Life has a way of pulling us down with stress, uncertainty, disappointment, and circumstances we can’t control. But what if you could experience a joy and peace that rises above it all? In Living Above It All, we’ll journey through the book of Philippians and discover how Jesus changes the way we think, face hardship, and find contentment. Your circumstances don’t have to determine the condition of your soul.
Are you looking for a place with real people who are pursuing a real God? Do you believe in God, but haven’t been a fan of church? You don’t just want answers, you want to experience something personal from God. At New Hope, we want you to experience JESUS without all the religion.
Join us each Sunday and experience God’s presence in your life as we worship and study the Bible together. Come just as you are.
Regular Sunday Mornings Worship – 10:00am
October-November 2026
We encourage you to spend time during your week reading scripture and praying. This is a tool to help you spend time with God during week. Would you make a commitment to do what Jesus did?
Luke 5:16 – But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
If Jesus needed to spend that time with his Heavenly Father, we certainly need it too! Take 10-20min each day with a journal, your Bible and a prayer list. Put it on the calendar and make it a priority.
S.O.A.P. is a simple method for reading and applying God’s word to our lives. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer and involves four simple steps:
- Scripture – Read a short Bible passage out loud and/or write it out. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you as you read and look for any specific words or phrases that stand out and write them down.
- Observation – What do you notice about the verses? What do you think the main message is? What verses, words or ideas jump out to you?
- Application – Ask God how he wants you to apply the verse to your own life. What do you need to do today because of the passage? How do you need to think differently?
- Prayer – Have a list of things you’re asking God to do for you or others. Start by thanking God for things then move to requests.
You can choose your own scripture or reading plan or use the one provided for our Series.
Other reading plans available at www.bible.com/reading-plans
READING PLAN
WEEK 1
Oct 12 – Acts 16:6-15
Oct 13 – Acts 16:16-34
Oct 14 – Philippians 1:1-8
Oct 15 – James 1:2-4
Oct 16 – Philippians 4:4
WEEK 2
Oct 19 – Philippians 1:9
Oct 20 – John 13:34-35
Oct 21 – Philippians 1:9-10
Oct 22 – Philippians 1:10-11
Oct 23 – Philippians 1:11
WEEK 3
Oct 26 – Philippians 1:12-18
Oct 27 – Romans 8:28
Oct 28 – 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Oct 29 – Psalm 46
Oct 30 – Romans 5:1-5
WEEK 4
Nov 2 – Philippians 2:1-4
Nov 3 – Philippians 2:5-11
Nov 4 – John 13:1-17
Nov 5 – James 3:13-18
Nov 6 – Proverbs 3:5-8
WEEK 5
Nov 9 – Philippians 2:12-13
Nov 10 – Philippians 2:14-18
Nov 11 – Ephesians 2:8-10
Nov 12 – Matthew 5:13-16
Nov 13 – Hebrews 12:1-3
WEEK 6
Nov 16 – Philippians 3:7-11
Nov 17 – Philippians 3:12-16
Nov 18 – Philippians 3:17-21
Nov 19 – Matthew 13:44-46
Nov 20 – 1 John 2:15-17
WEEK 7
Nov 23 – Philippians 4:4-5
Nov 24 – Philippians 4:6-7
Nov 25 – Philippians 4:8
Nov 26 – Isaiah 26:3-4
Nov 27 – Matthew 6:25-34
WEEK 8
Nov 30 – Philippians 4:10-13
Dec 1 – Philippians 4:14-20
Dec 2 – Hebrews 13:5-6
Dec 3 – Romans 8:31-39
Dec 4 – Proverbs 14:30
Memory Verse 1
6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
Memory Verse 2
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Week 1 — The Gift of Joy
Mon October 12
Read: Acts 16:6–15
Focus: God’s Direction
Reflect: God often redirects our plans toward something better.
Practice: Ask God to guide one decision you’re facing.
Tue October 13
Read: Acts 16:16–34
Focus: Joy in Hardship
Reflect: Paul worshiped before his circumstances changed.
Practice: Worship before asking God to remove your struggle.
Wed October 14
Read: Philippians 1:1–8
Focus: Gratitude
Reflect: Joy grows where gratitude grows.
Practice: Thank God for three people in your life.
Thu October 15
Read: James 1:2–4
Focus: Perspective
Reflect: God uses trials to mature us.
Practice: Ask God what He is teaching through a current challenge.
Fri October 16
Read: Philippians 4:4
Focus: Joy
Reflect: Joy is rooted in Jesus, not circumstances.
Practice: Choose joy today regardless of your situation.
Week 2 — Prayer That Changes Everything
Mon October 19
Read: Philippians 1:9
Reflect: God’s love is never meant to stop with you.
Practice: Intentionally show Christ’s love to someone difficult to love today.
Tue October 20
Read: John 13:34–35
Reflect: Jesus said our love is the greatest evidence that we belong to Him.
Practice: Look for one opportunity to serve someone without expecting anything in return.
Wed October 21
Read: Philippians 1:9–10
Reflect: Spiritual maturity means learning God’s heart so we can recognize His best.
