This year’s plan focuses on spiritual practices. These are habits that help us make space for God and grow in our relationship with Him. They are not rules to follow or boxes to check. They are patterns of life that open us up to peace, direction, and strength that come from God.

Think of them as ways to practice being present with God. Practices like prayer, service, gratitude, and celebration guide us to focus on what matters most. Some practices invite us to look inward and grow in personal reflection and faith. Others help us look outward and show love and generosity. Some remind us to come together with others so that no one has to walk through life alone.

This plan is about creating space, not adding pressure. Each week, you will read passages that show how people in the Bible lived these practices, how Jesus modeled them, and how they can shape your life today. The goal is not to get everything right, but to keep taking steps that bring you closer to God.

1. A deeper connection with God: Prayer, worship, and reflection help us hear His voice and notice His presence.
2. Strength for daily life: These practices shape how we respond to challenges, choices, and relationships.
3. Peace in the middle of stress: Making space for God brings calm when life feels uncertain or heavy.
4. Growth with others: Sharing these practices with family, friends, or a group helps faith grow stronger.
5. Real change over time: When these habits take root, they shape us into people who reflect God’s love and goodness.

This year is an open invitation. Do not just read the Bible. Live it.

Each week, as you read and reflect, ask yourself:

1. What do I learn about God’s character in these passages?
2. How does this practice invite me to trust God in a new way?
3. What difference could this make in my choices and relationships?
4. Where do I sense God’s peace, challenge, or encouragement?
5. What is one step I can take this week to put this practice into action?

January: Meditation [Download]– Learning to quiet our hearts and minds to hear God’s voice through His Word and presence.

February: Prayer [Download]– Entering into ongoing conversation with God, bringing our needs, praises, and hearts before Him.

March: Celebration – Rejoicing in God’s goodness and faithfulness, especially as we prepare for Easter.

April: Fasting – Laying aside physical needs for a time to focus on spiritual dependence upon God.

May: Simplicity – Choosing a lifestyle of focus, freeing ourselves from distraction to center on God’s Kingdom.

June: Solitude – Creating space away from noise and crowds to be alone with God in stillness.

July: Submission – Yielding to God’s authority and choosing humility in relationships with others.

August: Service – Following Jesus’ example by serving others with love, generosity, and compassion.

September: Guidance – Seeking and discerning God’s direction together in community and through the Holy Spirit.

October: Confession – Honestly acknowledging our sins before God and others, receiving forgiveness and healing.

November: Study – Allowing God’s Word to transform our minds, shaping gratitude and obedience in daily life.

December: Worship – Offering our hearts fully to God in adoration, as modeled in the Christmas story.