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✍️ Author Devotional – Monday, January 26, 2026 Begin Again With God
✍️ Author Devotional Begin Again With God Scripture: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24 (KJV) Monday arrives with a fresh invitation: begin again . Not with pressure. Not with perfection. But with God. Every new week is a reminder that yesterday’s pages do not limit today’s obedience. You don’t have to carry last week’s doubts into this one. You don’t have to fix everything before you start. You simply have to show u
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 261 min read


Agape Love Weekend Author Devotionals January 24th and the 25th, Rest in your calling.
✍️ Author Devotional – Saturday, January 24, 2026 Theme: Rest Is Part of the Calling Scripture: “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 (KJV) Saturday is not a pause in your calling — it is part of it. God never designed creativity to flow endlessly without rest. He knows that quiet moments restore strength, clarity, and joy in the work He’s entrusted to you. As an author, it’s easy to believe rest means falling behind. But today God reminds
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 242 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 23, 2026 Confidence Rooted in God
Confidence Rooted in God Scripture: The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself.” — Deuteronomy 28:9 (KJV) As the week closes, God reminds you that your confidence does not come from talent, progress, or approval — it comes from being established by Him . You are not unsure because you are failing.You are learning to trust God more deeply. When God establishes your steps, you don’t have to prove yourself. You can write with quiet confidence, knowing He is gui
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 231 min read


Author Devotional – January 22, 2026 God Is Strengthening You as You Write
✍️ Author Devotional – January 22, 2026 God Is Strengthening You as You Write : “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) Writing stretches you — emotionally, mentally, spiritually. Today, God reminds you that weakness is not a barrier; it is an invitation for His strength. When you feel tired, He strengthens you. When you feel unsure, He steadies you. When you feel inadequate, He supplies grace. You are not wr
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 221 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 21, 2026Theme: Let Go of Comparison
Let Go of Comparison Scripture: “But let every man prove his own work…” — Galatians 6:4 (KJV) Comparison quietly steals joy from the writing process. Today, God calls you back to freedom — freedom from measuring your work against others. Your calling is personal.Your pace is intentional.Your voice is uniquely shaped by God. When you compare, you lose sight of the work God is doing in you . When you focus on obedience, peace returns. God never asked you to write like anyone e
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 211 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 19, 2026 Faithfulness in the Ordinary Day
✍️ Author Devotional – January 19, 2026 Theme: Faithfulness in the Ordinary Day Scripture: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” — Ecclesiastes 9:10 (KJV) Not every writing day feels inspired or extraordinary. Some days are simple, quiet, and ordinary — and that’s exactly where God meets you today. Faithfulness in the ordinary is powerful in God’s hands. You don’t need a breakthrough to be obedient.You don’t need a perfect mood to be faithful.You don
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 191 min read


Weekend Author Devotionals For January 17th and 18th Keep Writing
Author Devotional – January 17, 2026 Theme: When the Work Feels Heavy, God Is Still Near Scripture: “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee.” — Psalm 55:22 (KJV) Some days, writing feels joyful and light. Other days, it feels heavy — like carrying words that demand more heart, more effort, more endurance than you expected. Today, God reminds you that you were never meant to carry this work alone. When the work feels heavy, it does not mean you’re doing it
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 172 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 16, 2026
✍️ Author Devotional – January 16, 2026 Theme: Let God Shape Your Voice Scripture: “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV) As you continue writing into this new year, it’s natural to wonder about your voice — Is it strong enough? Is it clear enough? Does it matter? Today, God gently reassures you: your voice is shaped by Him, not by comparison or perfection. You are an earthen
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 162 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 15, 2026
✍️ Author Devotional – January 15, 2026 Theme: God Finishes What He Starts Scripture: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it…” — Philippians 1:6 (KJV) By the middle of the month, unfinished work can feel heavier than beginnings. Drafts wait. Chapters linger. Doubt may whisper that you won’t finish what you started. But today, God speaks reassurance straight to your heart: what He begins, He completes. Your calling t
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 151 min read


