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27/01/2026 – Easy Tip To Help End The Day In Prayer and Sleep Better…
Last update: 27/01/2026

If You, like I can, struggle with being distracted in prayer, maybe try ending the day the “FAITH” way!

F – is for Favor, accept God’s Love and blessings and let them flow within your core, refreshing the Holy Spirit and let Your soul soften Your heart.

A – accept the Abundance of these God’s gifts:
Love, Grace, Kindness, Peace and Joy, and fill everyday with them!

I – is for, Illumination… exercise Your spiritual connection with God (Jesus) and feel the Light shine from within. Smile.

T – give Thanks for everything good that has happened today, if nothing else, the breath in Your lungs, the sun, wind or rain on your face. You are alive!

H – in Hope, trust in God’s faithfulness and love, even when circumstances seem uncertain or difficult.

Now let the day go and look forward to waking up tomorrow.

The past is the past!

In Jesus’ Holy name. Amen.

24/01/2026 – Easy Prayer Starter For Every Day

Why not start with the “1st STEP” of the day way!

S – “Sorry” – be Sincere in anything you want forgiveness for

T – “Thanks” – Give thanks to God for EVERY single good thing or blessing in Your life. Thank Him for the breath in Your lungs, for a new day

E – “Empathy” – Let Your Heart reach out to anyone who is in a difficult place or situation. Those close to You and far.

P – “Peace” – Take 5 slow, deep in and out breaths. Feel God’s Love deep in Your Heart and Soul. Cast away those troubles and put them on God. Pray for others to have that peace.

In Jesus’ Holy name. Amen!

Bridle your tongue.
We stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect able to keep their whole body in check.
James 3 :2
According to James, the litmus test for our spiritual maturity isn’t rooted in how religious we are, whether we can quote scripture, or whether we do an abundance of good works  instead, it hinges on the words that flow from our mouths.
James 1 :26 says, “If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his Faith) and does not bridal he’s tongue but deluded his own heart, this person’s religious service is worthless (futile, barren)”.
No matter how religious you think you are, the true test of your spiritual maturity is whether you “Bridle” your tongue or not. Bridle means to restrain or control. If we don’t learn to control our words, we hinder our spiritual growth and full short of the maturity God desires of Us.
Prayer for today:
Lord, through your grace I’m empowered to control the words I speak. May my words be guided by your wisdom and Grace.
In Jesus’ name Amen.

16 – 20/01/2026
By Terry Howell – My 1st, so please read to the bottom (there is a bonus). All feedback is welcome.

God’s Gift of Kindness.
Kindness must be up there with the greatest of God’s gifts available to us, and the great news is that all God’s gifts are free, we do not need to earn them. So no work there!

Some acts of kindness a very simple asking someone how they are, giving up a seat for someone, or maybe opening a door for someone. However simple each act given and received offers blessings. The more complex the help more the blessings, so don’t hold back.

Asking for help can create numerous blessings and benefits.
A fresh example from just two days ago that led me to write my first devotional:
I’ve been knocked sideways mild case of food poisoning, mild as I was not admitted to hospital but extremely unpleasant. Two and a half days in, I needed help. I needed someone whose heart was right and I could depend on. I needed some specialied food to try and get my system working again.
Darrell, God told me 😉. Darrell and I have history, and the understands the path I’m on. Darrell knows he leeds a bit of a hectic life, large family, cash is tight, but he does work from home. He’s a good lad.
The call takes place “Darrell, it’s Terry I could do with some help.” “What is it?”, I explain but I need some simple foods to help to try and get my gut started again. ” of course I will give me a list and I’ll get to the shops within half an hour and drop them down to you”! Not a flicker, not a moments hesitation, just what I needed.
So, I sorted the list we agreed and off we went about an hour later the call from the supermarket, concerned that he might get the wrong thing, but as we talked on the phone a lady chipped in and helped Darrel find the right thing. Or was that an angel on his shoulder comma more on that later.
They’re all completed the task with flying colours, delivered the goods, perfect and I gave him sufficient money to cover the food, his time and expenses. Amen.

