Renew Yourself...
This year's Bible reading plans are based on my word of the Year, INTENTIONAL.
To be intentional, you must renew yourself regularly.
Here is the plan for February. (Link goes to a PDF file.)
Here is the S.O.A.P. Bible Verse Writing Sheet for 2021.
Here is a 3 Question Bible Verse Writing Sheet.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
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You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
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End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Reflection:
You are safe to stop. You are allowed to rest. God never sleeps, so you can.
This is not just the end of a day—it is a moment of
surrender. A quiet return to the arms of the One who walked with you from
sunrise to now.
Rest is not weakness—it is worship. It says, “I trust You
with what is unfinished.”
Practice:
Bedtime Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for carrying me through this day.
Thank You for Your presence in what I saw and what I missed,
what I did well and what I still need grace for.
I release my striving, my worrying, and my wondering.
I receive Your peace, Your protection, and Your rest.
Let my sleep be deep, my mind be quiet, and my spirit be refreshed.
And if I wake tomorrow, let me rise with purpose again.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evening Affirmation:
I rest fully known, deeply loved, and completely held by God.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Reflection:
Maybe today did not go how you planned. Maybe you missed the mark, forgot your
intention, or gave into distraction. That does not change who you are.
You are not defined by how well you performed—you are defined
by who God says you are. Even on your off days, you are still His. Still
growing. Still becoming.
Grace walks with you into the night.
Practice:
Scripture to Reflect On:
Evening Affirmation:
I am not what I did or did not do today. I am who God called me to be—still.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Reflection:
It is easy to end the day thinking about what went wrong. But intentional
living is not about perfection—it is about presence. Somewhere today, you made
a decision that aligned with your values, your faith, or your focus.
Maybe you paused to pray. Maybe you listened when it would
have been easier to scroll. Maybe you stayed calm when you felt unseen.
Those moments matter.
Practice:
Evening Affirmation:
I walked with purpose today. Even in the small things, I lived with intention.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Reflection:
How you end your day matters. What you feed your mind before sleep has a way of
lingering in your spirit. Instead of letting the last voice be anxiety, media,
or mental clutter—let it be the Word.
Even one verse can realign your thoughts and remind your soul
that God is still in control.
Truth tucks you in better than anything the world can offer.
Practice:
Suggested Scriptures for Night:
Evening Affirmation:
God’s Word is my covering. I end this day wrapped in truth.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Lay down what did not get done, what went wrong, and what
weighs heavy. You are not meant to carry it into the night.
Reflection:
Not every box will be checked. Not every conversation will feel resolved. Not
every emotion will make sense by bedtime. But you are still held.
You do not have to go to sleep replaying the day’s stumbles.
You can release the pressure, the second-guessing, and the silence of prayers
that feel unanswered.
God is still sovereign after sunset. Let Him carry what you
were never meant to keep.
Practice:
Scripture to Reflect On:
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (CEV)
Evening Affirmation:
I am not carrying this into tomorrow. God is still working while I sleep.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
End With Peace: A Purposeful Wind-Down for the Soul
Use these prompts to wind down your day with purpose. Journal
through them, pray through them, or reflect on them quietly as you prepare for
rest. They are designed to help you release, realign, and remember who you
are—so you can sleep in peace and wake up ready to begin again.
· Release the Day Without Regret
Lay down what did not get done, what went wrong, and what weighs heavy. You are
not meant to carry it into the night.
· Return to the Word Before You Rest
End the day with Scripture—not scrolling. Let truth settle your soul before
sleep.
· Reflect on One Way You Walked Intentionally
Look back and name one moment where you showed up with purpose, even if the day
felt messy.
· Reaffirm Who You Are—Even on Imperfect Days
Your identity was never tied to your productivity. Remind yourself: you are
still called, still loved, still chosen.
· Rest in the Presence of God
Let go of control. Breathe deeply. Speak a bedtime prayer that hands the entire
day back to the One who kept you.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
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Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Take a deep
breath and move forward. Romans 13:12 reminds us, “The day is at hand.” You are
not drifting. You are living awake—on purpose, with boldness, and under God’s
covering.
Reflection:
Romans 13:12 declares, “The day is at hand.” That is
not just poetic—it is powerful. It means this day is full of divine
possibility. You are not waiting for perfect conditions to walk in purpose. The
time is now.
Clarity reminds you where you are going. Courage carries you
there even when it is hard.
You do not need to be fearless—you just need to be faithful.
You do not need to see the whole map—just take the next step
with intention.
Practice:
“The day is at hand. I will not drift. I will not delay. I
will live awake, alert, and aligned.”
Affirmation:
I will not waste the day I have been given. I will walk
wisely, boldly, and on purpose.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Speak life
over yourself. Remember that you are chosen, loved, equipped, and not behind.
Before anyone else labels you, God has already named you.
