Jarvis Kingston

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.”
PROVERBS 16:12

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 16
This verse highlights the divine standard for leadership. Righteousness, not power or success, is the foundation of lasting authority. When leaders act with integrity and justice, their rule is strengthened; but when wickedness prevails, the very structure of leadership begins to crumble.

This principle applies not only to kings but to anyone in influence—parents, teachers, pastors, or employers. God honors righteousness because it reflects His character...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
PROVERBS 4:23

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 4
The heart is the wellspring of life—what flows from it determines the direction of our thoughts, words, and actions. That’s why Scripture urges us to guard it closely. What we allow into our hearts—bitterness, pride, love, or truth—shapes who we become.

Diligence means intentionality. We don’t drift into godliness; we pursue it. To keep our hearts is to filter everything through God’s truth and to stay...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Mark 10:44-45

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
MARK 10:44-45

DEVOTION
Based on Mark 10
Jesus redefines greatness—not as status or authority, but as servanthood. He, the Son of God, came not to be served, but to serve and give His life. This example flips worldly ambition on its head. True leadership in the kingdom of God begins with humility a...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 121:4

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
PSALM 121:4

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 121
This verse brings profound comfort: God never dozes off or forgets about us. While we rest, He remains fully aware, active, and watchful. He guards His people continuously, without pause or distraction. When life feels uncertain or out of control, we can take peace in knowing the One who keeps us never grows weary. His care is not limited by time or circumstance.

Whether we are awake or asleep, anxious or calm, God is e...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 3:21 & 24

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”
PROVERBS 3:21 & 24

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 3
Wisdom and discretion aren’t just intellectual traits—they’re spiritual safeguards. God instructs us to keep them before our eyes because they shape how we live, how we respond, and how we rest. When we trust in His wisdom and not our own, fear loses its grip. The promise here is deeply...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 20:38

Everyone is there for the good times but who has your back when you need it most ?

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: KINDNESS
Surprise someone with a small handmade gift.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of The Bond of Friendship. David and Jonathan make promises to one another. Jonathan would protect David from Saul, and David would show favor and love to Jonathan and his family for all his days. Jonathan learned that Saul’s hatred for David was still burning hot, so he warned David and...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalms 119:55

I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. -Psalms 119:55

DEVOTION
Based on Psalms 119
Even in the stillness of night, when fear or uncertainty can easily settle in, the psalmist finds strength by remembering the name of the Lord. God's name represents His character—faithful, powerful, and ever-present.

To recall His name in darkness is to draw near to the One who brings light and peace. This remembrance is more than comfort; it leads to obedience.

His Word becomes the anchor f...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:8


DEVOTION
Based on Philippians 4
Paul encourages us to take control of our thought life. In a world filled with negativity and distraction, we are called to fill our minds with what is good and godly. What we dwell on shapes how we feel, how we act...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Exodus 33:14

And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
EXODUS 33:14

DEVOTION
Based on Exodus 33
This promise from God to Moses is one of deep assurance: His presence is not only with us—it goes before us. We don’t walk into the unknown alone. Wherever God leads, He also accompanies. His presence brings more than guidance—it brings rest, peace, and the confidence that we are exactly where we need to be.

True rest doesn’t come from perfect circumstances but from knowing we’...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 4:8


“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”
PSALM 4:8

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 4
This verse offers a gentle reminder that true rest comes from trusting in God’s protection. David expresses a quiet confidence—not in his surroundings or circumstances—but in the Lord who watches over him. When our hearts are anchored in God’s care, we can release anxiety and sleep in peace.

God is your protector. He alone makes you dwell in safety—not just ph...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 16:7

God looks at the heart.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: PATIENCE
Slow down and fully enjoy one moment today.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of David is Chosen. God chooses David, a young shepherd boy no older than 17, and is anointed king over Israel by Samuel.
STORY
Bible in a Year: David is Chosen
Scripture
"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things p...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Matthew 7:7-8

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
MATTHEW 7:7-8

DEVOTION
Based on Matthew 7
Jesus invites us into a relationship marked by persistence and trust. These verses show God’s heart for openness—He listens, He responds, and He welcomes our pursuit. Asking, seeking, and knocking are more than actions; they are postures of faith.

God is...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 15:23

Which do you care about more: reputation or righteousness?

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: PATIENCE
Choose to wait without complaining today. Take a moment to shift your focus to gratitude instead

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of Saul Disobeys God. Saul is rejected as king. His pride, greed, and disobedience lost him the favor of God and Samuel weeps over Saul’s fall.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Saul Disobeys God
Scripture
"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Chronicles 16:11

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.”
1 CHRONICLES 16:11


DEVOTION
Based on 1 Chronicles 16
This verse invites us into a lifestyle of constant pursuit—seeking the Lord not just in moments of need but daily, moment by moment. We are called to seek His strength because our own will falters. We are called to seek His face because nothing compares to the beauty of His presence.

