Author - Clay Corvin

Scripture:
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
— Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The Christian life includes spiritual battle — we must be equipped.
2. God gives us armor, not to retreat, but to stand firm.
3. Each piece — truth, righteousness, gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word — is essential.
4. Armor is not automatic — we must “put it on” daily.
5. With God’s strength and protection, we are not overcome.

Poem: Dressed for the Battle

The war is real though unseen still.
The voice of lies still finds its way.
The enemy would have me fall.
But You have clothed me for the fight.
You give me armor, strong and sure.

I wear the truth like solid ground.
I cover with the shield of faith.
The breastplate guards my heart from harm.
The helmet seals my thoughts in peace.
Your Word becomes the sword I raise.

I do not fight with angry words.
I do not war in flesh and blood.
I stand in grace and preach Your peace.
I hold the line with prayer and trust.
I do not run — I stand in You.

The armor fits when I submit.
When I depend and not pretend.
When I confess my need again.
When I put on what You provide.
When I remember who I serve.

So arm me, Lord, for what will come.
Let me not stand in pride or fear.
But clothed in light and sealed by love,
Let me resist and not retreat.
Your armor holds; I trust in You.

Prayer:
Lord, clothe me today in Your full armor. Help me stand strong in truth, righteousness, and faith. Protect my heart and mind as I follow You. Amen.

Scripture:
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
— James 1:22 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Christianity is not just listening — it is living out what we hear.
2. Hearing the Word without obedience leads to self-deception.
3. Doing the Word means active, visible obedience in daily life.
4. God desires transformation, not just information.
5. Obedience is the evidence of faith.

Poem: The Word I Walk

It’s not enough to only hear.
The Word is meant to shape my day.
It’s not a story stored for thought.
It’s strength for hands and feet to move.
It lives in me when I obey.

I’ve heard before and walked away.
I’ve nodded while my heart stayed still.
But now I long to truly live.
To let the Word direct my step.
To let it rise in how I love.

Each truth is meant for more than mind.
It wants to dwell in what I do.
It calls me to forgive and speak.
It tells me when to stop or go.
It shapes the small and unseen parts.

A faith that only listens fades.
A faith that acts begins to grow.
It digs down deep and bears new fruit.
It does not wait for better times.
It simply moves and follows Christ.

So let me live what I have heard.
Let Scripture find its voice in me.
Let not my ears be deaf again.
Let not my faith be only words.
Let doing prove the love I claim.

Prayer:
Father, help me be a doer of Your Word today. Let my actions align with what You have taught me, and may my life bring glory to You. Amen.

Scripture:
“But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.'”
— 1 Peter 1:15–16 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Holiness is God’s character — and His calling for His people.
2. To be holy means to be set apart for God’s purpose.
3. Holiness touches every part of life — not just religious acts.
4. We are not holy by nature, but we are made holy by grace.
5. The call to holiness is not burdensome but beautiful — we reflect Him.

Poem: Set Apart

You did not call me to blend in.
You made me new, you named me yours.
You set me in a higher place—
Not for pride, but for your love.
You said, “Be holy, as I am.”

It isn’t rules for rule’s own sake.
It’s walking close to where you are.
It’s living in the light you give.
It’s letting go of what won’t last.
It’s turning from the world’s disguise.

My words, my steps, my private thoughts—
You want them all to point to You.
You see my heart and shape my soul.
You train my will to walk in light.
You call me out to live with care.

I will not fear this sacred path.
You do not ask what you don’t give.
You give the power to be true.
You give the grace to live set apart.
You walk with me as I obey.

So let me live a holy life—
Not out of show, but out of love.
Let every moment bear your name.
Let every choice reflect your truth.
Make me holy, Lord, like you.

Prayer:
Lord, you are holy and good. Help me live a life that reflects your purity and love. Let my conduct show the world that I belong to You. Amen.

Scripture:
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
— Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God’s Word is meant to live inside us, not just visit.
2. Rich dwelling means Scripture shapes how we think, feel, and speak.
3. The Word is meant to overflow — into teaching, singing, and encouragement.
4. Scripture-centered living creates a grace-filled heart and voice.
5. Daily Christian living is Word-filled, not world-filled.

Poem: Words that Stay

Your Word is not just ink and page.
It’s living breath, it shapes my days.
It moves within and speaks with power.
It changes thoughts and calms my fears.
It settles deep where roots can grow.

