “A Call to the Heart” Joel 2:13 ​ ​ "Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity." ​ In the ancient world, tearing one’s clothes or rending garments was a loud, visible sign of deep grief or repentance. It was a public display that said, "I am broken." But God, speaking through the prophet Joel, makes astartling request, "Stop tearing your clothes and start tearing your hearts". ​ God isn't interested in the "show" of being sorry nor that of being apologetic, He is interested in the "substance" of a changed life. It is easy to perform the outward rituals of faith; showing up to service, saying the right words, or acting the part while keeping our hearts safely tucked awayand unchanged. God requested for a beyond the surface heart rendering repentance. ​ Why should we be brave enough to open our hearts to Him? Joel gives us these beautiful reasons; ​He is Gracious! He gives us what we don't deserve. He is Compassionate! He feels our pain and understands our weaknesses. ​He is Slow to Anger! He is patient when we stumble. And He is Abounding in Love! His love isn't a flickering flame, it’s an ocean that never runs dry. ​ Repentance isn't about groveling before a distant judge, it’s about "returning" to a Father who is already leaning toward you, ready to welcome you home.​, True change is internal. When we "return" to God, we aren't returning to a checklist of rules; we are returning to a Person who is "gracious andcompassionate." Repentance is the door to intimacy. Is there an area of your life where you've been "performing" rather than being honest with God? Take a few minutes of silence today. Instead of asking for things, simply sit in the presence of the One who is "abounding in love."

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  2. “The Compass of the Heart”

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    “The Compass of the Heart”

    January 8, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Compass of the Heart” Jeremiah 17:9 ​"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" ​ We often hear the advice to "follow your heart." It sounds romantic and authentic, suggesting that our deepest desires are the truest guide to happiness. However, Jeremiah 17:9 offers a sobering reality check. ​In the biblical sense, the "heart" isn't just the seat of emotions; it’s the mission control center of the human life; encompassing our thoughts, wills, and motives. Jeremiah describes it as "deceitful," This is the great disguise, a word that implies something "crooked" or "tripping someone up." The danger of the heart isn't just that it does wrong things, but that it is a master of self-justification. It can make greed look like "ambition," gossip look like "concern," and pride look like "self-respect." Because it is "desperately sick", we cannot rely on it to be our moral compass. It is a broken instrument that often points toward our own ego rather than toward God. ​If the verse ended there, we would be left in despair. But the very next verse reminds us that while we cannot fully know our own hearts, this is the good news though; God does! He searches the mind and tests the heart, not to condemn us, but to heal us. We don't need to follow our hearts; we need to lead our hearts toward the Truth. When we stop trusting our flickering feelings and start trusting God’s steady Word, we find a foundation that doesn't shiftwhen the winds of emotion change. Check the motive behind your thoughts, actions and emotions; think of a recent decision you made. Was it driven by what God says is right, or by a feeling that "felt" right at the time?  In what area of your life are you currently "following your heart"? ​Surrender the map and seekBiblical wisdom to align our moral compass in His truth.

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  3. “The Open Hand”

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    “The Open Hand”

    January 7, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Open Hand” Job 1:21 ​"He said: 'Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.'" ​ Job 1:21 is perhaps one of the most difficult verses in the entire Bible to pray sincerely. It was spoken by a man who had just lost his children, his wealth, and his livelihood in a single day. Yet, in the midst of staggering grief, Job offers a masterclass in spiritual perspective. The Reality of the Journey, Job begins by acknowledging a simple, humbling truth: we enter this world with nothing, and we leave it with nothing. Everything we hold in between, our bank accounts, our homes, our reputations, even our families is on loan from the Creator. When we realize we are stewards rather than owners, we can begin to loosen our grip on the things of this world. ​ Job doesn’t blame "bad luck" or "the universe." He pointsdirectly to God. By saying "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away," Job acknowledges the sovereignty of the Giver; that God is the ultimate authority. He recognizes that the same hand that poured out blessings is the hand that allowed the loss. It is a posture of total trust that God'scharacter remains good even when His providence feels painful. ​ The most radical part of this verse is the decision to praisein "may the name of the Lord be praised." Notice that Job’spraise isn't based on his circumstances, but on God’s identity. Circumstances change like the wind, but the "Name of the Lord" remains a constant, solid rock. Worship is not a reaction to feeling good but is a response to whoGod is.​  Practice the principle of open hands. Literally open your hands in prayer today. Symbolically release the things you are clenching too tightly, whether it's a plan, a possession, or a worry. Separate the gift from the Giver and identify one blessing in your life today. Thank God for it, but then remindyourself: "God, You would still be enough."