To seek God’s face is to desire closeness, to long not just for what He gives but for who He is. I...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
PSALM 16:11

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as
surely as haste leads to poverty." —
Proverbs 21:5

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 16
This verse reminds us that true joy and fulfillment are found not in circumstances, but in God’s presence. He doesn’t just point us toward life—He walks with us, guiding us step by step. His path leads to peace, purpose...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 3:5-6


"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as
surely as haste leads to poverty." —
Proverbs 21:5

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
PROVERBS 3:5-6

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 3
These verses call us into complete trust—a surrender of our need to figure everything out. God doesn’t ask for part of our heart, but all of it. Trusting Him means choosing faith even when we d...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
PHILIPPIANS 1:6


DEVOTION
Based on Philippians 1
This verse reminds us that God is not finished with us. The work He began in your heart—transforming you, shaping your character, and deepening your faith—is ongoing and intentional. You may feel incomplete or discouraged at times, but God sees the full picture. He is faithful to continue what He started.

This promise brings hope in the...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 10:1

Be careful what you ask for because you might just get it.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: PATIENCE
Encourage someone who is struggling with patience.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of The First King of Israel. Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they env...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 CORINTHIANS 10:31

DEVOTION
Based on 1 Corinthians 10
This verse reminds us that every part of our lives—big or small—can be an act of worship. From simple tasks like eating and drinking to the decisions we make and the way we treat others, everything we do has the potential to reflect God’s glory.

Living for God’s glory means putting Him at the center of our motives and actions. It’s not about perfec...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 7:4

Return to The LORD with all your heart.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: PATIENCE
Be intentional in giving someone extra time and attention today.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of Israel’s Return to God. Discover the transformative power of repentance in this story of faith and victory.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Israel's Return to God
Scripture
"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 3:9-10

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: Soshall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
PROVERBS 3:9-10

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 3
These verses teach us the principle of honoring God first—with our resources, our time, and our hearts. Giving the “firstfruits” means offering God the best and the first of what we have, not what’s left over. It’s a posture of worship and trust, acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him.

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
PSALM 23:5

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 23
This verse paints a picture of God’s intimate care and abundant provision—even in the midst of adversity. God doesn’t just provide when life is calm; He prepares a table of blessing in the presence of our enemies. While challenges surround us, His presence sustains us with peace, honor, and abundance.

The anointing of oil signifies favor and healing, and t...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
PSALM 37:4

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 37
This verse reveals a beautiful promise tied to a deep truth: when we truly delight in the Lord—finding joy in who He is and aligning our hearts with His—our desires begin to reflect His will. It’s not about using God to get what we want, but allowing Him to shape what we want as we delight in Him.

When our hearts are tuned to His, He pla...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Samuel 2:30

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: PATIENCE
Take a deep breath when you feel impatient today.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of The Rise of Samuel. He was attentive to the voice of God, served the Lord and his people selflessly, and was chosen by God to guide Israel in a period of darkness and uncertainty.
STORY
Bible in a Year: The Rise of Samuel
Scripture
"Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 27:13

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
PSALM 27:13

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 27
David’s words echo the human struggle between despair and hope. Life’s hardships can drain our strength and blur our vision, but faith in God’s goodness gives us the courage to keep going. What sustained David was not perfect circumstances—it was his confident belief that God’s goodness would show up here and now, not just in eternity.

This verse invites us t...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 John 4:4

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
1 JOHN 4:4

DEVOTION
Based on 1 John 4
This verse is a powerful reminder of your identity and your victory in Christ. As a child of God, you are not fighting for victory—you’re standing in the victory already won through Jesus. No matter what spiritual battles or worldly pressures you face, you are not alone. The One who lives in you is greater than any opposition a...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
PROVERBS 18:21

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 18
Our words carry immense power. According to this proverb, what we speak has the ability to bring life or death—hope or harm, peace or pain. The tongue is a small part of the body, but it reveals the condition of our hearts and can shape our relationships, influence outcomes, and even impact our own well-being.

God calls us to be mindful of our spe...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
JEREMIAH 29:11

DEVOTION
Based on Jeremiah 29
This beloved promise reminds us that God’s plans for us are filled with peace, purpose, and hope. Even when we can’t see the full picture, God is always working with intention and care. His thoughts toward us are not random or harsh—they are loving and full of grace, leading us toward a future He has prepared.

