2026 PURSUE IT!

Fasting Devotional & Calendar

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL WEEK 3

Scripture:

Matthew 7:7 (NLT) 
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. 
Keep on seeking, and you will find. 
Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” 

THINK ABOUT IT:

What Does “Pursue It” Mean? 

Pursue It means to chase after something and not give up, even when it takes time. 

As we step into this year, God is teaching us to pursue Him—to go after Him with our prayers, our faith, and our words. Pursuing God means we don’t sit back and wait; we move toward Him on purpose every day. 

  

Pursue God & Pursue Others 

We don’t just pursue God for ourselves—we also pursue others by sharing our faith and living like Jesus. 

  • Share God’s love with friends 

  • Shine the light of Jesus everywhere you go 

  • Live your faith out loud 

  • Be bold and make right choices 

  • Don’t copy what others do if it’s not right 

The Bible tells us: 

Romans 12:2 (NLT) 
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” 

This Bible verse reminds us: 

  • We don’t act like the world 

  • We let God change the way we think 

  • We renew our minds by reading God’s Word and believing what it says 

When we fill our minds with God’s Word, our choices begin to look more like Jesus. 

  

Why Do We Pray? 

We pray because: 

  • God loves to hear from His kids 

  • Prayer connects us to God 

  • Prayer helps us trust God 

  • Prayer invites God to help us 

Prayer is talking to God, sharing our hearts with Him, and listening to Him. 

  

How Do We Pray? 

Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7:7 to: 

  • Keep asking 

  • Keep seeking 

  • Keep knocking 

That means: 

  • We pray every day 

  • We don’t quit when it’s hard 

  • We believe God hears us and will answer in His perfect way and timing 

Prayer is not a one-time thing—it is a lifestyle. After we pray we begin to thank him for hearing and answering are prayers. 

  

TALK ABOUT IT:

We don’t speak the problem— We speak God’s promises! 

Say:  

I am a SeedKid— 

I am a child of God! 

Made in the image of God! 

I’m His masterpiece! 

Jesus is my Savior and my Lord. 
I am filled with His Holy Spirit. 

I obey God’s Word. 
I hear His voice, and I obey quickly and happily. 

I live by faith, not just by what I see. 
I walk in the power God gives me. 

I am full of wisdom and understanding. 

I pray for the sick, and God brings healing. 

I share God’s love and tell others about Jesus. 

I tell the truth — I do not lie. 

I am a giver, not a taker. 
I am thankful and generous. 

I do not complain. 
I work hard and help my family. 

I honor and obey my parents and those who lead me. 

I walk in love. 
I am not rude, mean, or unkind. 

I put others first. 
I treat people with respect. 

I am always grateful for the good things in my life. 

I am loyal, brave, and full of courage. 
I choose faith and refuse fear. 

I am merciful and kind. 
I am fair and generous. 

I forgive quickly and do not stay offended. 

I always do what is right, and I do it with excellence. 

I am diligent and I do not quit. 

I guard my eyes, ears, and mouth to let in good things. 

I keep my heart pure. 

I will fulfil the assignment that God has on my life  

I love Jesus and will serve Him all the days of my life  

Action Step

This week:

  • Pray every day 

  • Say Matthew 7:7 out loud throughout the week 

  • Find one Bible verse to stand on—write it down and quote it throughout the week 

  • Speak God’s Word all week 

  • Pray for your school (teachers, principals, students, all staff). 

    This is our year to PURSUE IT! 
    Chase after all that God has for us. 
    He loves us and wants the very best for our lives. 

JANUARY LESSON DEVOTIONALS

WEEK 1 DEVOTIONALS
WEEK 2 DEVOTIONALS
Week 3 devotionals
Week 4 Devotionals

Check back each week as we will begin to include the entire month of devotionals for you and your family!
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