Day 1: God Brings Light into Darkness
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1-15
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:1-5

• Key Theme: God begins creation by speaking light into darkness, a powerful demonstration of His authority over chaos.
• Personal Application: In your prayer time, reflect on areas of your life that feel dark or chaotic. Invite God’s light and peace to illuminate those places.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone experiencing difficulty or confusion, offering to pray with them or simply be a listening ear.
• Journal Question: What areas of my life need God’s light and order today, and how can I surrender them to Him in prayer?

Day 2: Created for Purpose
Scripture Reading: Genesis1:16-31
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-28

• Key Theme: Humanity is made in God’s image, uniquely designed to reflect His glory and steward His creation.
• Personal Application: Meditate on your identity as an image-bearer of God. Ask Him to reveal how your gifts and abilities align with His purpose for you.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone to discover their God-given purpose, perhaps by mentoring them or sharing how God is working through you.
• Journal Question: How is God calling me to reflect His image in my work, relationships, and community?

Day 3: The Beauty of Divine Order
Scripture Reading: Genesis: 2:1-16
Verse Focus: Psalm 104:1-9

• Key Theme: God’s creation reflects His wisdom, beauty, and sovereign order, sustaining life with intricate balance.
• Personal Application: Take time today to appreciate the beauty of creation. Use Pete Greig’s practice of “prayer walking” to notice and thank God for His handiwork.
• Missional Application: Advocate for or participate in a local initiative that cares for creation, reflecting God’s heart for stewardship.
• Journal Question: What does the beauty and balance of God’s creation reveal to me about His character?

Day 4: Rest in God’s Sovereign Plan
Scripture Reading:  Genesis 2:17-3:6
Verse Focus: Genesis 2:1-3

• Key Theme: God rests on the seventh day, modeling the rhythm of work and rest as part of His divine order.
• Personal Application: Plan a sabbath rest, setting aside time to enjoy God’s presence and be refreshed in body, mind, and spirit.
• Missional Application: Invite someone to join you in experiencing sabbath rest, sharing how this practice deepens your relationship with God.
• Journal Question: How can I integrate regular rhythms of rest and reflection into my life to honor God’s design?

Day 5: Christ Holds All Things Together
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3: 7-24
Verse Focus: Colossians 1:15-17

• Key Theme: Jesus, as the Creator and Sustainer, holds the universe in balance and reconciles all things through His power.
• Personal Application: Spend time in contemplative prayer, focusing on Christ’s authority over all aspects of your life. Surrender your worries to Him.
• Missional Application: Share the hope of Christ’s sustaining power with someone feeling overwhelmed, encouraging them to trust in His sovereignty.
• Journal Question: What burdens or uncertainties do I need to entrust to Christ, knowing He holds all things together?

Day 1: Created with Intention
Scripture Reading: Genesis 9
Verse Focus: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16

• Key Theme: God Intentionally designed us in His image, reflecting His creativity and character.
• Personal Application: Recognize the fingerprints of God in your life. Celebrate the unique ways He has designed you—your gifts, personality, and passions.
• Missional Application: See the divine craftsmanship in others. Treat every person with dignity and respect, knowing they also reflect God's image.
• Journal Question: What is one aspect of yourself that you struggle to see as God's design? How might embracing your identity as His image-bearer shift your perspective?

Day 2: Reflection of God in a Broken World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:1-16
Verse Focus: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:9-10

• Key Theme: Although sin distorts God’s image in us, His love remains steadfast, offering restoration through Christ.
• Personal Application: Spend time in God's presence today, asking Him to reveal areas where He is restoring His image in you.
• Missional Application: Be a mirror of God’s love to those who feel unseen or unworthy. Engage with kindness and grace, showing them that they too are reflections of His goodness.
• Journal Question: How is God currently shaping you to look more like Him?

Day 3: Called to Co-Create with God
Scripture Reading: Genesis 10:17-32
Verse Focus: Ephesians 2:10; Genesis 2:15

• Key Theme: As image-bearers, we are invited to partner with God in His creative and redemptive work in the world.
• Personal Application: Identify one area of your life where you feel called to create, whether through words, actions, or leadership. Invite God into that creative process.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone else in their calling. Speak life into their gifts and remind them of their God-given purpose.
• Journal Question: Where do you see evidence of God inviting you to partner with Him in His work?

