One In Spirit is a collection of devotionals written exclusively by Compassion staff to connect and encourage the global Compassion community. Collectively, the authors represent 41 nations from around the world, united by the power of Christ and a shared commitment to children in need.

We’ll be publishing one devotional each weekday throughout 2012. It is our hope that these devotionals will help to connect our global workforce and ministry supporters in a way never experienced before.

Imagine the potential spiritual growth to be gained through a coming together of like-minded Christians studying Scripture and praying in unison all year long!

Week 1

January 2 – Just Love Me by Wess Stafford
January 3 – He Shall Direct Your Paths by Wess Stafford
January 4 – Staying Attached by Carla Hoit
January 5 – It’s Jesus! by Cuthbert Mono
January 6 – The Satisfaction of Serving by Bolivia Ministry Team

Week 2

January 9 – He Will Deliver Us by Samuel Bala
January 10 – The God Over All Gods by Taylor Holmes
January 11 – Brokenness Before God by Claudia Longorio
January 12 – In the Shadow of the Almighty by Mamitu Zellelew
January 13 – Stress Relief by Jim deWeerd

Week 3

January 16 – Sharing All We Have as a Response to God’s Calling by K.L. George
January 17 – They Have Something by Carlos Escobar
January 18 – A Spirit of Power and Love by Jessica Arce Huancacuri
January 19 – The Gift of Our Work by Angelina Dieleman
January 20 – Tears by Lutufyo Ramson Kaminyoge

Week 4

January 23 – God’s Will for Us by Kurt Birky
January 24 – Miracles of God by Grignard Benyamin Tanari
January 25 – “Lord, If You Had Come Earlier” by Joel Macharia
January 26 – Faith Test by Orfa Cerrato
January 27 – Compassion Clothing by David Dahlin

Week 5

January 30 – Kindness at Work by Amber VanSchooneveld
January 31 – One and Being One by Jancy Mathew
February 1 – Love and the Fiber Mat by Richard Muliisa
February 2 – We Need to Be Kids Again by Lucy Vasquez
February 3 – His Grace: My Doorway to Compassion Ministry by Raphael Joachim Lyela

Week 6

February 6 – With One Resolve by Daniel Bretscher
February 7 – Authority that Comes from Above by Eduardo Idalgo
February 8 – Moving the Army of God to Care for a Child by Martha Morales
February 9 – You: A Miracle Worker by Tim Glenn
February 10 – The Role of an Individual by Elieshi Kisinza

Week 7

February 13 – God’s Love for the World Is Personal by Handoko Ngadiman
February 14 – Carry the Love of Jesus to the Little Ones by Issaka Kiemtore
February 15 – Lead with Love by Agnes Hotay
February 16 – Christian Love and Confrontation by Aaron Armstrong
February 17 – Actively Extend Grace by Samantha Taylor

Week 8

February 20 – Think Healthy by Robert Moreno
February 21 – From the Inside Out by Hannah Simpson
February 22 – The Compassion Life by Paul Yao Gaglo
February 23 – The Joy of Serving by Kathie Rossback
February 24 – Giving Our All by Jenny Iraola de Escalera

Week 9

February 27 – Assigning Blame? We’re Done with That! by Menchit Wong
February 28 – Speaking with One Voice by Ed Anderson
February 29 – The Heart of the Matter by Gael Stuart Phaneuf
March 1 – Small Things that Matter to Children by Moses Mbonigaba
March 2 – Leaving Traces by David Garcia

Week 10

March 5 – Strengthen Your Position by Emmanuel Namurinda
March 6 – Between Tears and Joy by Rocio Gomez
March 7 – Put on the Full Armor, Ya’ll by Andrew Sturt
March 8 – Do Not Be Afraid by Ruwanthi Sarjeevram
March 9 – In God We Trust by Guillermo Munoz

Week 11

March 12 – Silence and Solitude by Erin Anderson
March 13 – Never Give Up! Keep Praying! by Regina Silva
March 14 – God Hears Our Prayers by Becky Hammitt
March 15 – A Fireball from God by Patrick Day
March 16 – Good Things Come to Those Who Wait by Isaac Jebaseelan

Week 12

March 19 – Enter In by Brandon Hackett
March 20 – A Man of Suffering, Familiar With Pain by Mark Hanlon
March 21 – Storms by Joseph Vidanes
March 22 – Deserts Like Eden by Patricia Medina
March 23 – Encourage One Another by Jennifer Ndangizi

Week 13

March 26 – Saving My Generation by Roberto Medrano
March 27 – Sent Not Brought by Kokouvi Glakpe
March 28 – The Time Has Come by Yolanda Rodas
March 29 – We Are That Voice by Charles E. Ngowi
March 30 – The Front Lines by Lindy Wiseman

Week 14

April 2 – I Will Not Leave You as Orphans by Martha Lucía Polo Q
April 3 – They Shall Not Want by Richard Atterton
April 4 – The Unnamed Steward by Jason Malinak
April 5 – A Tree with Abundant Fruit by Gabriela Arévalo
April 6 – How Will They Know? By Walt Hintz

Week 15

April 9 – Scholarship and Spirituality by David Beltran
April 10 – The Gift of Grace by Nadia Soberanis
April 11 – A True Test of Generosity by Tim Hanna
April 12 – Releasing One Another from the Imperfect Past by Greg Boyer
April 13 – Remember the Best by Thomas Mogaka

Week 16

April 16 – Rejoice in Suffering by Nongnuch Meetang
April 17 – Unfaithfulness by Nicholas Ntiamoah
April 18 – Living in Integrity by Fidelia Beltre
April 19 – Loyalty by Linda Agbehiadzie
April 20 – Loyalty to the Lord’s Anointed by Catherine Hilger

Week 17

April 23 – A Passionate Traveler by Agus Yunus
April 24 – Serving As Unto the Lord by Fenel Pierre
April 25 – You Give It to Them by Melkamua Bolanco
April 26 – Serving Selflessly by Verónica Sanabria
April 27 – The Dung Gate by Rick Davis

Week 18

April 30 – A Testimony of God’s Goodness by James Sanyagalo
May 1 – A Heart for the Poor Is a Conversion Experience by Stephen Tollestrup
May 2 – Who Needs Christ? by Karen Wright
May 3 – Poverty, Wealth, and Unity by Paul Moede
May 4 – Endless Love by Anita Washington

Week 19

May 7 – God’s Preparation for Partnership by Thomas Avis
May 8 – Pressing On by Jose Carlos Prem
May 9 – Some Time Later, the Brook Dried Up by Michael Kientz
May 10 – A Great Finish from a Slow Start by Kokouvi Oevo
May 11 – The Goodness of God by Sean Dana

Week 20

May 14 – Time for a Critical Update? by Ron Mathieu
May 15 – A Child’s Act of Love by Maria Teresa Arango
May 16 – Honor Children by Lawrence Mangalarajan
May 17 – Crossing Barriers by Doug Bassett
May 18 – Touch Them with Your Heart by Jane Abera