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			<title>Day 21 – Celebration &amp; Commitment</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Reflection leads to gratitude. ]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/25/day-21-celebration-commitment</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 21 – Celebration &amp; Commitment</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! '<br><br>Psalms 126:3</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Reflection leads to gratitude. As this journey ends, we celebrate what God has done and commit to continuing the habits that draw us closer to Him.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Thank God for His faithfulness over the last 21 days.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Write one commitment you will carry forward after the fast.<br><br>There is power in personal stories. Your shared experience can help transform lives. <a href="https://subsplash.com/u/-2CSSDX/forms/d/5fb78faa-af80-4051-8759-9da1ba618c41" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Share Your Story!</a></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 20 – God’s Power at Work</title>
						<description><![CDATA[God is able to do more than we can imagine.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/24/day-20-god-s-power-at-work</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/24/day-20-god-s-power-at-work</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 20 – God’s Power at Work</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. '<br><br>Ephesians 3:20</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God is able to do more than we can imagine. Prayer invites us to trust His power rather than our limitations.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Pray boldly for God to move in your life and church.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Pray one bold prayer you’ve been afraid to pray.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 19 – Living Generously</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Generosity reflects trust in God’s provision. ]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/23/day-19-living-generously</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/23/day-19-living-generously</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 19 – Living Generously</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” '<br><br>2 Corinthians 9:6-7</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Generosity reflects trust in God’s provision. When we give freely, we acknowledge that everything we have comes from Him.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to grow generosity in your life.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Give generously—time, encouragement, or resources.<br><br><a href="/give" rel="" target="_self">90 Day Tithe Challenge</a></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 18 – Compassion for the Lost</title>
						<description><![CDATA[When we see people through His eyes, compassion replaces judgment and love leads our actions.
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			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/22/day-18-compassion-for-the-lost</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/22/day-18-compassion-for-the-lost</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 18 – Compassion for the Lost</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” '<br><br>Luke 19:10</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Jesus came for those who are far from God. When we see people through His eyes, compassion replaces judgment and love leads our actions.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to give you His heart for the lost.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Pray specifically for your community or city.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 17 – Living on Mission</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Sharing faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about pointing people to Jesus.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/21/day-17-living-on-mission</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/21/day-17-living-on-mission</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 17 – Living on Mission</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”'<br><br>Matthew 28:19-20</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Every believer is called to make disciples. Sharing faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about pointing people to Jesus.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God for boldness and opportunities to share your faith.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Write down one person you are praying to reach.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 16 – A United Church</title>
						<description><![CDATA[God moves powerfully when His people pursue Him together.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/20/day-16-a-united-church</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/20/day-16-a-united-church</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 16 – A United Church</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper ), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity — all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.'<br><br>Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>The early church thrived because they were united in faith, prayer, and mission. God moves powerfully when His people pursue Him together.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Pray for unity, growth, and spiritual power in the church.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Connect with someone in the church you don’t know well.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 15 – Loving God and Others</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Love is the foundation of the Christian life.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/19/day-15-loving-god-and-others</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/19/day-15-loving-god-and-others</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 15 – Loving God and Others</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” '<br><br>Mark 12:30-31</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Love is the foundation of the Christian life. When we love God fully, love for others flows naturally. Prayer and fasting soften our hearts toward people.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to help you love others as He loves you.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Intentionally show love to someone today.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 14 – Restored Joy</title>
						<description><![CDATA[When we walk closely with Him, His joy strengthens us even in difficult seasons.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/18/day-14-restored-joy</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/18/day-14-restored-joy</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 14 – Restored Joy</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” '<br><br>Nehemiah 8:10</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Joy is not based on circumstances—it flows from God’s presence. When we walk closely with Him, His joy strengthens us even in difficult seasons.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to restore joy in your life.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Celebrate and thank God for something He has done.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 13 – God’s Strength in Our Weakness</title>
