Paul wrote Philippians 1:21 in a dark season of captivity—but what overflowed from his heart was not bitterness, but purpose. “To live is Christ.” It’s a short sentence, but a big declaration.

It means our lives are no longer our own. They’re invitations to serve, to shine, to give, to forgive, to grow.

When we live for Christ, we aren’t living for applause, achievement, or approval. We live to honor the One who rescued us. Whether we’re working, parenting, creating, grieving, or healing—every part of our story can point to Jesus.

That’s how you find joy, even in hard places. That’s how Paul found it in a prison. Because living for Christ fills the ordinary with extraordinary meaning.

🙏 Jesus, let my life reflect You. I surrender my desires, my timing, my plans—and I place it all in Your hands. Teach me to live each day with purpose and passion, knowing I am walking out Your calling on my life.

📝 What would change if “To live is Christ” became your daily mindset?

✨ Do one act of kindness today that reflects the love of Jesus to someone else.

#ToLiveIsChrist #ChristFirst #PurposeInJesus #BeachChurch #MadeNew

Sometimes we shrink ourselves when we try to understand our worth. We look at our mistakes, our limitations, or the enormity of the world around us, and wonder: Does God really care about me?

Psalm 8:3–4 helps us reframe that question. Looking at the stars doesn’t remind us how small we are. It reminds us how big God is—and how intentional His love must be to focus on us in the middle of it all.

You are not an afterthought. God’s attention is not divided. He is not overwhelmed or distracted. He sees you. He thinks about you. He cares deeply.

Let this truth fill you with wonder and gratitude today: The One who made the stars also made you—and delights in every part of you.

Prayer: Lord, it humbles me to think that You, the Creator of the universe, care about me. Help me receive Your love with open hands. When I feel small, remind me I am known, valued, and never alone.

Journaling: What makes you feel small—and how does Psalm 8 shift your perspective?

Joy to Action: Spend time under the stars tonight and thank God that He sees and loves you personally.

We’ve all had moments we wish we could erase—words we regret, seasons we wasted, choices we’d undo. But in Christ, we aren’t stuck replaying those chapters. The moment we surrender to Him, a transformation begins.

2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us of a bold, beautiful truth: we don’t just get a second chance—we become someone new. This isn’t about striving to be better. It’s about receiving a new identity. Jesus doesn’t upgrade the old version of us—He resurrects us into something completely redeemed.

This truth isn’t based on your feelings, your performance, or your past. It’s based on His love and His finished work. If you’re in Christ, the old you is gone. Let that truth wash over you like the tide. Start this week in the freedom of being made new.

Prayer: Jesus, thank You for making me new. Help me release the old patterns, the old lies, and the old labels. Let me walk confidently in the new life You’ve given me, full of grace, purpose, and identity in You. Amen.

Journaling: What “old” things do you need to let go of today? What does it look like to walk as a new creation?

Joy to Action: Take one bold step today that reflects who you are in Christ—not who you used to be.

Sometimes we pray for "just enough," and yet God prepares a table overflowing. He doesn’t stop at enough—He delights in giving abundantly.

Psalm 23 paints a picture of a Shepherd who not only protects, but blesses. Who doesn’t ration His goodness, but pours until our cup runs over.

Cabo Beach Church family, this Sunday, pause to notice your blessings. The grace, the restoration, the people, the peace. Your life might not be perfect, but it can still overflow with the richness of God’s presence.

And overflow is meant to be shared. When we live aware of God’s blessings, we can bless others naturally—with our words, our time, our joy.

Prayer:
Jesus, You are my Shepherd. I have everything I need. Thank You for the way You fill my life with blessings. Help me live from a place of overflow, always ready to pour into others what You have generously given to me.

Journaling Prompt:
In what areas has your cup been overflowing lately? Who can you bless with that overflow?

Joy Prompt:
Overflowing blessings aren’t just for you—bless someone else today.

#CupOverflows #SundayBlessings #JoyInEveryStep #CaboBeachChurch #DailyDevotional

Sometimes we look for God in the big miracles, but forget to see Him in the small, steady gifts. James 1:17 brings us back to center: Every good and perfect gift comes from our Father.

That means the clean sheets, the smile of someone you love, the breath in your lungs, the semi-warm cup of coffee on Cabo Beach Church before services, the sun on your face, the food on your table—these are all wrapped in God’s kindness.

We often rush through blessings without thanking the Giver. But when we pause, our hearts begin to swell with gratitude, and we realize: we are already surrounded by His goodness.