Now, this got me thinking…
“Kindness” and what really happened here. I realized that blessings had been going backwards and forwards like crazy, an angel had been on Darrell’s shoulder and Darrell and myself were so pleased, we felt good as God would want us to feel.
So what about all these blessings, I needed to make a score sheet, and this is it:

1. When we are asked by someone (a) for help, a, gets a 🙌 for giving the recipient (b) an opportunity to receive 🙌s (a1 – b0)
2. If b accepts the challenge then b gets a 🙌, and a another to a, for b’s opportunity. (a2 – b1)
3. B now has an angel 😇 on the shoulder the whole time of the task in hand. If b tries his best but fails, b still gets a 🙌 because of trying and should not feel bad, but pleased at being given the opportunity (a2 – b2),
4. If however, b (still with the angel) succeeds in the mission, however small, b gets a 🙌 and should feel good! So by “a” having given “b” the opportunity to feel “good”, a, and, b get a 🙌 (a3 – b3)
5. If b offers help (kindness) before being asked, then the scores change and b wins a3 – b4)! 😄
6. Plus! The the good deed, gets added to b’s Book of Life! 🤗

Prayer For Today:
Dearest Father, God Almighty.
Help me to understand the power of Your Gift of Kindness. May opportunities present themselves to me in evryday, even if I am not able to take up the challenge, and let me not deny another of a blessing and entry into the Book of Life, who offers me help, by turning them down.

I hope you like my 1st Devotional. If you would like to write one, then let me know. E: ask@theway-thetruth.space

Coutesy of Joyce Meyer

14/01/2026
Uninvited Guests.
So submit to the authority of God. Resist the devil (Stan firm against him) and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Amp.
 
Many people let unstable nudes and emotions creep into their lives like uninvited guests.
 
When you first feel your mood sinking, that’s when you need to regain control and get hold of yourself. Resist right from the onset.
It doesn’t opportunities for you to get offended may arise, but no matter when you feel like inside, you have a choice for stop are you going to throw a fit, or are you going to go to God and ask him to help you change your mood?
When you immediately go to him, something will change inside your heart. Once you get into the habits of going to God first, you will start to see those moods and bad attitudes leave a little sooner. Those uninvited guests may try to get back in, but you have you would have already decided not to let them in!
 
Prefer for today:
Did God, help me slam the door on bad moods so they so I can move forward into the things you have for me. Amen.
13/01/2026
He is the way.
We are hedged in (pressed) on every side (troubled and oppressed in every way), but not cramped or crushed, we suffer embarrassments and perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair. 2 Corinthians 4 :8
 
Have you ever found yourself on the brink of giving up, feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control?
Satan strategy is to strap us in frustration and anxiety, to get us to focus on our circumstances so our thoughts are consumed which is we face. However, the Bible tells us to lift our eyes to Heaven. The answer to our problems lies in redirecting our focus from what is wrong to God, who remains in control, always with us, and fully capable of making the impossible possible.
When I look at two Corinthians for eight I think it’s interesting, that Paul says they couldn’t find a way out, but say there was no way out. See, even when we can’t think of a way out of our problems on our own, we can put our hope in Jesus, who has promised us that he is the Way (John 14: 6). We can look to Him and trust him with our situation.
 
Prayer for today:
God, I’m tired of trying to figure things out on my own. You are the way, and I trust you to bring me through my circumstances. Amen
12/01/2026
Traits of the humble person.
Living harmony with one another, do not be haughty, snobbish, high-minded, exclusive). But readily adjust your self to people, things. Give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits.
Romans 12:16
 
Humility is essential in our daily life. With recognising our need for God and relying on his grace each day. When we ask him for help, he’s shapes our hearts and guides us here are a few treats that reflect the life of a truly humble person:
 
1. The humble person can ask for help they don’t insist on everything being done their way.
2. The humble person is quick to forgive others difficult to offend and content to wait on God for vindication when they have been wronged.
3. The humble person is patient and doesn’t get frustrated with the weaknesses of others.
4. The humble person is a Peacemaker. They can tribute to harmony in their relationships.
5. The humble person is comfortable allowing others to have centre Stage and doesn’t feel the need to speak their mind in every situation.
6. The humble person can see their own weaknesses and readily admit them.
 
