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Go Deeper & Grow Stronger?
So, you’re home from Crossroads Winter Conference and want to know even more?
Our team has created a seven-part devotional for you to Go Deeper and Grow Stronger!
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Daily Scripture
Romans 3:23–26 — Reflect on the cost of sin and the depth of God’s mercy through Jesus.
Romans 2:4–8 — Remember that God’s kindness leads us to repentance and that His judgment is righteous.
Daily Action Step
Live in the tension of love and holiness.
If you’re a believer, walk in grace today. Extend mercy, forgive quickly, and thank Jesus for the price He paid.
At the same time, choose one area of your life where you need to walk in righteousness. Confess sin, remove compromise, or make a decision that aligns you closer to Jesus.
Look for one opportunity today to share the gospel with someone. You can do this through a conversation, an act of integrity, or a simple invitation.
Daily Prayer
“Father, thank You for loving me with a love that is both merciful and just. Help me never to take Jesus’ sacrifice lightly. Give me a repentant heart, a righteous life, and the courage to live and speak the truth of the Gospel. Let Your love guide my actions today, and use me as a light that points others to Jesus. Amen.”ion text goes here
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Daily Scripture
John 3:16-18
Daily Action Step
God’s immense love for us leads us to action.
Jesus coming to Earth to save and redeem those who believe in Him is the greatest proof of God’s love. Once redeemed, we are called to live differently and walk in a new way, His way. This is outlined all throughout Scripture. Take a look at one passage here: Romans 6:15-18.
Take time to consider that God did not come to the Earth to sentence us to a lifetime of guilt by only revealing our sin, but rather save us from our sin and gracefully call us to walk in the light (John 3:16-18). Have you been carrying unnecessary guilt or shame from your sin? Lay it down today.
Daily Prayer
“God, thank You for Your great love for me– a love that I cannot fully grasp, but that You have clearly shown me through Jesus. Help me to walk in the newness of life as Yours today, laying down any sin and burden that I am carrying. Today, I chose to rest in Your grace and live differently because of it. Amen.”
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Daily Scripture
John 12:1–7 — Reflect on Mary’s act of extravagant love and how genuine love for Jesus leads to wholehearted, costly obedience.
Daily Action Step
Root yourself in God’s love today.
Take intentional time to reflect on the ways He has loved you, forgiven you, and shaped your heart.
Choose one specific action where obedience can flow from that love. This could be forgiving someone, serving without being asked, or making a choice that reflects Christ in your words or decisions.
Look for one opportunity today to show God’s love in action to someone else. Let your love overflow.
Daily Prayer
“Lord, thank You for loving me first. Help me stay rooted in Your love so that my life naturally bears fruit. Teach me to obey You not out of duty, but out of gratitude for Your grace. Show me ways to extend Your love to others today, and let my actions reflect the love of Jesus. Amen.”
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Daily Scripture
1 John 3:1-3
Daily Action Step
In Jesus, we have been given a new, permanent name.
From every direction, you are faced with finding your identity in what you are involved with at school, on social media, from your past, or in your friend group. In Christ, you are given a secure identity as His child. Reflect on what you have recently placed your identity in and how this gives new purpose.
Now that you know that your primary identity is found in Christ, think about how you can encourage others in your life to do the same.
Daily Prayer
“Jesus, thank You for giving me a secure identity in You. As Your son or daughter, I know that I am chosen, forgiven, and given purpose. In my new identity, help me to encourage those in my life to live in such freedom.” -
Daily Scripture
Matthew 18:21–22 — Reflect on Jesus’ call to forgive “seventy times seven,” and consider what continual forgiveness looks like in your everyday relationships.
John 3:16–17 — Remember that God forgave you first through Jesus, choosing love over condemnation and inviting you into a restored relationship.
Daily Action Step
Practice forgiveness today.
If there is someone you are holding bitterness against, begin the process of releasing that hurt to God.
Choose one area where you can show love in action through forgiveness. This may be offering grace to someone, apologizing where needed, or choosing not to hold a past offense over another person.
Ask God to help you reflect His heart by forgiving as freely as you have been forgiven.
Daily Prayer
“Father, thank You for loving me with a love that forgives, restores, and makes me new. Help me forgive others the way You have forgiven me. Give me a soft heart, a humble spirit, and the strength to release bitterness and walk in grace. Let my life display the forgiveness of Jesus so others may experience Your love through me. Amen.”
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Daily Scripture
1 John 2:15-17
Daily Action Step
Where you spend your time shows where your attention and affection is.
As humans, we are inclined to stray from God and follow the world and our sinful desires, but as believers, we are called to live differently. Today, take time to truly consider where you spend the most time and who or what your attention is focused on.
We all have daily obligations: from school, to extracurriculars, work, hobbies, or chores. Amidst a busy schedule, how can you incorporate focusing on Jesus? (Example: Mark off a time in-between events to pray, or set a time to read Scripture each day).
Daily Prayer
“God, thank You for all You have given me. Set my affections and attention on You. If where I spend my time reveals what I love most, help me to prioritize time spent with You.”
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Daily Scripture
1 John 4:19 — Reflect on the truth that all our love begins with God loving us first.
John 13:23 — Consider why John chose to call himself “the disciple Jesus loved” and what that identity means for you.
Daily Action Step
Receive God’s love today.
Take time to slow down and remind yourself that God’s love for you is immeasurable, unfailing, inseparable, immersive, and constant.
Choose one of the seven attributes Blake talked about and look for a way you have seen it displayed in your life this week.
Let your identity as someone deeply loved by God shape how you interact with others.
Daily Prayer
“Father, thank You for loving me first. Help me receive Your love fully and rest in the identity You have given me. Thank You that Your love is immeasurable, unfailing, inseparable, and always moving toward me. Let Your love reshape my heart today and overflow through my actions so others can see who You are. Amen.”