Daily Bible Plan
Bible. Pray. One Another
At City Lights, we believe that renewal starts from within and expands into every area of our lives. The three daily habits of BIBLE, PRAYER and ONE ANOTHER are vital to establishing a close, connected and organic relationship with God. Our daily devotion is designed to help, by including a short passage from the Bible, a framework for prayer and an invitation to “one another” someone. We also add short videos to help you learn how to understand, interpret and apply the Bible. Don't forget to grab a free prayer journal on Sunday too!
Day 250 2023
BIBLE
Romans 3 (NIV) Read or listen.
God’s Faithfulness
3 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.
3 What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar. As it is written:
“So that you may be proved right when you speak
and prevail when you judge.”
5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7 Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?” 8 Why not say—as some slanderously claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is just!
No One Is Righteous
9 What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. 10 As it is written:
“There is no one righteous, not even one;
11 there is no one who understands;
there is no one who seeks God.
12 All have turned away,
they have together become worthless;
there is no one who does good,
not even one.”
13 “Their throats are open graves;
their tongues practice deceit.”
“The poison of vipers is on their lips.”
14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 ruin and misery mark their ways,
17 and the way of peace they do not know.”
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.
Righteousness Through Faith
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— 26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. 31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Seek good for one another, and don’t repay evil for evil (1 Th 5:15)
How can you repay someones hurtful act with a kind and good act today?
Previous days
Day 249 2023
BIBLE
Today can be used to reflect on or memorize this key verse from this week’s readings. The day can also be used to catch-up if you missed a day in the readings.
Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Read or listen.
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Tolerate one another in love (Ep 4:2)Is there someone you need to give grace to their differences or mistakes that have affected you?
Day 248 2023
BIBLE
Romans 2 (NIV) Read or listen.
28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Bear with and forgive one another (Co 3:13)Who do you need to forgive?
Day 247 2023
BIBLE
Romans 1 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Be kind, tender-hearted and forgiving to one another (Ep 4:32)How can you go out of your way to be kind to others?
Day 246 2023
BIBLE
Matthew 28 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Clothe yourselves in humility towards one another (1Pe 5:5)Today, how can you think of the needs of others before your own?
Day 245 2023
BIBLE
Matthew 27 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Gently patiently tolerate one another (Ga 4:2)How can you graciously accept others when they make mistakes?
Day 244 2023
BIBLE
Matthew 26 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Dont boastfully challenge or envy one another (Ga 5:25)Reflect on your heart and attitudes, do you need to let go of envy and jealousy towards others?
Day 243 2023
BIBLE
Matthew 25 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Through love serve one another (Ga 5:13)How can you go out of your way to serve others in love?
Day 242 2023
BIBLE
Today can be used to reflect on or memorize this key verse from this week’s readings. The day can also be used to catch-up if you missed a day in the readings.
Matthew 19:14-15 (NIV) Read or listen.
14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Dont bite, devour and consume one another - seriously guys, dont eat each other (Ga 5:15)Have you spoken harshly to others recently? How can you show kindness to them?
Day 241 2023
BIBLE
Matthew 24 (NIV) Read or listen.
Based on today's reading, what is one thing that God is saying to you?
PRAY
Take a few moments to pray with focus, passion and purpose using P.R.A.Y:
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Repent and Receive
- Ask
- Yes
ONE ANOTHER
Be subject to one another (Ep 5:21)How can you defer to others before yourself?