5-Day Daily Devotional
That's My Church
(Week of November 16, 2025)
(Week of November 16, 2025)
Day 1: The Worshiping Church
Reading: Acts 4:23-24; Hebrews 10:25
Devotional:
When the early disciples faced persecution, their first response wasn't fear—it was worship. They gathered together and lifted their voices to God with one accord. This reveals a profound truth: worship is not optional for believers; it's essential. The statistics remind us that church is the safest place to be, not just physically but spiritually. When we prioritize God's presence, we position ourselves for His power. Ask yourself today: Am I making excuses to avoid worship, or am I eagerly seeking God's presence? Remember, a faith that won't take you to church likely won't take you to heaven either. Don't wait for a crisis to drive you to worship. Make it your lifestyle. Praise Him not for what He gives, but simply for who He is.
Day 2: The Praying Church
Reading: Acts 4:29-31; Ephesians 5:18
Devotional:
The early believers didn't pray for comfort or escape—they prayed for boldness and God's intervention. They asked Him to stretch forth His hand with signs and wonders. Their prayer wasn't self-centered but God-focused, seeking His glory above their safety. When they finished praying, the place was shaken and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. God still answers prayers that align with His purposes. Are your prayers focused on your convenience or His kingdom? Ask God today for the infilling of His Spirit, for boldness to speak His Word, and for His manifest power in your life. Don't just pray and pick up your burdens again—leave them at His feet and trust His timing.
Day 3: A Loving Church
Reading: Acts 4:32; 1 John 4:7-11
Devotional:
The Bible says the believers were of "one heart and one soul." This supernatural unity came from the Holy Spirit working within them. Love isn't just a feeling—it's action. If you claim to love God but harbor bitterness toward your brother or sister, examine your heart. The early church loved so deeply that they sacrificed possessions for one another's needs. This kind of love proves salvation is real. When the Spirit of God dwells in you, you can love through Christ even when it's difficult. You're called to hurt when others hurt, rejoice when they rejoice. Today, ask God to fill you with His love and show you someone who needs it expressed tangibly through your actions.
Day 4: A Working Church
Reading: Acts 4:33-35; James 2:14-17
Devotional:
Faith without works is dead. The early church didn't just talk about love—they demonstrated it through service and sacrifice. They placed others' needs above their own, sharing resources and time generously. This wasn't about programs or positions; it was about servanthood. Many churches struggle because individuals want their way instead of God's way. When your way gets in the way of God's way, you need to get out of the way. Salvation isn't about being served—it's about serving. Stop focusing on what the church can do for you and ask what you can contribute. Your time, talent, and treasure belong to God. How will you serve His body today? Get your mouth off people and your hands in the game.
Day 5: A Witnessing Church
Reading: Acts 4:33; Matthew 28:18-20
Devotional:
The apostles bore witness to the resurrection with great power, and great grace was upon them all. They couldn't remain silent about what they'd experienced. When God fills you with His Spirit, witnessing becomes natural, not forced. You don't need perfect words—you need God's power. The church today needs this same boldness. Are you ashamed of the gospel? Do you fear rejection more than you desire obedience? Jesus commanded us to go into all the world, teaching and baptizing. This isn't optional—it's essential. You can't grow if you don't know, and others can't know unless someone tells them. Today, ask God for courage to share your testimony. Be a witness where you are—at home, at work, in your community. Let your life be evidence of the Holy Spirit at work.
Remember:
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. As you read and reflect this week, allow God's Spirit to transform you from a church member into a disciple who worships, prays, loves, works, and witnesses for His glory.
Reading: Acts 4:23-24; Hebrews 10:25
Devotional:
When the early disciples faced persecution, their first response wasn't fear—it was worship. They gathered together and lifted their voices to God with one accord. This reveals a profound truth: worship is not optional for believers; it's essential. The statistics remind us that church is the safest place to be, not just physically but spiritually. When we prioritize God's presence, we position ourselves for His power. Ask yourself today: Am I making excuses to avoid worship, or am I eagerly seeking God's presence? Remember, a faith that won't take you to church likely won't take you to heaven either. Don't wait for a crisis to drive you to worship. Make it your lifestyle. Praise Him not for what He gives, but simply for who He is.
Day 2: The Praying Church
Reading: Acts 4:29-31; Ephesians 5:18
Devotional:
The early believers didn't pray for comfort or escape—they prayed for boldness and God's intervention. They asked Him to stretch forth His hand with signs and wonders. Their prayer wasn't self-centered but God-focused, seeking His glory above their safety. When they finished praying, the place was shaken and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. God still answers prayers that align with His purposes. Are your prayers focused on your convenience or His kingdom? Ask God today for the infilling of His Spirit, for boldness to speak His Word, and for His manifest power in your life. Don't just pray and pick up your burdens again—leave them at His feet and trust His timing.
Day 3: A Loving Church
Reading: Acts 4:32; 1 John 4:7-11
Devotional:
The Bible says the believers were of "one heart and one soul." This supernatural unity came from the Holy Spirit working within them. Love isn't just a feeling—it's action. If you claim to love God but harbor bitterness toward your brother or sister, examine your heart. The early church loved so deeply that they sacrificed possessions for one another's needs. This kind of love proves salvation is real. When the Spirit of God dwells in you, you can love through Christ even when it's difficult. You're called to hurt when others hurt, rejoice when they rejoice. Today, ask God to fill you with His love and show you someone who needs it expressed tangibly through your actions.
Day 4: A Working Church
Reading: Acts 4:33-35; James 2:14-17
Devotional:
Faith without works is dead. The early church didn't just talk about love—they demonstrated it through service and sacrifice. They placed others' needs above their own, sharing resources and time generously. This wasn't about programs or positions; it was about servanthood. Many churches struggle because individuals want their way instead of God's way. When your way gets in the way of God's way, you need to get out of the way. Salvation isn't about being served—it's about serving. Stop focusing on what the church can do for you and ask what you can contribute. Your time, talent, and treasure belong to God. How will you serve His body today? Get your mouth off people and your hands in the game.
Day 5: A Witnessing Church
Reading: Acts 4:33; Matthew 28:18-20
Devotional:
The apostles bore witness to the resurrection with great power, and great grace was upon them all. They couldn't remain silent about what they'd experienced. When God fills you with His Spirit, witnessing becomes natural, not forced. You don't need perfect words—you need God's power. The church today needs this same boldness. Are you ashamed of the gospel? Do you fear rejection more than you desire obedience? Jesus commanded us to go into all the world, teaching and baptizing. This isn't optional—it's essential. You can't grow if you don't know, and others can't know unless someone tells them. Today, ask God for courage to share your testimony. Be a witness where you are—at home, at work, in your community. Let your life be evidence of the Holy Spirit at work.
Remember:
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. As you read and reflect this week, allow God's Spirit to transform you from a church member into a disciple who worships, prays, loves, works, and witnesses for His glory.