Flourish and Thrive Week 6 Devotions (With Scripture)

Monday, September 22, 2025. Read Proverbs 10:9 and 1 Samuel 16:7. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child brings sorrow to his mother.; But the Lord said to Samuel, “Have no regard for his appearance or stature, because I haven’t selected him. God doesn’t look at things like humans do. Humans see only what is visible to the eyes, but the Lord sees into the heart.”

True character is about who you are, not just your outward appearance, and is revealed in your choices even when alone. God prioritizes the heart over reputation, emphasizing that integrity and honesty provide a secure foundation, while deceitful actions will be exposed. Pray for help to live with integrity in all aspects of life, with a pure heart and honest actions.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Read Galatians 5:22-23. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against things like this.

Character is built through habits. Godly character is the "fruit" of living by the Holy Spirit, developed by cultivating habits like kindness, patience, and self-control that align with Christ's character. Thank God for the Holy Spirit's help in growth, and ask for help in cultivating habits that produce spiritual fruit.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Read Romans 5:3–4. But not only that! We even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, 4 endurance produces character, and character produces hope.

Scripture shows that trials can build character and faith. Difficult times can be opportunities for God to strengthen perseverance, leading to resilient character and confident hope in His promises. Pray to acknowledge the difficulty of finding joy in suffering and ask for perseverance, trusting that it will strengthen your character and deepen your hope in God.

Thursday, September 25, 2025. Read Philippians 2:3–5.  Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves. 4 Instead of each person watching out for their own good, watch out for what is better for others. 5 Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus:

Christlike character includes humility and service, prioritizing others' needs over personal ambition, just as Jesus did. This selflessness is a key indicator of character. Pray, confessing selfishness and ask for a humble, servant heart to value and serve others, reflecting Jesus' character.

Friday, September 26, 2025. Read 1 Peter 1:15-16. you must be holy in every aspect of your lives, just as the one who called you is holy. 16 It is written, You will be holy, because I am holy.

The ultimate goal of character development is holiness – being set apart for God and reflecting His love and glory. This means actions, words, and thoughts should testify to God's presence, leading to a closer relationship with Him. Pray: acknowledging God's call to holiness and ask for strength by the Spirit to live a life set apart for Him, reflecting His love and character.