						<description><![CDATA[God does His greatest work when we admit our need. ]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/17/day-13-god-s-strength-in-our-weakness</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/17/day-13-god-s-strength-in-our-weakness</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 13 – God’s Strength in Our Weakness</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. '<br><br>2 Corinthians 12:9</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God does His greatest work when we admit our need. Weakness is not failure—it is an opportunity for God’s power to be displayed. Fasting reminds us how dependent we are on Him.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Thank God that His grace is sufficient for you.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Share a prayer request with a trusted believer.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 12 – Freedom Through Forgiveness</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Unforgiveness binds us, but forgiveness frees us.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/16/day-12-freedom-through-forgiveness</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/16/day-12-freedom-through-forgiveness</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 12 – Freedom Through Forgiveness</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.'<br><br>Ephesians 4:31-32</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Unforgiveness binds us, but forgiveness frees us. God forgave us fully through Christ, and He calls us to extend that same grace to others. Forgiveness doesn’t excuse wrong—it releases control to God.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to help you forgive as He forgave you.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Pray for someone who has hurt you, asking God to bless them.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 11 – Walking Humbly with God</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Humility keeps us dependent on God rather than ourselves.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/15/day-11-walking-humbly-with-god</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/15/day-11-walking-humbly-with-god</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 11 – Walking Humbly with God</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. '<br><br>Micah 6:8</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Humility keeps us dependent on God rather than ourselves. When we walk humbly, we reflect Jesus—who served others and trusted the Father completely. Humility opens the door for God’s power to work in us.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to grow humility in your heart.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Serve someone today without expecting recognition.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 10 – Obedience That Flows from Love</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Obedience is not about obligation]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/14/day-10-obedience-that-flows-from-love</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/14/day-10-obedience-that-flows-from-love</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 10 – Obedience That Flows from Love</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">' “If you love me, obey my commandments.'<br><br>John 14:15</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Obedience is not about obligation; it is the natural response to love. When we love Jesus, we want our lives to reflect His heart. Fasting helps us hear His voice more clearly and respond with faith.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to help you obey Him fully.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Take one clear step of obedience God has been prompting you to take.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 9 – Choosing Faith Over Fear</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Fear often feels powerful, but God’s presence is greater.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/13/day-9-choosing-faith-over-fear</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/13/day-9-choosing-faith-over-fear</guid>
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			<title>Day 8 – A Renewed Mind</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Transformation doesn’t start with behavior—it starts with thinking differently.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/12/day-8-a-renewed-mind</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/12/day-8-a-renewed-mind</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 8 – A Renewed Mind</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. '<br><br><i>Romans 12:1-2</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Transformation doesn’t start with behavior—it starts with thinking differently. God renews our minds so our lives can reflect His will. As we fast, we create room for God to replace old patterns with His truth.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to reshape your thoughts and desires.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br>Replace one negative or unhealthy thought with God’s truth today.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 7 – Resting in God</title>
						<description><![CDATA[God invites us not only to work and pray, but also to rest.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/11/day-7-resting-in-god</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/11/day-7-resting-in-god</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 7 – Resting in God</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” '<br><br><i>Psalms 46:10</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God invites us not only to work and pray, but also to rest. Stillness creates space to recognize God’s presence. When we stop striving, we remember that He is in control—and we are not.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Worship God and rest in His presence.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Take intentional time today for quiet worship and reflection.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 6 – Prayer as Relationship</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Prayer is not a performance; it’s a relationship.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/10/day-6-prayer-as-relationship</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/10/day-6-prayer-as-relationship</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 6 – Prayer as Relationship</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.'<br><br><i>Matthew 6:9-13</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Prayer is not a performance; it’s a relationship. Jesus invites us to approach God as Father—with honesty, trust, and dependence. Prayer aligns our hearts with God’s will and reminds us that we are never alone.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Pray through the Lord’s Prayer slowly and intentionally.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Choose a consistent prayer time for the remainder of the fast.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 5 – God’s Word Shapes Us</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Scripture guides us, corrects us, and strengthens us.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/09/day-5-god-s-word-shapes-us</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/09/day-5-god-s-word-shapes-us</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 5 – God’s Word Shapes Us</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. '<br><br><i>Psalms 119:105</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God’s Word does not promise to reveal everything at once—only the next step. Scripture guides us, corrects us, and strengthens us. When we prioritize God’s Word, we allow His truth to shape how we think, live, and respond.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to give you a deeper love for His Word.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Commit to reading Scripture before checking your phone tomorrow.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 4 – Trusting God Completely</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Trust is hardest when we don’t understand the outcome.