Day 4: The Power of Our Words and Actions
Scripture Reading: Genesis 11:1-16
Verse Focus: Proverbs 18:21; James 3:9-10

• Key Theme: Our words and actions reflect God’s character. We are called to speak life and truth into the world
• Personal Application: Be mindful today of your words. Speak life over yourself and others, resisting negativity and self-doubt.
• Missional Application: Use your voice to uplift those who are marginalized or discouraged. Be an advocate for those in need.
• Journal Question: How can you be more intentional with your words so that they align with your identity as an image-bearer?

Day 5: Living as Image-Bearers in the World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 11:17-31
Verse Focus: Matthew 5:14-16; Micah 6:8

• Key Theme: We are called to be light, reflecting God’s justice, mercy, and love in our daily lives.
• Personal Application: Commit to a daily rhythm of prayer and action that aligns your life with God’s purposes.
• Missional Application: Identify one tangible way you can demonstrate God's love in your community this week.
• Journal Question: What is one practical step you can take to live more fully as an image-bearer of God?

Day 1: The Heart of Cain and Abel
Scripture Reading: Genesis 17
Verse Focus: Genesis 4:1-7; Proverbs 4:23

• Key Theme: God looks at the heart, not just the actions
• Personal Application: Examine your heart for areas of jealousy or comparison. Instead of resenting others' blessings, ask God to help you cultivate gratitude and contentment.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone today. Rather than competing or comparing, speak life and celebrate their victories.
• Journal Question: Where do you struggle with comparison or jealousy? How can you shift your focus to gratitude?

Day 2: The Consequence of Unchecked Sin
Scripture Reading: ​​Genesis 18:1-15
Verse Focus: ​​​Genesis 4:8-12; James 1:14-15

• Key Theme: Bitterness and anger, when left unchecked, lead to destructive choices.
• Personal Application: Small resentments can grow into destructive choices. Identify any bitterness in your heart and bring it before God in repentance.
• Missional Application: Help someone who is struggling with anger or hurt. Listen, pray for them, and point them toward God’s grace and wisdom.
• Journal Question: Is there any area of your life where sin is growing unchecked? How can you surrender it to God today?

Day 3: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Scripture Reading: Genesis 18:16-33
Verse Focus: Genesis 4:9-10; Galatians 6:1-2

• Key Theme: We are responsible for one another in love and accountability.
• Personal Application: Cain denied responsibility for his brother, but God calls us to care for one another. Ask yourself: Are you supporting and uplifting those around you?
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone who might be struggling. Offer support, encouragement, or simply be present in their life.
• Journal Question: Who in your life needs your accountability, encouragement, or care right now? How can you be a better “keeper” to them?

Day 4: The Mark of Cain and God’s Mercy
Scripture Reading: Genesis 19
Verse Focus: ​​Genesis 4:13-16; Psalm 103:8-12

• Key Theme: Even after sin, God extends mercy and invites us to walk in redemption.
• Personal Application: Even after Cain’s sin, God showed him mercy. Accept God’s grace over your past mistakes and walk in the freedom of His forgiveness.
• Missional Application: Show mercy to someone who has wronged you. Instead of holding onto resentment, extend grace as God has extended it to you.
• Journal Question: How has God shown you mercy in your life? How can you reflect that mercy to others?

Day 5: Restoring Right Relationships
Scripture Reading: Genesis 20
Verse Focus: ​​Matthew 5:23-24; 1 John 3:11-12

• Key Theme: God calls us to reconciliation and unity, not division.
• Personal Application: Reconciliation is a priority in God’s kingdom. Identify any strained relationships and take a step toward making peace.
• Missional Application: Be a peacemaker in your community. Whether in your family, church, or workplace, seek to bring reconciliation where there is division.
• Journal Question: Is there someone you need to reconcile with? What step can you take today to begin that process?

Day 1: A Call to Righteousness in a Corrupt World
Scripture Reading: Genesis 21
Verse Focus: Genesis 6:5-9

• Key Theme: While the world was filled with corruption, Noah found favor with God because of his faithfulness.
• Personal Application: In a culture that often drifts from God, how can you remain faithful? Begin your day with a prayer of commitment to walk closely with Him.
• Missional Application: Identify someone in your community who is standing firm in their faith. Encourage them with a word of affirmation or prayer.
• Journal Question: How is God calling me to live righteously in a world that often rejects His ways?
  

Day 2: Obedience in Uncertainty
Scripture Reading: Genesis 22
Verse Focus: Genesis 6:13-22

• Key Theme: Noah obeyed God’s seemingly impossible instructions despite no visible evidence of the flood.
• Personal Application: Reflect on an area in your life where God is calling you to step out in faith. Pray for the courage to obey, even when the future is unclear.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone struggling with doubt. Share a personal testimony of how obedience to God has led to His provision and faithfulness.
• Journal Question: What is one act of obedience God is asking of me right now, and how can I trust Him more fully in it?

