Author - Clay Corvin

Scripture:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
— Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Seeking the kingdom first means God’s rule and will are our highest priority.
2. We must not let worry distract us from righteous living.
3. God promises provision for those who put Him first.
4. The kingdom is not just future — it is present in obedient hearts.
5. Prioritizing God reshapes our desires, decisions, and peace.

Poem: First Things First

I chase too much, I plan too tight.
I hold my dreams like grasping hands.
But You have called a different way—
To seek Your reign above my own.
To start with You in every step.

The kingdom is not made of gold.
It’s seen in love, in truth, in grace.
It grows in hearts where You are King.
It shows in lives that bend to serve.
It stands when all the world has gone.

To seek means more than Sunday hours.
It means to want what You desire.
To shape my day around Your will.
To ask, “What brings You joy today?”
To run to You before I move.

You promise what I truly need.
Not all I want, but all that lasts.
You dress the fields, You feed the birds.
How much more will You care for me
If I will place You first and high?

So let me seek Your kingdom now.
Not later, not when things feel calm.
Let righteousness define my path.
Let all I do begin with You.
And trust that all else You will give.

Prayer:
Father, help me seek Your kingdom first today. Let Your priorities shape my life, and may I trust You to provide what I need. Amen.

Scripture:
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
— Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The world presses us into its mold — we must resist it.
2. Transformation is God’s goal — a new mind, a new way.
3. The process begins in the renewing of the mind by truth.
4. A transformed life displays God’s perfect will.
5. This is not outward change alone but inward reformation.

Poem: Not the Same

I once was shaped by what I saw—
The trends, the talk, the shallow gain.
But now Your Word renews my mind.
It teaches me to see anew.
It pulls me from the world’s design.

No longer pressed into its shape.
I now belong to something more.
A mind restored by grace and truth.
A heart that bends to what You say.
A life that moves in Your delight.

Transformation takes its time.
It works through trial, prayer, and faith.
It does not rush but roots itself.
It changes how I speak and think.
It grows from trust and not from pride.

I cannot fix myself alone.
But You, O Lord, reshape my soul.
You do not ask for empty show.
You want a mind that’s made brand new.
You want a heart that seeks Your face.

So I release what used to hold.
The need to please, the fear of man.
I choose instead the better way—
To be transformed and walk in light.
To live by truth and love Your will.

Prayer:
Lord, transform me by renewing my mind. Don’t let me conform to this world. Shape me by Your truth so I may know and live Your will. Amen.

Scripture:
“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.”
— Ephesians 5:18 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Being filled with the Spirit is a command, not just a suggestion.
2. To be filled means to be controlled, directed, and empowered by Him.
3. The contrast is clear: don’t be ruled by the flesh, but by God.
4. Spirit-filled living shows in worship, gratitude, and submission.
5. We are filled through surrender, not effort.

Poem: Filled with You

I cannot live on strength alone.
I cannot change what dwells in me.
But You, O Lord, have promised more—
A Spirit not of fear or pride,
But One who fills with light and truth.

The world may seek to fill with ease.
With noise, with thrill, with fading wine.
But You invite a different way—
To yield, receive, and walk in step.
To overflow with what is Yours.

Your Spirit does not force its way.
It waits for hearts that will be still.
It meets the soul in quiet prayer.
It lifts my gaze to what is true.
It shapes my words to sing Your praise.

To be filled means to be changed.
Not once, but daily, I must ask.
To let You have the throne again.
To let You move through all I do.
To let my life become Your song.

So fill me now, and fill me still.
Not just in part, but every part.
Let joy and peace and boldness grow.
Let Christ be seen through all I am.
Let love be loud because of You.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, fill me today. Take control of my thoughts, my words, and my ways. Let me walk in power and grace as You guide my life. Amen.

Scripture:
“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
— Colossians 3:15 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God’s peace is not the absence of trouble, but His presence in it.
2. “Let” means we must yield — peace rules when we surrender.
3. Peace is not just a feeling — it is a gift from Christ.
4. This peace governs decisions and reactions when Christ is Lord.
5. Gratitude makes room for peace to grow.

Poem: Peace That Leads

The world demands that I react.
It pushes fast and shouts with fear.
But You invite a different way.
A heart at rest, a soul in calm.
A rule of peace that steadies storms.

