The Up Devotional

Delay does not mean defeat

The Up Devotional for February 25, 2026

Daniel had to wait. So did his people. But that doesn't mean God wasn't working. Read on: zurl.co/HqU2I

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible

The beginning of the birth pains

The Up Devotional for February 24, 2026

Jesus said the period leading up to his return would be troubled. Think of a pregnancy: zurl.co/oaZJi

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #God #Bible #hope #secondcoming #returnofChrist

The surprising detail about “strictly” following God

The Up Devotional for February 23, 2026

When someone is 'strict' what do you think that means? Probably not this: zurl.co/Pjt7d

#dailydevotional #faith #obedience #commandments #priorities #poor #community

Marching to a different beat—through prayer

The Up Devotional for February 20, 2026

Daniel didn't just start praying; he did what he has always done. He was fortified. This is a word for us today: zurl.co/HMvdx

#dailydevotional #prayer #daniel #JesusChrist

The definition of true bravery

The Up Devotional for February 19, 2026

Daniel was in danger. But he put God first anyway. His example is for us too: zurl.co/WhQmJ

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #daniel6 #bravery #courage #society #priorities #prayer

Lent and the significance of “forty days”

The Up Devotional for February 18, 2026

Lent is the period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. But why 40? What difference does it make? zurl.co/OJyqP

#dailydevotinal #lent #ashwednesday #prayer #40days

Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy

The Up Devotional for February 17, 2026

What does this day even mean (really)? Surely more than pancakes, right? Yes: zurl.co/hcypU

#dailydevotional #lent #shrovetuesday #pancaketuesday #mercy #forgiveness

Come to me, and I will give you rest

The Up Devotional for February 16, 2026

Jesus will give us rest -- but from what? Oh, that: zurl.co/ciZ1d

#dailydevotional #matthew11 #JesusChrist #rest #faith #Bible #cometome #inspiration #wellness

Aren’t all religions basically the same?

The Up Devotional for February 13, 2026

Have anyone ever asked you that question? How might we respond? Here's an idea: zurl.co/yFPfB

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #Christianity #God #Bible #John316

Our God is never not on the move

The Up Devotional for February 12, 2026

Daniel was not impressed. So much had been taken from him. And yet, he kept going: zurl.co/We6D6

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #gettingolder #bible #servingGod #puttingGodfirst #serving

God uses faithful servants—no matter their age

The Up Devotional for February 11, 2026.

How old was Daniel in the lion's den? In his 80's! What might we learn from him? zurl.co/b2rup

#dailydevotional #faith #daniel #bible #servingGod #serving

Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)

The Up Devotional for February 10, 2026

'God, please get me out of this situation.' But what if you're there to help someone else? zurl.co/iduTv

#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #helpingothers #God

My pleasure! Glad you get something out of them

You are more than what the world says you are

The Up Devotional for February 9, 2026

The defining force of their lives was in their achievements. But there is more (way more): zurl.co/guJPK

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #purpose #achievements #identity #psalm17

Talking to God—when you want to scream

The Up Devotional for February 6, 2026

It's easy to hide how we truly feel when we talk to God. But he can take it: zurl.co/sAIAC

#dailydevotional #faith #prayer #spiritualdisciplines #spiritualgrowth #honesty #talkingtoGod

Advice for a king—and for all of us

The Up Devotional for February 5, 2026

The king needed to do 3 things. (Oh, and we should do them too): zurl.co/QlLVH

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #daniel #sin #righteousness #mercy

Humility: weakness to the world, greatness to God

The Up Devotional for February 4, 2026

Only when the king humbled himself would he be restored. We can learn from this: zurl.co/yky5F

#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #humility #character #likeChrist

Humility—even when things get heated

The Up Devotional for February 3, 2026

They disagreed, strongly. But that didn't mean all was lost. Read on: zurl.co/m4X48


#dailydevotional #faith #JesusChrist #humility #character #likeChrist

When getting things done isn’t the point

The Up Devotional for February 2, 2026

I went on a silent retreat. The silence wasn't the hard part. It was "not doing." I wonder why: zurl.co/zdXpL

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #retreat #silence #renew #inspiration

Loyalty matters in more ways than you think

The Up Devotional for January 30, 2026

The Bible describes our relationship with God like a marriage. And it's probably more multi-dimensional than you think: zurl.co/DU6hX

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #daniel #God

Glorifying him or denying him

The Up Devotional for January 29, 2026

Do I trust that God will do more with my glorifying him than with my denying him? Read on: zurl.co/q8MPK

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #daniel #God #puttingGodfirst #priorities #kingdomofGod

Prepare for big moments by starting small

The Up Devotional for January 28, 2026

Daniel's friends were brave. But it's unlikely they became brave overnight. They had practice. So can we: zurl.co/Bk6ar

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #daniel #fieryfurnace

Having an “even if” kind of faith

The Up Devotional for January 27, 2026

The king gave one option: bow or burn. They said no. Let's learn about their "even if" kind of faith: zurl.co/8X4PH

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #daniel #puttingGodfirst #fieryfurnace

Giving God a makeover?

The Up Devotional for January 26, 2026

Each new generation needs to decide. Do I know better than God about what he's like? zurl.co/FxgrO

#dailydevotional #faith #Bible #JIPacker #wordofGod #biblestudy #spirtualgrowth

When governments and kingdoms let you down

The Up Devotional for January 23, 2026

Yes, they can let us down. But they won't last. This can be a source of hope: zurl.co/OFJqO

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #daniel #kingdomofGod #news #hope #cornerstone

Pray—as a first resort

The Up Devotional for January 22, 2026

We can learn from Daniel. When things were tough, he didn't wait; he hit his knees: zurl.co/qS8Mn

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #prayer #pray #daniel #hardship #decisions #spiritualdisciplines

The darker the dark, the brighter the light

The Up Devotional for January 21, 2026

The darker a room gets, the more brightly a light shines -- not just physically, but spiritually: zurl.co/fO5Ar

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #hardship #lightofChrist

Short-sighted-ism and the presence of darkness

The Up Devotional for January 20, 2026

'Well, there's all this hardship and pain, I guess God must not be here.' Think again: zurl.co/9lERm

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #hardship #providence #darkness #lightofChrist

The relational nature of our faith

The Up Devotional for January 19, 2026

If we just focus on information accumulation and not people, we're at risk: zurl.co/rztNp

#dailydevotional #faith #bible #love #lovingoneanother #relationships #priorities

Being proactive about sermons and Bible study

The Up Devotional for January 16, 2026

We tend to be passive - but we shouldn't. Let's learn from Nehemiah: zurl.co/KqLTF

#dailydevotional #nehemiah #bible #scripture #preaching #biblestudy #wordofGod #faith