Starting the Year With God (5)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Topic: Starting the Year With God (5)
Focus: Walking in Obedience From the Start
🔥Theme:
How we begin matters. This devotional series focuses on starting the year intentionally with God at the center—not rushing ahead, but walking with Him from the very first step. These days will guide you to surrender your plans, seek God’s direction, and build the year on a foundation that will last. As you begin with God, you can move forward with confidence, peace, and purpose.
📖 Key Verse:
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1
Devotional:
Obedience is one of the clearest ways we show our trust in God. Starting the year with obedience sets the direction for everything that follows. It says, “Lord, I choose Your way over mine.” Obedience is not always about big decisions. Often, it is about small, daily choices—listening, responding, and following even when the path feels unclear.
📖 Scripture Reading:
- John 14:23 — Obedience flows from love
- Deuteronomy 28:1–2 — Blessings follow obedience
- James 1:22 — Be doers of the Word
💧 Refreshing for the Day:
Jesus said in John 14:23 that those who love Him will obey His teaching. Obedience invites God’s presence and guidance into our everyday lives. A year that begins in obedience grows in peace. Obedience keeps you aligned with God’s purpose. Stay Refreshed!
✨ Note This:
🚶 Obedience is choosing God’s way, one step at a time.
🛡️ Responsibility:
Ask God today if there is one area where He is calling you to obey more fully.
🙏 Prayer:
Father, help me walk in obedience from the start of this year. Give me a willing heart to follow You, even in small things. I choose Your way above my own. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
🔥 Prophetic Declaration:
I walk in obedience this year. My steps are aligned with God’s will, and His blessings follow my obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
