- 14
- Episodes
- 2025
- First episode
About Monday Morning Spirit Spark
Monday Morning Spirit Spark delivers four minutes of fire from the Word to start your week with purpose. Join bestselling author and servant of Christ, Vic Johnson, for short, Spirit-led devotionals designed to ignite your faith and anchor your Monday in truth. Perfect for busy believers who want biblical encouragement, practical wisdom, and a deeper walk with God—without the fluff. Subscribe now and start your week strong with the power of His presence.
- Publisher
- Vic Johnson
- Category
- religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 May 2025
- Latest episode
- 14 Jul 2025
Latest episodes
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14 Jul 2025
The Next Step
What do you do when you’re not sure what to do next? In this fourteenth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson reflects on Psalm 32:8—God’s promise to guide us when the path ahead feels unclear: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Sometimes direction doesn’t come with a lightning bolt or loud voice—it comes with a whisper. A quiet nudge. A reminder that God sees the whole road, even when you don’t. This 3-minute devotional is for those in seasons of waiting, indecision, or fog. You may not get all the answers at once—but you’ll never walk alone. You don’t need the full map. Just the next step. And a heart willing to trust the One who sees it all. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
7 Jul 2025
Gratitude First
Gratitude is easy when life is good—but what about when it’s not? In this thirteenth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a powerful message from Psalm 50:14–15: “Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving… and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you…” We usually wait until after the breakthrough to give thanks. But God flips the script. He invites us to start with gratitude—even in the struggle, even in the silence, even when we don’t yet see the outcome. This 3-minute devotional reframes gratitude not just as a response, but as a sacrifice—an act of trust that shifts our focus from what’s missing to Who’s present. If you're facing something heavy this Monday, don’t wait to feel thankful. Lead with it. Because gratitude doesn’t follow deliverance—it helps invite it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
30 Jun 2025
The Freedom You Can't Lose
This week, America celebrates independence—but there’s a deeper freedom that no government can grant and no enemy can take. In this twelfth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a timely reflection from Galatians 5:1: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” In Christ, you’re not just saved—you’re set free. Free from shame. Free from guilt. Free from striving, proving, and pretending. And that freedom isn’t fragile. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances, your performance, or anyone’s opinion. This short devotional reminds you: Don’t go back to chains He already broke. Don’t live like a prisoner when the door’s been thrown open. You’re free—eternally, spiritually, completely. So yes, wave the flag. But lift your hands too. Because the greatest freedom is already yours. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
23 Jun 2025
Keep Your Feet Moving
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is take the next step. In this eleventh episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson reflects on a surprising command from God in Exodus 14:15: “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.’” The Israelites stood paralyzed between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea—praying, panicking, and waiting. But God didn’t say to wait for a miracle. He told them to move. Because sometimes faith looks like forward motion, even when the waters haven’t parted yet. This 3-minute devotional is for anyone stuck in indecision, fear, or waiting for perfect clarity. It’s your reminder that: God doesn’t need you to feel brave—just willing. You don’t need to see the whole path—just take the next step. He’ll part the sea… but only after you move. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
16 Jun 2025
Hands Off, Hearts Open
Letting go of control doesn’t mean giving up—it means giving it to God. In this tenth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson reflects on Proverbs 3:5–6, a familiar but challenging call to trust: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” We often cling to control because it feels safer. If we can plan it, manage it, or predict it, maybe we can protect ourselves. But control is an illusion. And faith invites us to something greater: surrender. This 3-minute devotional encourages you to loosen your grip, lift your hands, and let God guide the path. Not because it’s easy—but because He’s trustworthy. If you’ve been overthinking, over-managing, or simply worn out from trying to hold everything together, this message will meet you right where you are. You don’t need to control what God has already promised to guide. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
9 Jun 2025
You're Not The First One on the Scene
Ever walk into a Monday unsure of what’s ahead? Maybe it’s a conversation you’re dreading, a decision you’re not ready to make, or a situation you don’t feel strong enough to face. In this ninth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a reassuring reminder from Deuteronomy 31:8: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” God isn’t just waiting for you to pray—He’s already where you’re headed. He’s in the room before you enter it. In the outcome before you see it. You’re not walking into the unknown… you’re walking into His presence. This 3-minute devotional will strengthen your heart with this truth: You may not know the future, but you know the One who’s already there. You don’t have to figure it all out. You just have to follow the One who’s already gone before you. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
2 Jun 2025
Running Low Not Running Alone
