đ Daily Devotional â Finding Grace in a World That Drifts
- Sarah Skaggs
- Jan 4
- 2 min read
Choosing to Walk Closely with God When Others Walk Away
Scripture: âBut Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.ââ Genesis 6:8 (KJV)
Reflection: The days of Noah were filled with chaos, corruption, and hearts turned away from God. Scripture tells us that the world had drifted far from righteousnessâbut in the middle of that darkness, Noah found grace.
Noah was not perfect, but he was faithful. He chose obedience when obedience was unpopular. He walked with God when others ignored Him.
Grace does not mean the absence of responsibilityâit means God empowering us to live differently. Noahâs life reminds us that even when the world around us moves in the opposite direction, we can still choose to walk closely with the Lord.
As we journey through 2026, we may face moments where faith feels countercultural, quiet, or misunderstood. But God still sees hearts that seek Him. He still pours grace on those who desire to walk uprightly.
You do not need to follow the crowd to follow God.You only need a heart willing to obey.
Let today be a reminder: even in a drifting world, God honors faithfulness.
Meditation:Ask yourself quietly:Am I walking with God, or simply living around Him?Invite Him to draw you closer today.
Prayer:Father, thank You for Your grace that meets me right where I am. Help me walk faithfully with You, even when the world around me chooses another path. Strengthen my obedience, deepen my trust, and guide my steps each day. I want to find grace in Your eyes and live a life that honors You. In Jesusâ name, Amen. đ
đ Daily Bible Reading â January 4
Genesis 7â8
As you read today, reflect on:
Godâs judgment and mercy
His protection over those who trust Him
The faith required to wait on Godâs timing
đ Share your thoughts: What stood out to you in todayâs reading? What does it teach you about trusting God through long seasons?
âš We are only four days into this journeyâand God is already speaking. Letâs keep drawing nearer to Jesus together in 2026.




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