SPARK: 40-Day Devotional Guide for INFERNO Men’s Conference

By Fr Jacob (Inferno Chaplain)

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…” — 2

Timothy 1:6

A 40-day preparation journey to ignite hearts, strengthen faith, and kindle brotherhood

among men.

Day 1: Begin with God

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Reflection:

Jesus reminds us that when we put God first, everything else falls into place. Seeking Him

daily is not about adding one more task but choosing the right foundation.

Action Step:

Give God the first 15 minutes of your morning.

Prayer:

Lord, align my heart to seek You above all else. Amen.

Day 2: Thirst for His Presence

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Reflection:

Our souls need God like our bodies need water. True strength comes from being filled by His

presence, not by worldly distractions.

Action Step:

Sit quietly before God for five minutes today.

Prayer:

Father, awaken in me a deeper thirst for You. Amen.

Day 3: Seek with All Your Heart

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Reflection:

God promises to be found by those who pursue Him wholeheartedly. He is near to those

who earnestly desire Him.

Action Step:

Fast from one distraction today to seek Him.

Prayer:

Lord, help me seek You with all my heart. Amen.

Day 4: Trust His Direction

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Reflection:

We are tempted to lean on our own understanding. God calls us to trust His wisdom and

path even when unclear.

Action Step:

Pray over one decision and surrender it to Him.

Prayer:

Guide me, Lord, in all my ways. Amen.

Day 5: Draw Near

Scripture: James 4:8

Reflection:

God delights in closeness. He promises to draw near when we step toward Him with

humility and repentance.

Action Step:

Spend 10 minutes journaling your prayers.

Prayer:

Father, cleanse my heart as I come near. Amen.

Day 6: Guided by His Word

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Reflection:

God’s Word lights our path in a dark world. His guidance brings clarity and courage for

every step.

Action Step:

Read Psalm 119:97–105 slowly and meditate.

Prayer:

Lord, let Your Word guide me today. Amen.

Day 7: Weekly Reflection

Scripture: —

Reflection:

Reflect on your week. Where did you seek God first? Where did distractions pull you away?

Celebrate progress and recommit.

Action Step:

Write down one change to prioritize God next week.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for drawing me close. Amen.

Day 8: A Clean Heart

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Reflection:

Purity begins with humility before God. Like David, we pray for renewal and cleansing to

walk faithfully.

Action Step:

Confess one area of weakness to God today.

Prayer:

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Amen.

Day 9: Confession & Forgiveness

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Reflection:

God is faithful to forgive when we confess. We need not carry guilt longer than He intends.

Action Step:

Write down one sin and release it in prayer.

Prayer:

Thank You Lord for Your forgiveness. Amen.

Day 10: Lay Aside Every Weight

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Reflection:

Weights may be sin, fear, or shame. God calls us to run unhindered in freedom.

Action Step:

Identify one ‘weight’ and give it to Him today.

Prayer:

Lord, help me run unhindered. Amen.

Day 11: Receive with Meekness

Scripture: James 1:21

Reflection:

The Word transforms when we come with humility. A teachable spirit is fertile soil for truth.

Action Step:

Pray before reading Scripture today: ‘Open my heart.’

Prayer:

God, help me receive Your Word with meekness. Amen.

Day 12: Holiness Daily

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Reflection:

Holiness is not perfectionism but living set apart. It’s found in small, consistent daily

choices.

Action Step:

Choose one habit to align more with His holiness.

Prayer:

Lord, set me apart for You. Amen.

Day 13: Say No to Ungodliness

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Reflection:

Grace empowers us to resist temptation. Through Christ, we can live self-controlled, upright

lives.

Action Step:

Memorize Titus 2:12 to recall during temptation.

Prayer:

Teach me, Jesus, to say no by Your grace. Amen.

Day 14: Weekly Reflection

Scripture: —

Reflection:

Reflect on your purity journey. Where have you experienced cleansing? Where must you

keep surrendering?

Action Step:

Share one testimony with a brother in Christ.

Prayer:

Thank You Lord for purifying me. Amen.

Day 15: Walk by Faith

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Reflection:

Faith is action. To walk by faith means trusting God with steps we cannot fully see.

Action Step:

Take one step today that stretches your faith.

Prayer:

Strengthen my walk of faith, Lord. Amen.

Day 16: Faith and Works

Scripture: James 2:17

Reflection:

Faith without action is incomplete. God calls us to align our deeds with our belief.

Action Step:

Do one act of service in faith today.

Prayer:

Lord, let my faith bear fruit. Amen.

Day 17: Be Strong & Courageous

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Reflection:

Courage is not the absence of fear but trusting God in the midst of it.

Action Step:

Face one fear with prayer and boldness today.

Prayer:

God, fill me with courage. Amen.

Day 18: Faith Moves Mountains

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Reflection:

Even faith as small as a mustard seed can move great obstacles. Faith connects us to God’s

power.

Action Step:

Pray over one ‘mountain’ in your life today.

Prayer:

Lord, increase my faith. Amen.

Day 19: Pleasing God

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Reflection:

Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith trusts in His reward and presence.

Action Step:

Thank God for one unseen promise you believe.

Prayer:

Father, I put my faith in You. Amen.