Gratitude is one of the quickest paths to joy. It realigns our perspective and helps us live with wonder.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for every gift, big and small. Help me slow down and recognize Your hand in my day. Make my heart soft with gratitude and alive with wonder. Let me never take Your goodness for granted.

Journaling Prompt:
Write down five good gifts from this week. How can you thank God for each one?

Joy Prompt:
Write down three gifts from God that made you smile this week.

#EveryGoodGift #GratefulHeart #JoyInEveryStep #CaboBeachChurch #DailyDevotional

Joy isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet and steady, like a heartbeat that keeps you going. After a hard season, the idea of dancing again can feel distant—but that’s exactly what Psalm 30:11 promises.

God turns mourning into dancing. He removes the weight of sorrow and dresses us in joy. That means joy isn’t fleeting. It isn’t a moment. It’s a divine exchange.

We have talked about it on Beach Church, you may still have scars. You may still have unanswered prayers. But you also have a Savior who knows how to hold sorrow and joy in the same hands—and teach you to do the same. Amen!

So today, choose celebration. Put on joy like a garment. Let yourself laugh again. Sing. Dance. Rejoice. Not because life is perfect, but because God is always good.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for turning my mourning into joy. Even when my heart is tender, You help me smile again. Let joy rise within me, not because of my circumstances, but because of Your presence. Teach me to celebrate all the beauty You’re restoring.

Journaling Prompt:
Where is God restoring joy in your life right now? What small victories can you celebrate today?

Joy Prompt:
Dance, sing, smile—let yourself celebrate God’s goodness today.

#MourningIntoDancing #ChooseJoy #JoyInEveryStep #CaboBeachChurch

We tend to picture God as mighty, powerful, holy—and He is. But Zephaniah 3:17 offers us an image that is both tender and profound: a God who sings.

It says He is with us, that He saves us, and that He takes great delight in us. Not small delight. Great delight. He rejoices over us with gladness, and even more—He sings over us! Not just as a poetic expression, but as a truth about His heart.

Think about it: when someone sings over you, it’s personal. It means joy, connection, love. That is how your Father feels about you. Not frustrated. Not disappointed. Rejoicing.

When you carry this truth into your day, your heart begins to soften. You breathe easier. You stop trying so hard to be worthy and instead begin to rest in the love already given.

Prayer:
God, it’s hard to imagine You singing over me—but I choose to believe it today. Help me receive Your love without walls. Let Your song quiet my fears and fill me with peace. I want to live knowing I am seen, known, and deeply loved.

Journaling Prompt:
What would it look like to truly believe God delights in you? How would it change the way you live today?

Joy Prompt:
Close your eyes and imagine God singing a love song over you today.

Wednesdays can sneak up on us. We start strong on Monday, coast through Tuesday, and then by Wednesday... we need a refill. Emotionally. Spiritually. Mentally. That’s why this verse in Romans feels like an oasis in the middle of the week.

"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him." This kind of filling doesn’t come from a motivational quote or a strong cup of coffee. It comes from the Source of hope Himself.

God is not limited in His resources. He is not rationing out peace. He is not withholding joy. His presence offers overflow to those who lean in and trust. The hard part? Trusting when we’re tired. But it is in that exact place that God says, “Let Me carry you. Let Me fill you.”

Beach Church family, today, let Him. Close your eyes. Breathe deep. Whisper a prayer. And receive what only He can pour out.

Prayer:
Jesus, You are my source of hope. When I feel empty, refill me. When I feel anxious, ground me in Your peace. Help me to trust You fully so that Your joy can rise in me. I receive Your overflow today.

Journaling Prompt:
What areas of your life feel dry or drained right now? Invite God to fill you there.

Joy Prompt:
Overflow happens when you make room for God—breathe, trust, and let Him fill you.

#OverflowingHope #MidweekFaith #JoyInEveryStep #CaboBeachChurch

It’s easy to look at others and feel like we come up short. We compare accomplishments, appearance, or success and start to believe the lie that we’re less-than. But Ephesians 2:10 calls you something so powerful: God’s masterpiece.

A masterpiece isn’t made quickly. It takes thought, creativity, and intention. That’s how God sees you. Not as a random creation, but as someone beautifully crafted in Christ for purpose.

When you begin to see yourself through His eyes, everything changes. You stop striving to prove your worth and instead live from a place of knowing you are already loved. You can walk in confidence because you were made by the Creator Himself—with joy, with calling, with intention.

You don’t need to chase approval when you’re already chosen. Let this truth settle deep in your spirit today: I am God’s masterpiece.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for calling me Your masterpiece. Help me silence the voice of comparison and listen to Your truth instead. Teach me to walk confidently, not because of what I do, but because of who You say I am. Use me today for the good works You designed just for me.

