5 Day Devotional: Fully Devoted to God

How to Use This Devotional

• Read the Scripture slowly—out loud if possible.
• Journal a few sentences for each Reflection question.
• Pray the written prayer, then add your own words.
• End each day by thanking God for one specific way you saw His hand at work.

Day 1: Seeking God’s Heart
Reading
2 Chronicles 16:9 – “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him…”
Jeremiah 29:11-13 – “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will hear you. You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart.’”

Devotional
God’s eyes never stop scanning the earth for hearts that are loyal and fully turned toward Him. He is not searching for perfection but for surrender—hearts willing to trust His plans over their own. Asa began his reign well, but later relied on human strength instead of God’s, and he lost battles he could have won with God’s help.
Are there places in your life where you lean on your own wisdom or resources instead of God? True devotion grows when we release our grip on self-reliance and yield to the One who already sees the whole picture. Remember: God desires to show Himself strong on your behalf.

Response
Reflection: Where in my life am I depending on my own understanding more than on God’s wisdom?
Action: What one step of trust or surrender can I take today to show God my heart is fully His?

Prayer:
Lord, I want my heart to be fully Yours. Search me and reveal where I’m trusting myself more than You. Give me courage to yield control and to rely completely on Your strength. Thank You for watching over me and for desiring to show Yourself strong on my behalf. Amen.

Day 2: Divine Dependence
Reading
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
Matthew 6:25-34 – “…Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body… But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you… Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”

Devotional
Early in his reign, Asa sought God first, and the nation enjoyed peace. Later, he trusted political alliances instead of the Lord, and it led to loss. We often mirror Asa’s mistake—starting with faith, then reverting to self-dependence under pressure.
True dependence on God doesn’t mean doing nothing; it means our actions flow from obedience and trust, not fear or pride. Whatever challenge you face today—financial strain, uncertainty at work, relational conflict—picture handing it to God’s capable hands. He promises to guide and sustain you.

Response
Reflection: What specific burden or decision am I carrying that I need to surrender to God today?
Action: How can I demonstrate faith by obeying God’s Word even when the outcome is unclear?

Prayer
Father, teach me to lean fully on You. Replace my worry with trust and my fear with faith. Lead me by Your wisdom and help me obey even when I don’t see the whole path ahead. Amen.

Day 3: The Gift of Salvation
Reading
Ephesians 2:1-10 – “…you were dead in the trespasses and sins… But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us… made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved… For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…”
Romans 5:6-11 – “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly… God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us… Therefore… we rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”

Devotional
Salvation is God’s free gift, not something we earn or deserve. Jesus died for us at our worst—when we were powerless, rebellious, and unworthy. That grace is both humbling and freeing.
Reflect on how this undeserved love shapes your attitudes today. Gratitude for grace naturally overflows in extending grace to others, especially when they seem undeserving. The cross reminds us we were once in their place.

Response
Reflection: How does remembering that I was saved by grace alone change the way I see myself and others?
Action: Who in my life can I show Christ-like grace to today?

Prayer
Jesus, thank You for rescuing me when I was lost and undeserving. Help me never take Your grace for granted. Fill my heart with gratitude and teach me to extend the same mercy and love to those around me. Amen.

Day 4: God’s Presence in Adversity
Reading
Psalm 23 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want… Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me… Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me… For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Devotional
Life’s valleys—illness, grief, financial setbacks—can feel overwhelming. Yet the Shepherd promises His presence, comfort, and guidance even in the darkest moments. Paul discovered that God’s grace doesn’t always remove the thorn but empowers us to endure with faith and peace.
Invite God into today’s challenges. Remember that valleys are not permanent places; they’re pathways where we encounter His sustaining power.

Response
Reflection: When have I experienced God’s presence most clearly in hardship, and what did it teach me?
Action: What step can I take today to lean on God’s strength rather than my own in a current trial?

Prayer
Lord, thank You for walking with me through every valley. Remind me that Your grace is enough, and that Your strength is perfected in my weakness. Help me trust that You are present and at work in my struggles. Amen.

Day 5: Living for God’s Glory
Reading
1 Corinthians 10:31 – “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Colossians 3:17 – “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Devotional
Every part of life—our work, relationships, conversations, even meals—can become worship when done for God’s glory. Living this way requires consistent surrender of motives and plans to Him.
God delights to display His strength through our weaknesses, showing the world that the power is His. Invite Him into your ordinary routines; they become extraordinary when offered to Him.

Response
Reflection: What part of my daily routine have I left out of my worship to God, and how can I invite Him into it today?
Action: What is one decision I face soon where I can deliberately seek to glorify God above my own comfort or reputation?

Prayer
Father, I want my entire life to magnify You. Teach me to honor You in my choices, words, and work. Give me courage to step out in faith when You call, trusting that Your strength is enough. May every part of my life point others to Your glory. Amen.