It doesn’t leave when trials press in.
It sings within the weary soul.
It lifts my voice with truth and song.
It teaches me to love and speak.
It makes the hard days holy ground.

I let it stay, not rush it out.
I read, I pray, I hold it close.
It dwells in me like light through glass.
It colors all I see and say.
It dwells not dry, but full and rich.

It leads my heart to thankfulness.
It tunes my soul to heaven’s voice.
It pours through psalms and honest cries.
It builds a song I did not write.
It fills me up and overflows.

So let me read, receive, and sing.
Let Scripture guide the steps I take.
Let every word find room to live.
Let Christ be loud in thought and deed.
Let Your Word dwell in me today.

Prayer:
Lord, may Your Word dwell in me richly. Teach me, shape me, and fill me with grace. Let my thoughts and words reflect Your truth today. Amen.

Scripture:
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Joy is not tied to circumstance but to our connection with Christ.
2. “Always” includes trials, not just triumphs.
3. Rejoicing is a discipline — a decision to worship in all things.
4. Joy points to God’s unchanging goodness.
5. A joyful life reflects the hope we have in Christ.

Poem: Still I Rejoice

The day may come with heavy skies.
The news may break, the plans may fail.
But joy is not a fragile thing.
It lives beneath the noise and pain.
It rises up when all else fades.

I do not fake a happy mask.
But I do choose a deeper view.
I look beyond to lasting truth.
That Christ is mine and always near.
That grace remains, and hope is sure.

Rejoicing isn’t just for ease.
It grows its roots in soil of tears.
It sings when silence coats the room.
It lifts its head though winds may howl.
It holds because the Lord is good.

I find my joy not in results.
But in the One who holds all time.
He does not shift with circumstance.
He does not lose His grip on me.
So joy can stand where all else breaks.

Today I choose to lift my heart.
To name the ways that God has stayed.
To worship even in the wait.
To find the strength in lifting praise.
Rejoice always — because He reigns.

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to rejoice always. Even when life is hard, help me find joy in You. Let praise rise in my heart today because of who You are. Amen.

Scripture:
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The Christian life is built on trusting what God has said, not just what we see.
2. Sight is limited; faith reaches into God’s eternal promises.
3. Faith keeps us steady when the path is unclear.
4. Living by faith means daily dependence, not one-time belief.
5. God honors faith because it honors Him.

Poem: What I Do Not See

The road ahead is veiled in mist.
The facts seem few, the steps unsure.
But faith says, “Move,” when sight says, “Stay.”
It follows what the Word declares.
It walks because God’s voice is true.

I do not see how all will end.
But I know Who has made the path.
And that is more than sight can give.
I trust the One who never lies.
I walk because He leads with love.

Faith isn’t loud, but it is firm.
It holds me when the world shakes loose.
It whispers truth when fear screams lies.
It builds a bridge where none appears.
It walks because God’s light is near.

Today I don’t have every fact.
But I have promises that hold.
He’s never failed to keep His word.
So I will follow, slow or fast.
Each step is sacred in His will.

So let me walk though clouds surround.
Let me believe beyond the dark.
For what I cannot see is real—
And who I walk with sees it all.
And that is faith, and that is life.

Prayer:
God, help me walk by faith today. I trust You, even when the way is unclear. Teach me to believe Your promises more than I believe my fears. Amen.

Scripture:
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Kindness is not weakness — it reflects God’s heart.
2. Christian kindness is tender, not transactional.
3. Forgiveness is central to Christian living — because we’ve been forgiven.
4. Being kind is sometimes the most powerful testimony.
5. We must practice kindness especially when it’s hardest to give.

Poem: A Quiet Power

Kindness doesn’t need a stage.
It moves through hallways, kitchens, streets.
It speaks in tones that heal the bruise.
It looks like Christ in common ways.
It bends to serve and lifts the weak.

Forgiveness walks beside kind hands.
It doesn’t keep a ledger tall.
It starts again, it lets love grow.
It holds no grudge, it needs no win.
It mimics Christ in how it gives.

The world may scoff at gentle grace.
But it is brave to stay sincere.
It is not small to choose soft words.
It takes great strength to be kind still—
When pain and pride both say “withhold.”

