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Consider that today is just a normal day. You don’t have any major deadlines. For the most part, everything happening is among the status quo. You wake up. Maybe drink some coffee. Exercise. Shower. And then begin your day.
But at what point in time to do you pray? And not just a quick prayer, but at what point do you go to God in contemplative prayer, experience His presence, and ask Him to reveal to you specific ways in which you can reflect His love and grace upon a hurting and fractured world around you?
Sadly, many followers of Jesus neglect this crucial step. We wake up. We live a normal day and at the end of the day we’ll turn on the TV and watch a movie or favorite tv show. Go to bed. And then get up the next day and do it all over again.
There isn’t anything morally bad about this lifestyle. In some regards, there are a number of good things you may experience every day. But consider how your life may be different if you began saying no to some good things, and committed to something even better. Consider how your life may be different if you started saying no to good things in order to say yes to more time discerning God’s will in your life.
READING & PRAYERS:
MARK 1:29-38 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: Today, spend 5-10 minute in prayer asking God to reveal at least one good thing you can give up today in order to do something even better.
DIGGING DEEPER: Begin to make a habit of prayerfully discerning God’s will for your life. Pray daily, asking God to reveal to you His will and purpose for your life.
Take a Step: Practice listening to God by utilizing the One Minute Pause app at least twice a day.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, if somebody were to ask me if I had a specific purpose I would quickly say yes. But if I had to answer exactly what that purpose is with clarity, I’m not sure I would be able to do so. May I continue to come to You in prayer to discern the purpose You have for me. Help me to not seek my purpose outside of You, but to find it solely within You and Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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