Day 20: Believe When You Pray

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Reflection:

Prayer is powerful when coupled with belief. God invites us to trust that He hears and

answers.

Action Step:

Pray for one bold request with confidence.

Prayer:

Lord, I believe—help my unbelief. Amen.

Day 21: Weekly Reflection

Scripture: —

Reflection:

Reflect on how you acted in faith this week. Where did obedience stretch you? Where did

God prove faithful?

Action Step:

Journal one testimony of His faithfulness.

Prayer:

Thank You Lord for meeting me in faith. Amen.

Day 22: Renewal in Waiting

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Reflection:

Strength comes not from striving but from waiting on God. Renewal is His promise to the

weary.

Action Step:

Spend 10 minutes waiting silently on God.

Prayer:

Renew my strength as I wait on You. Amen.

Day 23: Restores My Soul

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Reflection:

The Shepherd restores our weary souls. His care refreshes us with peace and guidance.

Action Step:

Take a slow walk, praying Psalm 23 aloud.

Prayer:

Lord, restore my soul today. Amen.

Day 24: Strength in Christ

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Reflection:

Our sufficiency is not our own but Christ’s. Through Him we can endure and overcome.

Action Step:

Repeat Philippians 4:13 in moments of weakness.

Prayer:

Jesus, be my strength today. Amen.

Day 25: Rest for the Weary

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Reflection:

Jesus calls the weary to Himself for rest. His yoke is light and His presence healing.

Action Step:

Write down your burdens and surrender them.

Prayer:

I come to You, Lord, for rest. Amen.

Day 26: Joy as Strength

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Reflection:

The joy of the Lord is not circumstantial but rooted in Him. It is strength for weary hearts.

Action Step:

List 3 reasons to rejoice in God today.

Prayer:

Lord, be my joy and strength. Amen.

Day 27: Renewed Daily

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Reflection:

Though outwardly we fade, inwardly we are renewed by God’s Spirit every day.

Action Step:

Pray for God’s Spirit to renew you this morning.

Prayer:

Father, renew me day by day. Amen.

Day 28: Weekly Reflection

Scripture: —

Reflection:

Where did you sense renewal this week? What burdens still need to be surrendered?

Action Step:

Journal how God renewed your spirit this week.

Prayer:

Thank You Lord for refreshing my soul. Amen.

Day 29: Iron Sharpens Iron

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Reflection:

Brotherhood sharpens us like iron on iron. True friendship shapes us into stronger men of

faith.

Action Step:

Encourage a brother in Christ today.

Prayer:

Lord, sharpen me through godly brothers. Amen.

Day 30: Encourage One Another

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Reflection:

We need encouragement to keep running the race. Community keeps us accountable and

strong.

Action Step:

Send a message of encouragement today.

Prayer:

Help me encourage others in faith, Lord. Amen.

Day 31: Two Are Better

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Reflection:

God never intended for us to walk alone. Brotherhood lifts us when we fall.

Action Step:

Reach out to one brother to check in today.

Prayer:

Lord, bless the brothers You’ve placed in my life. Amen.

Day 32: Honor in Love

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Reflection:

Brotherhood thrives in love and honor. We strengthen each other by lifting one another up.

Action Step:

Speak words of honor to someone today.

Prayer:

Help me love my brothers with honor. Amen.

Day 33: Bear One Another’s Burdens

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Reflection:

Brotherhood means sharing both joys and struggles. This fulfills Christ’s law of love.

Action Step:

Ask a brother how you can pray for him today.

Prayer:

Teach me to bear others’ burdens, Lord. Amen.

Day 34: Love as Christ Loved

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Reflection:

Our love for each other marks us as Christ’s disciples. Brotherhood is rooted in Christlike

love.

Action Step:

Do one act of sacrificial love for a brother.

Prayer:

Jesus, help me love as You love. Amen.

Day 35: Weekly Reflection

Scripture: —

Reflection:

How did you experience brotherhood this week? Who encouraged you? Who did you

encourage?

Action Step:

Commit to deepening one relationship in Christ.

Prayer:

Lord, kindle true brotherhood among us. Amen.

Day 36: Fan into Flame

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Reflection:

God has placed gifts in us that need to be stirred. His Spirit empowers us to burn brightly.

Action Step:

Pray for courage to use your gifts today.

Prayer:

Lord, fan into flame the gift within me. Amen.

Day 37: Shine Your Light

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Reflection:

We are called to be lights in the world. Our faith should shine to point others to Christ.

Action Step:

Look for one way to shine Christ’s light today.

Prayer:

Jesus, let my life reflect Your light. Amen.

Day 38: Power of the Spirit

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Reflection:

The Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses. His fire equips us for bold living.

Action Step:

Pray for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, empower me today. Amen.

Day 39: Fervent in Spirit

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Reflection:

We are called to be passionate in serving God, not lukewarm but on fire for Him.

Action Step:

Serve someone practically in Christ’s name today.

Prayer:

Lord, keep me fervent in serving You. Amen.

Day 40: Commissioning Prayer

Scripture: —

Reflection:

After 40 days, we are ready to enter the conference ablaze with God’s fire. This is not the

end but the beginning of carrying His spark to the world.

Action Step:

Pray a commissioning prayer for yourself and brothers.