Today · November 12, 2026
Do the good you know to do
James reminds us that we are accountable for the good we leave undone. Sometimes we already know what obedience looks like: keeping a promise, correcting a mistake, or reaching out to someone who needs help. Yet we put it off, waiting for a more convenient moment.
When we recognize that we have left something undone, we can ask God for forgiveness and take a step to make it right. An overdue apology or a promise finally kept is a concrete way to live out our faith in Jesus today.
Name one good thing you know you ought to do but have been putting off. Take the first step today. Ask God, in the name of His Son Jesus, to remove from your heart everything that does not come from the fruit of the Holy Spirit, renew your strength, and fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Abba Father, You are God. Thank You for choosing me and rescuing me through Your Son Jesus. Forgive me for the times I have known what was right and left it undone. Give me the courage to act on what You have already shown me. Remove from my heart everything that does not come from the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Renew my strength and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Help me keep my word and respond with love when I see a need I can meet. I ask this in the name of Your beloved Son Jesus. Amen.