Day 3: Waiting in the Ark—Trusting God’s Timing
Scripture Reading: Genesis 23
Verse Focus: Genesis 7:6-16

• Key Theme: Noah and his family entered the ark and waited for God to act, trusting in His timing.
• Personal Application: Consider a situation where you feel stuck or in a waiting season. Use Pete Greig’s “Examen” practice to reflect on God’s presence in the waiting.
• Missional Application: Pray for someone experiencing a season of waiting. Offer them a word of encouragement and remind them of God’s perfect timing.
• Journal Question: How can I embrace trust and patience in seasons where God’s promises feel delayed?

Day 4: The Sign of the Covenant—Hope After the Storm
Scripture Reading: Genesis 24:1-17
Verse Focus: Genesis 9:8-17

• Key Theme: God establishes His covenant with Noah, setting the rainbow as a sign of His faithfulness.
• Personal Application: Meditate on a promise of God that has sustained you in difficult times. Spend time in gratitude, thanking Him for His faithfulness.
• Missional Application: Look for someone in need of hope today. Share a reminder of God’s faithfulness and promises, whether in conversation, prayer, or an encouraging note.
• Journal Question: What promises of God do I need to hold onto in this season of my life?

Day 5: A New Beginning—Living in Covenant with God
Scripture Reading: Genesis 24:8-34
Verse Focus: Hebrews 11:7

• Key Theme: Noah’s faith led him to action, and his obedience shaped future generations.
• Personal Application: How does God’s covenant shape the way you live daily? Commit to a specific step in deepening your relationship with Him.
• Missional Application: Who in your life needs to be reminded that God is still faithful? Share this truth in a practical way—through prayer, encouragement, or an act of kindness.
• Journal Question: What legacy of faith am I building through my obedience to God?

Day 1: Human Ambition vs. God’s Purpose
Scripture Reading: Genesis 24:35-51
Verse Focus: Genesis 11:1-4

• Key Theme: The people sought to build a tower to make a name for themselves, prioritizing their own glory over God’s purpose.
• Personal Application: Reflect on areas in your life where ambition might be driven more by personal success than God’s calling. Ask God to realign your desires with His kingdom.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone in their God-given purpose rather than worldly ambition. Affirm their gifts and how they can be used for His glory.
• Journal Question: Where am I seeking my own name and recognition rather than surrendering to God’s greater purpose?

Day 2: God Opposes the Proud but Gives Grace to the Humble
Scripture Reading: Genesis 24:52-66
Verse Focus: James 4:6-10

• Key Theme: God humbles the proud but lifts up those who submit to Him. True success comes through surrender, not self-exaltation.
• Personal Application: Spend time in confession and humility before God, asking Him to remove any prideful attitudes that hinder your spiritual growth.
• Missional Application: Identify someone struggling with pride or insecurity. Pray for them and, if possible, gently encourage them toward a posture of surrender to God.
• Journal Question: How can I cultivate humility in my heart and actions today?

Day 3: The Confusion of Babel—When Plans Collapse
Scripture Reading: Genesis 25
Verse Focus: Genesis 11:5-9

• Key Theme: God disrupts the people’s plans, scattering them to prevent human arrogance from overriding His divine plan.
• Personal Application: Reflect on a time when your plans didn’t go as expected. Consider how God might have been redirecting you. Use Pete Greig’s “Examen” practice to review your day with an open heart.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is struggling with disappointment. Share how God’s redirection in your own life has led to unexpected blessings.
• Journal Question: Where might God be inviting me to trust His plan instead of clinging to my own?

Day 4: Unity in the Spirit—God’s Redemptive Plan
Scripture Reading: Genesis 26
Verse Focus: Acts 2:1-8

• Key Theme: At Pentecost, God reverses Babel’s confusion by uniting people through His Spirit, demonstrating His power to restore what was scattered.
• Personal Application: Pray for unity in your relationships, church, or workplace. Ask God to replace division with His peace and purpose.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone from a different background or culture. Learn their story, affirm their identity, and seek to build bridges rather than barriers.
• Journal Question: How can I be an instrument of unity in a world often divided by pride and misunderstanding?