Journaling Prompt:
Where am I still seeking approval from others? What would change if I believed I was God’s masterpiece?

Joy Prompt:
Speak this out loud: “I am God’s masterpiece!”

#GodsMasterpiece #PurposeInChrist #JoyInEveryStep #CaboBeachChurch

There’s something powerful about the idea of starting fresh. We’ve talked it at Beach Church how for many of us, the weight of the past—what we didn’t do, what we regret, or even just the heaviness of hard seasons—can linger longer than we want it to. But God, in His endless faithfulness, doesn’t require us to stay stuck in yesterday.

Lamentations 3:22–23 brings a quiet but bold reminder: His mercies begin afresh each morning. It doesn’t say some mornings or after we get everything right. Every single day, without fail, we are offered fresh mercy. Not recycled. Not conditional. Brand-new mercy.

This means you can get up today, take a deep breath, and know that Heaven is cheering you on. You are not behind. You are not disqualified. You are loved and chosen and given everything you need to walk with joy into this new day.

Let today be a holy reset. Let it be a moment where you say, "God, I receive Your grace. I will not live under yesterday's shadow. I will live in today's light."

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for this brand-new day. I receive Your fresh mercy with joy and gratitude. Help me not to carry the weight of yesterday, but to walk lightly in Your grace. Open my eyes to the beauty around me today, and help me reflect Your love to those I meet. Let my joy today be rooted in Your never-ending faithfulness.

Journaling Prompt:
Where in my life do I need to embrace God's fresh mercy? What would it look like to truly let go of yesterday?

Joy Prompt:
Start your week with gratitude—His mercies are new every morning.

God, sometimes waiting is hard. I want things to happen right away, but You remind me to be patient and trust Your timing. Help me not to be afraid when things don’t go as I planned. Instead, fill my heart with courage and peace, knowing that You are always with me. Even when I don’t see it yet, I believe You are working everything out for my good. Strengthen me to wait on You and not to take matters into my own hands. Give me faith to trust that Your ways are higher than mine. Thank You for never leaving me alone. Amen.

Joshua 1:9 – "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Lord, sometimes I doubt. I look at my problems and think, "There’s no way this can change." But You remind me that nothing is impossible for You. You have helped me before, and I know You will do it again. Strengthen my faith, God. Help me trust You completely, even when I don’t see a solution. Give me the courage to step out in faith, knowing that You are leading the way. When I start to doubt, remind me of all the times You have been faithful in my life. I put my hope in You today. Amen.

Mark 9:23 – "‘If you can’?” said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes."

Lord, sometimes my thoughts hold me back. I can be negative, afraid, or unsure of myself. But I know You want to change the way I think so I can live with faith and confidence. Show me the thoughts that are not from You and help me replace them with truth. I want to grow, to believe in myself the way You believe in me. Renew my mind so that I can see things from Your perspective and not the world's. Help me to focus on what is good, true, and worthy of praise. Thank You for never giving up on me. Amen.

Romans 12:2 – "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

God, I want to be someone who brings peace, not conflict. The world is full of stress and worry, but You offer true peace. Help me to let go of anger, forgive quickly, and be patient with others. Teach me to be kind and to reflect Your love in the way I speak and act. I want to grow in my faith, to understand Your Word better, and to be someone You can use to bless others. Give me wisdom to handle situations with grace and to be a light in dark places. Show me how to seek peace not just in my life but in the lives of those around me. Thank You for always guiding me. Amen.

Matthew 5:9 – "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

Lord, sometimes life feels heavy. Worry, sadness, and pain can fill my heart, but You invite me to give it all to You. You don’t want me to carry these burdens alone. So today, I hand You my fears, my stress, and my sadness. I trust that You will take care of me. In return, You give me peace, strength, and even joy in the middle of my struggles. Thank You for always being there for me. When I feel overwhelmed, help me to remember that You are my refuge and strength. I don’t have to carry everything by myself because You are holding me. I trust You with all that weighs on my heart. Amen.

Psalm 55:22 – "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken."

Father, it’s amazing to know that I belong to You. You created me, and I am not alone in this world. You love me just as I am. No matter what happens, I am Yours, and You take care of me like a shepherd takes care of his sheep. When I feel unworthy or forgotten, remind me that I am deeply loved. I am valuable to You, and nothing can change that. Help me to rest in the truth that I don’t have to earn Your love—it is freely given. Fill me with confidence in my identity as Your child, knowing that I am cherished beyond measure. Thank You for loving me so much. Amen.

Psalm 100:3 – "Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture."