Jarvis Kingston

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
PROVERBS 27:6

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 27
True friendship isn’t just kindness—it’s truth in love. A faithful friend won’t flatter you into complacency but will speak what’s needed, even when it hurts. These “wounds” are not to injure, but to refine. Honest correction, given in love, protects us from paths that could lead to harm.

It’s far better to be challenged by someone who loves you than praised by someone who doesn’t...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Job 2:13

“So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.”
JOB 2:13

DEVOTION
Based on Job 2
Sometimes the deepest comfort we can offer isn’t found in words, but in presence. Job’s friends sat silently with him for seven days, acknowledging his suffering simply by being there. This verse reminds us of the sacred ministry of presence. When someone is hurting, it’s not our explanations that help most—it’s our compassio...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Luke 5:19

And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
LUKE 5:19

DEVOTION
Based on Luke 5
This scene shows radical friendship and unshakable faith. The paralyzed man couldn’t get to Jesus on his own, but his friends were relentless. They tore through a roof to place him before the Healer. That kind of determination and love moved Jesus deeply. It’s a picture...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
PROVERBS 17:17

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 17
This verse highlights the constancy of real love. A true friend isn’t just present when life is easy—they remain when things get hard. Adversity often reveals the depth of relationships. God created us to be relational beings, and in hardship, He often ministers to us through others. A brother or sister in faith stands firm in times of trial, bearing burdens, offering encouragement, and sharing tears.

Don’t underestimat...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Malachi 3:8

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.”
MALACHI 3:8

DEVOTION
Based on Malachi 3
This verse offers a sobering reminder: giving is not just generosity—it’s obedience. God considers tithes and offerings part of our covenant relationship with Him. When we withhold them, we rob God and ourselves, missing the blessings and provision He longs to pour out.

Tithing isn’t about money; it’s about trust. Do we believe that God is our actual Provi...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Deuteronomy 8:17-18

“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
DEUTERONOMY 8:17-18

DEVOTION
Based on Deuteronomy 8
It’s tempting to believe our success solely results from our hard work and talent. But God’s Word reminds us that every ability, opportunity, and result is ultimately...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 95:1

Worship louder in the silence the louder we lift God’s name the clearer His victory becomes.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: GENTLENESS
Help someone in a small but meaningful way, like holding a door or carrying groceries.

Today’s story is about King Jehoshaphat and how worship led his people to victory. Instead of fighting with weapons, they praised God, and God fought for them. This reminds us that worship is our most vigorous defense even when life is chaotic.

Scripture
And when he had consulted...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
MATTHEW 6:24

DEVOTION
Based on Matthew 6
Jesus speaks directly to the tension between serving God and serving worldly gain. We can’t fully give ourselves to both. Mammon represents wealth, security, and self-driven success apart from God. When we try to serve both, our hearts become divided. But a surrendered heart can’t have dual loyalties.

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Ecclesiastes 3:13

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.”
ECCLESIASTES 3:13

DEVOTION
Based on Ecclesiastes 3
God not only gives us work to do—He also invites us to enjoy the fruit of that labor. Ecclesiastes 3:13 reminds us that satisfaction and enjoyment are not selfish indulgences but gifts from God.

The ability to find joy in your daily life, to pause and appreciate good food, meaningful work, and moments of rest, is part of God’s design. It...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Joshua 1:8

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
JOSHUA 1:8

DEVOTION
Based on Joshua 1
God’s Word isn’t just a book—it’s our guide, strength, and lifeline. Joshua 1:8 reminds us that success flows from meditation and obedience to Scripture. Not occasional reading, but daily reflection, internalization, and application.

When...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 2 KIngs 6:6

Even the smallest needs are seen and met by God.

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: GENTLENESS
Listen intently to someone without interrupting or forming a response while they’re speaking.

Today’s daily devotional is about Elisha's everyday miracles. Elisha freed a widow, purified a stew, fed 100 men with 20 loaves, and recovered a sunken axe head, showing God's care and provision in our daily lives.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Everyday Miracles
Scripture
Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
PROVERBS 22:4

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 22
This verse flips worldly wisdom upside down. True abundance doesn’t come from pride or power but from humility and reverence for God. Humility opens our hearts to wisdom, and fearing the Lord aligns our priorities. Riches, honor, and life may look different than the world defines, but God’s blessings are far more lasting.

When we choose to walk humbly before God, we position ourselves for spiritual wealth tha...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 2 Kings 2:11

Every ending brings the promise of a new beginning.

Today’s daily devotional is based on the story of Elijah’s departure. As Elijah was taken up into the heavens by chariots of fire, his faithful servant Elisha received a double portion of his spirit and stepped into his role as prophet over Israel.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Chariots of Fire
Scripture
"And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted the...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 Matthew 28:19

Saying yes to God is never wasted even when it hurts.

Today’s story is about Mary and Joseph being chosen to raise Jesus. Though ordinary in the eyes of the world, their faithful response shows us that God chooses those with willing hearts, not perfect résumés. Their obedience calls us to trust God even when His plans cost us comfort.
STORY
Heroes in the Bible: He is Coming
Scripture
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 121:7-8

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”
PSALM 121:7-8

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 121
This passage offers deep reassurance of God’s eternal protection. He watches over every part of your journey—from where you begin to where you end. God doesn’t promise a life free from hardship, but He does promise His presence and preservation through it.

Whether you're stepping into something...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 3:9-10

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

Proverbs 3:9-10

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 3
God desires our hearts first, and we show devotion through giving. Offering Him the first of our increase—our time, resources, and talents—acknowledges He is our Provider. When we trust God with our best, He promises to provide abundantly.

This verse is not about transactional blessing, but relational...

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
God’s care doesn’t stop when life gets hard—it becomes even more personal and lavish. Even in opposition, He provides abundance, peace, and favor. The imagery of a table prepared shows intimacy and honor; anointing speaks of purpose and joy.

God’s provision exceeds need—your cup overflows. This isn’t just physical provision but spiritual refreshment. When life feels hostile o...

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 promise is rooted in a relationship. When we delight in the Lord—finding joy in His presence, truth, and will—our hearts begin to reflect His heart. He reshapes our desires to align with His goodness and fulfills them. This isn’t a blank check, but a transformational process.

As you reach God, your longings shift from worldly gain to eternal treasure. And God, who is generous an...

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. -Psalms 27:13

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 27
David’s words echo the experience of many who’ve faced despair. What kept him going wasn’t the absence of pain, but the hope that God’s goodness would show up in his life. This verse speaks to anyone who’s ever felt like giving up. Faith sustains us not just with the promise of heaven, but with the expectation that we will see God move here an...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 128:2

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
PSALM 128:2

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 128
God delights in blessing the faithful labor of His children. This verse celebrates the satisfaction that comes from honest work and God’s provision. When we live in reverence to Him, our efforts are not in vain. Joy and peace follow those who walk uprightly and work diligently.

Even if the world doesn’t notice, God sees every faithful act. When your work is ro...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
ECCLESIASTES 9:10

DEVOTION
Based on Ecclesiastes 9
This verse is a powerful reminder to live with urgency and purpose. We are given one life—this side of eternity—to serve God and others. There will be no second chances to fulfill our purpose after death. So while we breathe, we should give our best.

This doesn’t mean overworking, but rather putting our...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Colossians 3:23-24

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
COLOSSIANS 3:23-24

DEVOTION
Based on Colossians 3
This verse reframes how we see everyday tasks. Whether at home, in school, or on the job, every act becomes worship when done for the Lord. It’s not about impressing others—it’s about honoring God. Our true reward doesn’t come from human applause, but from God’s approval...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
PROVERBS 6:6-8

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 6
Even the smallest creatures can teach us wisdom. The ant works with diligence, foresight, and discipline—without needing reminders. This proverb reminds us that wise living includes responsibility and preparation. Laziness may feel easy, but it leads to a lack of regret.

God honors effort and self-motivation. When we take...

Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Kings 17:7

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

Today’s daily devotional is about Elijah and the drought. God guided Elijah to proclaim a famine, yet provided for him through a brook and a widow, symbolizing Israel's spiritual drought and God's faithfulness.
STORY
Bible in a Year: Elijah and the Drought
Scripture
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." – Philippians 4:19
In times of scarcity or struggle, how can you remain stead...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Proverbs 16:3

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established
PROVERBS 16:3

DEVOTION
Based on Proverbs 16
When we surrender our plans to God, He brings clarity and stability to our minds. Often we strive, plan, and worry about outcomes, but this verse calls us to trust. Committing our works to the Lord isn’t just about asking for His blessing; it’s about releasing control. When we give God our efforts, He aligns our thoughts with His wisdom.

He doesn’t promise immediate success in our terms, but H...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Genesis 1:28

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. -

Genesis 1:28


DEVOTION
Based on Genesis 1
From the beginning, God gave humanity purpose and blessing. He created us to thrive, multiply, and steward His creation with wisdom and care. This verse reminds us that our daily work, relationships, and responsibilities are sacred...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 23:3

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
PSALM 23:3

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 23
God doesn’t just care for your needs—He restores your soul. He revives what feels broken or lost in the quiet places of weariness, confusion, or sorrow. This restoration is not temporary relief but deep, inner healing that only the Shepherd can give. He then leads you in the right way, not because you’re worthy, but because His name is on the line.

His guidance isn’t...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Job 42:10

And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.”
JOB 42:10

DEVOTION
Based on Job 42
This verse holds a powerful truth—Job’s restoration began when he shifted his focus outward. After unimaginable suffering, he prayed for those who had misunderstood and even wounded him. In that moment of intercession and forgiveness, God turned his captivity and poured out a double blessing.

Sometimes, breakthrough comes not when our circumstances change, but when our hea...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Isaiah 58:8

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward.”
ISAIAH 58:8

DEVOTION
Based on Isaiah 58
God’s promise in Isaiah 58:8 is tied to living a life of compassion and humility. When we align our hearts with His—caring for the oppressed, breaking injustice, and walking in integrity—He responds with healing, clarity, and protection. Your obedience and kindness aren’t overlooked.

As you serve and love others, God...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Isaiah 40:30-31

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

DEVOTION
Based on Isaiah 40
Even the strongest among us grow weary. This verse from Isaiah reminds us that human strength has its limits, no matter how great. Youth symbolizes vitality, energy, and endurance, yet even that eventually fades. The truth is—we all r...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Psalm 100:4

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
PSALM 100:4

DEVOTION
Based on Psalm 100
Gratitude is the doorway to God’s presence. Psalm 100:4 reminds us that we don’t come to God with demands or complaints, but with thanksgiving and praise. When we start with gratitude, our perspective shifts—we remember who God is and what He has done. Praise silences fear and awakens joy.

No matter what kind of day you’ve had, you can still bless His na...

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
In this verse, God responds to Moses’ plea with a beautiful promise—His presence will go with him, and He will provide rest. This isn’t just physical rest, but deep, spiritual reassurance. God’s presence is the greatest gift we can carry into any situation.

We often long for solutions, direction, or comfort, but God offers something better: Himself. When we face uncertainty, He is our certainty. When th...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Matthew 11:28-30

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
MATTHEW 11:28-30

DEVOTION
Based on Matthew 11
Jesus invites the weary, the burdened, and the overwhelmed to come to Him, not for more striving, but for rest. His invitation is personal and gentle. When we take on His yoke...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 John 14:21

Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
JOHN 14:21

DEVOTION
Based on John 14
Jesus connects love with obedience, not out of duty, but devotion. When we treasure His commandments and live them out, we demonstrate our love for Him. This kind of love isn’t just declared; it’s shown in our actions, decisions, and attitudes. In return, Jesus offers us something extraordinary—His presence.<...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 1 Timothy 6:12

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”
1 TIMOTHY 6:12

DEVOTION
Based on 1 Timothy 6
Faith is not passive—it’s a battle. Paul reminds Timothy that following Jesus means engaging in a daily fight, not against people, but against doubt, temptation, and discouragement. But it’s a good fight, because it leads to eternal life. The victory is already won in Christ, but we are called to hold fast to truth and live boldly in the li...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Mark 5:34

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”
MARK 5:34

DEVOTION
Based on Mark 5
These words from Jesus were spoken to a woman who had suffered in silence for years. Her condition isolated her, yet her faith pushed her through the crowd to touch the hem of His garment. Jesus didn’t just heal her physically—He affirmed her identity and restored her soul.

He called her “daughter,” giving her value and belonging. Faith isn’t about perfect st...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
HEBREWS 11:6

DEVOTION
Based on Hebrews 11
Faith is the starting point of every relationship with God. It’s not just belief in His existence—it’s confidence in His goodness. God is pleased when we seek Him with trust, knowing He’s not distant or indifferent but a rewarder of those who pursue Him. Faith moves us to draw near, to be...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Romans 1:16-17

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
ROMANS 1:16-17

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 1
Paul declares boldly that he’s not ashamed of the gospel because it carries the very power of God to save. The gospel reveals God’s righteousness and invites us...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
ROMANS 10:17

DEVOTION
Based on Romans 10
Faith isn’t manufactured—it’s built by receiving God’s Word. When we hear His truth, our hearts are awakened to believe. The more we soak in Scripture, the stronger our trust becomes. God’s Word is living and powerful; it plants seeds of hope, renews our minds, and transforms our doubts into belief.

If you feel weak in faith, return to His Word. Listen to it, meditate on it, speak it ou...

Your Nightly Prayer 🙏🏾 Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
HEBREWS 11:1

DEVOTION
Based on Hebrews 11
Faith isn’t blind—it’s deeply rooted in trust. It’s the foundation that gives substance to our hopes and assurance to what we can’t yet see. Faith holds tightly to God’s promises, even when circumstances don’t align. It believes that God is good, even in waiting, and that what He has spoken will come to pass.

The heroes of faith listed in Hebrews 11 didn’t live...