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/08/day-4-trusting-god-completely</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/08/day-4-trusting-god-completely</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 4 – Trusting God Completely</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. '<br><br><i>Proverbs 3:5-6</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Trust is hardest when we don’t understand the outcome. Yet God never asks us to see the full picture—only to trust the One who does. Fasting reminds us how often we rely on our own understanding and how deeply we need God’s guidance instead.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Surrender control and ask God to direct your path.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Identify one decision or worry you need to place in God’s hands.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 3 – Repentance That Leads to Life</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Repentance is not about shame—it’s about freedom.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/07/day-3-repentance-that-leads-to-life</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/07/day-3-repentance-that-leads-to-life</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 3 – Repentance That Leads to Life</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. '<br><br><i>Psalms 51:10-12</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Repentance is not about shame—it’s about freedom. God does not expose sin to condemn us, but to heal us. When we confess, He restores joy and renews our hearts. A clean heart creates space for God’s presence to dwell more fully in us.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Confess sin and receive God’s forgiveness and renewal.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Spend five quiet minutes asking God to reveal anything you need to surrender.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 2 – Developing a Hunger for God</title>
						<description><![CDATA[When we hunger for Him, He promises to fill us.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/06/day-2-developing-a-hunger-for-god</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/06/day-2-developing-a-hunger-for-god</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 2 – Developing a Hunger for God</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">' God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.'<br><br><i>Matthew 5:6</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Hunger reveals desire. Just as physical hunger tells us something is missing, spiritual hunger reminds us we were made for more than this world can offer. Fasting helps awaken that hunger—not to punish our bodies, but to remind our souls that God alone satisfies. When we hunger for Him, He promises to fill us.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Ask God to increase your desire for Him above all else.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Skip one meal or habit today and spend that time in prayer.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 01 – A Fresh Start</title>
						<description><![CDATA[God’s mercy is not recycled—it is new every morning.]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/05/day-01-a-fresh-start</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2026/01/05/day-01-a-fresh-start</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="@color4"><h2  style='color:@color4;'>Day 01 – A Fresh Start</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. '<br><br><i>Lamentations 3:22-23</i></p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God’s mercy is not recycled—it is new every morning. No matter what yesterday held, today begins with grace. Fasting and prayer are not about earning God’s attention; they are about positioning ourselves to receive what He is already offering. This journey begins not with striving, but with gratitude for a God who delights in renewal.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Thank God for His mercy and invite Him to do something new in you.</p><br><b>Application:</b><br><i>Write down one area of your life where you need God’s renewal.</i></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 25 — Christ the Lord Is Born</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Scripture:'The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 'Luke 2:11Devotional:Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Let every heart prepare Him room!Prayer:Jesus, be honored in my life today and every day....]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/25/day-25-christ-the-lord-is-born</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/25/day-25-christ-the-lord-is-born</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="#5a0505"><h2  style='color:#5a0505;'>Day 25 — Christ the Lord Is Born</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! '<br><br>Luke 2:11</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Let every heart prepare Him room!<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Jesus, be honored in my life today and every day.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 24 — Emmanuel Has Come</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Scripture:'“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” 'Matthew 1:23Devotional:Christmas Eve reminds us that God keeps His promises. Emmanuel has come—and He stays.Prayer:Thank You for being with me always....]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/24/day-24-emmanuel-has-come</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/24/day-24-emmanuel-has-come</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="#5a0505"><h2  style='color:#5a0505;'>Day 24 — Emmanuel Has Come</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” '<br><br>Matthew 1:23</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>Christmas Eve reminds us that God keeps His promises. Emmanuel has come—and He stays.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Thank You for being with me always.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 23 — The Greatest Gift</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Scripture:' “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.'John 3:16Devotional:God gave His Son so we could have eternal life. Advent is the celebration of the greatest gift we will ever receive.Prayer:Jesus, thank You for giving me life....]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/23/day-23-the-greatest-gift</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/23/day-23-the-greatest-gift</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="#5a0505"><h2  style='color:#5a0505;'>Day 23 — The Greatest Gift</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">' “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.'<br><br>John 3:16</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God gave His Son so we could have eternal life. Advent is the celebration of the greatest gift we will ever receive.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Jesus, thank You for giving me life.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Day 22 — God’s Love Revealed</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Scripture:'God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. '1 John 4:9Devotional:God proved His love by sending His Son. Advent reminds us that love is God’s first move toward us.Prayer:Let me live rooted in Your love....]]></description>
			<link>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/22/day-22-god-s-love-revealed</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://reachwisco.church/blog/2025/12/22/day-22-god-s-love-revealed</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="2" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2'  data-color="#5a0505"><h2  style='color:#5a0505;'>Day 22 — God’s Love Revealed</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Scripture:</b><br><p data-end="4705" data-start="4523">'God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. '<br><br>1 John 4:9</p><br><b>Devotional:</b><br>God proved His love by sending His Son. Advent reminds us that love is God’s first move toward us.<br><br><b>Prayer:</b><br><p data-end="5518" data-start="5338">Let me live rooted in Your love.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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