✍️ Author Devotional: Following Your Calling to Write
Following Your Calling to Write Theme: Obedience in the Pages Scripture: “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” — Habakkuk 2:2 (KJV) There’s something sacred about the moment God places a story, message, or testimony on your heart. It may start as a whisper — a fleeting thought, a verse that keeps returning, or a story that won’t let go. That’s not coincidence, dear writer — that’s calling.
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 142 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 13, 2026
Theme: Faithful With What’s in Your Hands Scripture: “ He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” — Luke 16:10 (KJV) Some days, the work in front of you feels small. A paragraph instead of a chapter. Notes instead of polished prose. A quiet idea instead of a finished plan. Today, God gently reminds you that faithfulness is never measured by size — only by obedience. God often grows great things from small beginnings. What feels ordinary to you is
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 131 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 12, 2026Theme: Trust the Unfolding
✍️ Author Devotional – January 12, 2026 Trust the Unfolding \ Scripture: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) As the second full week of the year begins, it’s natural to wonder how everything will come together. The outline may feel loose. The chapters may still be forming. Today, God offers steady reassurance: you don’t have to force the outcome — you can tr
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 121 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 9, 2026Theme: Write What You Have, Trust God With the Rest
Write What You Have, Trust God With the Rest. Scripture : “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) By the ninth day of the year, it’s common to want more clarity — more direction, more confirmation, more assurance that you’re doing this right . Today, God gently reminds you that faith does not wait for certainty; it moves with trust. You may not see the whole story yet.You may not know how the chapter will end.You may feel like you only have a fragme
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 92 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 8, 2026
✍️ Author Devotional – January 8, 2026 Theme: Grace for the Process Scripture: “But he giveth more grace.” — James 4:6 (KJV) As the days of January continue, the writing journey begins to feel more real — less about beginnings and more about process . Today, God gently reminds you of a truth every author needs to hear: there is grace for every part of this journey. Grace when the words come easily.Grace when the page feels heavy.Grace when progress is slow.Grace when doubt
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 82 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 7, 2026Theme: God Gives the Words in Due Time
✍️ Author Devotional – January 7, 2026 Theme: God Gives the Words in Due Time Scripture: “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 (KJV) By the seventh day of the year, many writers begin to feel a quiet tension — the desire to move forward paired with uncertainty about how . Today, God gently reminds you that direction does not come from striving; it comes from trusting. You may have ideas without order.You may have passion witho
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 72 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 6, 2026Theme: God Meets You at the Page
Theme: God Meets You at the Page Scripture: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” — James 4:8 (KJV) By day six, routines begin to form. The newness softens, and what remains is faithfulness. Today, God offers a simple promise to every writer who shows up: when you draw near, He meets you there. You don’t have to wait for inspiration to arrive before you begin. You don’t have to feel confident or clear. The act of sitting down — opening the Bible, the notebook,
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 61 min read


✍️ Author Encouragement Devotional – January 5, 2026
Theme: You Are Not Behind — You Are Being Led Scripture: “The Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought.” — Isaiah 58:11 (KJV) By now, the excitement of a new year may be quieter. The goals you set might feel bigger than your energy. The page may not look the way you imagined it would by Day Five. But today, God speaks encouragement straight to your heart: You are not behind. God does not measure your progress by word count, chapters finished, or d
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 52 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 4, 2026 Theme: Writing From Rest, Not Rush
Writing From Rest, Not Rush Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 (KJV) As the new year settles in, God gently reminds you that rest is part of obedience . Writing does not have to be hurried to be holy. Some of the most meaningful words are born when the heart is quiet and the soul is at rest. Stillness is not stagnation.It is alignment. When you slow down, you make room to hear God clearly. You notice the nudges of the Spirit, the quiet ideas formin
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 41 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 3, 2026Theme: God Honors Faithfulness, Not Speed
God Honors Faithfulness, Not Speed Scripture: “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) By now, the excitement of a new year may be settling into reality. The blank page is no longer just possibility — it’s an invitation to faithfulness. God does not measure your writing by how fast you finish or how much you produce. He looks at your faithfulness . Faithfulness is showing up when motivation fades.Faithfulness is writing e
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 31 min read


✍️ Author Devotional – January 2, 2026
✍️ Author Devotional – January 2, 2026 Theme: One Faithful Step at a Time Scripture: “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” — Psalm 37:23 (KJV) The new year has begun, and today reminds you that God doesn’t rush His children. He orders steps , not leaps. Writing rarely unfolds all at once; it grows through faithful, daily obedience. You don’t need to map the whole book today.You don’t need to know how the chapter ends.You don’t e
Sarah Skaggs
Jan 21 min read
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