Prayer for today:
Lord, I recognize my dependency on you in every aspect of my life Grant me your grace to navigate each situation, I encounter today and help me to develop these traits. Amen
 

Coutesy of Joyce Meyer
11/01/2026

God opposes the proud that and gives Grace to the humble.”
 
Humility isn’t a very popular word for stop yet, it is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The Lord consistently Guides and instructs us about the benefits of remaining humbled-minded. Unfortunately, humility is often misunderstood and even wrongly perceived as a weakness. But it’s the exact opposite. Embracing humility positions asked to receive God’s grace and to fulfill the Promise he has ordained for us.
 
A humble person is also a happy person who can take joy in their life and what God has called them to do, regardless of what the world thinks about it. For instance, the proud person always wants to do something they think the world will admire, something other C as important for stop the truth is, we don’t have to do something important to be someone important. We are important because God loves and values us. How significance rise in his abundant love. Our worth comes from him.
 
Prayer for today: Lord, guide me in cultivating and attitude of humility for stop as a receive your grace, help me acknowledge my True worth as one of your cherish children. May I find contentment in your love and purpose for my life. Amen.
 

10/01/2026

God opposes the proud that gives Grace to the humble.”
 
Humility isn’t a very popular word for stop yet, it is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The Lord consistently Guides and instructs us about the benefits of remaining humbled-minded. Unfortunately, humility is often misunderstood and even wrongly perceived as a weakness. But it’s the exact opposite. Embracing humility positions asked to receive God’s grace and to fulfill the Promise he has ordained for us.
 
A humble person is also a happy person who can take joy in their life and what God has called them to do, regardless of what the world thinks about it. For instance, the proud person always wants to do something they think the world will admire, something other C as important for stop the truth is, we don’t have to do something important to be someone important. We are important because God loves and values us. How significance rise in his abundant love. Our worth comes from him.
 
Prayer for today: Lord, guide me in cultivating and attitude of humility for stop as a receive your grace, help me acknowledge my True worth as one of your cherish children. May I find contentment in your love and purpose for my life. Amen.

10/01/2026

A Right Attitude

Constantly renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind and having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude.
Ephesians 4: 23

No situation in life brings our true attitudes like trials and troubles. Trials develop patience and perseverance . (James 1:3), but as I have been through trials in my life, I found a of other things out of me long before I got to patience. Mostly, they brought out bad attitudes that needed to be for God who use me.
We can actually maintain good attitudes during times of trouble if we believe difficulty will produce blessings in our lives in the end.
I encourage you to take time to truly think about your mindset and especially consider how you react when you go through difficulties. If you notice yourself heading down a negative path. Remember: you can shift your thinking before it goes too far. You can always choose a positive perspective and Grace.
Pray for today:
Dear Lord, I believe that a positive attitude as the power to transform a negative Circumstance into a blessing! , oh God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. Grant me the strength to change what needs to be changed. Amen.

09/01/2026

Speak To Your Mountain
Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ” go, throw yourself into the sea.” and does not doubt in their heart but leaves that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 
Mark 11: 23
 
Often, when we have a mounting sized problem, we tend to talk about it to anyone who will listen, but what good does that do? Well venting has its place, we remember that God is a better sounding board than anyone else. He is the ultimate comfy dance and advisor.
 
The next time you have a problem, try speaking God’s truth to your problems, not just about them. Remind those mountains of difficulty what god’s words says by proclaiming: ” I am more than a conqueror” (Romans 8: 37/). ” I can do all things through Christ” ( Philippians 4: 13).” no weapon formed against me shall prevail” ( Isaiah 54: 17).
 
As you word over your situation, you will discover Newfound strength and encouragement. It will help you believe that god is bigger than your problems. With him by your side, you can handle any challenge that life may throw your way.
 
Prayer for today:
Dave god, just as Jesus declared your word when the devil tempted him in the wilderness, and just as He defeated the enemy, I will! With faith as my shield, help me overcome every challenge. Amen.

08/01/2026

Your Words Have Power!
Death and life are in the power of the tongue and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
Proverbs 18 21 amplified
 
All words contain some kind of power, weather negative or positive, uplifting or downgrading. We are wise to remember that our words have the power to either help or hurt us and other people – to build up or tear down, to bring life or death. We must never underestimate the impact of our words.
 
