Transformation Church

01/21/2026

Day 21

Between Doubt and Hope
Faith, Reason, and the Space Between

Consistency rarely feels dramatic. Showing up again can feel ordinary, even unnoticed. Yet steady presence often shapes more than moments of intensity ever could.

Carry this with you today: Showing up matters.

01/21/2026

Day 21

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Genesis 20 • Matthew 20 • Psalm 20

Genesis 20 is one of those chapters that makes you pause and think, “Didn’t we already cover this?” Abraham repeats an old mistake, and yet God steps in again to protect and correct. It’s comforting and humbling. Growth isn’t always a straight line, but God’s faithfulness is.

Matthew 20 flips expectations upside down. Jesus tells a story where workers hired late in the day receive the same pay as those who worked all day. Fairness gets redefined. The point isn’t equality of effort—it’s generosity of grace. God’s kingdom doesn’t run on comparison.

Psalm 20 is a prayer of trust, asking God to grant victory, strength, and support. It reminds us that confidence doesn’t come from our resources, but from relying on God’s name.

Spiritual growth sometimes feels like circling back to lessons you thought you learned already. Like rereading the same instructions and finally realizing what you missed the first time. God doesn’t shame us for needing reminders—He patiently walks us through them.

Jesus invites us to trust grace over comparison and humility over entitlement.

Live It:
Let go of comparison today and thank God for His generosity in your life.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me trust Your grace instead of measuring myself against others. Teach me gratitude and humility as I follow You, in Your holy name, Amen.

01/20/2026

Day 20

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Genesis 19 • Matthew 19 • Psalm 19

Genesis 19 is heavy. It reminds us that brokenness has consequences and that God takes justice seriously. Yet even here, mercy shows up. God rescues Lot and his family, urging them not to look back. Sometimes salvation requires leaving things behind that once felt familiar, even if they were never good for us.

Matthew 19 finds Jesus answering hard questions about commitment, wealth, and priorities. People want clear rules. Jesus points to the heart. When the rich young ruler walks away sad, it’s a reminder that following Jesus isn’t about adding Him to our lives—it’s about trusting Him with everything.

Psalm 19 shifts the tone beautifully. Creation speaks. Scripture shines. God’s truth refreshes the soul and lights the path. God communicates constantly, through both the world He made and the Word He gave.

Letting go is rarely easy. It’s like cleaning out a closet and holding onto something you haven’t used in years “just in case.” God invites us to trust that what He leads us toward is better than what we leave behind.

Jesus calls us forward—not backward.

Live It:
Release one thing today that’s keeping you from fully trusting God.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me let go of what holds me back and trust You with what lies ahead. Thank You for leading me toward life, in Your holy name, Amen.

01/20/2026

Day 19

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Genesis 18 • Matthew 18 • Psalm 18

Genesis 18 opens with Abraham offering hospitality to three visitors, not realizing at first how significant the moment is. Somewhere between serving a meal and listening to promises, God reassures Abraham that what seems impossible is still very much on schedule. Sarah laughs—not the joyful kind, but the “I’ve heard this before” kind. God responds gently, reminding her that nothing is too hard for Him.

Matthew 18 brings Jesus’ teaching back down to earth. Greatness looks like humility. Forgiveness is not optional. And grace is meant to be extended repeatedly, not rationed carefully. Jesus knows relationships are messy, and He gives instructions that keep community healthy.

Psalm 18 is a song of gratitude and rescue. David celebrates a God who shows up, delivers, and strengthens. It’s loud with praise because it’s built on real experience.

Faith often grows in ordinary moments—sharing a meal, extending forgiveness, choosing humility. Like laughter that slowly turns from doubt into joy, God patiently keeps His promises.

Jesus invites us to live small, forgive freely, and trust deeply.

Live It:
Extend grace today where it would normally feel inconvenient.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me forgive as generously as You forgive me. Teach me humility and trust in Your faithfulness, in Your holy name, Amen.

01/20/2026

Day 20

Between Doubt and Hope
Faith, Reason, and the Space Between

Some days invite reflection more than resolution. Pausing to consider what you have learned can be just as important as pushing forward. Understanding often deepens when we slow down.

Carry this with you today: Reflection has value.

01/20/2026

Emergency shelters in St. Louis now open during daytime as Code Blue extends into Tuesday

The City of St. Louis will have emergency shelters open this weekend.

01/20/2026

Day 18

365 Days. One Story. Zero Burnout.

Read the Bible daily without feeling guilty, confused, or spiritually behind.

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Read: Genesis 17 • Matthew 17 • Psalm 17

Genesis 17 is where God repeats His promise to Abram—and then renames him. Abram becomes Abraham. Sarai becomes Sarah. God doesn’t just make promises; He reshapes identity. The timeline still stretches longer than expected, but God marks the promise in a way Abraham will never forget.

Matthew 17 gives us the mountaintop moment. Jesus is transfigured. Peter, understandably overwhelmed, suggests building tents so everyone can stay. He wants to freeze the moment. Then a voice from heaven gently interrupts: “This is My Son… listen to Him.” The point isn’t the view—it’s obedience on the way down.

Psalm 17 is a prayer for protection and clarity. David asks God to keep him close, like the apple of His eye. It’s a reminder that God’s care is personal, not distant.

Faith loves the highlight reel, but life mostly happens in the walk back down the mountain. Like wanting to frame a vacation photo instead of unpacking your suitcase. God gives us moments of clarity, then invites us to live faithfully in the ordinary.

Jesus doesn’t promise permanent mountaintops. He promises His presence everywhere.

Live It:
Listen for Jesus today, especially in the ordinary moments after the excitement fades.

Prayer:
Jesus, please help me listen to You above all other voices. Walk with me in both the highs and the everyday moments, in Your holy name, Amen.