21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperNäide

The Power Of Daily Decisions

Key Verse: If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. - Galatians 5:25

Weddings are such fun affairs!

How exciting it is to witness two individuals exchange their vows as they begin the rest of their lives together. But as special as weddings are, these moments do not sustain a marriage. The wedding represents a defining moment that ushers in a new way of life. The magical “I do” moment needs to be followed through with the couple’s daily commitment to make good on those vows.

After getting married, reality hit and the real work of doing life together began - doing housework, going shopping with my wife, cutting down time on my hobbies so we could spend more time together etc. Those simple decisions were keys to building a strong marriage.

In the same way, defining moments in our lives are meant to shift us into a new way of living.

In Luke 5:4, Jesus invited Simon Peter to push his boat out into deeper waters – a simple instruction, yet it marked the beginning of a life-transforming journey. It was a defining moment. Simon obeyed despite having worked all night and not catching anything. He obeyed despite being tired from all that hard work all night long.

Simon’s obedience was the first step in a daily walk of faith from that time onwards. Simon Peter followed Jesus every day and all the way after that.

Following Jesus requires dying to self day by day and allowing the Spirit to guide our hearts. Each act of surrender, no matter how small, positions us to experience more of God’s presence and power.

If we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

Response

Reflect on the following questions & answer them after praying on them:

• What are some new habits and routines I need to develop and commit to in my life?
• Are there new mindsets and perspectives I need to actively take on?