We must never underestimate the impact of our words.
Stop when life gets messy, and moods tend to sink for stop when they do, we need to be careful about what we say for stop you may become grouchy or irritable and say things we later regret, but then if it’s too late. Once our words are spoken, they cannot be taken back.
If you already have problems in your life, my make them worse by speaking negatively? Instead, choose faith-filled words that have the power to change your outlook and help lift you out of a difficult situation.
 
Pray for today:
Dear God, I want to be careful about the words that I speak because I know my words have power. Help me choose positive, life giving words, I want my words to be a source of encouragement and healing. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

07/01/2026

Your Mindset Matters
But my servant Caleb because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. 
Numbers 14 24
 
The story of the Israelites is a good example of what the difference our mindset can make the Israelites have been slaves in Egypt and couldn’t envisage anything better for their future so they got stuck. What was supposed to be an 11-day journey to the promised land, ended up being 40 year journey, all because of their mindset – because they’re thinking was shaped by fear and doubt, not trust. But Joshua and Caleb had a different mindset so god allowed them to enter into the Promised Land.
 
God wants to do great things in our lives that we can get stuck when we focus on our past or current circumstances. Instead of getting fixated on life’s challenges we can reflect on the countless times God has guided us through them. By focusing on his promises we can shift our mindset in the right direction  and go bravely wherever He is leading us.
 
Pray For Today:
Dear god help me set my mind on you and your promises today. Let my thoughts be aligned with you your will in Jesus name I pray. Amen.
 
Some of God’s Promises:
 
– *Protection*: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5)
– *Provision*: “My God will supply every need” (Philippians 4:19)
– *Peace*: “Peace I leave with you” (John 14:27)
– *Eternal Life*: “Whoever believes in me will live” (John 11:25)
– *Guidance*: “I will instruct you and teach you” (Psalm 32:8)
– *Forgiveness*: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive” (1 John 1:9)
– *Strength*: “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
– *Hope*: “Hope does not disappoint” (Romans 5:5)
– *Answers to prayer*: “Ask and it will be given” (Matthew 7:7)
– *New beginnings*: “I will make all things new” (Revelation 21:5)
– *God’s presence*: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20)
– *Victory*: “Through Christ we are more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37)
– *Strength*: “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
– *Hope*: “Hope does not disappoint” (Romans 5:5)
– *God’s presence*: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20)
– *Victory*: “Through Christ we are more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37)
– *Unconditional love*: “I have loved you with an everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3)
– *No condemnation*: “There is no condemnation for those in Christ” (Romans 8:1)
– *Witness of the Spirit*: “The Spirit testifies with our spirit” (Romans 8:16)
– *Perseverance*: “He who began a good work will complete it” (Philippians 1:6)
– *Worship*: “Draw near to me, and I will draw near to you” (James 4:8)
– *Rest*: “Come to me, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28)
– *Fruitfulness*: “He who abides in me bears much fruit” (John 15:5)
– *Healing*: “By his wounds, we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24)
06/01/2026
It All Begins in the Mind!
 
The former things have come to pass, and the things I now tell you, before they spring forth, I will make known to you. Isaiah 42:9
 
Would you like to be in a good mood every day? Of course you do! Doesn’t he? I spent many years being controlled by a variety of movements and believing I had no choice about how I felt. But I do have a choice! We all do. We all make choices about our thoughts and attitudes toward life.
 
Your mind, your moods, and your attitudes are all intrinsically connected. It begins with your thoughts, which then transform into the words you speak, shaping your emotional state and your future toward life.
 
Your mind, your mouth, your moods, your attitudes toward life.
 
Your mind, your mouth, your movements, and your attitudes are all inextricably linked.  It starts with your thoughts, which then transform into the words you speak, shaping your emotional state and your attitude toward life. If you truly want to be in a good mood regularly, focusing on positive thoughts and positive actions brings hope and liberation. You can start by choosing to think about things that generate positive emotions instead of negative ones.
 