Day 5: Humility Aligns Our Ambitions with God’s Will
Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:1-25
Verse Focus: Philippians 2:3-11

• Key Theme: Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself to serve, demonstrating the ultimate example of surrendering ambition for God’s glory.
• Personal Application: Ask God to shape your ambitions so that they align with His will. Spend time in contemplative prayer, surrendering your future into His hands.
• Missional Application: Serve someone today in an unseen or unrecognized way, practicing humility as Christ did.
• Journal Question: What is one ambition I need to surrender to God so that He can use it for His greater purpose?

Day 1: The Call to Go
Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:26-46
Verse Focus: Genesis 12:1-4

• Key Theme: God calls Abraham to leave his home, stepping into an unknown future with only God’s promise to guide him.
• Personal Application: Reflect on areas where God might be calling you to step out in faith. Pray for the courage to follow Him, even when the destination is unclear.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is facing a season of transition. Remind them that God is faithful when we trust Him with the unknown.
• Journal Question: What is God calling me to leave behind in order to step into His plans for my life?

Day 2: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
Scripture Reading: Genesis 28
Verse Focus: Hebrews 11:8-10

• Key Theme: Abraham obeyed without knowing where he was going, trusting in the unseen promises of God.
• Personal Application: Consider a decision you are facing. Are you relying on logic alone, or are you allowing faith to guide you? Take time to listen to God in silence today.
• Missional Application: Share a story of a time when you had to trust God’s leading without knowing the outcome. Use it to encourage someone in their own faith journey.
• Journal Question: Where am I struggling to trust God’s unseen plans, and how can I surrender that uncertainty to Him?

Day 3: God's Promises in the Waiting
Scripture Reading: Genesis 29
Verse Focus: Genesis 15:1-6

• Key Theme: Even in uncertainty, God reassures Abraham with His promise, inviting him to trust beyond what he can see.
• Personal Application: Are you in a waiting season? Spend time in “Lectio Divina” (slow, reflective reading of Scripture), letting God’s promises speak into your waiting.
• Missional Application: Identify someone who is waiting on God’s timing. Offer to pray with them, reminding them of God’s faithfulness.
• Journal Question: How can I cultivate patience and trust in God’s timing rather than forcing my own plans?

Day 4: Surrendering Comfort for Calling
Scripture Reading: Genesis 30:1-24
Verse Focus: Genesis 22:1-14

• Key Theme: Abraham’s willingness to surrender Isaac shows that faith requires letting go of our deepest securities to trust in God.
• Personal Application: Is there something you are holding onto that God is asking you to surrender? Use Pete Greig’s “Examen” prayer to reflect on this.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone to trust God with a difficult situation. Offer to walk with them in prayer and faith.
• Journal Question: What is one thing I need to release to God so that I can fully step into His calling?

Day 5: Blessed to Be a Blessing
Scripture Reading: Genesis 30:26-43
Verse Focus: Genesis 12:2-3

• Key Theme: God’s calling on Abraham was not just for his benefit but to bless generations to come.
• Personal Application: Reflect on how God has blessed you. How can you use those blessings to serve others? Spend time in gratitude today.
• Missional Application: Act on your blessings—give, serve, or encourage someone in a way that multiplies God’s goodness to others.
• Journal Question: How is God calling me to be a blessing to others through the faith and obedience He has cultivated in me?

Day 1: God’s Promise in the Waiting
Scripture Reading: Genesis 31:1-21
Verse Focus: Genesis 15:1-6

• Key Theme: God promises Abraham a son despite his old age, calling him to trust in the unseen.
• Personal Application: Reflect on a promise or calling from God that has not yet come to pass. Choose to trust Him even when the wait feels long.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is in a season of waiting. Share a story of how God has been faithful to you in His timing.
• Journal Question: What promises from God am I holding onto, and how can I cultivate deeper trust in His faithfulness?

Day 2: When We Try to Control the Promise
Scripture Reading: Genesis 31:22-35
Verse Focus: Genesis 16:1-6

• Key Theme: Sarai and Abram attempt to fulfill God’s promise through human means, leading to conflict and pain.
• Personal Application: Are there areas in your life where you are trying to take control instead of trusting God? Surrender them in prayer today.
• Missional Application: If you know someone struggling with control or frustration in waiting, gently point them back to God’s faithfulness. Offer to pray with them.
• Journal Question: Where am I tempted to force my own plans instead of waiting on God’s perfect timing?