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  4. “The Wisdom of Silence and Speech”

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    “The Wisdom of Silence and Speech”

    January 6, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Wisdom of Silence and Speech” Ecclesiastes 3:7 ​ ​ "...a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak."​Life is often a delicate balancing act between two extremes. Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes, reminds us that wisdom isn't just about knowing what to do, but knowing when to do it. In the ancient Near East, tearing one's clothes was a sign of deep mourning or righteous indignation. There are moments in life when things fall apart; when grief hits or when a toxic situation must be dismantled. However, God does not leave us in the "tear." There is an equal, appointed season for mending, for stitching back the pieces of a broken relationship, a wounded heart, or a fractured community. At times, it felt to have existed in a world that feels increasingly noisy, where we are pressured to have an immediate opinion on everything. Yet, the Bible places immense value on the "quiet spirit." Silence allows us to listen, to process, and to respect the gravity of a moment. ​ While on the other hand speech is required when we muststand up for the truth, offer encouragement, or confess our needs. Know to differentiate one from the other and when to skillfully use these traits at a given time.  ​ The beauty of Ecclesiastes 3 is the word "season." No season lasts forever. If you are in a time of "tearing" or "silence"right now, take heart for the season for mending and speaking is already on the horizon. ​ ​ Evaluate your words and audit in your healing, before you speak today, ask yourself: "Is this the season for silence, or does this moment require my voice?" Is there something in your life you’ve been "tearing" at for too long? Perhaps it’s time to pick up the needle and thread and begin the work of mending.

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  5. “Finishing the Race with Joy”

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    “Finishing the Race with Joy”

    January 5, 2026 Daily Devotional: “Finishing the Race with Joy” Acts 20:24  ​ "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God." ​ In this passage, the Apostle Paul is speaking to the elders of the church in Ephesus. He knows that "chains and tribulations" await him in Jerusalem. Most people, when faced with certain hardship, would look for an exitstrategy. But Paul’s perspective was different because his focus wasn't on his comfort, but on his calling. ​ The unshakable purpose emits powerful shifts in perspective that we can apply to our lives today. None of these things moved Paul, he wasn't saying he didn't feel pain nor fear. He was saying that external circumstances didn't have the power to change hisinternal direction. When your foundation is built on Christ, the storms of life might shake your house, but they cannot move your bedrock. Neither did Paul count his life dear to himself. This is perhaps the hardest lesson for us. In a world that tells us to "self-care" above all else, Paulreminds us that the highest form of living is self-surrender. When we stop trying to protect our own reputation or comfort, we become truly free to serve God. ​ Notice that Paul doesn’t just want to finish; he wants to finish with joy. Christian endurance isn't about gritting your teeth and being miserable until the end. It’s about finding deep, abiding satisfaction in the fact that you are doingexactly what God created you to do. ​The goal is in the Gospel of Grace! At the end of the day, Paul’s mission was simple; to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Grace is the unmerited favor of God. It is the fuel that allowsus to run the race. We don’t run to earn God’s love; we run because we have already received it. ​ What "circumstance" is currently moving you or causing you to lose focus on God's peace? In what area of your life are you holding on too tightly to your own comfort instead of God’s calling? ​ How can you share the "Gospel of Grace" with someone in your circle today through your actions or words?​

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  6. “The Rhythm of Grace”

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    “The Rhythm of Grace”

