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DAY 32
REFLECT + FOCUS
If something is important to you, you will schedule it.
If you don’t schedule it or prioritize it - then it probably really isn’t that important to you.
Jesus said:
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Matthew 16:24 NIV
Practically speaking, following Christ includes intentionally changing your personal priorities, lifestyle, habits, time usage, money usage, everything; so that you can obey and follow Him.
Life coaches and scheduling specialists talk about the importance of the first moments of the day; this is the best time to focus on purpose and establish goals for the whole day.
Jesus saw the need to wake early and go to quiet places to pray by himself (Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12). If Jesus Himself, the incarnate Son of God, needed to do this, how much more do we!?
What are your daily priorities? How do they reflect your commitment to following Christ?
No two men are the same - but we can always challenge and encourage one another with our personal stories. Listen to some of these brothers sharing.
(Please listen to the interviews in the video.)
If you don't yet prioritize your relationship with God daily, take some time now to ask God to help you.
He doesn’t just want you to be fruitful every day in serving Him, but He delights in meeting and spending time with you; and He desires to fill your heart with joy in His presence from the very beginning of each day.
SHOUT
As you declare today’s shout, ask Him to help you make the practical changes necessary to put Him first every day, in every area of your life.
Satisfy us in the morning
with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy
and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90, verse 14
DISCOVERY BIBLE
Continue to discover God’s heart for us through His word to us today in Matthew 16:21-28.
What is God showing you through this passage? Take notes and share some thoughts with your brothers, as you pray for one another.
(*Some Discovery Bible passages have been updated since the original. We add the previous passage for reference if you need: Acts 8:26-40)
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About this Plan
FREEDOM40 is a 40-day spiritual journey for men founded on the four values of Vision, God-connection, Brotherhood and Disciplines. For the full benefits of the challenge, check the FREEDOM40 manual at the publisher link below.
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