Day 3: God's Covenant Confirmed
Scripture Reading: Genesis 31:36-55
Verse Focus: Genesis 17:1-8

• Key Theme: God reaffirms His covenant, renaming Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah, signifying their transformation.
• Personal Application: Reflect on how God has been shaping you through your waiting season. Spend time in gratitude for His ongoing work in your life.
• Missional Application: Speak words of encouragement over someone, affirming their identity in Christ and reminding them of God’s promises for their life.
• Journal Question: How has God been transforming me in the waiting process?

Day 4: The Laughter of Faith
Scripture Reading: Genesis 32
Verse Focus: Genesis 18:9-15

• Key Theme: Sarah laughs at the idea of conceiving in her old age, but God reminds her that nothing is too hard for Him.
• Personal Application: Where have you doubted God’s ability to fulfill His promises? Take time to confess any disbelief and ask for renewed faith.
• Missional Application: Share a testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life with someone who may be struggling to believe in His power.
• Journal Question: What areas of my life need a renewed sense of faith that “nothing is too hard for the Lord”?

Day 5: The Fulfillment of the Promise
Scripture Reading: Genesis 33
Verse Focus: Genesis 21:1-7

• Key Theme: After years of waiting, God fulfills His promise, bringing joy and laughter to Abraham and Sarah.
• Personal Application: Rejoice in God’s faithfulness! Take time today to celebrate how He has provided and led you in unexpected ways.
• Missional Application: Who in your life needs to be reminded that God keeps His promises? Reach out to encourage them with this truth.
• Journal Question: How has God proven His faithfulness in my life, and how can I hold onto His promises in future seasons of waiting?

Day 1: The Unexpected Promise
Scripture Reading: Genesis 34:1-17
Verse Focus: Genesis 18:9-12

• Key Theme: Sarah overhears God’s promise and laughs, doubting its possibility due to her old age.
• Personal Application: Have you ever dismissed the idea that God could do something incredible in your life? Bring your doubts honestly to Him in prayer today.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who struggles to believe that God has a good plan for them. Remind them of His faithfulness.
• Journal Question: What promises of God have I found difficult to believe, and why?

Day 2: Nothing is Too Hard for the Lord
Scripture Reading: Genesis 34:18-31
Verse Focus: Genesis 18:13-15

• Key Theme: God responds to Sarah’s laughter with a question that challenges her doubt: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”
• Personal Application: Reflect on where you have limited God’s power in your thinking. Take time in silence today, allowing God to expand your faith.
• Missional Application: Share a testimony with someone about a time God worked in an impossible situation in your life.
• Journal Question: Where am I placing limits on what I believe God can do?

Day 3: Wrestling with Doubt in Prayer
Scripture Reading: Genesis 35
Verse Focus: Mark 9:23-24

• Key Theme: Like the father in Mark’s Gospel who cries out, “I believe; help my unbelief!” we can bring our doubts honestly before God.
• Personal Application: Follow Pete Greig’s model of “Honest Prayer”—speak to God candidly about your fears, doubts, and hopes.
• Missional Application: Offer to pray with someone who is struggling with doubt, creating a safe space for them to express their uncertainty before God.
• Journal Question: How can I cultivate a deeper faith while also being honest about my struggles?

Day 4: The Fulfillment of the Promise
Scripture Reading: Genesis 36:1-19
Verse Focus: Genesis 21:1-7

• Key Theme: Despite Sarah’s doubt, God fulfills His promise, and her laughter turns from disbelief to joy.
• Personal Application: Take time to reflect on a moment when God has been faithful to you, even when you struggled to trust Him.
• Missional Application: Who in your life needs to be reminded that God’s faithfulness is not dependent on their circumstances? Reach out and encourage them today.
• Journal Question: How have I seen God turn my doubt into joy through His faithfulness?

Day 5: Trusting in God’s Timing and Plans
Scripture Reading: Genesis 36:20-43
Verse Focus: Isaiah 55:8-9

• Key Theme: God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and His plans often unfold beyond our understanding.
• Personal Application: Surrender your timeline to God today. Spend time in stillness, releasing any anxiety about the future into His hands.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is waiting on God, reminding them that His timing is perfect, even when it feels delayed.
• Journal Question: How can I trust God more deeply in seasons of waiting?

Day 1: The Call to Surrender
Scripture Reading: Genesis 37:1-11
Verse Focus: Genesis 22:1-2

• Key Theme: God calls Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, testing his trust and obedience.
• Personal Application: What is God asking you to surrender? Take time in silent prayer to open your heart to Him.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone facing a difficult decision by reminding them that God’s plans are trustworthy.
• Journal Question: What is one area of my life that I struggle to surrender fully to God?