This peace does not deny the pain.
It walks through fire and still breathes grace.
It holds when chaos fills the room.
It leads my steps with quiet voice.
It draws my heart to rest in You.

To let peace rule is not to drift.
It means I choose to yield control.
To trust Your way when mine runs wild.
To listen more than I demand.
To let Your Spirit guide my soul.

This peace is Christ — not just a mood.
It’s grounded deep in who You are.
It comes from knowing You are good.
It stays when all the rest gives way.
It governs thoughts and anchors hope.

So let Your peace rule over me.
Let anxious storms submit to love.
Let gratitude rise like the dawn.
Let every thought be still and clear.
Let Jesus reign in peace today.

Prayer:
Lord, let Your peace rule in my heart today. I surrender control and receive the calm that comes from trusting You. Make me thankful in all things. Amen.

Scripture:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
— Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God’s command is not to fear, but to trust Him in all things.
2. Prayer is the path from anxiety to peace.
3. Thanksgiving in prayer reshapes our view of the problem.
4. We are not alone — God welcomes every request.
5. Christian living includes surrendering worry through prayer.

Poem: Let Me Not Hold Worry

I often hold what isn’t mine.
The weight of fears, the unknown days.
But You have said, “Release it all.”
You wait to hear my anxious heart.
You call me near through quiet grace.

You do not scold my trembling thoughts.
You meet me in my worried prayers.
You take the weight I cannot bear.
You trade my fear for guarded peace.
You stay when all the world feels loud.

Thanksgiving softens hard concerns.
It names the ways You’ve stayed before.
It tells my soul that You are good.
It lifts the eyes from storm to sky.
It grows the faith I thought was small.

In everything, I come to You.
Not only joy, but also pain.
You do not ask for perfect strength.
You only ask that I bring all—
And trust You with what You receive.

So let me not hold fear today.
Let prayer replace the anxious thoughts.
Let peace descend like quiet rain.
Let gratitude unlock my heart.
Let trust be where I rest again.

Prayer:
God, I bring You my anxiety. Replace it with Your peace. Let prayer and thanksgiving guide my thoughts today as I trust You with every need. Amen.

Scripture:
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.”
— Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Every believer is called by God — to salvation, to holiness, and to mission.
2. Walking worthy means living in a way that reflects Christ’s worth.
3. Paul appeals as a prisoner — showing the cost of this calling.
4. Our lifestyle should honor the One who called us.
5. Worthy walking includes humility, patience, unity, and love.

Poem: Walk Like You Are Called

You called me when I had no name.
You gave me purpose, life, and peace.
Now let my steps reflect that grace.
Let how I walk show who I serve.
Let every day be lived for You.

The world may pull with lesser goals.
But You have set a higher path.
A life that shines with patient love.
A road marked out by truth and peace.
A journey shaped by Christ in me.

To walk with worth is not to boast.
But to be faithful, firm, and kind.
To bear the weight of holy things.
To serve with joy when strength feels thin.
To choose what’s right when wrong feels close.

The calling is not light or small.
It reaches deep and rises high.
But You are near at every step.
You lead and shape my every move.
You walk beside to guide my feet.

So let me live this calling well.
Let not my life grow cold or dull.
Let courage rise in daily tasks.
Let passion burn in quiet deeds.
Let worth be known in how I walk.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me walk in a way worthy of Your calling. Let my life match the grace You’ve shown me and reflect Your love and truth to others. Amen.

Scripture:
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Every act of life can be worship — if done for God’s glory.
2. Glorifying God means reflecting His worth in our attitude and choices.
3. Small actions, when done in love and faith, become meaningful.
4. The Christian life isn’t divided into sacred and secular — all belongs to God.
5. Living for His glory gives purpose to every moment.

Poem: Everything for Him

It’s not just songs that lift You high.
It’s not just prayers or Sunday pews.
It’s how I eat, how I forgive.
It’s how I work, how I respond.
It’s every breath that gives You praise.

When no one sees, You still are near.
When tasks feel small, You still are great.
When hearts grow dull, You still deserve.
So I will shape my every step
To match the worth You always hold.

Your glory shines in humble acts.
In washed feet, whispered thanks, and grace.
In open doors and patient words.
In shared meals and honest days.
In silent prayers behind the scenes.

So let my heart be aimed at You.
Let motives bend to bring You fame.
Let glory be the reason why
I choose the good, forgive the wrong,
And shine with joy in all I do.