Practice: Before making a decision today, pause and ask, “What would honor Christ most?”
Thur October 22
Read: Philippians 1:10–11; 2 Corinthians 10:5
Reflect: God wants to transform not only our actions but even our thoughts.
Practice: Capture one unhealthy thought today and replace it with God’s truth.
Fri October 23
Read: Philippians 1:11
Reflect: The purpose of spiritual growth is that God receives glory while we experience lasting joy.
Practice: Praise God for one area where you’ve seen Him growing you, and thank Him for continuing His work in your life.
Week 3 — Joy in the Middle of the Storm
Mon October 26
Read: Philippians 1:12–18
Reflect: God uses setbacks for His mission.
Practice: Ask God to use your current season.
Tue October 27
Read: Romans 8:28
Reflect: God works through every circumstance.
Practice: Release one fear to Him.
Wed October 28
Read: 2 Corinthians 4:7–18
Reflect: Temporary troubles produce eternal glory.
Practice: Look beyond today’s difficulties.
Thu October 29
Read: Psalm 46
Reflect: God is present in trouble.
Practice: Spend five quiet minutes with God.
Fri October 30
Read: Romans 5:1–5
Reflect: God builds hope through perseverance.
Practice: Thank God for strengthening you.
Week 4 — The Mindset of Jesus
Mon November 2
Read: Philippians 2:1–4
Reflect: Unity begins with humility.
Practice: Put someone else’s needs first.
Tue November 3
Read: Philippians 2:5–11
Reflect: Jesus chose humility.
Practice: Serve without recognition.
Wed November 4
Read: John 13:1–17
Reflect: Greatness is measured by serving.
Practice: Perform an unnoticed act of service.
Thu November 5
Read: James 3:13–18
Reflect: Wisdom is gentle and selfless.
Practice: Listen more than you speak.
Fri November 6
Read: Proverbs 3:5–8
Reflect: Trust begins with humility.
Practice: Surrender an area you’ve been controlling.
Week 5 — Work Out What God Worked In
Mon November 9
Read: Philippians 2:12–13
Reflect: God works within you.
Practice: Ask God where He wants you to grow.
Tue November 10
Read: Philippians 2:14–18
Reflect: Complaining hides God’s light.
Practice: Go one day without complaining.
Wed November 11
Read: Ephesians 2:8–10
Reflect: Saved by grace, created for good works.
Practice: Look for one opportunity to serve.
Thu November 12
Read: Matthew 5:13–16
Reflect: Your life points people to Jesus.
Practice: Shine through kindness today.
Fri November 13
Read: Hebrews 12:1–3
Reflect: Keep your eyes on Jesus.
Practice: Finish something you’ve been avoiding.
Week 6 — Don’t Waste Your Life
Mon November 16
Read: Philippians 3:7–11
Reflect: Nothing compares to knowing Christ.
Practice: Evaluate what matters most.
Tue November 17
Read: Philippians 3:12–16
Reflect: Spiritual growth requires intentional pursuit.
Practice: Take one step toward spiritual maturity.
Wed November 18
Read: Philippians 3:17–21
Reflect: You are a citizen of God’s Kingdom.
Practice: Live today with eternity in view.
Thu November 19
Read: Matthew 13:44–46
Reflect: Jesus is life’s greatest treasure.
Practice: Sacrifice something for God’s Kingdom.
Fri November 20
Read: 1 John 2:15–17
Reflect: This world is temporary.
Practice: Invest your time in something eternal.
Week 7 — Living in God’s Peace
Mon November 23
Read: Philippians 4:4–5
Reflect: Joy begins with God’s nearness.
Practice: Thank God throughout the day.
Tue November 24
Read: Philippians 4:6–7
Reflect: Prayer replaces anxiety with peace.
Practice: Turn every worry into a prayer.
Wed November 25
Read: Philippians 4:8
Reflect: What fills your mind shapes your life.
Practice: Replace one negative thought with God’s truth.
Thu November 26
Read: Isaiah 26:3–4
Reflect: God gives perfect peace to trusting hearts.
Practice: Memorize Isaiah 26:3.
Fri November 27
Read: Matthew 6:25–34
Reflect: God already knows what you need.
Practice: Refuse to worry about tomorrow.
Week 8 — The Secret of Contentment
Mon November 30
Read: Philippians 4:10–13
Reflect: Christ is enough in every season.
Practice: Thank God for what you already have.
Tue December 1
Read: Philippians 4:14–20
Reflect: Generous people trust God’s provision.
Practice: Give generously to someone today.
Wed December 2
Read: Hebrews 13:5–6
Reflect: God’s presence is greater than possessions.
Practice: Identify one area of unhealthy comparison.
Thu December 3
Read: Romans 8:31–39
Reflect: Nothing can separate you from God’s love.
Practice: Face today’s challenge with confidence.
Fri December 4
Read: Proverbs 14:30
Reflect: Contentment produces life and peace.
Practice: Celebrate God’s faithfulness with someone today.
