4:00 AM Faith

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Here are a few examples of 4:00 AM Faith Devotions

4:00 AM Faith

September 18, 2024


Just like a GPS gives us one direction at a time, God guides us step by step in life. When we don’t hear new instructions, it often means we’re still on the right path and just don’t need to adjust yet. When navigating with a GPS, new directions are given right before we are to make a move.  It’s easy to worry when the next step isn’t clear, but we can trust that God’s timing is perfect.


Galatians 5:25 reminds us, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."


4:00 AM Faith

January 1, 2023

We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are – Max Depree

Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go. – Brooks Atkinson

Continue to evolve with gratitude.  Be grateful for what was, is and will be. 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)


December 31,  2022

4:00 AM Faith

What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year. – Vern Mclellen

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27)

You will be tested. You will get smacked in the face and a hurricane of problems will unfold in front of you. But, you will keep going and thrive in the new year. 


December 30, 2022

4:00 AM Faith

You deserve a phenomenal life. You deserve to be valued and appreciated. You deserve better than you can imagine. Don’t you dare settle for fine. (Ted Lasso)

Don’t beg for the leftovers. You are worth more. God says, “You are precious in my eyes and honored, and I love you”. (Isaiah 43:4)

December 28, 2022 4:00 AM Faith

And every day, the world will drag you by the hand, yelling, “This is important! And this is important! And this is important! You need to worry about this! And This! And This!” And each day it is up to you to yank your hand back, put it on your heart and say, “No. This is what’s important.” (Ian Thomas)

Let your eyes look directly ahead, And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. (Proverbs 4:25)

Before adding more, subtract something.

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