Reflection:
Before the world tells you who to be, remind yourself who you
already are. You are not what you produce, prove, or post. You are who God says
you are—no more, no less.
Reaffirming your identity is not arrogance—it is alignment.
It is how you resist lies, comparison, insecurity, and shame.
You are not trying to earn a name. You already have one:
Beloved.
You are not working to be worthy. You are walking because you
are already called.
Practice:
Scripture Reminders:
Affirmation:
I am not starting from empty. I am starting from identity. I
am who God says I am.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Identify
what is pulling you off course and let it go. Then recommit to the path God has
placed before you. This is a simple but powerful act of spiritual redirection.
Reflection:
Distractions are not always sinful—they are often subtle. A
notification, a comparison, a sudden worry, an old regret. Left unchecked, they
can drift you away from what God is asking you to focus on today.
To live intentionally, you must regularly pause and release.
Lay aside what pulls you in every direction and reclaim the direction God
already gave you.
Ask Yourself:
Practice:
Affirmation:
I let go of what pulls me off course. I return to what God called
me to.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Declare your
attitude: joy, courage, patience, grace. You get to choose how you enter your
day—and naming it in advance gives you power when circumstances test you.
Reflection:
How you show up matters just as much as what you show
up to. Your posture shapes your presence. Will you show up hurried or
hopeful? Drained or disciplined? Irritated or intentional?
Before the day defines you—decide who you are bringing to it.
Naming your posture is not about pretending. It is about
preparing. It is choosing to reflect Christ in your tone, attitude, and
presence.
Examples:
Practice:
Affirmation:
I decide how I will show up. Today, I choose to reflect
Christ.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Choose one
action that reflects your values, faith, or assignment. This keeps you anchored
in your purpose and prevents you from defaulting to distraction.
Reflection:
You cannot do everything today—but you can do one thing that
truly matters. One choice that reflects what you believe. One decision that
keeps your life in alignment with your values and God’s direction.
Intentional living is not built on big moments—it is shaped
by small decisions made on purpose.
A value-aligned choice can be spiritual, relational,
practical, or emotional. What matters most is that it is rooted in what you say
you stand for.
Examples:
Practice:
Affirmation:
Today, I will live like my values matter. My actions will
match my assignment.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Invite God
into your day with openness and trust. This is where you exchange your anxiety
for His assurance and your plans for His peace.
Reflection:
Prayer is not a performance—it is permission. A morning
conversation with God is not about reciting the right words; it is about
realigning your heart before the day demands your attention.
This is the moment to ask, “God, what do You want from me
today?” instead of “God, bless what I already decided.”
It is where you trade your anxiety for assurance, your plans
for partnership, your strength for His guidance.
You are not starting the day alone. And you do not have to
carry the weight of it by yourself.
Practice:
Sample Prayer:
“Lord, thank You for this new day. I surrender it to You.
Speak to me. Guide me. Correct me. Use me. I release control, and I receive
Your peace. I believe You will meet me in every moment. Amen.”
Affirmation:
I am not moving alone. God is with me, leading every step.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
This becomes
your anchor when the day gets chaotic. This short statement helps you stay
spiritually aligned, focused, and encouraged when you start to drift.
Reflection:
Every day brings noise, distraction, and unexpected turns. A
watchword anchors your focus and becomes your mental reset when the day starts
to pull you in too many directions.
Your watchword can be a simple phrase, a single Scripture, or
a short declaration. It is not about being clever—it is about being clear. This
word keeps your heart centered and your mind aligned.
When your energy dips, your thoughts drift, or your attitude
shifts, come back to this word. Let it re-center your spirit and remind you of
who you are and how you are walking.
Examples of Daily Watchwords:
Practice:
Affirmation:
My spirit is steady. My focus is set. I will return to what
God said.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
Start With Intention: A Faith-Focused Morning Reset
Read or
recite Ephesians 6:10–18 and step into the day equipped with truth,
righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. You are dressed to
live intentionally and stand firm.
Reflection:
The world will not always make space for your calling—but you
can still walk into it covered in truth. Romans 13:12 tells us to put on the
armor of light, and Ephesians 6:10–18 shows us exactly how.
Getting dressed for the day is not just about clothes. It is
about being spiritually covered, mentally prepared, and emotionally guarded.
This armor is not decorative—it is protective.
It shields your focus, your joy, your discernment, and your
identity. And every piece is anchored in Christ.
Practice:
Before the day begins, read or speak Ephesians 6:10–18
aloud:
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his
might.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand
against the schemes of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against
the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and
having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness
given by the gospel of peace.
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which
you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the word of God,
praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.
To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making
supplication for all the saints…” — Ephesians 6:10–18 (ESV)
Then pause and say aloud:
“Today, I put on the full armor of God. I walk in truth,
righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word. I will stand strong, walk
wise, and live ready.”
Affirmation:
I am covered in light. I am equipped for the day. I am
protected, prepared, and spiritually dressed.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
