Daily Devo--Obadiah: The Price of Pride
Daily Devo based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 1/4/26
Day 1: Begin with an Opening Prayer asking for God’s guidance and clarity as you start this devotional journey focused on the lessons from Obadiah.
For Scripture Reading, read Obadiah 1:1-4.
The Daily Topic can focus on the theme "Understanding Obadiah’s Message." Discuss the historical context of Obadiah, who the Edomites were, and the message God was conveying through Obadiah about pride.
The Life Application Follow-Up Exercise could be to spend time reflecting on any personal areas where pride may be obscuring your relationship with God. Write down any thoughts or insights.
Close with a Prayer asking God to reveal areas of pride and to help you understand and internalize the message of Obadiah.
Day 2: Start with an Opening Prayer, asking for a continued openness to the lessons from God's Word.
For Scripture Reading, study Genesis 25:21-27 and 27:41.
The Daily Topic might center on "The Roots of Conflict," examining the origins of the strife between Esau and Jacob, and how this familial conflict grew into a national one.
The Life Application Follow-Up Exercise could be to identify personal relationships affected by pride or conflict. Consider ways to pursue reconciliation and pray for those relationships.
End with a Closing Prayer that seeks God’s peace and resolution in any personal conflicts.
Day 3: Begin with an Opening Prayer for wisdom to see pride clearly in your life.
Scripture Reading for the day could be Proverbs 16:18-19.
The Daily Topic could be "The Consequences of Pride," exploring what the Bible says about the outcomes of living with pride and why humility is valuable.
For the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, contemplate instances where pride has led to negative consequences in your life. Write about a current situation where choosing humility could alter the outcome.
Close the day with a Prayer for humility and the strength to choose it consistently.
Day 4: Start with an Opening Prayer for God to show you His perspective on pride and humility.
Read James 4:6-10 for the Scripture Reading.
The Daily Topic might be "Embracing Humility," focusing on the benefits of a humble posture before God and the promise of His grace.
For the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, set a goal to practice an act of humility each day, whether by serving others, admitting a mistake, or seeking advice. Reflect on these experiences to recognize their impact on your heart.
Conclude with a Closing Prayer expressing your desire to live more humbly and seeking God's help in doing so.
Day 5: Begin with an Opening Prayer asking for perseverance in rooting out pride.
For Scripture Reading, consider 2 Chronicles 7:14-15.
The Daily Topic would be "Seeking God’s Healing," exploring how humility and prayer can lead to personal and communal healing.
In the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, encourage a time of personal prayer focusing on repentance and seeking God's face for healing in specific areas of life. Write down any changes you feel led to make.
End with a Closing Prayer, thanking God for His promise to heal and restore those who seek Him humbly.
Day 1: Begin with an Opening Prayer asking for God’s guidance and clarity as you start this devotional journey focused on the lessons from Obadiah.
For Scripture Reading, read Obadiah 1:1-4.
The Daily Topic can focus on the theme "Understanding Obadiah’s Message." Discuss the historical context of Obadiah, who the Edomites were, and the message God was conveying through Obadiah about pride.
The Life Application Follow-Up Exercise could be to spend time reflecting on any personal areas where pride may be obscuring your relationship with God. Write down any thoughts or insights.
Close with a Prayer asking God to reveal areas of pride and to help you understand and internalize the message of Obadiah.
Day 2: Start with an Opening Prayer, asking for a continued openness to the lessons from God's Word.
For Scripture Reading, study Genesis 25:21-27 and 27:41.
The Daily Topic might center on "The Roots of Conflict," examining the origins of the strife between Esau and Jacob, and how this familial conflict grew into a national one.
The Life Application Follow-Up Exercise could be to identify personal relationships affected by pride or conflict. Consider ways to pursue reconciliation and pray for those relationships.
End with a Closing Prayer that seeks God’s peace and resolution in any personal conflicts.
Day 3: Begin with an Opening Prayer for wisdom to see pride clearly in your life.
Scripture Reading for the day could be Proverbs 16:18-19.
The Daily Topic could be "The Consequences of Pride," exploring what the Bible says about the outcomes of living with pride and why humility is valuable.
For the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, contemplate instances where pride has led to negative consequences in your life. Write about a current situation where choosing humility could alter the outcome.
Close the day with a Prayer for humility and the strength to choose it consistently.
Day 4: Start with an Opening Prayer for God to show you His perspective on pride and humility.
Read James 4:6-10 for the Scripture Reading.
The Daily Topic might be "Embracing Humility," focusing on the benefits of a humble posture before God and the promise of His grace.
For the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, set a goal to practice an act of humility each day, whether by serving others, admitting a mistake, or seeking advice. Reflect on these experiences to recognize their impact on your heart.
Conclude with a Closing Prayer expressing your desire to live more humbly and seeking God's help in doing so.
Day 5: Begin with an Opening Prayer asking for perseverance in rooting out pride.
For Scripture Reading, consider 2 Chronicles 7:14-15.
The Daily Topic would be "Seeking God’s Healing," exploring how humility and prayer can lead to personal and communal healing.
In the Life Application Follow-Up Exercise, encourage a time of personal prayer focusing on repentance and seeking God's face for healing in specific areas of life. Write down any changes you feel led to make.
End with a Closing Prayer, thanking God for His promise to heal and restore those who seek Him humbly.
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