Hebrews 12:16-17

Self-control is hard to grow. But the soil of God’s love in Christ is rich enough to produce all the self-control you need.

It’s RACE DAY. You are feeling one of two ways—prepared or petrified. The prepared look forward to running, knowing that the hours of disciplined training has equipped them to compete well. The petrified on the other hand, want to pull out—they’re not ready. Plan Eight of Nine devotional plans taking us through Hebrews illustrates the importance of being disciplined by God to finish strong our race of faith.  

This 5-day plan explores mercy as more than pity—it is God’s invitation into transformation, identity, and purpose. Through the stories of Bartimaeus, Esau, Isaac, and Stephen, you’ll discover how mercy activates faith, calls you to alignment, and positions you for service in God’s kingdom. Each day will help you recognize your “mercy moments,” respond to God’s leading, and step boldly into the greater script He is writing for your life. Mercy has found you—now move with it.

Missionaries, pastors, and the average Christian will encounter suffering in their lives and the lives of those they love and serve. This devotion is designed to look at real-life stories illustrating how God uses suffering to teach, guide and mold us to be more like Jesus. By God’s grace, we can glorify God as we embrace suffering in our lives, knowing that Jesus willingly laid down His life for us.