    January 4, 2026 Daily Devotional: ​ “The Rhythm of Grace” Lamentations 3:22-23  ​"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." ​There is a profound biological and spiritual significance to the way God designed our world. He created the sunset and the sunrise to act as a "reset" button for the human soul. ​In Lamentations 3, the prophet Jeremiah is sitting in the dark. He is mourning the loss of everything he knew. But as he looks toward the horizon, he realizes a fundamental truth about God, that His grace has an expiration date on itsbaggage, but no expiration date on its supply. ​ Let's break down this promise; ​"They are new every morning", This implies that yesterday’s mercies were for yesterday’s burdens. You cannot live today on yesterday’s breath, and you cannot survive today’s trials on yesterday’s grace. God meets you at the dawn with a fresh supply specifically calibrated for the next 24 hours. ​ "Great is your faithfulness"; Notice that Jeremiah isn't talking to himself anymore; he switches to talking to God. In the middle of his pain, he shifts from a monologue of misery to a dialogue of worship. He affirms that God’s track record is perfect, even when the current circumstances look broken. ​ We often carry the guilt of yesterday’s mistakes or the anxiety of tomorrow’s "what-ifs" into our current moment. This verse invites us to leave those weights at the bedside. ​ When you wake up, before you check your phone or start your to-do list, acknowledge the "newness" of the day. God isn't looking at you through the lens of your failures from 4:00 PM yesterday. He is looking at you with freshcompassion at 7:00 AM today, a thought to carry with us each day, is the 24 hour rhythm reset on God’s faithfulness. It is not a reaction to your performance rather it is a reflection of His character. The sun rose today because He is faithful. You woke up today because He is not finished with you. What "yesterday weight" are we trying to carry into today that God wants us to let go of? Looking back at our lives, what is one specific "sunrise moment" where God provided exactly what we needed at the right time?

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  7. “The God of the New”

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    “The God of the New”

    January 3, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The God of the New” Isaiah 43:18-19 ​ ​"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness andstreams in the wasteland." ​ We often spend our lives looking in the rearview mirror. Whether it’s the "glory days" we wish we could return to or the "painful days" we can’t seem to forgive ourselves for, the past has a way of anchoring us to a spot God is trying to lead us away from. ​ In this passage, God gives a startling command: "Forget the former things." He isn't telling us to have amnesia, rather He is telling us to stop letting the past define our present potential. At the time these words were written, Israel was in exile, longing for the way things used to be. God'sresponse wasn't a promise to recreate the old, but a declaration that He was doing something entirely fresh.​ Notice the characteristics of God’s "new thing" described here. It is active in the words "I am doing..." God isn't planning to start; He is already at work.   It is surprising in the words "Do you not perceive it?" Sometimes God’s work is so different from our expectations that we miss it because we are looking for the old patterns. And it is miraculous because He makesways in the wilderness where there is no path and streams in the wasteland where there is no life. ​ God specializes in the impossible. If you feel like you are in a desert season; dry, lost, or stuck. Take heart! The desert is exactly where God likes to build His highways. ​ Shift your gaze by identifying the anchor that has been holding you down. What "former thing" are you dwelling on? Is it a past failure, a lost season, or even a past success that makes today feel dull? Afterwards, look for the "sprout" in the text, it says the new thing "springs up" like a small plant. Look for the small, subtle ways God is moving today; be it a kind word, a new opportunity, or a sense of peace. And above all, trust the Waymaker; If you can’t see the path ahead, remember that God doesn't need a pre-existing road. He creates the road as you step out in faith.

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  8. “The Conjunction”

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    “The Conjunction”

    January 2, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Conjunction” Psalm 66:12 ​ ​"You made men ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water. Yet You brought us out into a place of abundance. This verse is a powerful reminder that our current struggles are not a dead end, but a passageway. While the language of "fire and water" sounds intimidating, the promise at the end of the verse is one of the most beautiful in the Bible. The insight on Psalm 66:12 paints a picture of extreme trials."People riding over our heads" describes the humiliation of defeat, while "fire and water" represent the two most destructive forces in nature. Fire consumes; water overwhelms. ​ However, the most important word in this verse is "yet." The Psalmist doesn't say they stayed in the fire or drowned in the water. He acknowledges that while God allowed the testing, God’s ultimate goal was never their destruction. The fire was for refining, and the water was for washing away the old. The destination was always the "place of abundance". A Hebrew word (revayah) that literally means "saturation" or "overflowing." It’s the same root word used in Psalm 23 when David says, "my cup runneth over." Just  trust the divine process, Sometimes God leads us into difficult seasons not to punish us, but to prepare us. Just as silver is refined in heat, our character is often forged in the seasons where we feel "walked over" or overwhelmed. Always focus on the conjunction; "yet" When you are in the middle of a crisis, remember you are merely passing through it. It is a corridor, not a cage. The fire and water youare in today is not your final home.   Afterwards, expect the overflow! The "place of abundance" isn't just about material wealth; it's about a soul so saturated with God’s presence that it overflows to others. Your greatest season of ministry or personal growth oftenfollows your hardest season of testing.​

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