acts in 30 days

"Lord, what do You want me to do?" This is often our question. And this is often the character of God’s direction in our lives. God patiently directs our steps instead of revealing His grand plan all at once. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 9
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 10 

In this chapter, we will learn how God can and will use pressing circumstances to guide us into His will. Read and be blessed by His message for you today. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 8 
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 9

We continue our reflection story from yesterday's readings. The death by stoning of Stephen marked a turning point in Christianity. Stephen set the stage for the spread of Christianity so Jesus will be known. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 7:30-60 
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 8 

Today, we see what a full life really looks like as we read about Stephen, the first Christian martyr. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 7:1-29 
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 7 

Our chapter today shows the challenge of change in building a church of disciples. Let's dive in and think about what it implies to us now. 

For today, we encourage you to 
1) Read Acts 6 
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 6 

We come together today to witness the growth and challenges in the Early Church and encounter both weakness and grace. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 5 
2) Reflect and take down notes 
3) End your reading by praying Psalm 5 

As we read today's chapter, let's open our hearts to receive the same courage and boldness that can only come from the Spirit. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 4 
2) Listen to this podcast 
3) Reflect and take down notes 
4) End your reading by praying Psalm 4 

Let's read and remember how healing, not just physically but spiritually, can come from faith to the power of Jesus. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 3 
2) Listen to this podcast 
3) Reflect and take down notes 
4) End your reading by praying Psalm 3 

DAY 02: Let's relive the first experience of the coming down of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and remember that the same power then is the same power in us now. 

For today, we encourage you to: 
1) Read Acts 2 
2) Listen to this podcast (it includes the Bible Project's take on the book of Acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought) 
3) Reflect and take down notes 
4) End your reading by praying Psalm 2 

Many of us may not really know why we need to be acquainted with the Holy Spirit. Why do we need to call on the Holy Spirit when we pray? Why do we need to invoke its presence in our lives? The Holy Spirit is in each one of us. Let us acknowledge that presence as we dive into the Word and unleash this beautiful power in us to help us and strengthen us in our daily battles against sin. 

In this brand new online prayer and scripture guide, we will walk you through the Book of Acts to help you build a deeper relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Let us start a month-long Bible reading plan on the book of Acts. The idea is simple: Read one chapter of Acts a day for 30 days. 

For today, this is what we encourage you to do: 

1) Get your Bible and read Acts 1 
2) Listen to this podcast 
3) Reflect and take down notes. While reading ACTS, write down what strikes you, and write any questions that may pop up, and finally, what message you feel God is telling you through the passages? 
4) End your reading by praying a Psalm. Read Psalm 1 

Be blessed as we start another prayer journey as one community.