Day 2: Walking in Obedience Without Full Understanding
Scripture Reading: Genesis 37: 12-36
Verse Focus: Genesis 22:3-8

• Key Theme: Abraham moves forward in obedience, trusting God even without knowing the outcome.
• Personal Application: Reflect on a time when you had to trust God without clear answers. Use Pete Greig’s Examen prayer practice to look back on how God was present.
• Missional Application: Offer to pray for someone who is in a season of uncertainty, encouraging them to take the next step in faith.
• Journal Question: How can I cultivate a faith that walks in obedience even when I don’t fully understand?

Day 3: God’s Provision in the Testing
Scripture Reading: Genesis 38:1-15
Verse Focus: Genesis 22:9-14

• Key Theme: At the moment of greatest testing, God provides a ram in place of Isaac.
• Personal Application: Do you trust that God will provide in your time of need? Take time to bring your concerns to Him in prayer.
• Missional Application: Share a testimony with someone about how God has provided for you in a challenging time.
• Journal Question: Where in my life do I need to trust that God is my provider?

 

Day 4: Faith That Blesses Generations
Scripture Reading: Genesis 38: 16-30
Verse Focus: Genesis 22:15-18

• Key Theme: Because of Abraham’s obedience, God blesses him and promises to make his descendants a great nation.
• Personal Application: Consider how your faith today can impact future generations. Pray for wisdom in leaving a spiritual legacy.
• Missional Application: Mentor or encourage someone younger in their faith journey, helping them trust in God’s promises.
• Journal Question: How does my faith today shape the legacy I will leave for others?
  

Day 5: Trusting God with the Impossible
Scripture Reading: Genesis 39
Verse Focus: Romans 8:31-32

• Key Theme: Just as God provided for Abraham, He has also provided for us through Jesus.
• Personal Application: Meditate on God’s ultimate provision—Jesus Christ. Spend time in gratitude for His sacrifice.
• Missional Application: Who in your life needs to hear about God’s faithfulness? Reach out to share His love with them today.
• Journal Question: How does Jesus’ sacrifice deepen my trust in God’s faithfulness?

Day 1: An Encounter in an Unexpected Place
Scripture Reading: Genesis 40
Verse Focus: Genesis 28:10-12

• Key Theme: Jacob, fleeing in fear and uncertainty, stops to rest in what seems like an ordinary place, unaware that God is about to meet him there.
• Personal Application: Are there areas in your life where you feel lost or alone? Invite God into your everyday places and moments. Use Pete Greig’s Lectio Divina prayer method to slowly read and reflect on today’s Scripture.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is going through a difficult transition. Remind them that God meets us in the unexpected places of our lives.
• Journal Question: Where in my life do I need to open my heart to encountering God’s presence?

Day 2: Heaven Touches Earth
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:1-19
Verse Focus: Genesis 28:12-13

• Key Theme: Jacob dreams of a ladder between heaven and earth, revealing that God is near and actively engaged with humanity.
• Personal Application: Do you recognize God’s presence in your daily life? Take time today to pause and become aware of His nearness.
• Missional Application: Create a moment of peace for someone today—whether through a kind word, a prayer, or an intentional act of hospitality—reminding them that heaven is close.
• Journal Question: How can I become more aware of God’s presence in my daily routine?

Day 3: The Promise of God’s Faithfulness
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:20-36
Verse Focus: Genesis 28:13-15

• Key Theme: God reassures Jacob that He will be with him, fulfilling His promises despite Jacob’s fears and uncertainties.
• Personal Application: Is there a promise from God that you are struggling to believe? Bring it before Him in prayer today, trusting in His faithfulness.
• Missional Application: Speak a word of encouragement to someone who is doubting God’s faithfulness in their life. Remind them that He always keeps His promises.
• Journal Question: What promise of God do I need to hold onto with renewed faith?

 

Day 4: Recognizing the Sacred in the Ordinary
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:37-57
Verse Focus: Genesis 28:16-17

• Key Theme: Jacob wakes up and realizes that the ordinary place where he slept was actually holy ground.
• Personal Application: Ask God to open your eyes to His presence in your daily life. Consider practicing The Prayer of Awareness (a practice Pete Greig encourages) to notice where God is at work around you.
• Missional Application: Help someone else see God’s presence in their life today by pointing out His goodness in their circumstances.
• Journal Question: Where have I experienced sacred moments in ordinary places, and how can I become more aware of them?