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
ROMANS 15:4

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 15
God’s Word isn’t just history—it’s hope. Everything written in Scripture, from stories of deliverance to promises of peace, was given to teach and strengthen us. When we feel weary or uncertain, the Bible becomes a source of comfort, reminding us of God’s faithfulness through every generation.

Through His Word, we learn endurance and receive encouragement. As...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Colossians 3:2

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
COLOSSIANS 3:2

DEVOTION
Based on Colossians 3
This verse calls us to shift our focus from the temporary to the eternal. Earthly things—success, possessions, worries—can easily capture our attention and stir anxiety or pride. But God invites us to fix our hearts on Him, setting our desires on what lasts: His truth, His kingdom, and His presence.

Setting our affection on things above changes how we live here and now. It brings clarity to our purpose, pea...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Romans 8:6

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
ROMANS 8:6

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 8
This verse draws a clear contrast between two mindsets: one that is focused on the flesh—worldly desires and self-centered living—and one that is centered on the Spirit, bringing life and peace. A mind fixed on earthly things leads to spiritual emptiness, but a heart attuned to God finds rest, direction, and joy.

Being spiritually minded means letting the Holy Spirit guide your thoughts, choices, and desires...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Timothy 4:7-8

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
1 TIMOTHY 4:7-8

DEVOTION
Based on 1 Timothy 4
Paul encourages Timothy—and us—to prioritize spiritual growth over empty distractions. While physical training has some value, pursuing godliness impacts every part of life, now and forever. Godliness isn’t just about religious activity; it’s about aligning our lives with God’s heart and...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Romans 12:1

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
ROMANS 12:1

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 12
Paul urges us to respond to God’s mercy with total surrender. Offering ourselves as a “living sacrifice” means giving God our whole lives—our thoughts, desires, actions, and daily decisions. It’s not a one-time act but a daily commitment to live for His glory.

This kind of sacrifice isn’t about loss; it’s about worship. When we...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Galatians 5:16

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
GALATIANS 5:16


DEVOTION
Based on Galatians 5
Paul gives us a simple yet powerful truth—when we walk by the Spirit, we are empowered to overcome the desires of the flesh. The Christian life isn’t about willpower alone; it’s about yielding to the Holy Spirit’s leading. As we walk in step with Him—through prayer, Scripture, and obedience—we experience victory, freedom, and growth.

The flesh pulls us toward selfishness...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
1 PETER 5:8

DEVOTION
Based on 1 Peter 5
Peter warns us to stay alert and spiritually aware. The enemy is real and active, looking for opportunities to divide, distract, and destroy. We are not called to live in fear, but in readiness—grounded in truth and anchored in Christ.

To be “sober” means to be clear-minded and self-controlled; to be “vigilant” means to stay watchful and prayerful. Through God’s Word, prayer, and co...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Ephesians 4:24

And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
EPHESIANS 4:24


DEVOTION
Based on Ephesians 4
This verse calls us to live out our new identity in Christ actively. When we surrender to Him, we are made new—our old ways are left behind, and we are clothed with the character of Christ. “Putting on the new man” means choosing daily to walk in righteousness, shaped by God’s truth and holiness.

This transformation is not something we earn—it’s a gift from G...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Ephesians 4:23

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”
EPHESIANS 4:23

DEVOTION
Based on Ephesians 4
This short but powerful verse speaks to the ongoing transformation God desires in us. Renewal begins in the mind—how we think, perceive, and respond to life. As we surrender to Christ daily, the Holy Spirit reshapes our thoughts, aligning them with truth, grace, and holiness.

This renewal isn’t a one-time event; it’s a daily process of letting go of old patterns and embracing Christ's mind. When our minds are renewed, our actions fo...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 John 15:5

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
JOHN 15:5

DEVOTION
Based on John 15
Jesus uses the image of the vine and branches to show our complete dependence on Him. Just as a branch draws life and strength from the vine, we must stay connected to Christ to thrive spiritually. Abiding in Him means daily communion, trust, and obedience—staying close through prayer, His Word, and surrender.

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
JOHN 16:33

DEVOTION
Based on John 16
Jesus speaks these words to bring comfort and courage. He doesn’t promise a life free from trouble—in fact, He tells us to expect tribulation. But He also assures us that through Him, we can have peace even in the midst of chaos. His victory over the world gives us reason to rejoice, not...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Hebrews 6:19

Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil...”
HEBREWS 6:19

DEVOTION
Based on Hebrews 6
Our hope in Christ is not wishful thinking—it is a firm, unshakable anchor for our souls. In a world filled with uncertainty, God gives us a hope that holds steady through every storm. This hope is rooted in His unchanging promises and His presence, which reaches beyond the veil—into the very heart of God’s presence.

Jesus, our High Priest, h...