12/29/2023
https://blog.cph.org/serve/change-january-2024-everyday-faith-calendar
January
Everyday Faith from CPH
1
Write this verse on a sticky note as a reminder for this year.
Read Hebrews 13:8.
2
Look up pictures of a deer on a tall mountain.
Read Psalm 18:33.
3
Name a good gift God has given you.
Read James 1:17.
4
Read Matthew 7:24–25.
Draw a cross on a small rock and keep it in your pocket today.
5
Read Matthew 7:26–27.
Ask God to forgive you for trusting in things or people more than Him.
6
How has God been your family’s “dwelling place” for generations?
Read Psalm 90:1.
7
Look at the stars tonight and ponder the bigness of God.
Read Psalm 90:2.
8
Read or sing “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” (LSB 733).
Read Psalm 90:4.
9
Pray God would give you “a heart of wisdom.”
Read Psalm 90:12.
10
Pray this verse over breakfast.
Read Psalm 90:14.
11
Pray these verses before bedtime.
Read Psalm 63:6–7.
12
Read
2 Corinthians 1:20.
Write the first sentence of this verse and decorate the word yes.
13
Read
1 Peter 1:24–25.
Count the Bibles in your home. Thank God for His Word.
14
Tell God what you are afraid of or worried about today.
Read Isaiah 41:10.
15
Read Ephesians 4:1–3.
Pray for unity and peace in your country.
16
Read
2 Corinthians 1:3–4.
Hug each family member to share God’s comfort.
17
Look up the definition of “establish.”
Read Psalm 90:17.
18
Pray for those who feel lonely.
Read Psalm 25:16.
19
Read Ephesians 2:19–21.
Thank God for your church family.
20
Read
1 Corinthians 10:13.
What temptation do you struggle with most?
21
Read
John 6:35; 9:5; 10:7; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1.
Make a poster listing Jesus’ 7 “I am” statements.
22
Light a candle and read this verse.
Read John 8:12.
23
Pray for courage to tell others about Jesus.
Read John 10:7–9.
24
Read or sing “My dear Shepherd, watch over me that I may never stray from You” (TLSB, p. 1802).
Read John 10:11.
25
Look up the context of this verse.
Read John 11:25.
26
Memorize this verse.
Read John 14:6.
27
What does it mean to “abide”?
Read John 15:5.
28
Read Matthew 26:26–28.
Thank God for giving us the forgiveness of sins in Holy Communion.
29
Write each person’s baptismal birthday on the calendar.
Read Romans 6:4.
30
Pray for God to keep you safe on the road.
Read Psalm 121:7.
31
Read Colossians 1:16–17.
Underline or highlight “in Him all things hold together.”
© 2024 Concordia Publishing House. Scripture: ESV®. Quotation marked TLSB is taken from the notes from The Lutheran Study Bible © 2009 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved.
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