We do not wait for others first.
We love because He loved us first.
We pardon those who wounded deep.
We show the mercy we received.
We echo God in how we live.

So let me choose the better way.
The way of heart, of warmth, of care.
Let every act reflect the cross.
Let every word be laced with grace.
Let kindness grow in me today.

Prayer:
Lord, help me be kind today. Teach me to show Your love in how I speak, serve, and forgive. Let my life reflect the mercy I have received in You. Amen.

Scripture:
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.'”
— Matthew 16:24 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Following Jesus requires self-denial — choosing His will over our own.
2. Taking up our cross means embracing sacrificial obedience.
3. The cross is not suffering for its own sake, but surrender for His sake.
4. Jesus leads by example — He denied Himself for our salvation.
5. Christian living is not about comfort but about faithfulness.

Poem: The Narrow Way

He called me not to stand and watch.
He did not promise ease or fame.
He said, “Deny yourself and come.”
Not part of me, but all I am.
To follow Him is all or none.

The cross I carry is not His,
But mine to bear because He leads.
It marks my death to self and pride.
It marks the path of chosen love.
It turns the road to something new.

The world says, “Take,” but He says, “Give.”
The world says, “Rise,” He says, “Bow low.”
The way is steep, the climb is long.
But at the end is life and joy.
And at each step, He walks ahead.

I lose my grip on what once ruled.
I find my soul as pride lets go.
And though the path feels small and hard,
I walk in peace that few can fake.
For Christ Himself is at my side.

So I deny what holds me back.
I take the cross and not the crown.
I follow Him who gave it all.
And in His steps I find the truth—
That life begins when self is lost.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me deny myself today. Teach me to follow You with my whole heart, bearing the cross of obedience with joy. You are worth everything. Amen.

Scripture:
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Christians are meant to be visible reflections of God’s grace.
2. Good works are not for our fame but for God’s glory.
3. Light shines in dark places — we are to bring hope and clarity.
4. Our lives preach Christ even when our mouths are quiet.
5. Living as a Christian means walking in ways that show others the Father.

Poem: A Light They See

I am not called to hide or dim.
The world is dark, and light is rare.
But You have lit a flame in me—
A light that’s meant to touch the world.
A lamp that points to who You are.

I shine through kindness done in quiet.
Through truth upheld when no one sees.
Through patience when the wait is long.
Through peace that won’t be bought or sold.
Through joy that comes from You alone.

This light is not my strength or skill.
It is Your work inside my soul.
It shines when I forgive and love.
It glows in how I speak and give.
It tells the story of Your grace.

The world may scoff or turn away.
But some will see and praise Your name.
Not all will like the light I show.
But still You ask me not to hide.
To live in full what You have done.

So let me shine with holy light.
Let good be seen, but not for me.
Let others see the Father’s love.
And when they look, let them be drawn
To worship You, the Light of all.

Prayer:
Father, let my life shine today. Let others see my actions and turn to You in praise. Help me reflect Your light with truth, joy, and love. Amen.

Scripture:
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”
— John 13:34 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Love is not optional — it is the central command of the Christian life.
2. We love not just as we feel, but as Christ has loved us.
3. His love was sacrificial, humble, forgiving — so ours must be.
4. This kind of love shows the world who Jesus is.
5. Christian living means laying down pride and choosing love again and again.

Poem: The Way He Loved

He didn’t wait for love returned.
He gave before a word was said.
He washed the feet of those who failed.
He loved through pain, betrayal, loss.
He showed the love that doesn’t leave.

He said to love the same bold way.
Not just in ease, but when it’s hard.
To serve the one who broke my trust.
To speak with grace when I am hurt.
To choose their good when I feel low.

This love does not depend on mood.
It reaches far beyond the self.
It looks like Him in daily ways.
It bends to lift, it stops to hear.
It gives and does not count the cost.

The world may call this kind too weak.
But love like this is strength made real.
It shakes the ground, it breaks through walls.
It builds the Church, it shows the cross.
It changes hearts and lasts through time.

So let me love the way He loved.
Not once, but every single day.
Not when it’s fair, but when it’s hard.
Not with my strength, but drawn from His.
This is the way I choose to live.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me love others as You have loved me. Teach me to love beyond comfort or pride, and let my life reflect the power of Your love. Amen.