Discovering and Devoting Ourselves to the Kingdom Better
Discovering and Devoting Ourselves to the Kingdom Better
Note: We will be having prayer in the morning from 9-10am and in the evening 7-8pm. Prayer will be the focus and anchor of the 21 Days of Consecration.
Week 1: Discovering the Kingdom (January 5–11)
Theme: Choosing the Kingdom Over Comfort
Weekly Focus:
● Prayer: Asking God to expose areas where our love for comfort replaces love for His Kingdom.
● Sacrifice: Disrupting habits and priorities that keep us tethered to earthly comforts.
● Daily Progress: Choosing daily to seek the Kingdom over self-preservation.
Daily Themes:
Day 1 (Jan. 5): The Call to Radical Devotion – Luke 9:23-24
○ Reflection: Am I willing to deny myself to follow Jesus?
○ Action: Surrender one comfort or routine to prioritize prayer.
Day 2 (Jan. 6): Trading Worry for Trust – Matthew 6:25-34
○ Reflection: Do I trust God to provide, or am I clinging to control?
○ Action: Spend time in prayer, surrendering one specific worry to God.
Day 3 (Jan. 7): Breaking the Love of Possessions – Mark 10:21-22
○ Reflection: Is my heart tied to earthly things?
○ Action: Give away something meaningful to bless someone else.
Day 4 (Jan. 8): Kingdom Priorities Over Personal Gain – Philippians 3:7-8
○ Reflection: What do I value more than knowing Jesus?
○ Action: Spend an extra 15 minutes seeking Jesus in prayer or Scripture.
Day 5 (Jan. 9): Seeking Holiness Over Happiness – 1Peter 1:15-16
○ Reflection: Am I pursuing personal happiness or Kingdom holiness?
○ Action: Identify one behavior that dishonors God and repent.
Day 6 (Jan. 10): Loving Others Like Jesus – John 13:34-35 ○ Reflection: Is my love for others sacrificial and Christlike?
○ Action: Reach out to someone you find difficult to love and encourage them.
7. Day 7 (Jan. 11): Following at Any Cost – Matthew 16:24-26
○ Reflection: Am I willing to lose everything for the sake of Jesus?
○ Action: Write a prayer committing to follow Jesus no matter the cost.
Week 2: Devoting to the Kingdom (January 12–18)
Theme: Choosing Kingdom Values Over Worldly Values
Weekly Focus:
● Prayer: Asking God to align our values with His Kingdom principles. ● Sacrifice: Surrendering worldly ambitions and goals.
● Daily Progress: Practicing radical obedience to Kingdom values.
Daily Themes:
Day 8 (Jan. 12): Living for the Eternal – Colossians 3:2
○ Reflection: Am I focused on eternal things or temporary pleasures?
○ Action: Set aside time to meditate on heaven and eternity.
Day 9 (Jan. 13): Humility Over Pride – Philippians 2:3-4
○ Reflection: Do I serve others selflessly, or do I seek recognition?
○ Action: Perform one act of anonymous service today.
Day 10 (Jan. 14): Purity Over Compromise – Matthew 5:8
○ Reflection: Where have I allowed compromise into my life?
○ Action: Remove one source of temptation (e.g., media, environment).
Day 11 (Jan. 15): Kingdom Vision Over Personal Goals – Proverbs
19:21
○ Reflection: Do my goals align with God’s purpose for my life?
○ Action: Write or revise your goals with God’s Kingdom in mind.
Day 12 (Jan. 16): Kingdom Power in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9
○ Reflection: Do I rely on God’s power or my own strength?
○ Action: Spend 5 minutes praying for the Holy Spirit’s strength in a
specific area.
Day 13 (Jan. 17): Generosity Over Greed – Acts 20:35
○ Reflection: Am I using my resources to advance the Kingdom?
○ Action: Give sacrificially to someone in need or to a Kingdom cause.
Day 14 (Jan. 18): Obedience Over Convenience – John 14:15
○ Reflection: Am I delaying obedience because it’s inconvenient?
○ Action: Act immediately on something God has been prompting you to do.
Week 3: Advancing the Kingdom (January 19–26)
Theme: Choosing to Be Kingdom Ambassadors
Weekly Focus:
● Prayer: Praying for boldness and effectiveness in advancing the Kingdom.
● Sacrifice: Letting go of fear or hesitation to step into Kingdom purpose.
● Daily Progress: Living daily as representatives of Jesus.
Daily Themes:
1. Day 15 (Jan. 19): The Power of Witness – Acts 1:8
○ Reflection: Am I actively sharing the message of the Kingdom?
○ Action: Pray for someone who needs Jesus and look for an opportunity to share.
2. Day 16 (Jan. 20): Serving Over Selfishness – Mark 10:45
○ Reflection: Am I serving as Jesus served?
○ Action: Volunteer your time to serve someone in need today.
3. Day 17 (Jan. 21): Courage Over Fear – Joshua 1:9
○ Reflection: What fear is holding me back from Kingdom impact?
○ Action: Take one bold step to overcome fear and advance God’s mission.
4. Day 18 (Jan. 22): The Better Treasure – Matthew 13:44
○ Reflection: Is Jesus my greatest treasure?
○ Action: Sacrifice something valuable to focus more on Christ. 5. Day 19 (Jan. 23): Walking in Authority – Luke 10:19
○ Reflection: Am I walking in the authority Jesus has given me?
○ Action: Declare victory in an area of spiritual struggle through prayer. 6. Day 20 (Jan. 24): Unity in the Kingdom – John 17:21
○ Reflection: Am I living in unity with other believers?
○ Action: Reconcile with someone or strengthen a relationship in the church.
7. Day 21 (Jan. 25): Finishing Well – 2 Timothy 4:7-8
○ Reflection: How has my perspective on the Kingdom changed in 21 days?
○ Action: Write or share your testimony of transformation.
Closing Service (Sunday Evening Jan. 26, 6 PM)
● Consecration Prayer: Recommit the congregation to living for Jesus radically.
● Communion: Celebrate the better covenant in Jesus’s blood.
● Testimonies: Highlight stories of choosing the Kingdom over lesser things.