If you desire greater emotional stability, maintain a consistently positive attitude regardless of circumstances, set it as a goal, and don’t give up until you achieve it, regardless of your age or how long you’ve allowed negativity to control your life. It’s never too late for a new beginning. As you walk with God, you can always Start Over. Your story doesn’t have to be your destiny!
 
Pray for today:
God, help me Start Over. No more negative and bitter thoughts for me! Help me choose differently. I want to think and say things that keep me in a good mood. Amen.

05/01/2026 Goals

Why is it important for us to set goals?

Goals keep us focused on our primary mission and helps us to structure our lives. Jesus’ goal, of giving salvation, shaped the way he lived every day and guided his every interaction with others. We are also tempted to do too much, but god gives us only what we can accomplish while living a godly balanced life. God Is Not glorified by our doing everything we possibly can but by us fulfilling the specific tasks he has for us.

God’s Response
Even I, the Son of man, came here not to be served, but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10 45

I brought glory to you here on Earth by doing everything you told me to do.
John 17 4

God’s Challenge
I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step, I am not like a boxer who misses his punches.
1 Corinthians 9 26

04/01/2026 Influence
Can I really make a difference in the world?
 
God has a plan that is just for you a purpose for your life that no one else can fill God also knows that you are limited and need his help go to authority each day by confessing your need for him on a God by consulting Him in prayer, seek wisdom in his Word, and then consider whether your actions are consistent with that you have read. God will guide you. Since God made you with such a specific purpose in mind, he will surely help you become a person that makes a difference in the world.
 
God’s Response
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy No Shadow of shame will darken their faces. 
Psalm 34 5
 
He said to me “This is what the Lord says to Zurabbabel it is not by Force nor by strength, but by my Spirit, that says the lord almighty”.
Zechariah 4 6
 
I had called you back from the ends of the Earth so you can serve me for I have chosen you and will not throw you away.
Isaiah 41 9
 
God’s Challenge
Jesus explained “I tell you the truth the sun can do nothing by Himself. He does only what he sees the father doing, whatever the Father does, the son also does”.
03-01-2026 Vision…Continued  
 
How can I align my vision with God’s plan for me?
 
There are several ways to find God’s vision for your life through his word through the conscience he has built into you through the council of other Godly people and through prayer God wants to reveal these vision for your life, believe in his power and seek his guidance every day, and be alert to live ways that he answers you.
 
God’s Response
Elijah prayed “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see”, the Lord opened his servants eyes, and when he looked up saw the hillside around Elijah filled with horses and charity of there
 
Because I have done what is right I will see you when I awake. I will be fully satisfied for I will see you face to face.
Psalms 17:13
 
Of my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your Law. 
Psalms 19 18
 
God’s Promise
God blesses those who’s hearts are pure for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8
 
02/01/2026
Vision
Why is it important for us to seek God’s vision for the future?
 
We already have some vision for the future goats Vision breaks the bondage to small ideas that are not worthy of God or representative of God’s work in the world. God’s vision is Spires hope in Greater possibilities. By aligning our vision with God’s vision for our lives, we will be able to navigate our future with purpose and clarity.
 
God’s Response
Glory be to God by his mighty power at work within us he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.
Ephesians 3: 20
 
The truth is, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, works because I am going to be with the father.
John 14: 12
 
God’s Challenge
“My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the Lord, “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

Isaiah 55 8:9

01/01/26
Fresh Start 
It’s a brand new year. Is it really possible for me to get a fresh start.
You harvest what you plant pumpkin seeds produce pumpkin’s sunflowers seeds produce sunflowers that’s exactly why you must beg the Lord to plant within you a clean heart so that your life will produce clean thoughts, actions and motifs. The bad desires and thoughts that remain oh evidence that some bad seeds have also been planted and you need to do some weeding. Complete renewal is not yet accomplished none of us will be entirely pure in this life but purity of mind and heart is one of the most worthy goals to pursue this year is it your goal how will you be different at the end of this year inside and out – if you meet that goal.
 
God’s Response
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
 
Do not despise these small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin Zachariah 4:10
 
Let the spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes put on a new nature.
Ephesians 4 22:24
 
God’s Promise
I’m sure that god who began the good work within you. He  will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again.
Philippians 1:6