Day 5: A Response of Worship and Commitment
Scripture Reading: Genesis 42:1-26
Verse Focus: Genesis 28:18-22

• Key Theme: Jacob sets up a stone as a memorial and commits to trusting God’s provision and presence.
• Personal Application: How can you respond to God’s faithfulness today? Create your own “altar” by journaling, praying, or doing something tangible to mark a moment of gratitude and commitment.
• Missional Application: Share a testimony of how God has met you in unexpected places with someone who needs encouragement.
• Journal Question: How can I make space to worship and acknowledge God’s presence in my daily life?

Day 1: When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
Scripture Reading: Genesis 42:27-38
Verse Focus: Genesis 37:18-28

• Key Theme: Joseph’s journey begins with betrayal—his brothers sell him into slavery, yet God’s plan is still unfolding.
• Personal Application: Are you in a season of confusion or betrayal? Bring your hurt before God in honest prayer, knowing He is still working. Consider using Pete Greig’s Examen Prayer to reflect on how God is present in your pain.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone who has experienced rejection or loss. Offer them encouragement and remind them that their story isn’t over.
• Journal Question: How can I trust God’s presence even when life takes an unexpected and painful turn?

Day 2: Integrity in the Midst of Temptation
Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:1-14
Verse Focus: Genesis 39:6-12

• Key Theme: Joseph chooses integrity when tempted, demonstrating faithfulness even when no one is watching.
• Personal Application: Are there small compromises in your life that you need to surrender? Ask God for the strength to walk in integrity.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is struggling with a difficult decision. Pray for them and remind them that obedience to God always leads to blessing.
• Journal Question: How can I remain faithful in the unseen moments, knowing that God sees and honors integrity?

Day 3: Faithfulness in the Waiting
Scripture Reading: Genesis 43:15-34
Verse Focus: Genesis 39:19-23

• Key Theme: Even in prison, Joseph remains faithful, and God’s favor is upon him.
• Personal Application: Are you in a season of waiting? Instead of frustration, ask God what He is teaching you in this time. Take a moment to sit in silence, listening for His voice.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who feels stuck or overlooked. Share how God’s delays are not His denials.
• Journal Question: How can I embrace this waiting season as part of God’s greater purpose rather than resisting it?

Day 4: God's Promotion in His Timing
Scripture Reading: Genesis 44:1-17
Verse Focus: Genesis 41:14-16, 38-41

• Key Theme: After years of trials, Joseph is promoted at the perfect time to fulfill God’s greater plan.
• Personal Application: Are you trying to force your own breakthrough, or are you trusting God’s timing? Surrender your ambitions to Him today, praying for patience and wisdom.
• Missional Application: Celebrate someone else’s success and promotion today. Practice humility by rejoicing in God’s work in their life.
• Journal Question: How can I trust that God’s timing is better than my own plans for success and recognition?

Day 5: Redemption Through Suffering
Scripture Reading: Genesis 44:18-34
Verse Focus: Genesis 50:19-21

• Key Theme: Joseph sees the bigger picture—his suffering positioned him to save lives and bring redemption.
• Personal Application: How has God used your trials to shape you? Reflect on how He has turned pain into purpose and offer Him gratitude in prayer.
• Missional Application: Look for someone who is struggling and share your testimony of God’s faithfulness in your suffering.
• Journal Question: How can I use my past trials to bring encouragement and hope to others?

Day 1: Betrayed but Not Abandoned
Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:1-15
Verse Focus: Genesis 37:23-28

• Key Theme: Joseph’s journey begins with betrayal and hardship, yet God’s presence is constant.
• Personal Application: Have you ever felt betrayed or forgotten? Bring your wounds before God, knowing that even in the pit, He is with you. Take time in Lectio Divina (slow, prayerful reading) to meditate on God’s presence in your life.
• Missional Application: Offer encouragement to someone who feels rejected or overlooked. Remind them that their story is not over.
• Journal Question: How can I trust God’s presence even in difficult and unjust situations?

Day 2: Faithfulness in the Small Things
Scripture Reading: Genesis 45:16-28
Verse Focus: Genesis 39:2-6

• Key Theme: Joseph prospers in Potiphar’s house because he remains diligent and faithful, even in an unexpected place.
• Personal Application: Are you stewarding what God has placed in your hands, even if it seems insignificant? Ask Him for the grace to be faithful in the present moment.
• Missional Application: Encourage someone who is in a mundane or difficult job, reminding them that their faithfulness matters to God.
• Journal Question: How can I serve God wholeheartedly where I am today, even if it feels like a detour?