Some weeks, you don’t feel fired up. You don’t feel strong. You just feel… low. In this eighth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a comforting and powerful message from Psalm 73:26: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” When your soul feels empty and your prayers feel flat, the enemy loves to whisper, “Maybe you’re not close to God anymore.” But the truth is—He’s never left your side. This short devotional reminds you that feeling spiritually drained doesn’t disqualify you. It qualifies you to lean harder on the One who never runs out. If you’re starting this Monday tired, numb, or just off… this message is for you. God isn’t asking for your energy. He’s asking for your trust. You may be running low, but you're not running alone. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
26 May 2025
The First, First Responder
On this Memorial Day, we remember those who gave everything in service—the soldiers, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers who ran toward danger so others could live. In this eighth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson honors their legacy—and points us to the greatest sacrifice ever made. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” And Jesus did exactly that—not out of duty, but out of love. He didn’t just save us from danger; He saved us from death. His sacrifice didn’t just protect our lives—it redeemed our souls. If this Monday feels heavy with grief, reflection, or gratitude, let this short devotional remind you: Their sacrifice gives us freedom. His sacrifice gives us forever. Let Jesus—our First, First Responder—be the spark that lights your gratitude and the strength that carries you forward. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
19 May 2025
Stop Stressing Out
You weren’t created to carry the weight of the world—just to trust the One who already is. In this seventh episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a powerful reflection on 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” (NIV) This short devotional reminds us that stress isn’t strength. And holding it all together isn’t holy. God never asked you to manage your anxiety—He invites you to cast it. To fling it into His capable hands. Not just once. Not just the big things. But everything. Moment by moment. Breath by breath. If your Monday starts with tension, worry, or overwhelm, this Spirit Spark will help you start your week differently—by letting go. You’re not alone. You’re not failing. You’re just not designed to carry what only God can. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
12 May 2025
Gratitude Changes Everything
Gratitude isn’t just a response to blessing — it’s a weapon against worry. In this fifth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a short devotional on the transforming power of thanksgiving. It’s easy to focus on what’s missing, what’s broken, or what’s delayed — but when you choose to give thanks anyway, your perspective shifts, your spirit lifts, and your heart opens to peace. Paul told the Philippians to pray with thanksgiving — not after the answer comes, but before. That’s because gratitude prepares the soil for peace. If your week feels heavy, rushed, or burdened, this message will remind you: There is always something to thank God for. And gratitude isn’t just good manners — it’s spiritual strategy. Start your Monday with a simple but powerful reminder: Gratitude doesn’t follow joy. It leads to it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
5 May 2025
Step Out Of The Boat
What’s keeping you from stepping out in faith? In this fourth episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a powerful reflection on Peter’s bold moment in Matthew 14 — when he stepped out of the boat and walked toward Jesus. It wasn’t the storm that kept the other disciples stuck — it was their fear. But Peter? He stepped out. He moved. Even if he sank, at least he sank moving toward Jesus. This short devotional challenges you to stop waiting for the waves to calm and instead listen for the voice of Jesus calling you forward. Faith isn’t about having a guarantee — it’s about having the courage to obey. Are you being called to step into something new, uncertain, or uncomfortable this week? This message will give you the nudge — and the peace — you need to take the first step. The miracle happens when you move. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
5 May 2025
Don't Rush The Harvest
In a world obsessed with instant results, God invites us into a slower, sacred rhythm — one of sowing, waiting, and trusting. In this third episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a timely devotional for anyone feeling impatient or discouraged in the waiting. If you’ve been planting faithfully but haven’t seen fruit yet, this message is for you. God is never late. He’s always right on time. And His harvest is always worth the wait. This short devotional will remind you that spiritual growth follows a divine timeline. Your job is to plant and water. His job is to bring the increase. Don’t uproot what you’ve planted just because it’s taking longer than you hoped. Trust the process. Trust the Planter. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
5 May 2025
The Peace That Doesn't Make Sense
Ever felt like everything around you is falling apart, yet somehow there’s still peace in your heart? That’s not denial — it’s divine. In this second episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a brief but soul-strengthening reminder from Philippians 4:7: God offers a peace that surpasses all understanding. It’s the peace that doesn’t make sense to the world. The kind that calms you when the answers haven’t come yet. The kind that guards your heart when circumstances don’t. This 3-minute devotional will encourage you to stop waiting for the storm to pass—and start resting in the One who brings peace in the middle of it. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com (https://mondayspiritspark.substack.com/) 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
5 May 2025
Running on Empty
Are you spiritually running on empty? In this first episode of Monday Morning Spirit Spark, Vic Johnson shares a short but powerful reminder from Isaiah 40:31 that when we feel drained, God is offering us His strength. He doesn’t expect us to run on fumes — He offers rest, renewal, and His presence. Start your week with this 3-minute dose of biblical encouragement and reconnect with the Source that never runs dry. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Spirit Sparks at MondaySpiritSpark.Substack.com 🙏 Learn more at TheSurrenderMovement.com (https://thesurrendermovement.com/)
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