Daily Devo--Greatest Hits-Week 1

Greatest Hits Sermon Series Week 1
An Open Invitation: Responding to God's Call
a Daily Devotion based on a sermon preached by Tim Bach, 9/7/25

Day 1: Understanding the Invitation

Opening Prayer:
"Lord, open our hearts today to fully grasp the depth of your invitation to join your kingdom. Help us recognize your call in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen."

Scripture Reading:
Luke 14:16-17

Daily Topic:
Reflecting on God’s Big Invitation

Life Application Exercise:
Spend time journaling about areas in your life where you feel God is inviting you to deeper relationship or service. How have you responded to these invitations?

Closing Prayer:
"Father, thank you for inviting us into your family. Guide us to live in a way that is worthy of this calling. Amen."

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Day 2: Overcoming Excuses

Opening Prayer:
"Dear God, help us to see the excuses that hold us back from fully embracing our faith. Grant us the strength to overcome them. Amen."

Scripture Reading:
Luke 14:18-20

Daily Topic:
Identifying and Confronting Our Excuses

Life Application Exercise:
List the excuses you often use that prevent you from engaging with God’s plans for you. Ask God to help you find ways to move past these excuses.

Closing Prayer:
"Heavenly Father, help us to prioritize your will over our excuses, and give us the courage to act. Amen."

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Day 3: The Importance of Timing

Opening Prayer:
"God, teach us the importance of acting in your timing and understanding the urgency of your call. Amen."

Scripture Reading:
2 Corinthians 6:2

Daily Topic:
The Time is Now

Life Application Exercise:
Reflect on any delayed obediences in your life. What can you do today to act on what you’ve been postponing?

Closing Prayer:
"Lord, help us to respond to your call with urgency and faithfulness. Thank you for your patience and guidance. Amen."

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Day 4: Invitation to Others

Opening Prayer:
"Father, inspire us to invite others into the joy of knowing you. Remove any fear or hesitation we have. Amen."

Scripture Reading:
Luke 14:21-23

Daily Topic:
Extending the Invitation

Life Application Exercise:
Identify one person in your life who needs to feel God’s love. Plan a specific action you will take this week to share God’s invitation with them.

Closing Prayer:
"God, give us the words and actions to invite others into your presence. Use us to show your love. Amen."

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Day 5: Our Role as Ambassadors

Opening Prayer:
"Lord, thank you for choosing us as your ambassadors. Teach us how to represent you well in our daily lives. Amen."

Scripture Reading:
2 Corinthians 5:20

Daily Topic:
Living as Ambassadors for Christ

Life Application Exercise:
Spend time in meditation and ask God to reveal how you can better serve as His ambassador in your daily interactions. Commit to a specific action to improve in this role.

Closing Prayer:
"Dear God, empower us to be effective ambassadors of your love and grace. Help us to reflect your light to everyone we encounter. Amen."