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He was hated by mobs. Denied by crowds. Betrayed by friends. And yet, Jesus demonstrated wisdom in the face of evil. This 5-day devotional by Mark Driscoll shows you how to demonstrate spiritual wisdom in your relationships.

We all have expectations. Whether it has to do with people, with events – with how life should be. And most of the time, what unfolds isn’t exactly how we expected. What do you do when these things happen? In Plan 7 we are challenged by Jesus – who purposely goes against what is expected of Him by man in order to keep in step with God.

How do you choose a gift for someone during Christmas time? What makes a gift special? It is knowing that the giver went out of their way. Or in Mark Batterson's words, a "gift of inconvenience". In this Plan, we will explore ways to make sure that you give meaningful gifts this Christmas.

As we take the time to be with the Lord each day and allow His Word to be the last word in our decisions, He will not let us down. His gentle and firm reminders of what works, and doesn't, in our attitudes and actions are exactly what we need to be successful and live a life worthy of His calling. Two minutes can make a big difference!