"…to the praise of the glory of His grace…" Ephesians 1:6

Obed-Edom Challenge

The Obed-Edom Challenge: 90 days of Hosting His Presence

90 days (Jan 11–Apr 10, 2026)

“We will intentionally cultivate conscious awareness of God’s presence—in our lives, homes, church, and community—by welcoming Him through prayer, Word, Praise, stillness, and spoken acknowledgment.”

The 5 Practices of Welcoming God’s Presence (10–15 minutes total)

  1. Listen in the Word (5–7 min)

Read the Psalm. Listen first and then pray what you hear. Ask: What does this reveal about God? What is He inviting me to do today?

  1. Stillness (2 min)

Phone down. Breathe. Pray: “Here I am, Lord.” (or “Speak, Lord…”)

Stillness says the world can go on even if I stop. God said to be still and know that He is God. That means we aren’t and we can be still.

  1. Welcome His Presence Out Loud (20 sec)

Say it audibly: “Jesus, You are welcome here. Holy Spirit lead us today. Jesus, I am glad I am not alone but with You.”

  1. Communicate with God through Praise + Prayer (2–3 min)

Sing one chorus / read a hymn stanza / speak one sentence of praise, then pray one of the suggested prayers verbatim or in your own words and/or sing a short chorus

  1. Recognize God’s presence in others by praying a blessing for them (1 min)
    Pray a blessing for one person by name (in your home, church, or community) and—when appropriate—tell them.

(Example: “May the Lord give you peace and strength today.”)

Obed-Edom Challenge – Daily Texts (Mon-Sat only)

  1. Mon Jan 12 (Psalm 5 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 5. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray–Matthew 6:9-13. Bless ________
  2. Tue Jan 13 (Psalm 16 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 16. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray–Psalm 16:2. Bless ______
  3. Wed Jan 14 (Psalm 19 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 19. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 19:13-14. Bless_______
  4. Thu Jan 15 (Psalm 23 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 23. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray–Psalm 23:4-6 Bless ______
  5. Fri Jan 16 (Psalm 24 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 24. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Revelation 4:11. Bless _____
  6. Sat Jan 17 (Psalm 25 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 25. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 25:4-5. Bless ______
  7. Mon Jan 19 (Psalm 32 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 32. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 51:1-2; 10, 12. Bless ____
  8. Tue Jan 20 (Psalm 34 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 34. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 34:8. Bless ________
  9. Wed Jan 21 (Psalm 36 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 36. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Philippians 1:9-11. Bless ____
  10. Thu Jan 22 (Psalm 40 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 40. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Romans 11:33-36. Bless ______
  11. Fri Jan 23 (Psalm 42 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 42. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 42:5-6. Bless ______
  12. Sat Jan 24 (Psalm 46 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 46. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Revelation 22:20. Bless ______
  13. Mon Jan 26 (Psalm 63 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 63. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 63:1. Bless ________
  14. Tue Jan 27 (Psalm 73 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 73. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 73:25-26. Bless ______
  15. Wed Jan 28 (Psalm 77 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 77. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Ephesians 3:14-21. Bless _____
  16. Thu Jan 29 (Psalm 84 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 84. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 84:8-12. Bless ________
  17. Fri Jan 30 (Psalm 86 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 86. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 86:11. Bless ______
  18. Sat Jan 31 (Psalm 90 | NOTICE) – Today Psalm 90. Read slowly. What does it reveal about God’s nearness? 2 min stillness, then say: ‘Jesus, You are welcome here.’ Pray Psalm 90:12. Bless ______
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