This life is Yours from start to end.
No corner kept, no day left plain.
You are the goal behind my work.
You are the reason that I breathe.
Let all I do reflect Your name.

Prayer:
Lord, may everything I do today bring glory to You. Let me serve, speak, and live in ways that honor You and point others to Your greatness. Amen.

Scripture:
“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”
— Jude 1:21 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The love of God is constant, but we must stay near to it through faith.
2. Keeping ourselves in God’s love means remaining in His Word and His will.
3. God’s mercy renews us and anchors our hope in eternity.
4. This command calls for spiritual attentiveness and intentional living.
5. God’s love empowers endurance, purity, and joy.

Poem: Stay Close to Love

You love me still when I am cold.
You hold me even when I drift.
But I must choose to stay near You.
To guard the fire, to tend the flame.
To walk the road that love has built.

Your love is wide, yet I can roam.
I chase the world and feel the chill.
But when I turn, You draw me in.
You cover shame, restore delight.
You welcome back with mercy full.

To stay in love is not to coast.
It takes a heart that leans on You.
It listens when the world pulls loud.
It stays when doubt begins to speak.
It trusts when nothing else makes sense.

Your mercy keeps me every day.
It reminds me I belong to grace.
Though storms may come and trials grow,
Your love remains the anchor firm.
It pulls me home with steady hands.

So let me stay, not walk away.
Let nothing move me from Your side.
Let mercy mark my every thought.
Let love be where I make my life.
Let Jesus keep me close to Him.

Prayer:
Father, help me to remain in Your love. Let me live with a heart grounded in Your mercy and truth. Keep me near to Christ each day. Amen.

Scripture:
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.”
— Romans 12:9 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Christian love must be sincere — not fake or self-serving.
2. Hypocrisy in love harms both giver and receiver.
3. Real love hates evil — it doesn’t ignore sin.
4. Love must be active in clinging to good — seeking it out.
5. Pure love imitates Christ — genuine, holy, and committed.

Poem: No Mask, Just Love

Don’t let me love with empty words.
Don’t let me fake a caring smile.
Let what I say reflect what’s true.
Let kindness match the heart I hide.
Let realness shape the love I give.

You loved with hands, not just with lips.
You did not mask or hold back truth.
You saw the worst and loved us still.
You hated sin, yet drew us near.
Your love was fierce and full and clean.

Teach me to hate what breaks the soul.
To call out lies, not look away.
To cling to good though it costs much.
To fight for light in others’ lives.
To give when it is not returned.

Love does not quit when things get hard.
It does not seek its own applause.
It holds and heals, corrects and stays.
It speaks with grace and acts with fire.
It roots itself in what is true.

So make my love a mirror clear—
No games, no masks, no shifting tones.
Let it be brave and slow and sure.
Let it reflect the love You gave.
Let it be real and filled with You.

Prayer:
Lord, cleanse my love from all pretense. Help me to love with truth and grace, to hate evil, and to cling to what is good. Make my love like Yours. Amen.

Scripture:
“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”
— Colossians 4:6 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Our words reflect our hearts and our witness.
2. Grace-filled speech shows Christ’s love to others.
3. “Seasoned with salt” means our words have wisdom, clarity, and care.
4. Thoughtful words open hearts — harsh ones close them.
5. Speaking with grace is a mark of spiritual maturity.

Poem: Words That Bless

My words can build or break apart.
They can restore or leave a scar.
But you have called me to speak life—
To season every phrase with care.
To offer grace in what I say.

A careless word may burn for years.
A gentle one can heal a soul.
So teach my tongue to wait and weigh.
To speak with wisdom, not with haste.
To bless, not boast, in every tone.

Your Word is filled with mercy deep.
Let that be what my mouth repeats.
Let every answer hold your truth.
Let every silence guard my pride.
Let every speech bring peace, not heat.

When others speak with bitter tones,
Let me reply with light and calm.
When pressured, let me not lash out.
When hurt, let kindness shape my voice.
When lost for words, let grace speak loud.

So teach me, Lord, to speak like You.
To answer with a careful love.
To carry truth in gentle strength.
To honor You with every word.
To make my speech a sign of Christ.

Prayer:
Lord, let my words today be filled with grace and wisdom. Guard my tongue from harm, and let everything I say point to Your love and truth. Amen.