Day 3: Tested in the Waiting
Scripture Reading: Genesis 46:1-27
Verse Focus: Genesis 39:19-23

• Key Theme: Joseph is unjustly imprisoned, yet even in the waiting, he finds favor because of God’s presence.
• Personal Application: Are you in a season of waiting? Use The Examen Prayer (Pete Greig’s reflection tool) to recognize how God is at work in your waiting.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone who is feeling discouraged in their waiting season. Pray with them and remind them of God’s faithfulness.
• Journal Question: What is God teaching me in this season of waiting, and how can I embrace His process?

Day 4: God's Promotion at the Right Time
Scripture Reading: Genesis 46:28-34
Verse Focus: Genesis 41:14-16, 38-41

• Key Theme: After years of preparation, Joseph is promoted at the right time, revealing God’s perfect plan.
• Personal Application: Are you trusting God’s timing for your breakthrough? Surrender your plans to Him in prayer, asking for patience and trust.
• Missional Application: Celebrate someone else’s success today—practice humility and encouragement by rejoicing in God’s work in their life.
• Journal Question: How can I trust that God’s timing is better than my own ambitions?
  

Day 5: Positioned to Bless Others
Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:1-15
Verse Focus: Genesis 50:19-21

• Key Theme: Joseph sees his journey through God’s perspective—his trials positioned him to save many lives.
• Personal Application: How can you use your past struggles for God’s glory? Take time to reflect on how your story can be used to encourage others.
• Missional Application: Bless someone today—whether through generosity, prayer, or encouragement—knowing that God has placed you where you are for a purpose.
• Journal Question: How has God used my challenges to shape me into someone who can serve and bless others?

Day 1: The Wound of Betrayal
Scripture Reading: Genesis 47:16-31
Verse Focus: Genesis 37:18-28

• Key Theme: Joseph is betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and left for dead—yet God is still present.
• Personal Application: Have you been hurt or betrayed by someone close? Take time in honest prayer, bringing your pain before God without hiding your emotions. Use Pete Greig’s Honest Prayer model to express your grief and frustration to God.
• Missional Application: Offer a word of encouragement or prayer to someone dealing with betrayal or deep hurt.
• Journal Question: How can I bring my pain before God in a way that invites His healing rather than bitterness?

Day 2: Choosing Forgiveness in the Midst of Pain
Scripture Reading: Genesis 48:1-12
Verse Focus: Genesis 45:1-8

• Key Theme: When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, he chooses forgiveness over revenge, seeing God’s hand in his journey.
• Personal Application: Is there someone you need to forgive? Ask God to soften your heart, even if full healing is still in process.
• Missional Application: Reach out to someone you have been distant from due to hurt or misunderstanding. Ask God if it’s time to offer grace.
• Journal Question: What is holding me back from fully forgiving someone who has hurt me?

Day 3: God’s Redemption Through Suffering
Scripture Reading: Genesis 48:13-22
Verse Focus: Genesis 50:19-21

• Key Theme: Joseph acknowledges that what was meant for evil, God used for good—to save many lives.
• Personal Application: Reflect on a difficult situation where you now see God’s hand at work. Spend time in gratitude, thanking Him for His ability to redeem pain.
• Missional Application: Share a testimony with someone about how God has brought good from a painful season in your life.
• Journal Question: How can I shift my perspective to see God’s redemption in my story rather than dwelling on the pain?

Day 4: The Power of Letting Go
Scripture Reading: Genesis 49
Verse Focus: Ephesians 4:31-32

• Key Theme: We are called to release bitterness and extend forgiveness, just as God has forgiven us.
• Personal Application: Is there lingering bitterness in your heart? Spend time in silence, asking the Holy Spirit to help you release it. Consider The Examen Prayer to process your emotions with God.
• Missional Application: Offer an unexpected act of kindness to someone who has hurt you, demonstrating God’s love.
• Journal Question: What changes when I choose to forgive rather than hold onto resentment?

Day 5: Walking in Freedom and Restoration
Scripture Reading: Genesis 50
Verse Focus: Matthew 6:14-15

• Key Theme: Jesus teaches that forgiveness is key to experiencing true freedom in our relationship with God.
• Personal Application: Forgiveness is not a one-time event but a continual journey. Ask God to help you walk in the daily practice of grace and restoration.
• Missional Application: Pray for someone who has wronged you, asking God to bless them and work in their life.
• Journal Question: How does forgiving others allow me to walk more freely in God’s love and purpose?